| Stat | Base (lvl 1) | Per wild level | Per tamed level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1,100 | +20.0% | +5.4% |
| Stamina | 420 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Food | 3,000 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Weight | 500 | +2.0% | +4.0% |
| Oxygen | 150 | +10.0% | +10.0% |
| Melee | 100.0% | +5.0% | +1.7% |
Wild base values · use the to simulate a specific dino.
Tank
Possessing a huge health pool, the Rex also inflicts greater damage and moves much faster when compared to bulkier tanks such as the Brontosaurus.
Level up: Health and Melee Damage
Hunter
One of the best creatures in the game at harvesting meat and other resources from carcasses, the Rex has little to fear in the wilds.
Level up: Melee Damage and Health
Damage
While still nowhere near that of Giganotosaurus, Rex's damage output is incredibly high, and its durability is also useful for long skirmishes.
Level up: Melee Damage and Health
Transport
Decent speed, effective traversing over rough terrain, and good carry weight make Rexes decent for transporting goods. Although they do not get any weight reductions on resources, very few are dumb enough to challenge the raw power of a Rex convoy.
Level up: Weight, Movement Speed, and Stamina
Intimidation Tame
With its high volume of roar and large overpowering appearance, the Tyrannosaurus is by far one of the best ways to ward off anyone who dares attack your mount. Furthermore with its roar ability to cause lower-leveled wild/non-allied dino/survivors to defecate makes it, even more, intimidating with the only creatures being more intimidating are the , , and the .
PvP Raider
The can damage any type of structure with its projectiles, if the Rex gets some protection from the enemy's turrets with an ally tank like or the Rex can freely shoot at the structures to slowly weaken the enemy base infrastructure. (Level up Health and some Damage).
Raid Boss Tank/DPS
Rexes are among the best creature to use for battles against the bosses such as the and the . Their massive health pool and high damage can allow a horde of them to hold aggro on a boss for a very long time. Coupled with a providing a courageous roar and a few providing healing, they can take down a boss without requiring guns and ammunition...but you should bring those with you, just in case. (Level mostly Health and some Melee Damage.) Overall, Rexes are compatible with…
Stats & breeding from ARK Smart Breeding · creature facts from ark.wiki.gg (CC BY-NC-SA).