
Gigantopithecus
A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
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Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki page
A volcanic creature that smelts metal in its inventory. Must be raised from stolen eggs. Immune to lava damage.
Full Magmasaur wiki pageOverall winner: Magmasaur
Magmasaur comes out ahead on raw power (score 60/100, tier B) and wins 5/5 compared stats.
Stat wins: Gigantopithecus 0 – 5 Magmasaur. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Gigantopithecus | Magmasaur | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Territorial | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | No | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 640 | 3000 | Magmasaur |
| Stamina | 300 | 500 | Magmasaur |
| Oxygen | 150 | 200 | Magmasaur |
| Food | 1500 | 2000 | Magmasaur |
| Weight | 220 | 550 | Magmasaur |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1100 | 725 | — |