Long Dark: Best Hunting Items

Key takeaways

• The Survival Bow is a reliable and craftable weapon for long-term survival, even on Interloper difficulty.
• Stones are effective tools for hunting small prey such as rabbits and ptarmigan.
• The Distress Pistol is versatile in both offensive and defensive uses, but can be challenging to find on difficult difficulties.

long dark Hinterland is an exciting single-player survival-exploration game released in 2017 by Hinterland Studio. In this game, players find themselves stranded in the brutal Canadian wilderness during a cataclysmic magnetic storm that has isolated them from society. They are stranded on an island with no hope of rescue. Explore, scavenge and craft your way through this beautiful frozen island. Mother Nature is as much your friend as she is your enemy, and only death ends this story.

Hunting items are the most important items in the game, providing players with a reliable means of securing food, protection, and crafting materials. Guns and bows will allow players to take down the biggest beasts of the wilderness.

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8 Survival bow

A hunter's faithful companion

• weight: 0.50 Kg
• Found in area(s).: Desolation Point, Mystery Lake, Pleasant Valley, Fallen Muskeg, Broken Railroad, Hussed River Valley
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: Yes

The only craftable ranged hunting weapon long darkA survival bow is an invaluable asset to any long-term survivor. Long after rifles have been broken, and revolver bullets have been expended, the survival bow still remains a usable and effective means by which to kill both hunter and prey animals. Like other bows, the Survival Bow contains craftable ammo that can be retrieved when it misses, further strengthening its long-term viability compared to a firearm.

For those playing on Interloper difficulty, the Survival Bow will be one of two ranged hunting weapons at their disposal, and it will require craft to acquire.

7 the stone

A beginner's best friend

• weight: 0.15 kg
• Found in area(s).: Every field
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: No

The humble stone is a surprisingly efficient means by which novice players can reliably hunt small prey such as rabbits and ptarmigans. A well-aimed hit on any of these beasts will stun them, allowing players to easily pick them up and kill them. Access to reliable meat sources can be the difference between life and death in the difficult early hours of a new playthrough, giving players a much-needed grace period in which they can gather resources and better familiarize themselves with the area they find themselves in.

Stones can also be used in a last ditch effort to stop charging wolves. If players manage to hit the wolf in the head, it will stop charging and run away.

6 Distress pistol

Light the way to safety

• weight: 0.40 Kg
• Found in area(s).: Timberwolf Mountain, Blake Inlet, Coastal Highway, Mystery Lake, Desolation Point, Ash Canyon, Mountain Town, Forsaken Airfield, Pleasant Valley, Keepers Pass North, Ravine
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: No

A versatile ranged weapon, the Distress Pistol is valuable both offensively and defensively. With the fastest bleed out timer of any weapon and the ability to land critical hits, this pistol's shots have a very high lethality rate. As with other ranged weapons, headshots to deer and wolves will kill them instantly, while headshots to bears only take 30 minutes to bleed out. A distress pistol can also be used defensively to scare off wolves and bears.

While powerful, distress pistols and their rounds can be incredibly challenging to find on hard difficulties.

5 Fishing tip-up

Fishing with ease

• weight: 0.30 kg
• Found in area(s).: N/A
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: Yes

Once placed in the ice hole, the fishing tip-up will passively catch fish for the player, allowing them to participate in other tasks. This hunting item is a fantastic means through which players can ensure a steady food supply, as the trap can catch very large fish. With relatively simple crafting requirements, this trap can be easily made by beginners and long-term survivalists alike, and is a viable means of obtaining food even in difficult situations.

It is important to note, however, that fishing tip-ups require regular maintenance, need to be reset regularly and have their ice holes cleared of ice.

4 Warden's revolver

Fast, light defense

The Warden's Revolver is the lightest revolver in the game with the fastest draw speed. In the wilderness where deadly predators can be lurking all around, this revolver's fast draw speed can be the difference between life and death. Dually, charging wolves can be scared off by the mere sound of a gun.

The light weight of this revolver also allows players to carry more than that without having to carry it themselves. By letting live on long dark It's all about having the right resources in the right place at the right time, even a small increase in players' carrying capacity is a significant boon. Doubly so for players who prefer a more nomadic lifestyle.

3 trap

A lot of rabbits

• weight: 0.30 kg
• Found in area(s).: N/A
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: Yes

The rabbit equivalent of a fishing tip-up, Snares allow players to catch rabbits passively over time. Nets require fewer resources to craft and less maintenance time than fishing tip-ups, making them a more beginner-friendly way to keep your food status bar high. The traps are renewable, as cured rabbit intestines can be easily obtained from the rabbits caught in them. Reclaimed wood can also be obtained by breaking down broken webs.

It is worth noting, however, that the trap must be placed in the area where the rabbit is exposed to. Placing traps outside of these spawn areas will not catch anything.

2 Vaughn's rifle

Power, but at a cost

• weight: 3.00 kg
• Found in area(s).: Mystery Lake
• Repairable: Yes
• Craftable: No

The strongest and lightest rifle long darkVaughn's Rifle is a truly deadly gun that will make players feel like top hunters. This gun gives players the ability to hunt and purchase a wide array of essential crafting materials. The light weight of this rifle also makes it more viable to carry a rifle and revolver at the same time, maximizing the defensive and offensive capabilities of players.

Unfortunately, the rifle's greater strength and lower weight come at the cost of less durability, which can be a significant issue on tougher difficulties. Vaughn's Rifle is only found in the Mystery Lake area, making obtaining this item treacherous for those who spread out or live in remote areas.

1 Sports bow

Lightweight and long lasting

• weight: 0.35 kg
• Found in area(s).: Forsaken Airfield and Langston Mine
• Repairable: No
• Craftable: No

A lighter, more durable counterpart to the survival bow, the sports bow is an all-around good choice when it comes to hunting ability, with no trade-offs for its better stats. If players want to hunt both large and small animals with a bow, this is the one to use. Like the Survival Bow, the Sport Bow has ammo that is easily craftable and retrievable.

Unfortunately, the game bow is not available on Interloper difficulties, and it is not a reliable long-term hunting weapon as it cannot be repaired or crafted. This bow is also only found in a handful of dangerous locations, making it a risky but rewarding weapon to purchase.