Gigantopithecus
Best Food
Exceptional Augmented Kibble
Qty (Lvl 150)
53
Time (1x)
1h 4m
Narcotics
0
What is a Gigantopithecus good for?
Based on its base stats, the Gigantopithecus is best used as tank / frontline. It's a passive tame.
Tank / frontline
high base health (1,280)
Gigantopithecus Taming Calculator
Exceptional
1h 4m
1.95%
+1 lvl
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | +Levels | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble BEST | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Kibble | 53 | 1h 36m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | +1 | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 529 | 6h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Berries | 793 | 6h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 793 | 6h 1m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 991 | 36h 7m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 991 | 36h 7m | 0% | +0 | 0 |
Base Stats
| Stat | Base (Lvl 1) | Per Wild Level | Per Tamed Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| ❤️Health | 1,280 | +128.0 | +27.0% |
| ⚡Stamina | 300 | +30.0 | +10.0% |
| 😴Torpor | 1,100 | +66.0 | — |
| 💨Oxygen | 150 | +15.0 | +10.0% |
| 🍖Food | 1,500 | +150.0 | +10.0% |
| ⚖️Weight | 220 | +4.4 | +4.0% |
| ⚔️Melee Damage | 100% | +4.0% | +10.0% |
| 🏃Speed | 100% | — | +1.0% |
Gigantopithecus Breeding
Gestation
6h 36m
Baby (10%)
7h 42m
Total Maturation
3d 5h 9m
Where to Find & Ride a Gigantopithecus
Rideable
Yes
Saddle
None
Diet
Herbivore
Temperament
Territorial
Spawn Maps
Spawn Command
cheat summon Bigfoot_Character_BP_Aggressive_MedOpen console with Tab, paste, press Enter.
How to Tame a Gigantopithecus in ARK
The Gigantopithecus is a passive tame. Approach it while conscious and feed it from your last inventory slot.
- Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in your last hotbar/inventory slot
- Approach the Gigantopithecus slowly
- Press the interaction key when the feed prompt appears
- Wait for the cooldown between feedings, then repeat
Gigantopithecus Taming Food — Level 150, 1x
| Food | Qty | Time | TE | Narcotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Regular Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Superior Augmented Kibble | 53 | 1h 4m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Kibble | 53 | 1h 36m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Exceptional Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Extraordinary Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Regular Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Superior Kibble | 53 | 1h 42m | 1.95% | 0 |
| Mejoberry | 529 | 6h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Berries | 793 | 6h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Sweet Vegetable Cake | 793 | 6h 1m | 0% | 0 |
| Basic Kibble | 991 | 36h 7m | 0% | 0 |
| Simple Kibble | 991 | 36h 7m | 0% | 0 |
Gigantopithecus FAQ
How do you tame a Gigantopithecus in ARK: Survival Ascended?
The Gigantopithecus is a passive tame. Place Exceptional Augmented Kibble in your last inventory slot, approach slowly, and press the interaction key when prompted. Wait for the feeding cooldown between feedings.
What is the best food to tame a Gigantopithecus?
The best food for taming a Gigantopithecus is Exceptional Augmented Kibble. At level 150 (1× rates) you need 53 Exceptional Augmented Kibble, which takes 1h 4m and requires 0 narcotics to keep torpor high.
What is the best use for a Gigantopithecus in ARK?
Based on its base stats, the Gigantopithecus works best as tank / frontline. Use the taming calculator above to plan the tame.
How long does it take to breed a Gigantopithecus?
Breeding a Gigantopithecus takes 6h 36m for gestation, then 3d 5h 9m for the baby to fully mature. Imprinting (10% stage) happens after 7h 42m.
What maps does the Gigantopithecus spawn on in ARK?
The Gigantopithecus spawns on 9 maps: The Island, The Center, Ragnarok, Aberration, Valguero, Genesis: Part 1, Crystal Isles, Lost Island, Fjordur.
What saddle do you need for a Gigantopithecus?
The Gigantopithecus uses the None. You'll need to tame one first (it's a passive tame).
What is the Gigantopithecus spawn command in ARK?
The admin spawn command for Gigantopithecus is: cheat summon Bigfoot_Character_BP_Aggressive_Med. Open the admin console with Tab, paste the command, and press Enter. Requires admin permissions on your server.
Can I play Gigantopithecus taming on my own ARK server?
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