
Megatherium
A giant sloth that gets a massive damage buff after killing insects. Essential for the Broodmother boss fight.
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Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

A giant sloth that gets a massive damage buff after killing insects. Essential for the Broodmother boss fight.
Full Megatherium wiki page
One of the largest creatures in ARK. Excellent for gathering berries and thatch. Can equip a platform saddle for mobile bases.
Full Brontosaurus wiki pageOverall winner: Brontosaurus
Brontosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 59/100, tier B) and wins 3/5 compared stats. Megatherium is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Megatherium 2 – 3 Brontosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Megatherium | Brontosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Passive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 740 | 2277 | Brontosaurus |
| Stamina | 400 | 240 | Megatherium |
| Oxygen | 270 | 150 | Megatherium |
| Food | 3000 | 10000 | Brontosaurus |
| Weight | 725 | 1600 | Brontosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1000 | 2000 | — |