Hunt: Showdown blends PvE monster hunting with PvP extraction in a gritty 1895 bayou. You hunt bosses for bounties while other players hunt you. This guide covers the fundamentals.
Core Concept
Hunt is a PvEvP extraction shooter. In each match:
- You and up to 11 other hunters enter the bayou
- Find clues to locate the boss monster
- Kill the boss, banish it, collect the bounty
- Extract with the bounty (or steal it)
- Survive other players hunting the same bounty
Die and you lose your hunter and all their gear (unless you extract).
Best Weapons Tier List (2026)
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| S-Tier | Mosin-Nagant, Lebel, Winfield, Sparks |
| A-Tier | Vetterli, Martini-Henry, Romero 77, Rival |
| B-Tier | Nagant Officer, Caldwell, Scottfield |
| C-Tier | Winfield C, basic pistols |
Best by Range
| Range | Best Weapons |
|---|---|
| Long | Mosin-Nagant, Lebel, Sparks |
| Medium | Vetterli, Winfield, Martini-Henry |
| Close | Romero 77 (shotgun), Rival, Crown & King |
Best Beginner Loadout
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Winfield M1873 | Versatile, forgiving |
| Secondary | Caldwell Pax | Reliable revolver |
| Melee | Knife | Silent kills |
| Tools | First Aid Kit | Healing |
| Consumable | Vitality Shot | Quick heal |
Boss Hunting Guide
Bosses
| Boss | Weakness | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Butcher | Fire | Dodge charges, shoot weak points |
| Spider | Fire | Move constantly, shoot when it stops |
| Assassin | Light (melee) | Chase it, use light |
| Scrapbeak | Fire/explosives | Shoot when it drops loot |
Boss Hunting Flow
- Find 3 clues (locate boss lair)
- Enter lair, fight boss
- Banish the boss (takes time, announces location)
- Collect the bounty token
- Extract (or fight other hunters for it)
Warning: Banishing announces your location to the entire server. Be ready for a fight.
Sound & Awareness
Sound is the most important mechanic in Hunt. Every action makes noise:
- Gunshots — audible across the map
- Crows/Ducks — fly away when you approach (loud)
- Dog/chicken pens — animals alert nearby players
- Broken glass, cans — make noise when walked on
- Walking vs running — running is loud
Sound Tips
- Walk, don’t run — noise discipline wins fights
- Avoid crows and animal pens — they give away position
- Listen for gunshots — they reveal enemy positions
- Use sound to ambush — hearing someone first = free kill
Hunter Progression
Bloodline & Hunters
- Bloodline — your account progression (unlocks weapons, traits)
- Hunters — individual characters you recruit. They die permanently.
Traits
Hunters gain traits as they level (from extracting with bounty). Key traits:
| Trait | Effect |
|---|---|
| Beastface | Animals don’t react to you |
| Lightfoot | Quieter movement |
| Fanning | Rapid-fire with revolvers |
| Iron Sharpshooter | Faster ADS |
Essential Tips
- Don’t shoot unless necessary — gunshots attract everyone
- Use melee on AI — silent kills
- Extract when you have value — don’t greed
- Learn the maps — knowledge is power
- Play with a partner — solo is brutally hard
- Fear the bayou — every bush might hide a hunter
Hunt: Showdown is tense and rewarding. Master sound discipline, learn the maps, and don’t be greedy with your bounties. The atmosphere is unmatched.
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