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 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 4/4 compared stats. Triceratops is more accessible to tame (Easy difficulty). Roles differ: Triceratops plays as a Farmer, Giganotosaurus as a Scout — pick by what your tribe needs.
Stat wins: Triceratops 0 – 4 Giganotosaurus. Auto-generated summary computed from base stats — a community estimate, not an official ranking.
Stat-by-Stat Comparison
| Stat | Triceratops | Giganotosaurus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore | — |
| Temperament | Neutral | Aggressive | — |
| Tameable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rideable | Yes | Yes | — |
| Health | 375 | 80000 | Giganotosaurus |
| Stamina | 150 | 400 | Giganotosaurus |
| Oxygen | 150 | 150 | Tie |
| Food | 3000 | 4000 | Giganotosaurus |
| Weight | 365 | 700 | Giganotosaurus |
| Melee Damage | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Movement Speed | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Torpor | 250 | 10000 | — |