Weapon choice is one of the most important parts of hunting in theHunter Call of the Wild. Even perfect tracking means nothing if you bring the wrong gun. Our theHunter Best Weapons Guide gives you clear tips for choosing the right weapon and highlights the best options for every situation.
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Basics and General Tips
Before diving into specific weapons, remember a few key rules.
- Always reload after every shot
- Check the animal class so you don’t take a score penalty
- Carry different weapon types to stay flexible
- Match ammo to the target for clean, ethical kills
Best Rifles for Big and Medium Game
Heavy Rifles for Tough Animals
These are perfect for bison, buffalo, and other large animals.
- King 470DB Zenith: Strong, reliable, and perfect for massive game.
- Rangemaster 338: Great penetration and excellent for bison hunts.
Versatile Mid-Range Rifles
Ideal for bears, deer, and mixed terrains in theHunter.
- Whitlock Model 86: Safe choice for smaller bears with solid stopping power.
- 7mm Regent Magnum: Very accurate at long distances and perfect for open maps.
Best Rifles for Small Game and Precision Shooting
Small animals in theHunter need precision, quick follow-up shots, and minimal meat damage. These rifles excel in those situations.
Zarza 15 .22LR
The semi-automatic Zarza 15 .22LR feels like a tactical rifle and provides incredible accuracy. It performs well in mountainous terrain and along riverbanks. It’s perfect for small game at mid-range distances and has a rapid firing rate.
- Weight: 2.5
- Accuracy: 100
- Magazine: 5
.223 Docent
This one is perfect for small to medium-sized animals like red foxes, roe deer, and whitetails. Shots might not drop animals immediately, so be prepared to track them. Lung and flesh hits still provide good scores between 300 and 500.
- Weight: 2
- Accuracy: 100
- Magazine: 6
Virant .22LR
Fast, accurate, and great for quick XP on small targets. The Virant .22LR is one of the best rifles for hares and rabbits in theHunter. You can hit fast-moving animals easily and earn steady XP. Perfect for woodland and grassland biomes like Cuatro Colinas and Layton Lake. Also free with Weapon Pack I.
- Weight: 2.5
- Accuracy: 100
- Magazine: 10
Best Shotguns for Close Range
Shotguns excel in thick forests and quick encounters. Use them when animals approach closely or when tracking fast-moving prey through brush.
- Grelck Drilling Rifle: Acts as both a shotgun and a rifle. It instantly switches ammo types, offering great flexibility.
- Miller Model 1981: The most powerful shotgun. The reload is slow, so plan your shots carefully.
Best Handguns for Defense and Mobility
Handguns are ideal for self-defense and quick response. They can save your life in theHunter when a threat appears unexpectedly.
- Rhino 454: It offers high stopping power and is ideal for emergencies and big game. A dependable all-around choice.
- Panther Magnum .44: Easy to use and reliable protection in dangerous areas.
Best Bows and Crossbows
Bows offer silent kills and fewer score penalties. They are great for stealth play. Both of these options let you hunt without alerting nearby animals.
- Bearclaw Lite CB 60: It can take down all animal classes, and there’s no score loss when used correctly.
- Crosspoint CB 165: A powerful crossbow perfect for quiet, controlled hunts.
Improve Your Hunts with PLITCH!
If you want to master every weapon more quickly and make your hunts more effective, PLITCH’s theHunter cheats provide a set of tools that perfectly match this guide. The most helpful boost is Infinite Ammo, which allows you to practice aiming and follow-up shots without worrying about running out of bullets. Combine it with No Reload to stay focused on tracking and timing instead of managing magazines.
To progress faster through weapon classes, you can level up specific skills with Rifle experience +100, Shotgun experience +100, Pistol experience +100, or Bow experience +100. These help you unlock better weapons and attachments sooner.
For safer hunts, Unlimited Health and Infinite Stamina keep you mobile and protect you from aggressive animals. You can also make tracking easier by making nearby animals glow PLITCH green, or calm your targets using Calm animals.
Check out this blog to learn more about PLITCH and our theHunter Trainer Showcase on YouTube to see our codes in action.
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