Giganotosaurus
Found across 15 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.
The Giganotosaurus, a tamable, carnivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a common sight across multiple maps. It falls within the DMG classification.
With 100% base Melee Damage, the Giganotosaurus has decent hitting power. With 80,000 base Health, the Giganotosaurus is extraordinarily tanky. With 400 base Stamina, the Giganotosaurus has respectable staying power. It carries 700 base Weight - excellent carrying capacity.
Taming the Giganotosaurus requires rendering it unconscious first - use Tranq Arrows, Darts, or Shocking Tranq Darts to apply torpor. For best results, use Exceptional Kibble - it gives the highest taming efficiency.
Once tamed, the Giganotosaurus is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. It reproduces by laying eggs, which must be incubated between 43°C and 44°C. Killing a wild Giganotosaurus yields 200 base XP. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.99 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.