Health records lasting danger
Attacks and starvation or dehydration can reduce health. A low bar is not corrected by standing still. The lion must first meet the food and water conditions for recovery, then rest or sleep.
Hunger is restored at a kill
Hunt a prey animal, move close to the pile of bones, and press E when the feed prompt appears. Hunger must stay above 70 for health recovery to continue.
Drink at a water source
Approach a pond, lake, or river edge and use E when the drink prompt appears. Thirst must also stay above 70 for healing. A full stomach does not compensate for dehydration.
Spend sprint energy late
Walking preserves energy. Stalking is slower and useful for the approach. Sprinting spends the reserve needed for the chase, attack, or escape, so use it after closing most of the distance.
Water has depth
The lion slows and lowers into deeper water, creates a wake, and cannot sprint once the water is too deep. Enter with enough energy to reach the far bank or turn back. Nearby wildlife is also affected by water routing and depth.
Rest after eating and drinking
With hunger and thirst both above 70, press R to rest or Z to sleep. Sleep passes time faster. The male lion lies down, sleeps, and stands before movement resumes.
If recovery stops, check both need bars again. Hunger and thirst continue to fall while resting or sleeping and can drop below the healing threshold.
Read the first-day guide, continue with hunting and awareness, or return to the Field Guide.