What to know

  • Volatile hives are found inside caves, marked on the map during quests.
  • Use stealth and survivor sense to avoid or evade volatiles while inside the hive.
  • Larva samples must be harvested from different types of live volatile nests.
  • After harvesting, escape quickly as volatiles will attempt to attack.

Dying Light: The Beast features a quest called "One Flew Over the Volatiles' Nest," where the goal is to destroy a volatile hive by harvesting larva samples from nests inside a volatile hive located in a cave. This task requires careful stealth, awareness, and agility to survive.

Approaching the volatile hive inside the cave

The volatile hive is located deep inside a cavern system identified on your map. You'll find clusters of nests and many infected such as Sleepers guarding the area.

Equip your flashlight before entering to better navigate the dark paths.

Move cautiously through caves, using survivor sense to spot volatile larvae and avoiding volatile patrols. Hide behind large rocks and only move when volatiles face away.

The volatiles are deadly if alerted, so patience and stealth are essential.

Harvesting larva samples from the volatile nests

The quest requires collecting blood samples from three larva, each from different types of volatiles.

Approach the nests marked with a magnifying glass icon and carefully obtain the sample.

Remember, striking the nests directly isn't the main goal; collecting samples is.

Escaping after disturbing the volatile nests

After collecting the samples, volatiles become aggressive and try to attack.

A chase sequence begins requiring quick dashing and parkour moves through unfamiliar cave paths. This escape is critical to complete the quest and avoids further conflict.

This approach prioritizes stealth and speed, allowing you to complete the volatile hive destruction objective effectively in Dying Light: The Beast.

Successfully destroying a volatile hive in Dying Light: The Beast is a test of stealth, precision, and quick thinking. By carefully sneaking into the hive, harvesting larva samples from the nests, and then making a swift escape, it’s possible to complete this challenging quest without getting overwhelmed by the deadly volatiles.