How Many Walls High is a Giga in Ark: Survival Evolved? The Ultimate Guide

So, you’re facing down a Giganotosaurus in Ark: Survival Evolved and wondering how to build a trap to contain this beast? The critical question is: How high do those walls need to be?

A Giganotosaurus in Ark is approximately 7 meters (or 23 feet) tall. Since an Ark wall is about 2.5 meters (approximately 8.2 feet) high, you’ll need at least three walls high to reliably contain a Giga and prevent it from escaping. However, to be completely safe, you should consider building four walls high, especially if you don’t want to be caught off guard! Additionally, if you’re using railings, remember that even a single railing counts as a full wall for climbing purposes.

Taming Titans: Understanding Giga Height and Containment

The Giganotosaurus is one of the most formidable creatures in Ark: Survival Evolved. Taming one is a monumental achievement, but containing it afterwards is equally challenging. Incorrect calculations can lead to disaster, with a rampaging Giga demolishing your base. Knowing the Giga’s height and climbing capabilities is key.

Wall Height Considerations

A Giga can use the spike wall as a step, then up over walls 3-5 high. Three walls may work in some situations, but it’s cutting it close. For peace of mind, go with four walls, especially around areas you want to keep pristine.

Material Matters

While the height is important, so is the material used for the walls. Gigas can destroy stone and wood structures with ease. Therefore, you’ll need to use metal walls for your trap and base. This will ensure your hard work isn’t instantly demolished.

The Railing Factor

As mentioned earlier, railings can be a deceptive escape route for your Giga. Remember that the game treats them as full walls for climbing purposes. If you include a railing in your design, factor that into the overall height calculation.

Trap Design Tips

• Flat Ground: Always build your trap on flat terrain to avoid any uneven ground that could give the Giga an advantage.
• Bear Traps: Use large bear traps inside your trap to immobilize the Giga temporarily, giving you time to secure the enclosure.
• Lure and Secure: Lure the Giga into the trap and quickly close the entrance with metal gates.
• Foundation Matters: Ensure that the foundations of your trap are equally strong, because if they are made of a weaker material (like wood or stone) the Giga can break them and bring the walls down.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Giga Height and More

Here are some frequently asked questions to deepen your understanding of Gigas in Ark: Survival Evolved:

1. How many walls high should I build to trap a Rex or Spino?
   For a Rex or Spino, two walls high and a railing are typically sufficient. The railing will prevent them from climbing over.

2. Can a Giga break metal walls?
   No, Gigas cannot directly break metal walls. However, they can destroy weaker foundations (like stone or wood) supporting the metal walls, causing the entire structure to collapse.

3. How many tranquilizer darts does it take to knock out a Giga?
   It typically takes between 80 to 150 tranquilizer darts to render a Giga unconscious, depending on its level and your weapon’s damage.

4. Can a Giga destroy Tek structures?
   No, Gigas cannot destroy Tek structures directly, but remember the comment about destroying the foundations which hold up walls above!

5. Are Gigas bigger than Rexes in Ark: Survival Evolved?
   Yes, Gigas are larger than Rexes in Ark. In real life this is still a matter of debate as some of the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex fossils are very similar in size to the largest Giganotosaurus fossils.

6. What is the best map to find high-level Gigas?
   Many players have had luck on “The Center”.

7. What should I level up on a Giga?
   Prioritize melee damage and health. Stamina can also be useful.

8. How big is an Ark wall?
   An Ark wall is approximately 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) high.

9. Can you get a Giga on a raft?
   Yes, the carrier raft from the Extended Rafts mod is big enough to transport a Giga. But Gigas cannot be transported by platform saddles as of this writing.

10. What materials can Gigas destroy?
    Gigas can destroy wood, thatch, and stone structures. This includes buildings and player-placed structures. Metal and Tek are needed for building containment.

11. What is the real-life size of a Giganotosaurus?
    In real life, Giganotosaurus fossils indicate a length of approximately 12 to 13 meters (39 to 43 feet). Ark’s version is much larger, at a staggering 45 meters (147.6 feet)!

12. Can a Giga climb walls?
    While not technically “climbing” in the same way a Megalania does, a Giga can overcome low walls. It is more accurate to say that a Giga can step over or use things like spike walls as a step up. Hence the need for higher walls for containment.

13. What is the difference between mega and giga?
    Mega means “large” or “great,” while giga comes from the Greek word for “giant.” In computing, they represent different orders of magnitude (million vs. billion).

14. How fast can a Giga run?
    A Giganotosaurus could have probably moved at 31 miles per hour (50km/h).

15. Is Carcharodontosaurus bigger than Giganotosaurus?
    Carcharodontosaurus have been measured to be slightly larger, and slightly more massive, than Giganotosaurus.

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