Pteranodon
The most common early-game flying mount. Fast but fragile. Essential for scouting and quick transport.
Full Pteranodon wiki pageARK creature comparison
Pteranodon vs Argentavis
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Argentavis
An essential flying mount with great weight capacity and the ability to carry creatures. Its saddle acts as a mobile smithy.
Full Argentavis wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Argentavis
Argentavis comes out ahead on raw power (score 47/100, tier C) and wins 4/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Pteranodon 0 – 4 Argentavis. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Pteranodon | Argentavis | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 210 | 365 | Argentavis |
| Stamina | 150 | 400 | Argentavis |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1200 | 2000 | Argentavis |
| Weight | 120 | 400 | Argentavis |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 120 | 600 | — |