Dinopithecus
Climber
Overview
The Dinopithecus is a medium-sized omnivore known for its special passive taming mechanic and climbing ability. It excels at damaging structures and can carry smaller creatures as cargo, making it a versatile raiding mount. It can be airlifted by Quetzal or Tusoteuth游戏副本 for rapid deployment to enemy bases.
Its aggressive melee attacks and boulder throw make it effective in combat and siege scenarios. Players tame it for its utility in PvP raids and its ability to traverse vertical terrain with ease.
Spawn Locations
Dinopithecus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Taming
Taming a Dinopithecus requires a special passive method. First, locate the Alpha of the pack, identified by its glowing aura, and eliminate all other nearby pack members. Once alone, reduce the Alpha's health below 85%, then feed it Exceptional Kibble to complete the taming process. Raw Mutton also works if kibble is unavailable.
The Alpha can be immobilized using a Chain Bola, Bear Trap, or Large Bear Trap. No narcotics are required. Use the calculator below for your settings.
To tame a Dinopithecus, find the Alpha of the pack (identifiable by its glowing aura) and kill all other pack members nearby. Reduce the Alpha's health below 85%, then passively feed it Exceptional Kibble, Raw Mutton, or Raw Prime Meat until tamed.
Drops & Harvest Resources
Killing a Dinopithecus yields Hide and Raw Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat harvest.
Estimates based on game-extracted data (weights, quantities, harvest multipliers, damage type chains). Each harvest event independently rolls each resource - higher weight = higher drop chance. Actual yields vary with RNG.
Damage Resistances
The Dinopithecus has a significant weakness to Instant HurtDinos, taking +120% damage from such sources. It also takes +100% damage from spike walls, making it vulnerable in defensive setups. Conversely, it is highly resistant to Mining Drill Harvest attacks, taking -100% damage. Melee attacks with impact effects are 50% less effective against it. Level Health and Melee Damage to maximize its raiding potential.
Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)3 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild kill × 1× server
Server Settings(Game.ini)
Official servers use non-1× defaults; the values above already reflect official rates.
| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 775.0 | +155.00 | +3.60% |
 Stamina | 800.0 | +80.00 | +2.00% |
 Torpidity | 600.0 | +36.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +15.00 | +2.00% |
 Food | 1200.0 | +120.00 | +2.00% |
 Weight | 350.0 | +7.00 | +0.80% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +10.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +1.00% |
Hitbox Multipliers
The Dinopithecus has a head hitbox multiplier, taking 1.5× damage when struck in the head. Focus headshots during combat or taming to maximize damage efficiency.
Can Damage
Can break Thatch and Stone. Build at least in Metal.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MeleeCarnivore Large | 46 | 253.0 | 138.0 | — | — | — |
| Melee_PounceCarnivore Large | 32 | 176.0 | 96.0 | — | — | — |
Numbers reflect base melee at level 1, 100% TE, no imprint. The damage calculator lets you scale by melee %, server multipliers, and pick a specific structure for exact hit counts.
Tools & Guides
Dinopithecus Tips & Tricks
The Alpha Dinopithecus must be isolated from its pack before taming can begin.
It takes +55% extra damage from metal melee attacks, making raid dinosaurs especially effective against it.
Explosive damage deals +50% more harm, so using demolition charges or grenades is highly effective.
Its Throw Boulder attack has a 56-meter range, useful for hitting distant targets or breaking structures from safety.
The BattlecryAttack has a 60-meter range and applies a debuff, weakening nearby enemies in combat.
This page details the Dinopithecus's stats, taming requirements, breeding mechanics, harvest yields, and combat behavior. For precise taming times and spawn locations, refer to the in-page taming calculator and official spawn map.