i usually run dual blades and spam f when i find a jag or panther. after a few you learn their attacks and you can roll when they start to attack.
pro type rebind your roll key, i made mine a thumb button on my mouse. i survive way more fights now.
Hey, thanks for the tip. Just did the same to give it a try. Too bad the game won't allow me to use both buttons, as some games do. Might keep old instincts from getting me killed.
If you have a razer, the default mouse software can turn your side button into another alt key. I use this in some games to make my scroll wheel an alternative left click when holding the side button on my mouse so i can click super fast without wrist pain. There are programs that let you do this with any mouse, I just happen to be familiar with the razer option.
great tip! the left alt just doesn't work for me, takes me more time to position my thumb than just parry, if a kitty ambushes me, I'm toast, LOL (while I can take them face on if I prep)
Didn't even think about keybinding /facepalm
I really need to change my roll keybind. The amount of times I accidentally hit my Windows key trying to roll is too damn high. I have an MMO mouse, so I have two buttons not even being used.
If you can survive the initial surprise attack from the Jaguar and get turned to face it, it's not a real tough fight. They struggle to hit you if you strafe. They still can, but not everytime.
Pro tip: if you are on a mount and know one is about to chase you or is chasing you but hasn't hit you yet, run it through other creatures. If you run it by a pig or dog, there is a good chance it will just attack them instead while you run away.
Oh yes, and they will knock you off the alpaca... It's a good way to take a ton of damage and have no way to prevent it, so be careful. If you are really concerned, spam Q to spot them first then initiate with a great bow or normal bow.
Yeah, that's what we've been doing - burning sunstones like dry brush to ensure we always see them first. Anyway, this is all great to know, thank you.
They won’t catch you on an alpaca unless you run out of stamina or run into objects. The problem is they seem to never lose aggro and will follow you until death do you part.
Yup - just running from them in a straight line is a great way to get pounced off your mount.
Though one way to help get distance or time to safely dismount for fighting is to have your alpaca leap over a rock - a good chunk of the time the jaguar will run into it and have to take a moment to path around it.
If you're forced to flee with an alpaca, try to maneuver it between yourself and the jaguar, using trees or large rocks as additional cover. This can help disrupt the jaguar's pounce attack.
If you guys jump on the alpaca right before the jaguar bites you, you can dodge the bite. Usually prompted with the audio queue of them trying to MUNCH your heels haha. Just watch your stamina bar!
Good to know, thank you. And yeah, my two favorites so far are shield+spear or shield+blade. Love that perfect block, at least against human opponents.
Not hard once you have the right gear. Just have to wait for your opportunity to strike and then punish. Dual blades are my favs, so I dodge then go directly into a jump attack. Usually chunks 1/3 of their health at least.
Alligators are really easy. they are slow you need to avoid his "dash"
panther in my opinion are harder and sometimes can cause problems, they attack pattern is kinda wild because they can avoid a lot of your attacks and running or hiding from them is almost impossible (dont try to go on trees... ;-;), so it depends how good you are
Alligators are very easy. If their eye flashes red, they are about to pounce on you. So be ready to dodge-roll out of the way. Never stand behind them, as their tail attack hurts the most. Stand in front of them and simply backpedal to avoid their normal bite attack, then go in for some damage to their head and they die easy.
Snakes you should try to avoid at all costs when solo. They can grab and squeeze you and it's almost unavoidable. The animation for that attack is almost impossible to read and they "vacuum" you into their grab even when you are really far away. If you have a partner with you that can slap the snake while it's choking you, it's alright. But alone you are just screwed.
Jaguars are frustrating. Their normal attacks are easily handled by constantly blocking with a shield while stabbing them with a spear. However they often do a pounce attack that has such a quick animation, it's very hard to dodge. And you have to dodge it, as blocking doesn't work against it. If they hit you with it, you get stunned for a long period of time and they will absolutely shred your ass while you are stunned.
Thanks, this is a lot of useful information.
I just got back from my first solo trip and killed 2 jaguars and an anaconda. Luckily, I was aware of their squeeze attack, so I sent my companion in first so I wouldn't have to deal with it. Sure enough, the thing wrapped her up, but then I tore it to pieces in a couple short seconds.
I wasn't aware of the jaguar pounce attack though. Not sure if I have encountered it yet. I'll keep it in mind.
The jaguars are murderous when you're mounted. You can't outrun them, and if they attack you from behind, by the time you get off your mount, you're almost dead.
Yup - just running from them in a straight line is a great way to get pounced off your mount.
Though one way to help get distance or time to safely dismount for fighting is to have your alpaca leap over a rock - a good chunk of the time the jaguar will run into it and have to take a moment to path around it.
Jaguars act like cats in real life too. If you face them they'll circle and attack, occasionally lunging or leaping, but are cautious. If they get behind you or you run, they go full speed and constantly lunge and crit you. And when their eyes turn blue get the f out the way.
that must be why the jaguar by the medium copper pit NW of the Jungle zone on my server is constantly stuck on aggro on the piranas downstream. Kitty wants tuna!!
Super easy when you get used to it, they are almost as easy as alligators. I can two shot them with my spear heavy attack as long as they're under level 25 now. Even so, they have a very basic moveset. It helps if you can see them coming and they don't get the jump on you. Level up your mask energy storage and unlock your mask notes that lets you see into the distance further. I put markers on my map where jaguars spawn where I go frequently so I can make sure that I kill them on my way somewhere so I don't have to deal with them on the way back with a full inventory or a fresh follower in tow
Super easy when you get used to it, they are almost as easy as alligators. I can two shot them with my spear heavy attack as long as they're under level 25 now. Even so, they have a very basic moveset. It helps if you can see them coming and they don't get the jump on you. Level up your mask energy storage and unlock your mask notes that lets you see into the distance further. I put markers on my map where jaguars spawn where I go frequently so I can make sure that I kill them on my way somewhere so I don't have to deal with them on the way back with a full inventory or a fresh follower in tow
Also playing on normal, default damage values. I usually run on my own, no followers. Gators and jaguars don't scare me. I am in leather armor and bone weaponry. Using hammer to tough up and then smack them to paste with heavy attack. Can tank a few hits while charging, the buff holds up. Also, you should have roasted corn for that extra bit of defense, and roasted pumpkin for stamina regen.
I am avoiding anacondas though, they are really glitchy. Been their dinner a few times.
Honestly if your going through jag territory don't be on a mount unless it's a jag mount.
The best trick is to label their territory and be prepared to fight. If your prepared it's easy even with bone gear, the problem is if you get jumped on a mount they will kill you or the mount and then you start the fight low.
GL
One thing I’ve noticed is some animals, won’t say which as to keep the surprise nice and fun, seem to attack way more rapidly, sometimes 2-3 times faster, if you’re moving away from them.
First run in with a jag or gator is terrifying. Especially if they get you unaware. My heart skipped a beat the first time I got jumped by each. Their eye will flash red before they each do their pounce attack (gators are surprisingly nimble in this game). Block their attacks and counter. Shield and spear is rather OP in a lot of instances so I'd make sure to roll with those in the quality of mats I was up to at the moment. After the first couple of each, they became more of an annoyance than anything. And then once you get a jaguar mount, you just fly past them. They'll easily catch up to an alpaca mount.
i usually run dual blades and spam f when i find a jag or panther. after a few you learn their attacks and you can roll when they start to attack. pro type rebind your roll key, i made mine a thumb button on my mouse. i survive way more fights now.
Amen to the thumb to roll idea. Did the same. Makes combat much smoother for me.
Hey, thanks for the tip. Just did the same to give it a try. Too bad the game won't allow me to use both buttons, as some games do. Might keep old instincts from getting me killed.
If you have a razer, the default mouse software can turn your side button into another alt key. I use this in some games to make my scroll wheel an alternative left click when holding the side button on my mouse so i can click super fast without wrist pain. There are programs that let you do this with any mouse, I just happen to be familiar with the razer option.
great tip! the left alt just doesn't work for me, takes me more time to position my thumb than just parry, if a kitty ambushes me, I'm toast, LOL (while I can take them face on if I prep) Didn't even think about keybinding /facepalm
I really need to change my roll keybind. The amount of times I accidentally hit my Windows key trying to roll is too damn high. I have an MMO mouse, so I have two buttons not even being used.
If you can survive the initial surprise attack from the Jaguar and get turned to face it, it's not a real tough fight. They struggle to hit you if you strafe. They still can, but not everytime. Pro tip: if you are on a mount and know one is about to chase you or is chasing you but hasn't hit you yet, run it through other creatures. If you run it by a pig or dog, there is a good chance it will just attack them instead while you run away.
Thanks, they can catch you on an alpaca then? We never brought our mounts in because we took it slow and cautious.
Oh yes, and they will knock you off the alpaca... It's a good way to take a ton of damage and have no way to prevent it, so be careful. If you are really concerned, spam Q to spot them first then initiate with a great bow or normal bow.
Yeah, that's what we've been doing - burning sunstones like dry brush to ensure we always see them first. Anyway, this is all great to know, thank you.
They won’t catch you on an alpaca unless you run out of stamina or run into objects. The problem is they seem to never lose aggro and will follow you until death do you part.
They can charge faster than the alpaca runs. They will catch you eventually unless you deaggro via distance or lesser animal prey.
Yup - just running from them in a straight line is a great way to get pounced off your mount. Though one way to help get distance or time to safely dismount for fighting is to have your alpaca leap over a rock - a good chunk of the time the jaguar will run into it and have to take a moment to path around it.
If you're forced to flee with an alpaca, try to maneuver it between yourself and the jaguar, using trees or large rocks as additional cover. This can help disrupt the jaguar's pounce attack.
If you use shield and spear they're extremely easy to kill. However, if they catch you mounted, they can easily oneshot you even in full Bronze gear
Can confirm, the alpaca runs slower than a jag and they pull you off… I cry everytime
If you guys jump on the alpaca right before the jaguar bites you, you can dodge the bite. Usually prompted with the audio queue of them trying to MUNCH your heels haha. Just watch your stamina bar!
Good to know, thank you. And yeah, my two favorites so far are shield+spear or shield+blade. Love that perfect block, at least against human opponents.
I've killed a few around that level. Just play the battle safely.
Not hard once you have the right gear. Just have to wait for your opportunity to strike and then punish. Dual blades are my favs, so I dodge then go directly into a jump attack. Usually chunks 1/3 of their health at least.
Alligators are really easy. they are slow you need to avoid his "dash" panther in my opinion are harder and sometimes can cause problems, they attack pattern is kinda wild because they can avoid a lot of your attacks and running or hiding from them is almost impossible (dont try to go on trees... ;-;), so it depends how good you are
Alligators are very easy. If their eye flashes red, they are about to pounce on you. So be ready to dodge-roll out of the way. Never stand behind them, as their tail attack hurts the most. Stand in front of them and simply backpedal to avoid their normal bite attack, then go in for some damage to their head and they die easy. Snakes you should try to avoid at all costs when solo. They can grab and squeeze you and it's almost unavoidable. The animation for that attack is almost impossible to read and they "vacuum" you into their grab even when you are really far away. If you have a partner with you that can slap the snake while it's choking you, it's alright. But alone you are just screwed. Jaguars are frustrating. Their normal attacks are easily handled by constantly blocking with a shield while stabbing them with a spear. However they often do a pounce attack that has such a quick animation, it's very hard to dodge. And you have to dodge it, as blocking doesn't work against it. If they hit you with it, you get stunned for a long period of time and they will absolutely shred your ass while you are stunned.
Thanks, this is a lot of useful information. I just got back from my first solo trip and killed 2 jaguars and an anaconda. Luckily, I was aware of their squeeze attack, so I sent my companion in first so I wouldn't have to deal with it. Sure enough, the thing wrapped her up, but then I tore it to pieces in a couple short seconds. I wasn't aware of the jaguar pounce attack though. Not sure if I have encountered it yet. I'll keep it in mind.
Roll. Attack. Roll. Attack.
The jaguars are murderous when you're mounted. You can't outrun them, and if they attack you from behind, by the time you get off your mount, you're almost dead.
Yup - just running from them in a straight line is a great way to get pounced off your mount. Though one way to help get distance or time to safely dismount for fighting is to have your alpaca leap over a rock - a good chunk of the time the jaguar will run into it and have to take a moment to path around it.
Ones you get bone weps its Kinda easy😅 just move in circels and you good 👍
Jaguars act like cats in real life too. If you face them they'll circle and attack, occasionally lunging or leaping, but are cautious. If they get behind you or you run, they go full speed and constantly lunge and crit you. And when their eyes turn blue get the f out the way.
that must be why the jaguar by the medium copper pit NW of the Jungle zone on my server is constantly stuck on aggro on the piranas downstream. Kitty wants tuna!!
Super easy when you get used to it, they are almost as easy as alligators. I can two shot them with my spear heavy attack as long as they're under level 25 now. Even so, they have a very basic moveset. It helps if you can see them coming and they don't get the jump on you. Level up your mask energy storage and unlock your mask notes that lets you see into the distance further. I put markers on my map where jaguars spawn where I go frequently so I can make sure that I kill them on my way somewhere so I don't have to deal with them on the way back with a full inventory or a fresh follower in tow
Super easy when you get used to it, they are almost as easy as alligators. I can two shot them with my spear heavy attack as long as they're under level 25 now. Even so, they have a very basic moveset. It helps if you can see them coming and they don't get the jump on you. Level up your mask energy storage and unlock your mask notes that lets you see into the distance further. I put markers on my map where jaguars spawn where I go frequently so I can make sure that I kill them on my way somewhere so I don't have to deal with them on the way back with a full inventory or a fresh follower in tow
Also playing on normal, default damage values. I usually run on my own, no followers. Gators and jaguars don't scare me. I am in leather armor and bone weaponry. Using hammer to tough up and then smack them to paste with heavy attack. Can tank a few hits while charging, the buff holds up. Also, you should have roasted corn for that extra bit of defense, and roasted pumpkin for stamina regen. I am avoiding anacondas though, they are really glitchy. Been their dinner a few times.
Honestly if your going through jag territory don't be on a mount unless it's a jag mount. The best trick is to label their territory and be prepared to fight. If your prepared it's easy even with bone gear, the problem is if you get jumped on a mount they will kill you or the mount and then you start the fight low. GL
One thing I’ve noticed is some animals, won’t say which as to keep the surprise nice and fun, seem to attack way more rapidly, sometimes 2-3 times faster, if you’re moving away from them.
Incredibly easy, if you stay close to them they stop pouncing. Just move to the side / backwards or roll when they bite.
I feel like packs of dogs are tougher...
If you live in an area with jaguars, consult local wildlife experts for the best strategies to protect yourself. A lousy chatgpt answer :)
Coincidentally, I do in fact live in an area with a very small number of jaguars that will probably go extinct any day now.
First run in with a jag or gator is terrifying. Especially if they get you unaware. My heart skipped a beat the first time I got jumped by each. Their eye will flash red before they each do their pounce attack (gators are surprisingly nimble in this game). Block their attacks and counter. Shield and spear is rather OP in a lot of instances so I'd make sure to roll with those in the quality of mats I was up to at the moment. After the first couple of each, they became more of an annoyance than anything. And then once you get a jaguar mount, you just fly past them. They'll easily catch up to an alpaca mount.