General hints | Controls Far Cry 4 Guide

It is always a good idea to use the advantage of height- there is a lower risk of being spotted.

1. Reveal the map. You do that by seizing all of the bell towers. Right at the outset, you can seize the ones in the Southern and central Kyrat . After you gain access to the second part of the map (the "Key to the North" mission), you will be able to liberate more of them. It is best to do this as early as possible.

2. Trade as often as you can (at the beginning, at least). With a small backpack, you load it quickly, with various loot. At the beginning of the game, looting the corpses of the defeated opponents may, quite well, profit you. You can sell the trinkets that you do not need, to the traders in hideouts, but also to the traveling traders.

3. Kill and skin animals, as often as possible, while completing other missions. This way, you find out that you already have the necessary material, after you decide to upgrade your equipment.

4. Keep silent. The majority of missions can be completed, while staying undetected. In many cases, sneaking is additionally rewarded (e.g. while liberating outposts) and sometimes, this will be outright necessary (some missions). Therefore, remember about crouching and keeping an eye on the detection meter.

5. Remember to carry "silent" weapons around, the absence of which makes sneaking pointless. It is much easier to kill an opponent with the bow or the crossbow, with a throwing knife or the sniper rifle. This eliminates the risk of being spotted, you also do not need to sneak up and past, too much. Try to aim to the head, especially in the case of opponents with bulletproof vests and heavy ones. They are invulnerable to shots to the chests.

6. Use the camera. After you zoom in, you can take a closer look at the area. Also, the camera allows you to mark the enemies, who you can then watch over. Just remember that the marking action is temporary. Still, it is an invaluable tool, especially if you are planning on an onslaught.

7. Do not take "leaps of faith". The best case scenario, if you fall from a height, is that you lose a larger amount of health. In the majority of cases, it ends in death. If you like jumping down, get a wingsuit that you can use to glide. You take no damage from jumping into water.

8. Exploit the advantage provided by elephants. If you prefer the assault style, they will work excellently for you. They are resistant and they ensure you, additionally, with quite a protection. Also, you can shoot while riding one, in case charges and crushing are not enough. Therefore, remember to unlock the skill of riding elephants as quickly as possible.

If there is nowhere to hide, escape into water - wild animals steer clear of it.

9. Also the other animals can be of use. You need to approach the fauna here with respect, but sometimes, it is advantageous to use them for your own ends. By smashing gates that animals are kept in, or by planting bait next to soldiers, you can be nearly certain that there will be a predator to wreak havoc and be an involuntary ally in your cause. Just make sure that you are not attacked yourself and that you eliminate hunters beforehand, who can control some of the animals.

10. The best means of transport around Kyrat is the buzzer, which you can find in certain points on the map. It is worthwhile to remember those spots, because sometimes, you need to cover some distance in a car, before you can fly a buzzer. After you effect an appropriate purchase, you can find the machine next to The Ghales' Homestead.

11. Remember to distribute your skill points. For nearly every action, you receive experience points, which you should invest into the skills that you need, immediately. It is necessary that you extend your health bar, increase the potency of syringes and obtain the skill at elephant riding. Then, improve on your combat skills, especially the ones related to execution.

12. In some cases, you are going to need syringes. Therefore, collect leaves and use them to craft substances to heal your character, strengthen yourself in combat or to be able to see all of the opponents around, temporarily.

13. Your choices affect some of the campaign mode missions, as well as its ending. By supporting Amita or Sabal you lose the option to complete some of the missions (to learn more, see the "Balance of Power" chapter).

14. It is worthwhile to complete side missions and search for collectibles. Thanks to this, you receive lots of money and experience.

15. Take good care of your karma level, thanks to which you pay less at stores.

16. Seize several watchtowers, at least, to facilitate traveling around the map (the "Fast travel" option).

17. It is a good thing to have all of the available weapon types on you. A sniper rifle, crossbow or grenade launcher will always come in handy. Depending on your needs and preferences, into the last slot, put a shotgun, assault rifle or something stronger.

18. Kill eagles. These pesky birds can appear everywhere, at the least expected moment. Make them pay!

19. In general: kill everything that moves - or be killed. Leave only elephants be. They are harmless and can be used in the form of tanks.