How to get out of a building surrounded by wolves?

[Kaii]

So, I set up base in the gas station, and when coming back overweight and exhausted from a looting run, a pack of wolves were around the gas station. I used a flare to get inside, then realised that getting back out again was going to be a pain, so I'm curious to hear any good strategies people might have for getting out again.

I'd assume spending a day sleeping and doing menial work would do the trick, they would likely wander off in search of reachable prey, and I do have a second flare I could use to ward them away and leave, but I kinda want to hear if anyone else has any good ideas.

[Lucandriel]

Bow and arrow are the best option but if not available then yeah, wait for some time for them to move away and get prepped to sneak away from the station.

Get healed in case you get in fight, don't wear anything stinky. Bad weather can make them go away sometimes, although i do remember getting attacked in storm. Get out while crouching and check where they are and find a way where you have more distance between you and them. Move crouching which is slow and pain in ass but works. If youre going back to town you might move to that clearing in front of gas station, there are deer there. You wanna put some dear or rabbits between you and wolfs.

Also what works and im not sure if this depends on difficulty (im on stalker and works for me), if wolf begins to follow me and I walk normally they don't attack for quite a while if you don't aggro them by pulling weapon on them. Just let em trail till you reach your destination, I think you have at least a minute before they attack. Just let them behind you, if they get too close they attack.

Let us know how it goes!

[Kaii]

Yeah, the wolves didn't touch me whilst I was walking to my pace, I made sure to not get too close, nor did I sprint or draw anything. I heard a wolf howl close-by, so got my flare out, then when I spotted one I lit it and I guess between that and my steady pace, they wanted to stalk me for a while before attacking.

I'm not super-far in or anything, so even if I die it's not a big deal, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't ask for what strategies other people have come up with ^.^

[wilky]

1. Crouch. Crouch while you are still inside, before opening the door. Crouching is like stealth mode in this game. Don't stand up & run unless you hear the "bark!"

2. You can try leaving via the front door, and if that doesn't work out; you can always sprint back inside and then try the back door instead.

3. You can also try ducking into nearby cars or houses if you get spotted.

4. If you haven't been spotted yet and you're crouching, you can try throwing stones which is pretty effective at distracting wolves. Kinda like Alluring Skulls in Dark Souls, if you know what I mean.

5. You can also try lighting a torch/flare as a last resort. Don't throw the torch; just run away with the torch lit and you should probably be fine.

[Lenny Rat]

There is more than one gas station in the game. I presume we are talking about the ORCA in CH. Spoiler follows.

If so, there is a great “dead zone” in the front of the station between the front door and the gas pumps. Crouch out the front door and light a fire over to the right next to the car. It is pretty well shielded there.

As long as you are in that small area under the canopy, they will not sense you. You can step out, they will sense you and come your way, but you can step back under the canopy and they will lose their lock on you. You can use this strategically to bring them close and then kite them with arrows. Kill ‘em all.

[Kaii]

No, I was talking about Quonset Garage, I call it a gas station because of the pump outside even if it isn't called Gas Station, sorry.

[RabbitRidge]

Since you've made it your base, perhaps you have enough supplies to wait it out till the next blizzard (resets animal spawns). But if you have bow and arrow(s), I'd take the offensive near safety. Otherwise torch (or flare) and stones should get you out (and back in if necessary). It's a well known technique for veterans (as wilky referenced): carry a lit torch and if confronted, select a stone from your radial wheel which automatically drops the torch and aim it at the wolf (virtually every time he will flee, be sure to keep the burning torch on the ground between you and the wolf).


IMHO nothing makes this game easier and frees your options up more than learning to use the bow/arrow effectively according to animal behavior (I don't even pickup guns, ammo or cleaning kits anymore).

[Kaii]

I do have a fair amount of supplies, though I don't have anything to do to keep me busy since I already spent a night tearing up clothes and other items and doing some light repairs. I haven't played nearly long enough to have any guts, so I can't make a bow, even though I did find some saplings.

I am also only playing on the second difficulty, so I'd guess the wolves would probably be leery of sticking around too much. Are you immune to animals entirely in vehicles, because if so I could see myself hopping into one of the nearby cars and then just watching them and waiting until I saw them leave.

[RabbitRidge]

Yes, you are safe in vehicles (but you're just going to be trapped in a new location with less resources than where you started). Try the torch (or flare) and stone method, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Remember, you can start a fire and pullout torches from it.

[Kaii]

Yeah, I might if they are still out there. Thing is, I'm still new to the game so am playing it a lot more of a roleplay style than I would if I have a lot of time. I'm using charcoal, writing down little notes in my notebook, and just wanted to see what strats people have for wildlife. Sealing the doors shut for a day or two and spending the time relaxing, reading a few odd books and brewing up some water sounds like something I'd do if I was stuck in a building with wolves outside =D

[mf187doubleg]

Just light a torch and walk out. Light fast a fire if they are to close. If not. just walk away :)

[Scavenger]

Walk outside crouched, get to high ground or otherwise get a good field of view, locate the wolves and stay out of their range. Happy days.

[Oolae]

Originally posted by Kaii:

No, I was talking about Quonset Garage, I call it a gas station because of the pump outside even if it isn't called Gas Station, sorry.

Well, that particular place is a know wolf extravaganza in all difficulty levels. We've all been there -"wow, what a nice place to make a base", and done that -"dang, I'll never be able to leave or come back again with these many wolves".

Playing Loper, I use Quonset as a fast food joint. Pull the canines in the area one by one, wait for the charge, and land an arrow in the face when it's as close as you can stand it. Harvest the meat, make burgers inside, and leave next morning.

[Kaii]

They all left, then when I came back, they were there waiting again so had to risk a sprain sprinting inside with a full load. Then an aurora started and I went outside because I wanted to look at the sky and a bear was out there, then a noise spooked me so I quit xD

I'll probably end up moving base to the Trappers Cabin, not for any in-depth reason, more the fact that I think it's a beautiful home ^.^