Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout
vs Total War Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Total War Pre-Workout's 320mg total caffeine contributes to a higher energy score.
Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout's formula has 1.5g L-Tyrosine and 300mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Total War Pre-Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Gorilla Mode Base vs Total War — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Gorilla Mode Base | Total War |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 320mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | — | 50mg |
| L-Citrulline Malate | Pump | — | 6g |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 5g | — |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 1.3g | — |
| Agmatine | Pump | — | 1g |
| Taurine | Pump | — | 1g |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | — |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 300mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | 50mcg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | — | 3.2g |
| Malic Acid | - | 1.5g | — |
| Juniper Extract | - | — | 150mg |
| Green Tea Extract | - | — | 45mg |
| Naringin Extract | - | — | 25mg |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | — | 10mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Gorilla Mode Base If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You're newer to pre-workouts and want a well-rounded starting point
Choose Total War If…
- ✓You want a high energy formula without exotic stimulants
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Total War Pre-Workout has 320mg total caffeine per serving compared to 200mg in Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.