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. 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.