Gallimimus
Creature Guide
DinosaursOverview
The Gallimimus is a large herbivorous dinosaur resembling a reptilian ostrich in ARK: Survival Evolved. Known as one of the fastest creatures in the game, it excels at scouting and exploration. While it cannot effectively fight hostile creatures or harvest resources, its exceptional speed and jumping ability make it unparalleled for transportation and reconnaissance.
Dossier
Wild
When someone asks me what the fastest creatures on the island are, Gallimimus is always a contender. Unlike the Island
Domesticated
There are two general camps on the use of tamed Gallimimus. One camp thinks that their inability to effectively harm hostile creatures, and their inability to harvest most resources, makes them primarily a burden to the tribe. The other camp thinks that their extreme speed and ability to jump long distances, is among the best for scouting and exploring. However, both camps agree that its ability to quickly transport multiple tribe members is uniquely beneficial.
Behavior
- Very skittish and shy - constantly on alert for predators
- Never walks slowly - prefers to move at a moderate trotting speed
- When injured, runs extremely fast away from attackers
- Is slowed down in water
- Resembles a reptilian ostrich with long neck and beak
- Uses long tail as counterbalance when sprinting
Taming
Drops
Habitat
Base Stats
Notes
- Dossier revealed on January 15, 2016
- One of the fastest land creatures in ARK
- Has the highest base stamina of any dinosaur
- Can outrun most predators including Utahraptors when trained
- Excellent early-game mount before obtaining flyers
- Cannot damage structures - only Thatch and Greenhouse
- Uses Gallimimus Saddle for riding
- Drops medium feces