Hunting one of these critters can sometimes prove to be a fatal affair. They are very easy to kill, rarely requiring more than a single arrow or throwing knife to bring one down.īut then you have predators, the bad ass denizens of Kyrat that put all the gun toting enemies to shame. You can chase them if you’d like, although a lot of them are freakishly fast. You’ll often find them grazing or relaxing and they will run once they realize you are there. Tagging animals also provides the added benefit of being able to see them through walls, grass, trees, and any other obstacles.Īnimals categorized under wildlife are normally docile. When you tag an animal you will find out whether it’s regular wildlife or a predator. If you are unsure what category you’re up against, just pull out your camera. Knowing which one you are up against makes all the difference when you make your approach. While hunting, you will come across animals that have been separated into two categories: wildlife and predators. Tagging animals with your camera lets you know what you’re up against. Keep a low sound profile and you should be just fine while picking off any of Kyrat’s fauna. Also, running while hidden will clue any beasts into your presence. Missing a shot will send any animals running. Being out of sight is just one aspect, making sure not to make too much noise is just as important. Silence is also golden while staying hidden. Remaining hidden allows you to set up your shot and may even grant you the opportunity to kill more than one beast in a single group. If you can’t be seen you can’t scare your prey away so easily. While hunting, you want to be sure to remain somewhere out of sight like a bush or off in the distance. Wariness leads to them being quick to act when frightened. These are animals that have been dealing with humans for years so rest assured that you are not the first to come hunting their friends and family. Being wary of any and all moving things in their immediate area comes with the territory of being a wild beast. Staying hidden allows you to find the perfect shot.
Bring a gun with some decent stability if you need to make the job quick and dirty. Getting a kill allows you to recover the spent ammunition from corpses but you’ll be hard pressed to find a missed shot in all of that grass. Of course, throwing knives, arrows, and bolts are scarce in the early game. These methods provide not only clean kills but are also completely silent.
The only way to get clean kills is to use arrows, your knife, throwing knives, or bolts. This means you’ll be able to get all of your desired upgrades with only half the amount of animal blood on your hands than you normally would have.
Of course, any weapon can usually get the job done, but you are rewarded for approaching hunting with a bit of finesse.įar Cry 4 rewards you for clean kills by providing double skins. Being in the right area at the right time will get you nowhere if you don’t have the right weapons. Nothing is more important than having the right gear for any given task. The bow can bring down even the mighty tiger.