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 pageARK creature comparison
Rex vs Giganotosaurus
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Giganotosaurus
The largest carnivorous land creature in ARK. Extremely dangerous when enraged. Loses taming effectiveness rapidly.
Full Giganotosaurus wiki pageThe Verdict
Overall winner: Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus comes out ahead on raw power (score 79/100, tier A) and wins 3/4 compared stats. Rex is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).
Stat wins: Rex 1 – 3 Giganotosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Rex | Giganotosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Aggressive | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 1100 | 80000 | Giganotosaurus |
| Stamina | 420 | 400 | Rex |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 3000 | 4000 | Giganotosaurus |
| Weight | 500 | 700 | Giganotosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 1550 | 10000 | — |