Buffalo

(Not to be confused with the zoo animal) 
Buffalo are dangerous enemies that are native to Gongoro Peak. 
Buffalo deal 2 damage, which is the highest damage value of any enemy aside from the Red Cobra, which deals variable damage. They can see the player from in a wide range in all directions. When they spot the player, after turning to face towards them if needed, they quickly run towards them to attack with a jumping forward charge. Their damage and speed make them one of the most dangerous enemies in the game. 
They are found in the opening stretch of Gongoro Peak, between Bruce's home by the Warp Stone and the Fishing pier. Two are in opposite sides of the front of the section, close to Bruce's home, with one a bit further inward, and one close to the end. They will slowly walk around if they do not notice a player, or maybe sleep in the night. Players can use the scattered patches of grass to crouch and crawl, escaping their notice, if they want to explore the section. It may contain a Camberwell Butterfly, a Chestnut Tiger, a Potato, and/or a Mangosteen, which ties for the highest sell value of all fruits at 1000G. Players simply wishing to access the rest of the area can quickly run through the section without stopping. Unless they run too close to any Buffalo, they should be able to escape their attacks. Players leaving Gongoro Peak in this way should avoid tightly hugging the left wall, as they may approach the farthest Buffalo too closely and be surprised from an attack from beyond the camera's range. Due to their wide visual range in all directions and their fast movement speed when detecting a player, stunning them with a bark or a rock is difficult, although not impossible. For example, a player could get seen by a Buffalo, retreat by crouching into grass, and bark as the Buffalo regains Safe status and returns to its default walking range. A rock is available near the corner of Bruce's fence by the Warp Stone, and a couple others are scattered throughout the section. 
In rare cases, the Buffalo's attack may cause them to land on the player, although the player can still move away. 
With its jet-black coats, curved horns, scrubland habitat, and dangerous nature, the Buffalo may be based on the Cape Buffalo, which is found in southern and eastern Africa. 
Category:Enemies