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ARK creature comparison

Rex vs Tusoteuthis

Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

Rex

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 page
Tusoteuthis

Tusoteuthis

A massive squid that grabs and drains the life of prey. The strongest ocean grappler. Tamed by being grabbed and feeding it.

Full Tusoteuthis wiki page

The Verdict

Overall winner: Tusoteuthis

Tusoteuthis comes out ahead on raw power (score 60/100, tier B) and wins 4/5 compared stats. Rex is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty).

Stat wins: Rex 1 – 4 Tusoteuthis. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.

Stat-by-Stat Comparison

StatRexTusoteuthisWinner
DietCarnivoreCarnivore—
TemperamentAggressiveAggressive—
TameableYesYes—
RideableYesYes—
Health11002700Tusoteuthis
Stamina420300Rex
Oxygen150215Tusoteuthis
Food30003200Tusoteuthis
Weight500800Tusoteuthis
Melee Damage11Tie
Movement Speed11Tie
Torpor15501800—

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