Moose calves are OP lol

[ANY YENS NECESSARY]

The title has it all. Mofos didn't skip leg day with those damage numbers

[Amberzerine]

They're heavy little fellas! While I do agree the damage they do while you're biting them is a bit much, I find chasing them around for a bit before going for the kill (if you're able to), or baiting their mother into kicking them, are both effective methods for getting the baby down with the least amount of damage taken.

[Misto Taco Laddy!]

Do you mean the Newborns or the older ones?

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Originally posted by Amberzerine:

They're heavy little fellas! While I do agree the damage they do while you're biting them is a bit much, I find chasing them around for a bit before going for the kill (if you're able to), or baiting their mother into kicking them, are both effective methods for getting the baby down with the least amount of damage taken.

wait, you can b a i t the mother to friendly fire? hold on a second-

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Originally posted by Misto Taco Laddy!:

Do you mean the Newborns or the older ones?

Newborns, "the followers". Damn they're tough, like a slightly weaker version of an adult doe mule deer (I play on Accurate btw).

[crys]

Originally posted by хвост галлика|Senua:

Originally posted by Misto Taco Laddy!:

Do you mean the Newborns or the older ones?

Newborns, "the followers". Damn they're tough, like a slightly weaker version of an adult doe mule deer (I play on Accurate btw).

The biggest issue I have with moose calves is the Mama. I can get the calf with less than 10 health loss if I'm careful to avoid Mama moose and don't try to hold on to the calf too long. It's the same with everything you try to kill. Don't hold on too long. I also play on accurate.
If you're taking too much damage you're either getting hit by mom or holding the bite for too long.

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Originally posted by crys:

Originally posted by хвост галлика|Senua:

Newborns, "the followers". Damn they're tough, like a slightly weaker version of an adult doe mule deer (I play on Accurate btw).

The biggest issue I have with moose calves is the Mama. I can get the calf with less than 10 health loss if I'm careful to avoid Mama moose and don't try to hold on to the calf too long. It's the same with everything you try to kill. Don't hold on too long. I also play on accurate.
If you're taking too much damage you're either getting hit by mom or holding the bite for too long.

yeah i guess the bite is too long indeed.

[Amberzerine]

Originally posted by хвост галлика|Senua:

Originally posted by Amberzerine:

They're heavy little fellas! While I do agree the damage they do while you're biting them is a bit much, I find chasing them around for a bit before going for the kill (if you're able to), or baiting their mother into kicking them, are both effective methods for getting the baby down with the least amount of damage taken.

wait, you can b a i t the mother to friendly fire? hold on a second-

Yep! It's tricky, but if you lead the mother into an attack that happens to land on the baby, baby takes a small chunk of damage. It would definitely take multiple tries and some luck though, as the baby moves around and the mother's heavier attack animations can be a bit long. I'd say it's easier to get a mother elk to friendly fire her elk calf since elk are capable of quicker kicks.

I wouldn't say it should be your main source of damage towards younger prey with mothers since it's inconsistent at best, tiring moose calves out via chasing them is still a great way of reducing how much they hurt you as you go in for the kill.

[ANY YENS NECESSARY]

Originally posted by Amberzerine:

Originally posted by хвост галлика|Senua:

wait, you can b a i t the mother to friendly fire? hold on a second-

Yep! It's tricky, but if you lead the mother into an attack that happens to land on the baby, baby takes a small chunk of damage. It would definitely take multiple tries and some luck though, as the baby moves around and the mother's heavier attack animations can be a bit long. I'd say it's easier to get a mother elk to friendly fire her elk calf since elk are capable of quicker kicks.

I wouldn't say it should be your main source of damage towards younger prey with mothers since it's inconsistent at best, tiring moose calves out via chasing them is still a great way of reducing how much they hurt you as you go in for the kill.

The more you learn... I suspected friendly fire mechanics in the game, but never knew it was a thing. Gotta try

[AbelWolf076]

I'm surprised some players didn't know about friendly fire. I remember seeing it so clearly when hunting a calf and I now try to get the mother to hit her own calf, which helps on a certain difficulty- accurate. Too bad it isn't consistent though.

[FoxTrot101]

I get more annoyed when the mothers don't leave their already dead calves/fawns. I've had this issue with elk and moose >(

[Dinoman]

Moose calves are definitely a pain and do quite a bit of damage, but they're more than worth it assuming the mate doesn't decide to be a thief. A single calf can feed a full litter of seven for several sleep cycles, and for smaller litters one could probably get you close to the pups being grown.

It stands to reason with them not having the benefit of herds and being so prized that the calf would have to be a threat in itself. If you know what you're doing the mother can be easily avoided.

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Originally posted by Dinoman:

Moose calves are definitely a pain and do quite a bit of damage, but they're more than worth it assuming the mate doesn't decide to be a thief. A single calf can feed a full litter of seven for several sleep cycles, and for smaller litters one could probably get you close to the pups being grown.

It stands to reason with them not having the benefit of herds and being so prized that the calf would have to be a threat in itself. If you know what you're doing the mother can be easily avoided.

Agreed! Moose calf is a literal feast for the little ones. When it comes to the mate I usually try to lock his animation (sniffing, licking face) for as long as I can, so the pups may eat in peace, hahah