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. This guide helps you efficiently deal with the various AI monsters you'll encounter, ensuring you can focus on the real threat: the other hunters.

1. Grunts

The most common and least threatening of the Bayou's residents. A silent melee attack to the head or a shot from a silenced weapon is recommended for stealth and ammo conservation.

2. Armoreds

Despite their imposing presence, Armoreds have several vulnerabilities. Fire is particularly effective. Poison ammo also works wonders. Three quick knife stabs or a well placed throwing axe to the head will do the trick.

3. Hives

Fire is highly effective against both the Hive and its swarm. Silent headshots from a distance or thrown weapons also serve as viable options. Choke bombs can help clear out swarms.

4. Hellhounds

Can quickly overwhelm with numbers. Poison ammo provides a silent solution. Accurate headshots, fire, and melee attacks can also keep the pack at bay.

5. Meatheads

Susceptible to explosives — dynamite and sticky bombs are excellent choices. Penny shot ammo, red barrels, and the bomb lance are also effective.

6. 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 (weapons without blades) are safe options. Avoid gunfire and bladed weapons.

7. Water Devils

Best avoided when possible. Can be dispatched with poison ammo, shotguns, waxed sticks, and waxed frag charges.

8. Crows

Can be silenced with fire bombs, lanterns, or poison bolts to maintain the element of surprise.

9. Dog Cages and Chicken Coops

Shoot the lanterns above them or use fire and poison to silence them.

10. Horses

Can be silenced from a distance with a silenced weapon, or up close with a throwing axe.

Conclusion

Mastering monster management in Hunt: Showdown's Bayou is crucial for maintaining stealth and conserving resources. This guide covers only the regular AI monsters — a separate guide for boss monsters is in the works.