Tek Giganotosaurus
Tek Giganotosaurus Overview
Survivors looking at Tek Giganotosaurus in ARK: Survival Ascended will find a land-based carnivore that is a practical workhorse - it can both gather and haul resources efficiently. Tamed via knockout taming (Exceptional Kibble is the optimal food), this carnivore enters service with 80,000 base Health - an absolute bullet sponge. Breeding pairs lay fertilized eggs requiring 43°C–44°C incubation, after which juveniles reach adulthood over many real-world days, demanding serious time investment. Once tamed it harvests Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil and other materials more efficiently than most player tools. That combination of survivability and damage is why Tek Giganotosaurus sits on most endgame mount shortlists.
Spawn Locations
Tek Giganotosaurus does not currently spawn on any ARK: Survival Ascended map, or spawn data is not yet available.
Tek 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
You can gather Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, Element Dust from a Tek Giganotosaurus corpse. The corpse has 115 harvest health, allowing multiple hits before it's fully depleted.
Different tools yield different quantities - check the table below to pick the right tool for the resource you need. Generally, a Pick favors meat while a Hatchet favors hide and secondary materials.
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 hits | |
| 60%~5~4 hits | 40%~4~3 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
Incoming damage to the Tek Giganotosaurus is modified by 14 different type-specific multipliers. 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
Damage dealt to the Tek Giganotosaurus varies across 1 hitbox zone. Its weakest point is the Head at 1.5x - a significant damage bonus when you land your shots there.
Can Damage
Open damage calculator →The Tek Giganotosaurus can damage: Thatch, Wood, Stone. Stone walls won't hold - upgrade to Metal if the Tek 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
Tek Giganotosaurus Tips & Tricks
Check out what other players have learned about the Tek Giganotosaurus - and contribute your own tips. Look for taming trap blueprints, ammo counts, and advice on avoiding accidental kills during knockout.
Welcome to the full Tek Giganotosaurus guide for ARK: Survival Ascended. Here you can quickly review its stats, taming requirements, breeding info, and resource gathering potential, then dive into our detailed calculators and maps for more depth.
The Tek 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 Tek 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 Tek 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 Tek Giganotosaurus can harvest Scrap Metal, Electronics, Oil, Element Dust. Visit the information tab for the full harvest table with quantities and efficiency data.
