Wildlife#
Animal List#
Predators#
| Animal | Region | Aggression | Hunting Difficulty | Materials Dropped |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Desert, savanna | Attacks on sight | ⭐⭐⭐ | Lion pelt, teeth |
| Hyena | Desert, caves | Aggressive (pack) | ⭐⭐ | Hyena pelt, bones |
| Crocodile | Rivers, swamps | Attacks on sight | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Crocodile skin, teeth |
| Hippopotamus | Lakes, rivers | Territorial | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Hippo hide, tusks |
| Leopard | Savanna, hills | Attacks on sight | ⭐⭐⭐ | Leopard pelt, claws |
| Vulture | Over the desert | Passive | ⭐ | Vulture feathers |
| Venomous Snake | All regions (grass) | Passive but dangerous | ⭐⭐ | Snake skin, venom |
| Monitor Lizard | Desert edges | Passive | ⭐⭐ | Lizard skin |
Herbivores#
| Animal | Region | Aggression | Materials Dropped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazelle | Desert, savanna | Flees | Gazelle pelt, meat |
| Hare | All regions | Flees | Hare pelt, meat |
| Ostrich | Desert | Flees | Ostrich feathers, meat |
| Goat | Mountains | Flees | Goat hide, meat |
| Water Buffalo | Nile banks | Flees / occasionally fights back | Buffalo hide, horns |
| Birds | All regions | Fly away | Feathers |
| Camel | Desert | Flees | Camel hide, meat |
| Horse | Savanna | Flees | Horse hide |
Legendary Animals#
| Name | Type | Location | Level | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow of Faiyum | Hippo king | Island in Lake Faiyum | 28 | Massive size, ramming attacks |
| King of the White Desert | White lion | Deep in the White Desert caves | 30 | White fur, summons regular lions |
| Swamp Behemoth | Giant crocodile | Deep in the Delta swamps | 32 | Enormous size, stealth ambushes |
| Desert Stalker | Hyena alpha | Western Desert oasis | 33 | Fast mover, summons hyena packs |
| Cyrenean War Elephant | War elephant | Cyrenaica mountains | 35 | Highest level, AOE stomps |
Hunting Tips#
Basic Hunting Flow#
- Scout: use Senu to search for animals from high above
- Approach: sneak up close, mind the wind direction
- Kill: take the animal down fast with the best weapon
- Loot: walk up to the carcass and press the interact key to harvest materials
Weapon Choices#
| Animal Type | Recommended Weapon | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lions / leopards | Hunter Bow | Precise shots from a safe distance |
| Crocodiles | Predator Bow + heavy melee | Weaken with the bow in the water, finish with a heavy weapon up close |
| Hippos | Hunter Bow | Thick hide takes multiple hits; safer from range |
| Hyena packs | Warrior Bow / light bow | Group targets need fast shooting |
| Birds | Light bow | Quick aim at aerial targets |
| Legendary animals | A mix of weapons | Prepare thoroughly before challenging |
Recommended Hunting Routes#
Around Siwa → gazelles, hares, vultures Rewards: basic materials, early-game funds
Nile Delta + Mareotis → crocodiles, buffalo, lions Rewards: quality pelts, upgrade materials
Faiyum + Western Desert → hippos, legendary animals Rewards: high-value materials, challenge trophies
Material Drop Table#
| Material | Source Animals | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Leather | Gazelles, hares | Early armor upgrades |
| Hard Leather | Lions, hyenas, crocodiles | Mid-tier armor upgrades |
| Premium Leather | Legendary animals | High-tier armor upgrades |
| Bones | Large animals | Tool upgrades |
| Teeth | Lions, crocodiles, hippos | Weapon upgrade material |
| Feathers | Birds, vultures | Quiver upgrades |
| Venom | Venomous snakes | Poison dart upgrades |
| Meat | All animals | Sell for coins |
Taming Animals#
Tamable animals
How to tame
- Put the animal to sleep with a sleep dart
- Walk up and press the interact key to tame it
- Tamed animals follow you and assist in combat
Things to know
- Taming lasts only a limited time
- Animals vanish when you enter town areas
- Tamed animals cannot be brought along via fast travel
- A fallen animal must be tamed again
Hunting-Related Achievements#
| Achievement | Unlock Condition |
|---|---|
| Master Hunter | Kill at least 1 of every animal species |
| Legendary Hunter | Kill all 5 legendary animals |
| Skinner | Skin 100 hides |
| Zoologist | Discover every animal species |
| Tamer | Tame 5 beasts |
| Elephant Slayer | Kill the Cyrenean War Elephant |
Hunting Safety Guide#
- Watch pack behavior: killing a hyena draws in the whole pack
- Beware crocodiles: crocodiles are extremely fast in water — never fight them there
- Hippo danger: hippos look docile but are highly aggressive
- Snake threat: snakes in the grass are hard to spot — mark them with Senu
- Animal revenge mechanic: killing young animals draws in adults
- Day/night differences: predators are more active at night
- Material freshness: carcasses left unlooted too long despawn
Animal Behavior Patterns#
| Animal | Active Hours | Habitat | Alert Radius | Special Behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | Day / dusk | Savanna, rocky areas | 30m | Roars a warning before attacking |
| Hyena | Night | Desert, caves | 20m | Pack animal; howls to call its kind |
| Crocodile | All day | Water edges, shallows | 15m | Poses as driftwood; ambushes |
| Hippo | Day | Lakes, rivers | 25m | Extremely territorial; ramming attacks |
| Leopard | Day | Savanna | 40m | Extremely fast; tires after a sprint |
| Gazelle | Day | Open ground | 50m | Runs at top speed; extremely hard to chase |
| Vulture | Day | Sky, cliffs | Very keen eyesight | Follows the scent of death |
Animal Combat Strategies#
Lions
- Lions usually give a low growl as a warning first
- Back away while facing the lion and it will not attack
- Sidestep when the lion pounces to counterattack
- Best to strike while the lion recovers from a missed pounce
- Watch out — a second lion may be nearby
Hyena packs
- They surround the player and attack from both sides
- Use the Warrior Bow (spread shot) against groups
- Fire bombs can scatter the pack
Crocodiles
- Crocodiles are fast in water but slower on land
- They pose as driftwood floating in the water
- Senu spots them easily from the air
- Lure them ashore and finish them with heavy weapons
- Their lunge covers a wide area — remember to roll
Hippos
- Hippos have the highest attack power of any common animal
- They can burst out of the water without warning
- The ram attack cannot be blocked, only dodged
- Stay at mid-range and kite them with arrows
- Don’t get boxed in at the water’s edge
Legendary animal tips
- All legendary animals have unique looks and names
- They have more health and attack power than regular versions
- Legendary animals are usually guarded by regular animals
- Clear the guards first, then focus on the legendary animal
- Poison / fire damage over time works wonders
- Stock up on medicine before the fight
Hunting Economics#
| Route | Target Animals | Reward per Run | Cycle Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faiyum lake loop | Hippos + crocodiles | 500-800 | 10 min |
| Delta swamps | Crocodiles + buffalo | 400-600 | 8 min |
| Western Desert oasis | Lions + hyenas | 300-500 | 12 min |
| Giza plains | Gazelles + birds | 200-300 | 5 min |
Best farming routes by material
| Material Needed | Best Target | Best Location |
|---|---|---|
| Hard Leather | Hippos | Island in Lake Faiyum |
| Teeth | Crocodiles | Papyrus swamps in the Delta |
| Bones | Lions | Lion den in the White Desert |
| Venom | Snakes | Ruins area of Memphis |
Bestiary Completion Rewards#
| Completion | Reward |
|---|---|
| 25% (10 species) | Hunting Gloves (Epic) |
| 50% (20 species) | Hunter’s Bow (Legendary) |
| 75% (30 species) | Tamer outfit |
| 100% (all) | Legendary Hunter trophy + exclusive mount |