
Tapejara
A unique flyer that can cling to walls and cliffs. Its saddle seats 3 riders, allowing passengers to use weapons while mounted.
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Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.

A unique flyer that can cling to walls and cliffs. Its saddle seats 3 riders, allowing passengers to use weapons while mounted.
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A giant ape that can gather fiber, throw boulders, carry players on its shoulder, and use ziplines.
Full Gigantopithecus wiki pageOverall winner: Gigantopithecus
Gigantopithecus comes out ahead on raw power (score 49/100, tier B) and wins 2/4 compared stats.
Stat wins: Tapejara 2 – 2 Gigantopithecus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
| Stat | Tapejara | Gigantopithecus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | Herbivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Territorial | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 325 | 640 | Gigantopithecus |
| Stamina | 250 | 300 | Gigantopithecus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 1600 | 1500 | Tapejara |
| Weight | 280 | 220 | Tapejara |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 450 | 1100 | — |