Help: Early Game questions

[Aphaia]

Okay I am new to this game, a friend got me onto it and so far, I am enjoying it. I usually dont like combat related games as i constantly die......LOL I am not in this game, however a few things I am struggling with and would like some guidance?

1. How to get the tripcaster to work? I am on PC and have worked out how to place them, however animals are unpredictable when they charge and getting them between 2 points in the middle of the open especially striders are a challenge.

2. I got the war bow, hunter bow I think it is, tripcaster & the bow that can throw shockbolts?? forget its name. But my pouches dont hold much and I am not sure where to get the ammo for it or it takes forever to get the numbers needed?

3. What items do i sell, i went off the menu and sold all my items which were for trade, as I had a loaded resource pounch and couldnt collect anything. Then I found a recipe which needed something I think I could of used. So confused there if the menu is correct or if i am missing something in the game?

4. What mods do i put on the weapons early game, yes I have noted that the best mods to get are in the middle of the frozen tundra area.......LOL So i am not going to go there. However what do i put on early game for my bow and can i remove them when i get better ones later?

The rest of the game I am enjoying immensely, frankly some of the tribal people originally I wanted to let suffer with their attitude to outcasters. Wish there was an option to slap them....LOL

I know there is so very much to learn in this game and I am going to have to learn patience, as i want to take down an animal charging or in my way, I am not going to stop while he is attacking me look him up in my notebook, work out what weaknesses he has then play with my weapons all in that short space of time. So I know it will take a bit to work out some game mechanics which are annoying and frustrating me. Right now i am just attacking with my spear as much as i can and using whichever weapons has the most ammo........LOL

[Bobucles]

Most weapons are for fighting machines, a few excel at hunting tall pork. Use the basic hunter arrows for hunting small animals. They fall off in combat utility very quickly, stop using them and get upgraded arrows asap.

Your inventory space can be upgraded in the menu. There is no base camp like the sequel(s), everything is in the menu.

Pure cash items will say so in their description. Small items are easy to pile up, so sell them and hunt them on demand. There is a major city that will pretty much list all you ever need.

Stealth armor is excellent all purpose utility for the entire game. Stack even more stealth to break enemy AI. Going on a stealth rampage is a great way to restock on items.

You can change armor in combat, so experiment with various damage mitigation. Fire and ice resistance are particularly useful against some annoying types.

For weaves:
Damage = obvious
Handling = fast draw
Element = stack one type, broken busted good

[TheAspieFox]

Originally posted by Aphaia:

Okay I am new to this game, a friend got me onto it and so far, I am enjoying it. I usually dont like combat related games as i constantly die......LOL I am not in this game, however a few things I am struggling with and would like some guidance?

1. How to get the tripcaster to work? I am on PC and have worked out how to place them, however animals are unpredictable when they charge and getting them between 2 points in the middle of the open especially striders are a challenge.

2. I got the war bow, hunter bow I think it is, tripcaster & the bow that can throw shockbolts?? forget its name. But my pouches dont hold much and I am not sure where to get the ammo for it or it takes forever to get the numbers needed?

3. What items do i sell, i went off the menu and sold all my items which were for trade, as I had a loaded resource pounch and couldnt collect anything. Then I found a recipe which needed something I think I could of used. So confused there if the menu is correct or if i am missing something in the game?

4. What mods do i put on the weapons early game, yes I have noted that the best mods to get are in the middle of the frozen tundra area.......LOL So i am not going to go there. However what do i put on early game for my bow and can i remove them when i get better ones later?

The rest of the game I am enjoying immensely, frankly some of the tribal people originally I wanted to let suffer with their attitude to outcasters. Wish there was an option to slap them....LOL

I know there is so very much to learn in this game and I am going to have to learn patience, as i want to take down an animal charging or in my way, I am not going to stop while he is attacking me look him up in my notebook, work out what weaknesses he has then play with my weapons all in that short space of time. So I know it will take a bit to work out some game mechanics which are annoying and frustrating me. Right now i am just attacking with my spear as much as i can and using whichever weapons has the most ammo........LOL

1) The Tripcaster is a tripwire. So, you need to simply place down your Casts where you either THINK the machines will go/be, or where you will intend to try and lure them to so that they trigger the trap. It's a weapon about pre-planning.

2) The ammo you use is crafted by you; when you bring up your weapon wheel you have the ability to craft your ammo within the wheel. You'll find the button prompt to do so at the bottom of the interface, depending on if you're Mouse/Keyboard or controller.

3) Sell whatever you want, but there are dedicated Valuables items intended strictly for selling. They have the use description of "selling for metal shards". The menu is correct; you simply may have sold something previously that was useful. As with every item though, fret not; where you got one you get more.

4) I assume by "Mods" you mean the Coils and Weaves. Again; put whatever you want, or fits the weapon/situation -- whether it's more defense for armor against a specific element, boosting Tear damage for your weapons, or boosting element damage, etc... Don't worry TOO much about this particular aspect, tbh; as you noted, you get the best stuff in the Banuk territory post-game in the DLC area(s) -- the same applies to weapons, you get the best in the game from the Banuk territories. Well into the end-game and post-game, and even better in NewGame+. Also, yes, you can add and remove your Coils/Weaves to any weapon or armor at ANY time.


Regarding your statement about knowing Weaknesses of the machines and such, you don't need to use your Notebook -- at least not in battle. Use your Focus and scan the machines, particularly before you engage a fight, if possible. Your Focus is an absolutely invaluable tool; use it. Also, don't be afraid to cheese the AI with stealth; if you get in a fight, lose the line of sight then hide in a bush, and Silent Strike the enemy (when you unlock the skill). EZ kills. Also, you can cheese AI when they're only in Caution/Search mode (yellow lights/symbol) by luring them with rocks (which you have infinite of) or your whistle.