Triceratops
An excellent early-game tame. Great for gathering berries and defending against small predators with its charge attack.
Full Triceratops wiki pageARK creature comparison
Triceratops vs Carnotaurus
Side-by-side ARK creature comparison: stats, traits and which is better.
Carnotaurus
A fast mid-game carnivore with a powerful headbutt. Good for exploration and combat.
Full Carnotaurus wiki pageThe Verdict
Too close to call — a draw
Triceratops and Carnotaurus are evenly matched — power scores tie (47/100) and stat wins split 2–2. Roles differ: Triceratops plays as a Farmer, Carnotaurus as a Scout — pick by what your tribe needs.
Stat wins: Triceratops 2 – 2 Carnotaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Triceratops | Carnotaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 375 | 420 | Carnotaurus |
| Stamina | 150 | 300 | Carnotaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 3000 | 2000 | Triceratops |
| Weight | 365 | 300 | Triceratops |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 250 | 350 | — |