how am I suppose to kill any deer or boars?

[fefnir3284]

they run too fast from me or just jump into the water.

and NO I do not want to use a freakin bow. I want to hunt with a sword and axe :/

[TNX.]

You want to hunt with just a sword or axe? Uh ok...sneak up on them. Or you can actually try the easier method and uh you know...use a bow.

[Azgarod]

I dont want to hunt the animal the proper way so I complain when I cant do it the much harder way

[Fluid Druid]

Lol this game is not for you op, your 2nd dumb post today...just wow!

[LordOfTheBread]

Originally posted by fefnir3284:

they run too fast from me or just jump into the water.

and NO I do not want to use a freakin bow. I want to hunt with a sword and axe :/

Boars are the most aggressive fackers in the whole game, they will pursue you for miles and even swim after you or your boat.

Sneak is the option for deers, especially if you don't want to use a bow.

[DarkEternal]

If you're refusing to use a bow then you're definitely not gonna make it past the Elder. A Finewood Bow and fire arrows are pretty much a must in that fight.

[Lunacy]

Originally posted by fefnir3284:

no spears, no knives, no damn bow. im at the feakin FIRST BOSS trying to get what I assume is a trophy from a deer to summon the boss to GET the ability to craft those items.

then make those things
stone and flint axe can kill all the early game stuff at 25 hp

[Dan_The_Noob]

throw the spear at them, use the bow, sneak and hit with knife.

expecting to use a woodcutter tool or a sword to hunt is just stupid.

[SiEgE]

Originally posted by fefnir3284:

they run too fast from me or just jump into the water.

and NO I do not want to use a freakin bow. I want to hunt with a sword and axe :/

Boars do not run away from you, so, I cannot really see how killing them without a bow is even an issue.

Deers, on the other hand, will require you to either sneak-kill them, or require you to buff the hell out of your stamina size and regeneration, and, preferably, grind some of your running skill.
If you have enough stamina, you can actually catch up to it and possibly smack it. Just use the weapon with the fastest swing speed. It is also possible to corner the deer, or make it stumble on height differences. AI is kinda jerky, when it comes to navigating through elevations

[[STG] Dante]

sneak up on deer, watch wind direction. Troll armor set gives sneak bonus since your low sneak skill still may compromise your chances of getting close to deer.

[Nomad]

this guy again?? XD use a bow thats how hunting is done, deal with it

[Digstar]

For starters, boars "approach" you. No need to chase them unless your confusing them with deer. As for deer, craft a knife and stealth kill them if you don't want to use a bow.

[LordOfTheBread]

Originally posted by Digstar:

For starters, boars "approach" you. No need to chase them unless your confusing them with deer. As for deer, craft a knife and stealth kill them if you don't want to use a bow.

You can stealth kill them with your bare hands or any weapon, a knife is not needed.

[W+M1]

Originally posted by fefnir3284:

oh didnt know you could sneak. cool. cant make a knive though. im trying to get whatever I need from deer to summon the first boss.

You are going to struggle against the first boss. And the second boss and the fourth boss if you refuse to use a bow.

[[STG] Dante]

Originally posted by W+M1:

Originally posted by fefnir3284:

oh didnt know you could sneak. cool. cant make a knive though. im trying to get whatever I need from deer to summon the first boss.

You are going to struggle against the first boss. And the second boss and the fourth boss if you refuse to use a bow.

2nd boss only stomps if you melee him, he's easier for me with melee.

[Xyngrr]

First - you need to forget being any 'class' of warrior. You are a survivalist - if it works it's good.
Second - you don't need to kill the boss immediately, you need to make a hammer to construct things and build a workbench.
From there you open up other options - flint tools will be your first target, and you can find the things for them on the meadow shore, from deer and boars, and from trees. As you discover more types of building materials it will unlock more things to make you a better survival and killing machine.
Best of luck evolving your way to Apex predator ruling Valheim from an unassailable Citadel.
:)