Are pack beasts worth it?

[HydroFrog64]

As the title says, are they worth the money and food they require? Was thinking of buying one but im unsure if they are really worth the food or not. How well do they fare late game?

[KalkiKrosah]

It depends on where you are in your game. If you're still a roaming band of homeless bums, probably not. Its arguable on whether you would want them around if you're going dungeon diving into the ruins for lost tech and rare items but the best time to buy and use them is if you've set up a base and you are starting to set up convoys to nearby cities to sell off your wares. I think by that time its worth investing in a pack animal or two because they have something to do to keep them useful. But before that point I think you can do without them.

[MadArtillery]

Almost always. They DRAMATICALLY increase your looting ability.

[GIJoe597]

In addition to their carry capacity, they can do a great deal of damage when aged up. I have a Wild Bull that is great in a fight.

[Hobo Misanthropus]

Yes, until you reach the NPC cap.

I actually disagree with Kalk a bit. I think they're more useful if you don't have a base yet. They extend your range dramatically. And if you run across like a herd of critters to kill, all that meat can be saved.

[Tumble Trash᠌ ⁧⁧ Official]

If you rob weapon and armour shops. yes >:)

[KalkiKrosah]

Originally posted by TB6 ☭Beef Chungus☭:

If you rob weapon and armour shops. yes >:)

That's how I got all of my money in my current game. I got by with just 3 thief back packs. And it's more lucrative to hit the general store for the robotic repair kits. They sell better and weigh far less as well as take up less room.

[happy]

let's not forget animals are a pain while traveling, and that reason alone is enough to not have one on your exploartion trips.

[Finlord]

I have always 1-2 pack bests with my roaming squad so they can put all meds, beds, food and loot in there without slowing anyone down. They are pretty decent fighters too when they get older. Not a bid deal if they get knocked out since you can just pick them up.

[Gena Cider]

from what i can see they are not very good if you are going to turtle in one area and base build in the early game for too long. depending on species they can eat a lot (specially modded beak things... 500% hunger rate!!!). they are good if you are a nomad, or always using them in convoys/supply routes and keep getting attacked by other animals. then their hunger evens by the animals killed. otherwise they eat too much compared to people. this is specially a problem if you invest in a pup, they will simply eat and eat with no benefit for quite a while (just like real life), but they do grow up strong and backpacks and stuff

[Bandy]

Beyond doubt OP, yes, pack beasts are 'worth it'. But again, that may depend on your play style, whether you want to be 'burdened' by having one or more in the squad. For me, Garru have such personality, they become a squad member, but maybe just me...

Play the game as you see fit, then on replay, play it differently.

[iansomniac]

A bull and a bonedog. Both are great in a fight, and you can keep rotten meat on the pack bull. I never run out.

[JohnRando]

Wild bull mid game, every time.

Once you are out of the initial struggle, and food is not an issue anymore. Gives you some inventory space either when exploring ancient places, or just looting bands of aggroers ; they can also enter and decide the fight when desperately outnumbered.

A well trained wild bull can deliver a surprising amount of damage, especially against packed enemies. Even late game, in the ashlands when that unexpected patrol aggroes, one well trained bull can be your lifeline.

[=M$= Oroberus]

Yep, pack beasts are absolutely worth it. I made it a habit to take in one pack beast for every 6 characters

Also provides you with 'something to do' if you're running into a bit of 'what now!?' as you need to go hunting regularily

[Fryskar]

Originally posted by =M$= Oroberus:

Yep, pack beasts are absolutely worth it. I made it a habit to take in one pack beast for every 6 characters

Also provides you with 'something to do' if you're running into a bit of 'what now!?' as you need to go hunting regularily

I see no reason to go hunting because you got animals. Just feed them normal food.

Yes, packbeasts are great bags and midgame fighters.

[=M$= Oroberus]

Originally posted by Fryskar:

Originally posted by =M$= Oroberus:

Yep, pack beasts are absolutely worth it. I made it a habit to take in one pack beast for every 6 characters

Also provides you with 'something to do' if you're running into a bit of 'what now!?' as you need to go hunting regularily

I see no reason to go hunting because you got animals. Just feed them normal food.

Yes, packbeasts are great bags and midgame fighters.

I just don't like wasting actual food on the pack beasts and as pretty much everything that drops foul meat which is animal food also drops normal meat which is used for a bunch of prepared food recipes, welp :D