Roar
A cosmetic roar while standing on the ground.
Controls
- RMB
Corrupted Giganotosaurus
CreatureVariant
- Spawns on
- 6 maps
- Abundance
- Uncommon
- Kill XP
- 200
- Taming
- Not tamable
Overview
The Corrupted Giganotosaurus is a massive carnivorous variant found in wasteland biomes. It cannot be tamed and serves no utility role for survivors. Its presence is primarily a combat threat rather than a tamable asset.
It spawns uncommonly across 6 ARK maps, typically in desolate, irradiated zones. Players encounter it as a hostile boss-like entity with extreme damage output and high health.
Base statsLevel 1 values and gain per level
| Stat | Base | Wild +/lvl | Tamed +/lvl | Wild growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 35000 | +17.5 | +0.04% | |
| Stamina | 400 | +0.2 | +0.2% | |
| Torpidity | 10000 | +600 | +0% | |
| Oxygen | 150 | +0.37 | +0.5% | |
| Food | 4000 | +10 | +0.5% | |
| Weight | 700 | +7 | +0.2% | |
| Melee damage | 100% | +5% | +5% | |
| Movement speed | 100% | +0% | +0.31% |
Base statsOpen calculator
Corrupted Giganotosaurus cannot be tamed.
Abilities
Default PC controls. Custom keybindings may differ.
Abilities
About spawn zones
Corrupted Giganotosaurus has recorded spawns on 6 maps: Extinction, Astraeos, Amissa, Lost City, Temptress Lagoon and The Volcano.
Weight reduction
About weight reduction
Drops & harvest resources
Compare recorded corpse resource yields by harvesting tool.
SettingsHarvest body HP 230 · Player melee % 100 · Weapon damage % 100 · Harvest rate × 1
| Resource |  Pick |  Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
 Hide | ~940% · ~8 hits | ~1460% · ~6 hits |
 Raw Meat | ~1160% · ~8 hits | ~740% · ~6 hits |
 Corrupted Nodule | ~16% · ~8 hits | ~28% · ~6 hits |
 Raw Prime Meat | ~210% · ~8 hits | ~760% · ~6 hits |
Each harvest event rolls resources independently. Actual yields vary.
Killing the Corrupted Giganotosaurus yields Giganotosaurus Heart, Corrupt Heart, Hide, Raw Meat, Corrupted Nodule, and Raw Prime Meat. The Hatchet yields the most Hide and Corrupted Nodule, while the Pick maximizes Raw Meat. Dinos with Prime harvest capabilities yield the most Raw Prime Meat.
Gathering abilities
Attacks and abilities
BreaksThatchWoodStoneMetalTek
- Bite / Tail SweepLMB
Base damage500
- Thatch28,125
- Wood12,500
- Stone6,375
- Metal3,125
- Tek1,250
- Gnash
Base damage500
- Thatch28,125
- Wood12,500
- Stone6,375
- Metal3,125
- Tek1,250
More abilities
- RoarRMB
- RagePassive
Damage taken
ResistsWeak to
Weapons
- Anti-creature damage-96%
- Stone weapons-34%
- Player melee-20%
- Projectile With Impact FX+20%
- Piercing projectiles+40%
Explosives
- Explosion Tek Turret-98%
- Explosion Demolition Siege+20%
- Demolition explosives+50%
- Explosion Tek Projectile Missile+50%
- Explosion Tek Projectile End Boss Beam Drone+300%
Creatures
- Creature attacks-50%
- Herbivore attacks-40%
- Strong creature attacks+50%
- Raid creature attacks+55%
- Melee Dino Robot Small+300%
Environment & other
- Plant Species X-50%
- Environmental damage+20%
- Spike Wall+200%
HitboxesHead ×1.5
Base damage at level 1, 100% taming effectiveness, no imprint. Open damage calculator
Combat notes
The Corrupted Giganotosaurus has a +300% weakness to Melee Dino Robot Small and Explosion TekProjectile EndBossBeam Drone damage types. Spike walls also exploit a +200% weakness, making them effective in defense. It resists Explosion TekTurret and Instant HurtDinos by -98% and -96% respectively, rendering most explosive siege weapons nearly useless.
The head has a damage multiplier of 1.5x, making headshots more effective during combat. Focus fire on the head to maximize damage output when engaging the Corrupted Giganotosaurus.
Combat & abilitiesBase XP per kill: 200
Corrupted Giganotosaurus kill XP
Base XP per kill: 200
Per kill
15,900 XP200 base × 15.9 level × 4 × 1.25× wild × 1× server
Server XP settings1× · wild 1.25 · alpha 1.33 · boss 5 · cave 1.33
Experience
- The Corrupted Giganotosaurus takes 300% more damage from melee attacks by small robotic dinos. Use small, fast mounts like Parasaur or Dung Beetle to exploit this weakness.
- It is highly vulnerable to spike walls, taking 200% additional damage. Deploy spike walls in narrow chokepoints to maximize damage.
- Explosive Tek projectiles and EndBossBeam effects deal 300% more damage, making Tek weaponry surprisingly effective.
- It resists Explosion TekTurret and Instant HurtDinos by 98% and 96%, so avoid relying on Tek turrets for defense.
This page details the Corrupted Giganotosaurus's stats, spawn conditions, combat weaknesses, and loot drops. For further planning, refer to the taming calculator, breeding calculator, and spawn map tools available on the site.
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