Prehistoric Farm Tier List: Best Dinosaurs Ranked

This tier list ranks every tamable creature in Prehistoric Farm from S-tier (essential) to D-tier (skip), based on their utility for farming, combat, and travel. You enter your playstyle and progress stage, and the list below shows which dinosaurs are worth your time and which are outclassed.

Formula

The calculator gives a rough recommended tier score from 1 (D-tier) to 3 (B-tier) based on your playstyle and progress. The formula is:

Tier Score = (Playstyle × 0.5) + (Progress × 0.5)

• Playstyle: 1 = Farming, 2 = Combat, 3 = Balanced
• Progress: 1 = Early game, 2 = Mid game, 3 = Late game

The result is a rough guide, not a strict rule—your actual best dinosaur depends on your specific needs and the current game update.

Worked Example

Using the default inputs (Balanced playstyle = 3, Mid game = 2):

Tier Score = (3 × 0.5) + (2 × 0.5) = 1.5 + 1.0 = 2.5

A score of 2.5 suggests you’re best off with B-tier or A-tier generalists, like the Triceratops or Allosaurus, rather than specialized S-tier creatures that shine only in one role.

How the Tier List Works

This tier list is based on the in-game stats and abilities of each tamable creature, as documented in the Prehistoric Farm wiki and community testing. Each dinosaur is rated on four criteria:

• Farming efficiency – how fast they harvest crops, gather wood, or haul resources.
• Combat capability – damage, health, and special attacks for defending your base.
• Mobility – speed and stamina for travel across the map.
• Utility – unique abilities like fertilizer production, pack buffs, or underwater diving.

The tiers are:

• S-Tier – Overpowered, must-have for almost every player.
• A-Tier – Excellent, strong in most situations.
• B-Tier – Good, but situational or outclassed.
• C-Tier – Below average, only for niche uses.
• D-Tier – Outclassed, not worth the resources to tame.

Full Tier List

Here is the complete ranking of all tamable creatures in Prehistoric Farm (as of the current major update):

S-Tier

• Triceratops – The ultimate all-rounder. Fast, strong, and can harvest berries and fiber efficiently. Its charge attack is excellent for clearing predators.
• Stegosaurus – The best combat mount for mid-game. High health, high damage, and its thagomizer tail can knock back enemies.

A-Tier

• Allosaurus – Great pack hunter. When in a group, it gets a damage buff. Good for hunting large prey.
• Iguanodon – The best early-game farmer. Fast, can carry a lot, and its thumb spike can gather berries quickly.

B-Tier

• Parasaurolophus – A decent all-rounder with a loud call that can scare off small predators. Not the best at anything, but reliable.
• Raptor (Velociraptor) – Fast and agile, but fragile. Good for scouting and hunting small game, but not for heavy combat.

C-Tier

• Pteranodon – The only flying mount, but it can’t carry much and has low stamina. Useful for scouting, but not for farming.
• Ankylosaurus – Extremely tanky, but slow and its tail attack is hard to aim. Only useful for defending a base.

D-Tier

• Compsognathus – Too small to ride, and its stats are too low to be useful. Only for collectors.
• Pachycephalosaurus – Its headbutt is powerful, but its health and speed are poor. Outclassed by the Stegosaurus in every way.

How to Choose Your Dinosaurs

Your choice should depend on your playstyle and progress:

• Early game – Focus on Iguanodon for farming and a Raptor for scouting. Avoid combat dinos until you have resources.
• Mid game – Get a Triceratops as your main mount. It does everything well.
• Late game – Specialize: Stegosaurus for combat, Triceratops for farming, and Pteranodon for scouting.
• Combat-focused – Always keep a Stegosaurus and a pack of Allosaurus.
• Farming-focused – Iguanodon early, Triceratops late, and never waste time on Ankylosaurus.

Common Mistakes

New players often make these errors:

• Taming a Pteranodon first – It seems useful, but its low stamina makes it frustrating. Wait until you have a base.
• Ignoring pack buffs – Allosaurus and Raptor get significant buffs when in a group. Always tame in pairs.
• Using a Stegosaurus for farming – Its tail attack destroys crops. Use a Triceratops instead.
• Not checking the current update – The game gets balance patches. A dinosaur that was S-tier last month might be C-tier now.

Comparison with Other Games

If you’re coming from Ark: Survival Evolved, the tier list is similar but not identical. In Prehistoric Farm, the Triceratops is more like the Parasaur in Ark – a versatile early-game mount – while the Stegosaurus is closer to the Trike in Ark. The Raptor is less useful than in Ark because there are no pack bonuses for it in early game. The Pteranodon is comparable to the Pteranodon in Ark, but with even less stamina.

Costs and Resources

Taming costs vary by dinosaur. Here’s a rough guide:

• Iguanodon – 20 Mejoberries, 5 Narcotics, takes 10 minutes.
• Triceratops – 50 Mejoberries, 20 Narcotics, takes 30 minutes.
• Stegosaurus – 100 Mejoberries, 40 Narcotics, takes 1 hour.
• Allosaurus – 80 Prime Meat, 30 Narcotics, takes 45 minutes.

These are base values; the actual cost scales with the dinosaur’s level. Higher-level dinos take more resources and time, but are worth it for their better stats.

Safety and Ethics

Always keep your tamed dinosaurs in a secure pen, especially at night. Predators like the Raptor can be killed easily if left outside. Also, never tame a dinosaur that is too high-level for your current gear – you might not be able to knock it out safely. Use tranquilizer arrows, not regular ones, to avoid killing the creature.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best dinosaur for farming in Prehistoric Farm?

The Triceratops is the best all-around farmer because it can gather berries, fiber, and wood efficiently. For early game, the Iguanodon is faster and easier to tame, but it falls off later.

Is the Pteranodon worth taming?

Yes, but only for scouting. Its flying ability is unique, but its low stamina and carry weight make it useless for farming or combat. Tame one after you have a secure base.

Can you breed dinosaurs in Prehistoric Farm?

Yes, breeding is available for most creatures. Breeding two high-level parents can produce offspring with better stats. However, it takes time and requires a male and female of the same species.

What is the rarest dinosaur in the game?

The Spinosaurus is currently the rarest spawn, appearing only in the swamp biome and only during rain. It’s an A-tier combat mount, but its rarity makes it a trophy more than a practical choice.

How do I tame a dinosaur without killing it?

Use tranquilizer arrows or darts to knock it out. Then feed it its preferred food (berries for herbivores, meat for carnivores) while it’s unconscious. Keep it sedated with narcotics until the taming bar fills.

Does the tier list change with updates?

Yes, the game receives balance patches that can shift dinosaurs between tiers. Always check the latest patch notes and community tier lists before investing in a new tame.

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in t | Playstyle | Farming=1, Combat=2, Balanced=3 | 3 | 1 | 3
in p | Progress Stage | Early=1, Mid=2, Late=3 | 2 | 1 | 3
out tier | Recommended Tier | - | (t * 0.5 + p * 0.5) | 1