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 Rex
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Rex
The Rex is one of the most iconic creatures in ARK. A powerful carnivore, often used as a combat mount for boss fights and base raids.
Full Rex wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Rex
Rex comes out ahead on raw power (score 54/100, tier B) and wins 4/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Pteranodon 0 – 4 Rex. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Pteranodon | Rex | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 210 | 1100 | Rex |
| Stamina | 150 | 420 | Rex |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1200 | 3000 | Rex |
| Weight | 120 | 500 | Rex |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 120 | 1550 | — |