Dinopithecus

Battle-Baboon

Dinopithecus have many traits that make them an exceptional pick for combat roles. Starting off their stat spread is phenomenal; having a similar quality to that of and transformed . Well-bred and leveled, all their other stats fill out so well that virtually all gained levels can be invested in and , both of which increase at a high rate per point spent. They are ridable without a saddle, and their ability to wear Helmets instantly grant them access to armor ratings (at cost of…

Resource Hunter

An excellent starting role for weaker or younger Dinopithecus who haven't gotten any levels under their belt; these overgrown monkeys are more than capable of tangling with most of the larger threats on the ARKs. Whether alone or in groups, the baboons make for great harvesters of and its variants, , , , and Trophies.

Taming Mount

Functioning like a scaled-up hybrid of the and , the Dinopithecus' ability to throw snaring poo and allow rider weaponry can be used to great effect when taming other creatures. Combining a Dinopithecus' own poop-throw with that of a Mesopithcus can snare-lock most targets to a crawl, while the rider focuses on pelting the victim with . The high health pool, access to helmet armor, and Sweet Vegetable Cake can make the Dinopithecus more than capable of tanking damage from…

Boss-Fighter

Dinopithecus make for competent fighters against the likes of and minibosses like , able to give traditional boss-rushers like a run for their money. While Dinopithecus suffer from knockback more than their larger counterparts, they are nonetheless often faster and their AI's preference to scatter and surround targets helps to prevent bunching-up, which can be a problem for other smaller bossers who have smaller attack radiuses. While true bosses are immune to the bleed a pack of…

Player-Slayer

While not a fool-proof hard counter to other Survivors, the Dinopithecus' combination of abilities nonetheless makes it a menace against enemy Humans when used correctly. Their Tek-disabling feces can level the playing field against more advanced tribes if you land a hit, blinking out their Tek equipment, and afflicting Poop Hit to drain their Health, negate healing from Consumables, raise Torpor, and slow them to a crawl. It doesn't matter how much armor you have, or how many…

Base Raider

With their excellent jumping and climbing abilities, great stats and Infested Grenades, Dinopithecus can be an absolute nightmare when deployed against more primitive tribal bases, and even advanced ones when an opening has been made. The main selling point is their ability to turn normal grenades into their Infested variant, which when thrown by the Dinopithecus can then cling to structures like , whereas ordinary grenades usually just bounce off. Unlike C4 however, Infested…

Land Rover

The Dinopithecus makes for an exceptional cross-country mount, with excellent , and. Able to be ridden without a saddle, Its omnivore diet makes it easy to keep it fed on the go, and its status as an apex predator intimidates most small to medium wild threats into leaving you and your baboon well enough alone. Where a Dinopithecus begins to shine is its traversal options; they're immune to fall damage and are fantastic jumpers, capable of clearing whole canyons in a single leap. If…

Caver

With its combat and traversal skills blended together, the Dinopithecus makes what is almost the perfect mount for delving Caves and retrieving the hiding inside. When it comes to the dangerous creatures lurking inside caverns, just because Dinopithecus are excellent at defending themselves, doesn't mean they have to. The same medium-sized frame that allows Dinopithecus to enter most caves is deceptive; they are instead classed as a large creature, and so only other large-scale threats…

Pooper-Scooper

Dinopithecus are capable of harvesting right off the ground using their primary attack. This makes them an excellent option for riding around your base to collect random poops for whatever purpose you need them. Excellent companions to compliment the Dinopithecus for this role are and . Dinopithecus do not, however, collect poop autonomously; they must be guided by a rider for this role.

Auxiliary Mount

Something to keep in mind is, when properly bred, imprinted, and leveled; a single Dinopithecus is capable of performing each and every one of the previous roles, adequately. They are such well-balanced creatures with such excellent level gains, that high-quality baboons don't have to be specialized in their level up points to perform all the previous tasks on this list. These overgrown primates are truly a worthy addition to your collection of tames, and will give back as much…