There's One Good Reason To Tame A Gigantopithecus In Ark: Survival Ascended
has no shortage of creatures to tame, and it's easy to be drawn to the exciting options like iconic dinosaurs and winged beasts. The best options aren't always the showiest, however, and digging deep into the choices that can be made reveals one animal with exceptionally effective usage. The Gigantopithecus might not be everyone's first choice to tame in, but its extraordinary utility makes ignoring the opportunity a potentially terrible mistake.
Like many creatures in Gigantopithecus comes from real prehistory. As an extinct genus of ape that lived during the Pleistocene Epoch, the Gigantopithecus gets its name from its massive size that fossil records indicate. While the tallest living primates are generally somewhere around six feet tall, this behemoth was closer to ten, towering over any apes that could be found today. Considering the extraordinary strength of many primates, the idea of coming face to face with a Gigantopithecus is uniquely intimidating, and doesn't hold back on its power.
The most distinct mechanic of a Gigantopithecus in is the ability to toss humans, which can be a quick and easy way to gain a bit of elevation or make it over an obstacle in the environment. The particularly neat hidden feature comes from the fact that the Gigantopithecus doesn't seem to mind heavy loads, so it's possible to fill up a player character's inventory with cumbersome materials and use the Gigantopithecus to move quickly to a target destination. One user on Reddit even shows this technique off in a short clip in which they transport an inventory full of metal in a matter of seconds.
Avoiding encumbrance penalties might be the most exciting application of a tamed Gigantopithecus in but it isn't the only way that the
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