Bayou Beasts: A Hunter’s Guide to AI Enemies in Hunt: Showdown

Navigating the murky waters and treacherous terrain of the Bayou in Hunt: Showdown is no small feat, especially when it’s crawling with nightmarish creatures at every turn. This guide is designed to help you efficiently deal with the various AI monsters you’ll encounter, ensuring that you can focus on the real threat: the other hunters. Please note that this guide covers only the regular AI monsters, not the boss monsters, which will be discussed in a separate guide.

1. Grunts:

   • The most common and least threatening of the Bayou’s residents, Grunts can be dispatched with almost any method. However, for the sake of stealth and ammo conservation, a silent melee attack to the head or a shot from a silenced weapon is recommended.

2. Armoreds:

   • Despite their imposing presence, Armoreds have several vulnerabilities. Fire is particularly effective, quickly burning through their defenses. Poison ammo also works wonders. If you’re wielding a bomb lance, the dragon’s breath ammo or a melee attack are your best options, ensuring a quick and somewhat quiet takedown. Otherwise, three quick knife stabs or a well placed throwing axe to the head will do the trick.

3. Hives:

   • The swarming insects of a Hive can be deadly if not dealt with swiftly. Fire is highly effective, dealing with both the Hive and its swarm. Silent headshots from a distance or thrown weapons also serve as viable options, and choke bombs can help clear out any swarms that are on your tail.

4. Hellhounds:

   • Hellhounds can quickly overwhelm with their numbers and ferocity. Poison ammo provides a silent solution, while accurate headshots, fire, and melee attacks can also keep the pack at bay.

5. Meatheads:

   • These lumbering giants are susceptible to explosives, making dynamite and sticky bombs excellent choices. Penny shot ammo, red barrels, and the bomb lance (using regular ammo) are also effective in bringing them down.

6. Immolators:

   • Immolators require careful handling to avoid an explosive situation. Poison ammo allows for a silent takedown without triggering an explosion. Choke bombs and blunt force attacks (using weapons without blades) are also safe and effective options. Avoid gunfire and bladed weapons to prevent igniting them.

7. Water Devils:

   • Best avoided when possible, Water Devils can be dispatched with poison ammo, shotguns, waxed sticks, and waxed frag charges from the bomb lance if necessary.

8. Crows:

   • A giveaway to your position, crows can be silenced with fire bombs, lanterns, or poison bolts, helping you maintain the element of surprise.

9. Dog Cages & Chicken Coops:

   • Avoid alerting the compound by shooting the lanterns above these noisy animals or using fire and poison to silence them.

10. Horses:

• Horses can be silenced from a distance with a silenced weapon, or up close with a throwing axe for those with steady aim.

Mastering the art of monster management in Hunt: Showdown’s Bayou is crucial for maintaining stealth and conserving resources. With this guide, you are now armed with the knowledge to efficiently and quietly deal with the various AI threats, leaving you better prepared to face the true challenge: the other hunters. Remember, this guide covers only the regular AI monsters, with a separate guide in the works for tackling the boss monsters. Happy hunting, and stay silent out there!