Use the field tracker
The HUD reports the nearest wildlife type, compass direction, and distance. It also tracks the nearest named pride member separately. Follow the wildlife direction in short stretches and recheck it as another animal becomes nearer.
Stalk before sprinting
Hold Ctrl or C to stalk. Stalking is slower, but it helps preserve the final distance for the chase. Sprinting with Shift costs energy quickly, so beginning the run too early can leave the lion unable to finish well or escape a defensive animal.
Range and direction matter
Face the target and use Space or left click when close enough. Running beside an animal or striking too early can miss. A wounded or defensive animal may continue moving or fight back, so watch your health and energy instead of repeating attacks without a plan.
Choose the animal, not just the distance
Zebra, wildebeest, African buffalo, giraffe, elephant, and rival lions differ in scale, speed, awareness, turning, health, flight, and defense. Large animals are more dangerous, and rival lions may pursue the player. Pride adults and cubs belong to the social system rather than the prey loop.
Feed after a kill
A defeated animal leaves a non-graphic pile of bones. Move near it and press E when the feeding prompt appears. Feeding raises hunger, but it does not restore health by itself; thirst must also be above 70 before rest or sleep can heal.
A basic hunting routine
- Check health, hunger, thirst, and energy.
- Use the tracker to select a nearby animal.
- Walk until you can identify the target.
- Stalk to shorten the chase.
- Sprint only for the closing distance.
- Face the animal and attack in range.
- Break away if the target is too dangerous.
- Feed, drink, recover, and save once stable.
Review needs and recovery or return to the Field Guide.