What to know

  • The quest is given early by NPC Jeff.
  • Scavengers are fast, aggressive melee enemies wielding butcher knives.
  • Their camp is located south of the Forest Path, near a broken fence left of the Bunker entrance.
  • You must kill at least two scavengers, loot their butcher knives, and return to Jeff to complete the quest.

Escape from Duckov starts you with this early combat-focused mission to test your skills in fighting fast and aggressive enemies. The Rampaging Scavengers appear in groups of two or three in a camp marked on your map with a red sword symbol.

To find the camp, follow the forest path south, then veer left off the dirt road near the bunker entrance where there's a break in the fence. The camp is just beyond this broken fence.

How to kill the Rampaging Scavengers

Action Details
Enemy behavior They sprint fast and attack with butcher knives, applying bleed effect.
Recommended weapons Equip precision ranged weapons like pistols or rifles to keep distance.
Aim for Headshots for quick kills.
Environmental tactics Shoot red explosive barrels to damage multiple enemies, but stay ready to fight survivors.
Healing Always carry bandages or healing items to counter the bleed damage from their attacks.

Step-by-step guide to complete the quest

Follow the steps below to complete the Hunter's Path quest in Escape from Duckov:

Step 1

Accept the Hunter's Path quest from Jeff at your base.

Step 2

Travel south along the forest path to the broken fence near the bunker entrance.

Step 3

Enter the Rampaging Scavengers' camp, identified by red sword markers on your map.

Step 4

Engage and kill at least two scavengers using ranged weapons to avoid letting the scavengers come close.

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Step 5

Loot the butcher knives from the bodies of the scavengers.

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Step 6

Return to Jeff and hand over the butcher knives to complete the quest.

Hunter's Path rewards and benefits

Reward Type Details
Experience (XP) 1,500 XP
Currency 280 Duckov currency
Crafting Materials 2 Metal Plates, 1 Nut, 1 Bolt
Item Loot 2 Butcher Knives (from scavengers)

Tips for success

  • Use ranged weapons like pistols or rifles to keep your distance. Avoid melee as the Rampaging Scavengers are fast and inflict a bleed effect.
  • Aim for headshots to kill them quickly and conserve ammo.
  • Always carry healing items such as bandages to stop bleed effects caused by their attacks.
  • Use environmental cover like trees, crates, and fences to block line of sight and give you time to reload or heal.
  • After killing and looting the required butcher knives, return to Jeff promptly to avoid unnecessary risks.

Completing this quest helps you gain combat experience and materials early on, setting you up for more challenging missions ahead in Escape from Duckov.