The ギガントピテクス変種, a tamable, herbivore creature in ARK: Survival Ascended, is a notable presence across multiple maps. It belongs to the Variant category.

Its base Stamina of 300 gives it moderate endurance. With 106% base Melee Damage, the ギガントピテクス変種 has respectable melee power. The ギガントピテクス変種 has 614 base Health - solidly tanky. Weight capacity starts at 220, giving it a reasonable inventory size.

Taming the ギガントピテクス変種 doesn't require unconsciousness. Instead, sneak up to it and hand-feed its preferred food. Its preferred food is Regular Kibble.

After taming, the ギガントピテクス変種 is primarily used for resource harvesting, excelling at gathering specific materials. Breeding is via live birth rather than eggs, simplifying the process. A wild ギガントピテクス変種 is worth 20 base experience when killed. It can be cloned at a Cloning Chamber for 0.35 Element plus 0.01 Element per level.