Far Cry 5: helpful tips

Basic tips and secrets to help you deal with some non-obvious game mechanics.

Especially for you, we have collected some basic tips and secrets that will help you deal with some of the non-obvious game mechanics in Far Cry 5 , as well as answer all your questions in the first hours of the game.

Basic information on world exploration

In the fifth part of the famous series, we are given the opportunity to freely explore the gigantic expanses of the new world. Immediately after the prologue – the first meeting with the cultists and a couple of short quests – all roads are completely open to the player.

Please note that you do not need to explore and liberate any one particular region. You can freely explore and move from one location to another without any barriers.

The game has a fairly simple and already familiar system of fast travel. To do this, you need to find blue icons on the map, which will serve as fast travel points. This movement will not cost the player anything, but it is only available outside of battles.

At the beginning of the game, the entire map is covered with the local “fog of war”. You can discover hidden areas just by being there. However, this method only works when walking or riding a ground vehicle (cars, trucks, ATVs, boats, etc.). You cannot open the map by plane or helicopter! The best way to discover a new area is to drive along all the main roads in the region by car, and then comb the hard-to-reach terrain (mountains or forests) with an ATV.

How to best play the story

Immediately after the prologue, you embark on a sabotage that will put an end to the cult of Joseph Sid . This is to gradually reduce the influence of the cult in each of the areas of Hope County, helping local resistance. Each of the three main regions belongs to a member of the Sid family. The cult must be weakened in all locations. Thereby:

  • You unlock new missions.
  • Your hero will have to deal with even more opponents. Do not forget that over time, enemies will begin to use more advanced equipment (for example, armored vehicles, jet fighters, and so on), and patrols will begin to go out on your searches. In addition, you can be captured a couple of times, but do not worry, as these will be exclusively plot moments.

Fight cultists and destroy their infrastructure to get the coveted resistance points (they are calculated for each region separately). For the final battle with each leader of the region, you need to collect a certain amount:

  • John Cid– 13,000 Resistance Points in Holland Valley
  • Vera Sid– 13,000 Resistance Points at Henbein River
  • Jacob Sid– 10,000 Resistance Points at Mount Whitetail

You can only meet face to face with Joseph Sid after you deal with all three.

Completing tasks is the main source of resistance points. However, they can also be earned by completing mini-quests, such as rescuing prisoners or while clearing out cultist outposts.

Types of game events

During your journey through the world of Far Cry 5, you do not need to focus on completing exclusively story-driven missions. There are many different events in the game that can weaken the cult or improve your equipment. Here is a list of the most interesting in-game events:

  • Accidental skirmishes– This happens quite often and allows you to weaken the cult. Depending on which location you are currently in, you can, for example, destroy an important cargo carried by cultists, or free prisoners or ordinary residents in the wilderness. Do not try to complete them all, as these tasks are reusable. However, this is their plus, since you can get resistance points or find out the important location of something (for example, where to get a large quest or the coordinates of an enemy outpost).
  • Cultist outposts– their mechanics are no different from previous games in the series. First, we clean up all the opponents in the camp, then we get additional money for the stealth passage. Do not forget that raising the alarm will result in additional enemy forces. Liberating the camp gives quite a lot of resistance points and opens up new allied NPCs.
  • Additional missions– icons for additional missions may appear during your travels around the world. Some of them open only after clearing the outpost. Usually, such tasks do not cause difficulties, but they also bring less reward. In the course of completing some quests, a unique vehicle is given out as a reward.
  • Cult propertyis buildings that belong to cultists. They may look different, but they have one thing in common – they can be destroyed. Do this and get resistance points.
  • Survival Caches– Each cache is associated with a short mission. In the course of its implementation, you find a cache, opening which you can get many valuable items, for example, money, ammunition or talent points. You can find them yourself or find out the location from allied NPCs.
  • Hunting places– yes, here you can also hunt animals and fish. Thanks to this, you can get a variety of skins and meat, which are subsequently quite profitable to local merchants. This will also allow certain quests to be completed.

Weapons and vehicles

All weapons in Far Cry 5

Immediately after completing the prologue, you will receive two types of weapons. Here are some ways to get even more gear:

  • Search forweapons while exploring the world or pick up opponents from dead. This is the most efficient way to replenish your arsenal as you don’t need to spend a dime. If you suddenly lose any equipment, you can always return it from any weapon dealer absolutely free.
  • The second way is to buyweapons from merchants. In no case do not buy an ordinary weapon, as in this case you will go into a minus. The same guns can be obtained from dead opponents or as a reward for completing additional missions. If you are going to purchase equipment, then buy either unique or necessary modifications (silencers, scopes, additional magazines, and so on).

All vehicles in Far Cry 5

You can also get a new transport in two ways:

  • As a rewardfor completing certain tasks. Lost or destroyed vehicles can be obtained for free in any of the garages (however, this does not apply to vehicles that are scattered around the area or that have been captured from enemies).
  • Buyingtransport is also unprofitable if you are purchasing conventional and weak equipment. If you want to earn the achievement “Generous Client” then the flag is in your hands. Buy only elite equipment that will be useful to you in the future.

Companions

Do not explore the world alone, especially if you are not cooperating with other players. You can hire:

  • Soldiers– they are weaker allies that can be recruited from among NPCs, and only help in the early stages of the game.
  • Mercenaries– These companions have unique skills (such as enemy detection, stealth attacks, or bombardment). There are 9 mercenaries in total in the game . You need to get at least one as quickly as possible. If you do not want to wander alone for a long time, then take a look at the pumpkin farm in the Holland Valley location. There you can “recruit” a dog named Boomer.

By default, your character can only be accompanied by one ally, but this problem can be easily solved. Learn the skill “Leader” (worth 6 points) and you will be able to travel surrounded by two partners. Don’t forget that you can freely change your allies. If one of your mercenaries received a lot of damage, then simply replace him with another. It can also be used to select a partner that suits you in a given situation.

Perks

Character progression in the new Far Cry 5 is slightly different from previous games in the series. Here you do not level up your character using the experience gained after completing the mission. Instead, you need to get skills, and there are several ways to do this:

  • Completion of tests– you can find them on a special tab located in your character’s menu. For each challenge you get from one to three points. They are quite diverse: from specifying the required method of killing and ending with hunting specific animals. Focus on completing the most important tasks in the beginning to build the skills you need.
  • Finding Skill Books– Some of them can be obtained from the Survivor’s Caches. Each book provides one skill.
  • As a special rewardfor certain quests – the game has special missions that can reward you with one or more skills.

How and why to attack covertly

Far Cry 5 allows for head-to-head battles, but, as in previous games in the series, any covert action is encouraged here. Stealth tactics will sometimes make it easier to clear the area and can also provide additional rewards. Some missions can only be completed on condition that no one finds you. Here are some basic tips to make stealth mode easier in the game:

  • Find the Bow– Your first bow can be found during the prologue on Datca Island. If you somehow missed it, then you will have to wait a bit until one of the following missions rewards you with it. Not worth buying. This is a great weapon that allows you to silently destroy your opponents. However, keep in mind that if you miss, you will not be able to correct the situation as quickly as with a firearm.
  • Put a silenceron your main weapon – most firearms can be equipped with a silencer (yes, a shotgun too). Visit an arms dealer and buy this module. They are quite expensive, but this investment will greatly simplify the elimination of opponents.
  • Do not enter a location with enemies without preliminary reconnaissance. Use binoculars before approaching any place where opponents are swarming. Just look at the enemy and he will be automatically marked. Pay special attention to roofs and other hills where snipers may be. Your dog Boomer can also help in finding opponents.
  • Don’t forget about quick kills– quick kills in Far Cry 5 are exactly the same as in previous installments. After opening the corresponding perk, you can begin to destroy single opponents or entire groups of enemies. If it is impossible to inflict a hidden blow, you can attract the enemy to a convenient place and already there to carry out an attack.
  • Try to clear outposts without being detected. This is another local game mechanic familiar to longtime fans of the series. If all goes well, you will receive a significant cash bonus.
  • Unlock additional abilities. Some will help you sneak up successfully and will be a good addition to quick kills. Buy a grappling hook (allows you to climb tall structures), learn quiet running and general noise reduction, and improve your bow skill.
  • Choose the right infiltration buddies for yourself . Their presence nearby can make it much easier to clear the area without revealing your location. Good mercenaries for this are Jess Black (uses a bow) and Peach the cougar (jumps on opponents and quietly deals with them).

Nature and wild beasts

In Far Cry 5, you can also go hunting, although in the new part of the series it doesn’t matter as much as it used to. However, encounters with the inhabitants of the local fauna can cause a lot of problems during a mission or ordinary exploration of the world. Here are some tips on this topic:

  • Animals can easily kill a character – this applies not only to a bear or a cougar, since everyone understands that their attacks will cause a lot of damage. However, you can die when you encounter a skunk or turkey if they land several successful attacks on you. Remember that animals can attack you even if you are not hunting. Be careful when exploring or infiltrating an enemy base. If you are attacked, you can try to fight or just run away. In the first option, try not to use large-caliber weapons or explosives, as this can lead to the loss of valuable skins. The most profitable way is using a bow, but it is also the most risky. If you are not sure of your accuracy, then only hunt weak or slow animals.
  • Rely on your allies. travel with one or two companions. When attacking wild animals, there is an option that the partners will become their target. They can also help you hunt.
  • Use bait. The decoy in Far Cry 5 works just like it did in past games. You can use it, for example, when you need to lure part of the enemy’s forces from the camp. Place the bait nearby and, as a rule, a wild animal will appear in the area. This can cause a lot of hype and even help get rid of a couple of enemies. The easiest way to restore your bait stocks is to search the carcasses of dead animals.

Healing and dying a character

Far Cry 5 is not a survival sim, but a couple of mistakes can cost your hero his life. Below are some basic tips to help you avoid this.

  • You can restore your health using the first aid kit. Health is restored automatically only if you are not involved in battle. Use first aid kits when the character is on the verge of death or when there is no time to wait for automatic recovery. Don’t forget to acquire the talent for expanding your medicine bag. It is best to collect medicines while exploring the world, and should only be purchased from merchants when absolutely necessary.
  • Put on your body armor. The vest gives you extra protection and prevents you from losing a lot of health. You can get it during the execution of some missions. Again, it is worth buying this item only in case of an unforeseen or difficult situation.
  • Acquire talents to increase your health. Try to unlock a skill from this category at the beginning of the game (worth 6 points). Only learn the next one after you have acquired the most important basic skills.
  • Try to use your ATV less. The ATV is a good vehicle for exploring the map. Unfortunately, while driving, the player becomes completely vulnerable, and in the event of a collision with an enemy patrol, the chance of dying increases significantly. Move on more massive vehicles and, as you progress through the levels, switch to more and more fortified modes of transport.
  • You can save yourself and others from death. This opportunity appears when the damage done was not critical. If one of your allies died, then you can get to him and bring him back to life. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work the other way around. If you play with someone, you can count on another player. However, AI-controlled allies usually have difficulty rescuing your character.
  • If you allow your companion to die, you will have to wait a long time for his resurrection. It is worth helping him if he is not in a hard-to-reach place.
  • If you do die, you will return to the last checkpoint. As in previous games in the series, you will not lose a penny of money or resistance points.
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