Gigantopithecus

🦍 Gigantopithecus – Agile Harvester and All-Terrain Support

The Gigantopithecus is a versatile shoulder-high ape with surprising utility in PvE thanks to its gathering efficiency, mobility, and ability to carry equipment. While not as flashy as larger tames, it shines as a reliable fiber harvester, a nimble explorer, and even a melee support unit in certain combat or cave scenarios. Its humanoid build also allows for some unique behaviors that make it a handy companion for any survivor.

🪵 1. Efficient Fiber Harvester

• One of the best creatures for gathering fiber—quick, efficient, and with no need for tools.

• Great for mass-producing:

  • Saddles

  • Structures

  • Ammo and armor

  • Industrial crafting components

• An excellent alternative to Therizinosaur for early and mid-game fiber farming, especially for players without access to power-harvesting tames.

🧗 2. Exceptional Mobility and Terrain Navigation

• Can climb over obstacles, jump, and move quickly through rough terrain, making it ideal for exploration or travel in forests, jungles, and caves.

• Takes reduced fall damage, and can even climb thatch/ladder structures under player command, offering better maneuverability than most medium-sized tames.

• Perfect for vertical maps like Aberration or the cliff-heavy regions of The Center, Ragnarok, and Valguero.

🪖 3. Can Wear Helmets for Bonus Defense

• The only tameable creature of its size that can wear helmets, dramatically increasing its survivability.

• A high-armor helmet can significantly increase its usefulness in fights where other small tames would be fragile.

🏞️ 4. Scout and Cave Companion

• Small enough to fit through most cave entrances, yet strong enough to handle hostile wildlife and tight quarters.
  

• High knockback melee attacks help control aggressive threats in narrow paths.

👫 5. Passive Follower and Shoulder-Carry Compatibility

• While not a shoulder pet itself, it can carry shoulder pets, allowing for synergy with glow pets.

• Can follow players closely and reliably without getting stuck in complex environments, making it a dependable follower for building, farming, or escort tasks.

⚔️ 6. Melee Support and Knockback Utility

• Delivers solid melee damage with a wide knockback radius, useful for keeping enemies away from vulnerable tames or structures.
  

• Can knock enemies off cliffs or ledges during exploration, turning terrain into an advantage.