Top 10 Best Ark: Survival Evolved PVP Creatures

You're not here for a Sunday stroll through the Ark. You're here to dominate. To swoop, stomp, shred, and obliterate anything that threatens your loot, your tribe, or your pride. PvP in ARK: Survival Evolved isn't just survival of the fittest. It's survival of the most brutally efficient. The kind of creatures that turn a raid into a massacre and make your enemies rethink logging in.

Not all dinos are built for war. Some are better off carrying your junk or looking pretty in a pen. This list? It's for the apex picks. The heavy hitters. The aerial ambushers. The tank-busting biters. The ones that make other players check the kill feed and mutter, "Oh, not again."

You've seen them in action. Maybe you've ridden one into battle or been on the receiving end of their fury. Now's your chance to settle the score. Vote for the creatures that actually hold their own in the blood-soaked chaos of player vs. player.

The Top Ten

Wyvern

With multiple variations of the Wyvern - Fire, Ice, Lightning, Crystal, etc. - they are found on almost all the maps. Their different variations have different effects: Fire with a burn effect, Ice with a sort of ice "burn" effect, and Lightning with a long-range lightning strike from their mouth that deals a large amount of damage and has a chance to dismount players.
These two-legged dragons definitely deserve their spot at #1.

The ability to fly and shoot lightning, fire, or poison is a valuable skill for Scorched Earth players. While it is extremely hard to steal an egg and then hatch it, it will be well worth your time, as many enemy tribes will be screaming "WYVERN!" as you ride it into battle.
Watch out for enemy Wyverns, though, and learn to identify the different elements.
Giganotosaurus

Giganotosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now Argentina during the early Cenomanian age of the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 99.6 to 97 million years ago. It was one of the largest known terrestrial carnivores and may have exceeded the size of Tyrannosaurus rex. Fossil... read more

With an average of 80k wild health, but massively reduced health to approximately 20k when tamed, not to mention the fact that if this tame gets a rage effect when it gets too low on health, the Giga will turn on everything and everyone. On the official servers, there's really nothing you can do except run.
Apart from all of the cons this creature has when tamed, it is tanky with an average of 20-30k health when tamed, followed by surprisingly high melee. There's absolutely no question that this is the most feared land tame in ARK. This definitely deserves its spot at #2 on the list.

The most feared land PVP mount. The only reason this beast is behind the wyvern is because it can't fly. Most tribes consider this the ultimate tame or milestone.
People on rexes will run at the sight of a giga. Be warned, though. Do not take too much damage on it or it will make you pay.
Quetzalcoatlus

Quetzalcoatlus is a genus of pterosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, specifically the Maastrichtian stage, in what is now North America. It is considered one of the largest known flying animals to have ever existed, with estimated wingspans exceeding 10 meters or 33 feet. Its discovery... read more

One of the best flying PVP mounts. Its platform saddle is large enough to build a house on or mount turrets. Be careful though, a big bird means a big target.
Thylacoleo

Scale a base wall and ambush attackers from the side! This beast is why people don't fly low in the Redwood anymore. The pouncing ability can hold medium animals, such as a Parasaur, in place while slowly killing it.
This makes it deadly for PVP.

Put them on aggressive near the sides of your base... OP!
Tapejara

This agile flying mount can carry three riders at once and maybe a fourth in its talons. The ability to land on the side of walls is valuable for raiding a Redwood forest base.
Watch that you don't hit its large sail on its head while shooting.

If you have the TEK saddle, it's game over for your enemies. It's like a very agile battle plane.

Don't forget the awesome turning radius.
Titanosaurus

One of the best tanks in ARK. They're all the way down here because it's a temporary tame. The Titan will not eat anything and will eventually starve to death. The platform saddle is expensive but has a lot of room.
If someone is using a Titan to attack you, they probably have a grudge against you, as taming a Titan is very hard and time-consuming. It is one of the only dinos that can break metal structures.

Warning! Only tame these if you have a serious grudge against another clan!
Allosaurus

Allosaurus is a genus of large theropod dinosaur that lived approximately 155 to 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period. It was one of the top predators of its time and is often found in the fossil-rich Morrison Formation in North America. Allosaurus had strong jaws and sharp teeth suited... read more

This beast is rather useful with a large pack, as the bleeding effect is devastating and slows the target.
Level up stamina, though. An Allo's stamina is almost always terrible after taming.

Very versatile. The Bleed effect is amazing, and the movement is impressive. If you know what you're doing, you can make a Rex rider look foolish.

They've killed one of my games before. They are bullies in the wild.
Argentavis

Most people think of them as a buffed Pteranodon. Only high levels are advised for PVP. You can carry a player in its talons to shoot.

I recommend a decent amount of speed, good melee, and a good amount of health. Not too much stamina needed though.

Mobile smithy and good for PVP, but do not leave them in the open, or other players will kill them.
Griffin

The new king of the skies! Able to outfly Wyverns, making stealing eggs a lot easier. And don't forget the OP ground pound!
The utility of this creature is endless!

The Griffin is the counter to a Wyvern in PVP scenarios. The Griffin can pick players, swoop in, and swoop out. The speed and maneuverability of the Griffin is what makes this tame elite.

Great flying mounts, easy to maneuver.
Pteranodon

Pteranodon was a genus of pterosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. Fossils have been discovered in present-day Kansas, Alabama, Nebraska, Wyoming, and South Dakota. It is known for its large wingspan and distinctive cranial crest.

An elite flyer. Many people use these to "pick" other players (grab them off their mounts). They can be really hard to shoot because most tamed ones have insane speed.

The Newcomers

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Sarcosuchus
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Sabertooth

The Contenders

Rock Drake

Imagine this: you're walking through Aberration, and suddenly you're killed, but you can't see what killed you. OHH! You never saw it coming.

They can climb straight up and glide down mountains. Plus, the TEK saddle is sick.

A great mount that looks like a traditional Chinese dragon!
Tyrannosaurus

One of the most basic battle mounts in the game. It mostly focuses on brute force rather than hit-and-run tactics.
Unless, of course, you have the Tek armor. Rexes are fairly easy to tame and can be deployed in large numbers for lots of damage.

I feel bad for the Rexes because they used to be at the top.
Reaper

I've jumped into enemies' bases with my Reapers and killed dozens of their dinos while I was getting shot by turrets. Once, I killed about 30 to 40 tames, ranging from Rexes, Wyverns, and Griffins. I just jumped back out and still had most of my health.
They are crazy strong when imprinted by you.

They are very hard to get but are a game-changer when you finally raise one.

Very hard to tame, but worth it in the end for a great mount!
Managarmr

Great for getting around the map and destroying players. Be warned: if you go onto the Island PVP server, you might find people transferring these onto it.

Best at jumping. Easier to get to high bases and jumpscare people with frost breath too.

By far the best all-around mount. Bring them to the island!
Basilisk

Their ability to burrow and the poison shot are amazing, but they are way too hard to tame, unless your taming speed only requires 2 rock drake eggs. I would rank this at #9.

They can bury underground while you're riding them. Great for ambushes.

Best PVP dino. It's a pain to tame, but it can hit 250k damage at level 310.
Spinosaurus

Spinosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now North Africa during the Lower Albian to Lower Cenomanian stages of the Cretaceous period, approximately 112 to 97 million years ago. It is notable for its distinctive sail-like structure on its back and semi-aquatic adaptations. Spinosaurus... read more

The Spinosaurus is very similar to a Rex, but this creature has more resistance and speed. Its stamina recovery speed is also fast.

The ability to gain a boost from nearby water sources makes these dinos better than the Rex!

These things are great on land and water.
Therizinosaurus

Therizinosaurus is a genus of giant therizinosaurid dinosaurs that lived in what is now Mongolia during the Late Cretaceous period, around 70 million years ago. It was discovered in the Nemegt Formation and is especially known for its extremely long claws, which could grow up to three feet in length... read more

Great mount for PVP because it swipes multiple times in one swing.
Baryonyx

Baryonyx is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Barremian stage of the Early Cretaceous Period, about 130 to 125 million years ago. Fossils have been found primarily in the United Kingdom. Baryonyx is notable for its long, crocodile-like snout and large claw on its first finger.

Very good for land and sea attacks. It has a great ability to stun anything in the water for a short time, making enemy sea creatures easier to kill.

Great at swimming and a good weapon to take on players.
Direwolf

Awesome! If separated from the pack, they can howl and are incredibly fast. They also jump far and high. Small and fast, so they are hard to target and scary!
Raptor

Velociraptor is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived about 75 to 71 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous Period. It is known for its agility and intelligence compared to other dinosaurs of its time. Velociraptors had sharp claws and teeth which they used to hunt prey.

They are amazing. Their new DLC makes them one of the best early mounts. With the ability to pounce, I'd put this at #6, but I don't know how! ):
Karkinos

I would say that the Karkinos is one of the best due to their ability to pick up mounts, and most of them have high HP. Their ability to jump over most builds makes them perfect.
Arthropleura

They are the best dino for raiding, and I know this from experience. PS: In the new patch notes, they can break tek now, so they are a little OP!

Best dino for raids. It melts through metal.
Mantis

The ability to wield tools is neat!

So underrated. A jack of all trades. You want a killer? Put swords on it. Want a tamer? Clubs on it. Want a harvester? Put hatchets or pickaxes on it.
Other than it being a little squishy, it's a really good tame.
Tusoteuthis

They can grab enemies and drain them of blood. They can grab Megalodons and are easy to tame if you have an aquatic creature you are willing to sacrifice. They are passive tames and require Black Pearls for taming.
Carnotaurus

Carnotaurus, meaning "meat-eating bull" in Latin, is a genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now South America about 70 million years ago during the Late Cretaceous period. It is known for its distinctive horns above the eyes and extremely reduced forelimbs. Carnotaurus was one... read more