Reading this chapter will allow you to understand the gameplay mechanics and avoid mistakes that could have serious consequences.
Constantly develop your character
Deacon’s motorcycle is the only means of transport available in Days Gone.
With it, you’re able to quickly traverse the game’s world and run away from opponents.
For more information, see the chapter titledWeapons & Combat.
Unfortunately, melee weapons are subject to wear and tear.
Fortunately, you might prevent the loss and destruction of weapons after you purchase theField Repairsskill.
For more information, see the chapter titledHow to repair weapons?.
In the later stages of the game, you could also improve your weapons, e.g.
by installing additional spikes or blades on them.
For more details, see the chapter onCrafting.
Our suggestions on obtaining specific skills can be found, among others, on theBest starting skillspage.
It allows you toslow down time in combat while aiming.
It is particularly important that you loot the following:
Both of these finds are very valuable.
you’re free to find more tips about studying the surrounding area in the chapter titledExploring the world.
Here thestoneswork perfectly - the main character has an unlimited supply of these.
This is especially useful during fights in villages or inside buildings.
Knowing where the enemies are hiding, you might reduce the risk that one of them will surprise Deacon.
take a stab at eliminate enemies from hiding
Attacking enemies from hiding is highly recommended inDays Gone.
Deacon can start sneaking after you press thecircleon the pad.
This technique works on all standard enemies.
you might, e.g.
Sooner or later, they will catch your character.
be thrown from his motorcycle.
You cannot completely protect yourself against random encounters with bandits, wild animals or monsters.
However, you might prepare yourself to the best of your ability.
Unfortunately, there are several important limitations connected to saving.
It is worth working out the habit of collecting them on a regular basis.
Information about the collected ears will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen.
you’ve got the option to deliver Ears to encampmentswithin the world of the game.
After trading them in, you will receive credits and trust points with the given encampment.
Remember that wolves are always hunting in the pack
Deacon can meet wolves during his travel.
Wolves will always take a stab at kill him.
Then, it is necessary to perform a quick-time event to throw off the animal that attacks your character.
As in real life,wolves never attack alone.
An excellent weapon for killing wolves is shotgun.
you might also optionally attach a Focused Shot for more precise aiming while using the bullet time.
Know, however, that a sniper can suddenly turn the other way.
Avoid movement in the open field and hide along the way, for example, in the bushes.
If the sniper spotted Deacon, hide behind the nearest obstacle.
It is very likely that the sniper will be able to shoot.
If Deacon gets hit, he will fall off the motorcycle and the vehicle will be seriously damaged.
After noticing the sniper, quickly stop the bike, jump off it and hide behind any curtain.
you’re free to transport additional ammo for all currently used weapons.
You will appreciate this, especially during long motorcycle trips.
Bags can be purchased from the mechanics at Copeland Camp and further at Iron Mike Camp.
For the Copeland camp, unfortunately, you must first move to the second level of trust.
Only then Manny the mechanic will put up the saddlebags for sale (for 800 credits).
Filling the bag with ammo costs 400 credits.
Attractor is ideal in those areas in which a lot of Freakers reside.
If the Freakers survive, you could run away or take care of them.
More tips on how to fight monsters can be found in theWeapons and combatsection.
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