Giganotosaurus
Giganotosaurus Overview
In ARK: Survival Ascended, Giganotosaurus occupies the harvester transport niche - is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. It is a carnivore tamed through knockout taming, with Exceptional Kibble as its top-tier food, and brings 80,000 base Health - extraordinarily tanky to the table. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 43°C–44°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood at a glacially slow pace - plan for a multi-day commitment. Its harvest profile centers on Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat, making farming runs noticeably faster. That combination of survivability and damage is why Giganotosaurus sits on most endgame mount shortlists.
Spawn Locations
18 mapsFound across 18 maps in forests, swamps, and mountain regions. Green zones have the highest spawn density. Each species has a population cap per area, so wiping out other creatures nearby can trigger new Giganotosaurus spawns.
Each shape is a real spawn volume. Click for exact chance and zone info.
Giganotosaurus Taming Calculator
Open Calculator→| Food | Qty | Time | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
 Exceptional KibbleBest | 10 | 38:22 | 74 Lvl (224) |
 Raw Mutton | 20 | 45:01 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Raw Prime Meat | 25 | 56:16 | 73 Lvl (223) |
 Cooked Lamb Chop | 36 | 1:20:55 | 71 Lvl (221) |
 Raw Meat | 73 | 2:44:16 | 61 Lvl (211) |
| +6 more in calculator→ | |||
Breeding
Open Calculator →Quick Info
XP Calculator
Full Calculator→Kill XP
Wild Kill (1.25×)200 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.
Saddle Crafting XP
Base × 1× quality × 4 × 1× server
Drops & Harvest Resources
Harvesting a dead Giganotosaurus yields Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. The corpse has 520 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Consult the harvest breakdown table to optimize your tool choice. Resource quantities depend on the tool used, the creature's harvest health, and your server's harvest rate.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 40%~21~17 hits | 60%~32~13 hits | |
| 60%~24~17 hits | 40%~16~13 hits | |
| 14%~4~17 hits | 9%~2~13 hits | |
| - | - |
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.
Gathering Abilities
Harvest Guide →Damage Resistances
The Giganotosaurus has 14 damage type modifiers that affect incoming damage. It shrugs off 7 damage types but is weak to 6, with its worst vulnerability at +400%. Focus damage there for maximum efficiency. See the full breakdown in the table below. Values under 100% indicate resistance, above 100% indicate weakness.
Base Stats
Full Stats→| Stat | Base (Lv.1) | Wild +/Lv | Tamed +/Lv |
|---|---|---|---|
 Health | 80000.0 | +40.00 | +0.04% |
 Stamina | 400.0 | +0.20 | +0.20% |
 Torpidity | 10000.0 | +600.00 | +0.00% |
 Oxygen | 150.0 | +0.37 | +0.50% |
 Food | 4000.0 | +10.00 | +0.50% |
 Weight | 700.0 | +7.00 | +0.20% |
 Melee Damage Multiplier | 100.0% | +5.00% | +5.00% |
 Speed Multiplier | 100.0% | +0.00% | +0.31% |
Hitbox Multipliers
Aiming matters - the Giganotosaurus has 1 hitbox region with distinct damage modifiers. The Head is the most vulnerable spot at 1.5x damage - aim there for maximum DPS.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Giganotosaurus can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone. Stone walls won't hold - upgrade to Metal if the Giganotosaurus is in your area.
Thatch
Wood
Stone
Metal
Tek| Attack | Base | Thatch | Wood | Stone | Metal | Tek |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiteDmgStoneCarnivore | 1000 | 1250.0 | 1250.0 | 187.5 | — | — |
| GnashDmgGnashed | 1000 | 1250.0 | 1250.0 | 187.5 | — | — |
| TailSweepDmgStoneCarnivore | 1000 | 1250.0 | 1250.0 | 187.5 | — | — |
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
Giganotosaurus Tips & Tricks
Browse survivor-submitted tips and strategies for the Giganotosaurus. Common topics include trap designs, preferred knockout weapons, and narcotic management strategies.
This page is your complete guide to the Giganotosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended. Below you'll find a quick overview of its base stats, taming method, breeding data, and harvest capabilities - plus links to dedicated tools like the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and interactive spawn map.
The Giganotosaurus starts with 80,000 base Health, 100% base Melee Damage, 700 base Weight. These base values scale with each wild and tamed level-up, so check the taming calculator to see exactly what stats you can expect at different levels.
To tame the Giganotosaurus, knock it out using Tranq Arrows or Darts and feed it Exceptional Kibble. Head to the taming calculator for precise requirements at any level.
Breeding Giganotosauruss produces fertilized eggs that need incubation between 43°C and 44°C. Full maturation takes 10 days and 3 hours. Use the breeding calculator for imprint timers and food requirements.
Once tamed, the Giganotosaurus can harvest Hide, Raw Meat, Raw Prime Meat. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
