Path of the Hunter

Path of the Hunter quests are unlocked by liberating outposts in Far Cry 3. These quest are labeled with a red Rare text on the Bulletin Board to differentiate them from the common hunts.
They challenge Jason to hunt animals for their skin, or to remove them, so that the Rook Islanders are safer. They must be killed using either the supplied weapon or using a melee weapon. Some animals are rare and can only be encountered on these quests. The rare animal skin can be used to make the highest tiers of crafting, like the Extended Loot Rucksack or Wallets. The rare animals typically look different from their common counterparts but usually found in the same areas as the common ones. 
For more details see Animals - Path of the Hunter.
==Legendary Animal Locations==
Animal 	Outpost Location 	Crafted Item
Albino Crocodile 	Bridge Control 	N/A
Black Panther 	Orphan Point 	Syringe Kit
Blood Komodo 	Cliffside Overlook 	Throwable Pouch
Golden Tiger 	Mosquito Yard 	Ammo Pouch
Maneater Shark 	Kell's Boat Repairs	Arrow Quiver
One Horn Buffalo 	Camp Murder 	Wallet
Undying Bear 	Cradle Gas 	Loot Rucksack
White Belly Tapir 	Rust Yard 	Munitions Pouch
Yellow Neck Cassowary	AM 12 	Flamethrower Fuel Sling
== Albino Crocodile ==
You need to kill a Albino Crocodile with a machete for a taxidermist. This quest can be found on the Bulletin Board at Bridge Control. As the name suggests, they are rather White than their common Black-Greenish counterpart. The leather obtained from this special hunt is not used for any unique crafting recipe. You will be rewarded with $450 upon completing the quest successfully.
==Black Panther==
The Black Panther is a unique color variant of Leopard found in a quest located at the southwest of Dr. Earnhardt's Mansion after liberating the Orphan Point outpost. The quest takes place in the same area where Orphan Point's Wanted: Dead quest ends. 
Its pelt, the Black Panther Leather, is used to craft to the Extended Syringe Kit. You'll get $250 for completing the quest successfully.
== Blood Komodo ==
The Blood Komodo is a genetic mutation of normal Komodo Dragon that causes its saliva to turn red, giving its head a distinct red appearance and resulting in the Komodo Dragon being called Blood Komodo. Its quest is located on the Bulletin Board of Cliffside Overlook.
Skinning it, you'll get Blood Komodo Leather, which can be crafted into Extended Throwable Pouch. You'll receive $225 for completing the quest successfully.
==Golden Tiger==
The rare Golden Tiger's quest can be found on Mosquito Yard's Bulletin Board and must be killed with a bow. The Golden Tiger takes more damage before dying and also deals more damage.
Its hide, the Golden Tiger Leather can be used in Crafting to create an Extended Ammo Pouch. Doing the quest successfully will earn you $250 to your wallet.
== Maneater Shark ==
The Maneater Shark is rare black variant of the standard Bull Shark of Rook Island's waters. For the water, most sharks look blackish, so spotting the Maneater maybe tough. Besides color, Maneater Shark's other special feature is that it has a fishing hook snared through its lower jaw, the Survival Guide states that one man tried to catch it but failed to do so and then the shark slowly devoured him. Its quest is located on the Bulletin Board of Kell's Boat Repairs outpost and the quest takes place around the drowned temple near the outpost. 
The Maneater Shark's fin, Maneater Shark Skin, can be used to crafter Extended Arrow Quiver. Doing the quest successfully, will also grant you $275.
== One Horn Buffalo ==
One Horn Buffalo is the special hunt for one of the Path of the Hunter quest and the quest can be found on the Bulletin Board of Camp Murder. It is just like any other normal buffalo, difference being it has its left horn broken into half. The Survival Guide states, The Buffalo was so fierce that it rammed a tiger, causing one of its horns to break off and embed itself into the feline.
Skinning it, you'll get One Horn Hide, which can be used to craft the Extended Wallet, which can store up to $10,000. Completing the quest successfully, you'll also get $200. 
==Undying Bear==
The Undying Bear is a rare bear that can only be found on a Path of the Hunter quest, unlocked after liberating the Cradle Gas outpost, to the east of Calvary Point. It is a normal bear, except that it is covered in bloody scars and wounds, which, as said in the Survival Guide entry, is either from those who tried to kill it, or a disease known as Eczema. You need to kill the bear with a shotgun.
The bear is located inside of a cave near a small camp. Within the cave are several people and animals who were hunted and killed by the bear. It is found in a dark corner, and you will most likely only notice it when it begins to roar.
Once skinned, the Undying Bear Leather can be used to craft the Extended Loot Rucksack. Doing the quest successfully will also give you $275.
==White Belly Tapir==
The White Belly Tapir pig-like mammal and a color variant of the typical Asian Tapir. As the name suggest, its belly is white colored, which can make it seem like a panda. Its quest is located at Rust Yard outpost's Bulletin Board.
When killed, the player can skin the White Belly Tapir. Its unique hide, the White Belly Tapir Leather, can be crafted into Extended Munitions Pouch. The quest will also reward you $225 after hunting the tapir successfully.
== Yellow Neck Cassowary ==
The Yellow Neck Cassowary is a subspecies of the normal Blue Neck Cassowary. They might seem like Ostrich at first but they are vastly different from each other. They are aggressive like other cassowaries and will attack you on sight. Its quest is found on the bulletin board of AM 12 and the quest itself takes place in 'Temple Stone' island which lies north of the Valsa Docks outpost.
Skinning it, you'll get Yellow Neck Leather, which can be used to craft Extended Flamethrower Fuel Sling. You'll also get $225 for completing the quest successfully.
==Hunting Tips==
*Use Hunter's Instinct Syringe to spot predators before they spot you and to prevent herbivores from running away while its effect is on.
*Use Deadly Hunter to hunt predators quickly and Animal Repellent so they don't attack you.
=== Albino Crocodile ===
* Craft a Hunter's Instinct Syringe to easily spot the crocodile from above the water.
* The crocodile is usually found around the third dock near the houses.
* The only way to kill the crocodile is to dive into the water, approach it, and perform the Quick Time Event to finish it off.
=== Black Panther ===
* The hunting ground is littered with Leopards, so kill them first with a shotgun, so they don't get in the way when killing the Black Panther.
* The Black Panther is usually found around the bushes at the end of the path. 
* Easiest way to kill the Black Panther is to stand beside the rocks of the rusted Japanese Cannon, then use your camera to tag the Black Panther and use a Deadly Hunter Syringe to kill it from above safely.
=== Blood Komodo ===
* The Blood Komodo is located on the middle island, and tagging it with a camera should be easy, as it can distinguished by its red head.
* Like the Black Panther quest, Blood Komodo's hunting zone is also filled with normal Komodo Dragons, but rather than killing those first and drawing more attention, you should try to directly kill the Blood Komodo. 
* The safest way to kill the Blood Komodo would be to stand on top of the boulders before the island, tag it with a camera, and shoot it from there. Be quick, or the Blood Komodo might climb the rocks and attack you.
===Golden Tiger===
*The tiger spawns on the right side at the end of the path, it is quite White looking compared to a typical tiger, which'll make it easier to spot.
*One approach is to rush the tiger while Deadly Hunter is in effect. This can make quick work of the tiger, but it is also risky; if you miss a shot, the tiger might kill you first.
*You can also use an Animal Repellant Syringe, combined with Deadly Hunter, to kill it without it attacking you.
*Alternatively, you can get the tiger to pursue you to the hut near the mission area. Jump on the stack of boxes, then onto the roof. On the peak of the door, the tiger cannot reach you, and will run around you, letting you take shots at your convenience.
=== Maneater Shark ===
* To kill the shark easily, swim towards the Underwater Temple where a few sharks are circling around. From there, use your camera to tag the sharks and try to look for a black one. The sharks are unable to attack you while on top the temple and will swim around you. This will let you finish off the shark easily and safely.
=== One Horn Buffalo ===
* Just like the Black Panther and the Blood Komodo's quest, the hunting zone of One Horn Buffalo is also filled with normal buffalos which can attack you if provoked. So you should finish of the One Horn Buffalo first.
* From a safe distance use your camera to tag the One Horn among the buffalo herd. Once tagged, come a bit close and shoot at its head couple of times. The SPAS-12 is recommended for this quest.
===Undying Bear===
*A good way to kill it would be to hide between a stalagmite sticking out of the ground and the wall, on the left side of the cave, because the bear is too large to fit between the gap, and will be forced to go around. You can simply jump from one side of the stalagmite to the other, since you will fit between the small gap, taking a shot or two at the bear each time.
*The fastest way to kill the bear would be to approach it slowly, and when it sees you and stands on its feet to roar at you, shoot it twice at its chest. It'll have no time to attack you.
*Another good tactic is to lure the Undying Bear out of the cave where it was found, allow it to get close, and fire at it from point-blank range. Wound it several times and get on top of the white canvas covering a Loot Chest. The bear will be unable to reach you and you can wound it some more. Additionally, you may use Animal Repellent on top of the canvas to draw it out from underneath, giving you an easy target.
*The Bull is a good choice for this mission as it has the highest damage of all shotguns. Couple with Deadly Hunter, one can make extremely short work in killing the Bear.
*As it is a rare animal, it has increased health and will deal increased damage compared to other bears.
===White Belly Tapir===
*The location to start the quest can be found at the Rust Yard outpost, at the coordinates X:579.5 Y:752.0.
*The hunting ground in which it wanders is found at the coordinates X:559.0 Y:732.0.
*The fastest way to finish it off would be to use a Hunter's Instinct Syringe to make sure it doesn't run away, and then to shoot at it 2-3 times quickly.
===Yellow Neck Cassowary===
*The safest way to do this quest is collecting 20 Relics to get the AMR sniper rifle, which can instantly kill it.
*Alternatively, you can use a Deadly Hunter Syringe and stand in the uphill position, where the sniper rifle was located and shoot at the Yellow Neck Cassowary continuously.
==Gallery==
File:FC3 cutout albinocrocodile.png|Albino Crocodile
File:FC3 cutout blackpanther.png|Black Panther
File:Blood Komodo Dragon.jpg|Blood Komodo
File:Golden tiger.jpg|Golden Tiger
File:FC3 cutout maneater.png|Maneater Shark
File:FC3 cutout onehorn.png|One Horn Buffalo
File:Undying Bear.jpg|Undying Bear
File:White belly Tapir.jpg|White Belly Tapir
File:FC3 cutout yellowneck.png|Yellow Neck Cassowary
==Trivia==
=== Albino Crocodile ===
* Unlike other rare animal hunts in this hunt the Zoology 101 skill can take effect, giving you 2 Albino Crocodile Leather.
* Although not used for any special crafting, its leather can be sold in the shops.
=== Black Panther ===
* The Black Panther is actually only a color variant of the normal Leopard. There is no species explicitly called Black Panther, only color variants of Leopard/Mountain Lion/Cougars. 
=== Blood Komodo ===
* In real life, all adult Komodo Dragons have trace amounts of blood in their saliva. This is caused by their fragile gingival tissue that almost completely covers their teeth. With each bite, the Komodo Dragon has to lacerate its own gums to devour its prey.
===Golden Tiger===
*Despite its name, the Golden Tiger is not actually gold colored. It has a slightly more light orange color, and the stripes are not black, but more grey-orange like.
*Golden Tigers exist in real life, but are very rare and only found in captivity, the result of a rare mutation.
**They are sometimes mistaken with Chinese tigers, which are a totally different species.
*Another name for the real-life Golden Tiger is Golden Tabby Tiger.
=== Maneater Shark ===
* Despite of it being specially named Maneater Shark, normal sharks still attack Jason.
* In actuality, normal Bull Sharks still attack man, but it is pretty rare and usually only happens when the shark mistakes man with its natural prey. Normally, they'll simply swim away if they encounter any man.
=== One Horn Buffalo ===
* In real life, there is a breed of water buffaloes, named Murrah Buffaloes, typically found in India and Pakistan. These are also called One Horn but they have two large curved horns. They are bred for dairy production.
=== Yellow Neck Cassowary ===
* Cassowaries have a form of communication, they use loud squawks to signal possibly for help, to attack, to run, to follow, and many more. The "squawks" usually change tone and pitch, showing a change in emotion.
* Before they attack, cassowaries do some form of a "dance" in which they shake themselves rapidly and squawk at the victim, then they charges. They use the talons on their feet to claw and scratch at an attacker or intruder, they are razor sharp.
* An interesting fact is that in real life, only northern cassowaries have yellow/orange necks. The southern cassowary (where Far Cry 3 takes place) have blue and red neck.
==See also==
*Kyrat Fashion Week - Far Cry 4's equivalent questline
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