Best DLC's To Buy FIRST on theHunter Call Of The Wild!

Best DLCs to buy first for theHunter: Call of the Wild

Game context

The Hunter: Call of the Wild is a hunting simulation focused on exploring reserves, tracking and taking trophies, and collecting/displaying mounts. There is no single linear storyline—gameplay is reserve- and objective-driven with many species and trophy possibilities.

Recommendations below are geared toward new players and emphasize mobility, display options, weapons, and companion utility.

Recommended DLCs and why

Tent & Tripod Stand DLC

• Tents enable fast travel across large maps, greatly speeding up getting around.
• Tripods allow hunting large herds with less hunting pressure and help avoid creating depleted zones that make animals harder to find.

Trophy Lodge DLCs

• Recommended: SEC Safari Lodge — more spacious and provides more plaque/display space than Spring Creek Manor.
• Trophy lodges are useful for displaying trophies and multi-mount variations—nearly essential for serious trophy hunters.

Map DLCs (expand reserves and variety)

• Silver Ridge Peaks: US mountain biomes with species such as Rocky Mountain elk, mountain goats, pronghorn, etc.
• Emerald Coast: coastal/varied biome with species like saltwater crocodile, kangaroo, and banteng.
• These map DLCs add biome and species variety to the base game.

Weapon packs

• High Caliber Weapon Pack — includes the Arzena .300 Magnum (recommended go-to).
• Bolt-Action Rifle Pack — includes the Valgarta .375 (good for long-range mid-to-large game; suitable for classes 7–9).
• Together these packs cover most species and class requirements for trophy hunting.

Dog / companion DLC

• German Shorthaired Pointer: finds animals (all classes except dangerous species), helping locate and track game.
• Retriever DLC: retrieves shot animals.
• Use pointer + retriever together: pointer finds and tracks, retriever recovers—combined they greatly improve recovery and hunting efficiency.

Gameplay tips & strategies

1. Buy the Tent & Tripod early — fast travel and tripod advantages make exploring and hunting large herds far easier.
2. Prioritize weapon packs so you have rifles suited for the majority of trophy classes and long-range shots.
3. Use dogs to find and track animals; level companions over time to improve effectiveness.
   • Pointer = locate/track (except dangerous species)
   • Retriever = recover the shot game
4. Get a Trophy Lodge if you enjoy collecting and displaying mounts — space and plaque count matter for serious trophy hunters.
5. Start expanding your reserve collection with varied maps (e.g., Silver Ridge Peaks, Emerald Coast) to practice different biomes and species.

Other notes

• New content mentioned: Scotland map and Trophy Lodge customization DLCs releasing on November 9th — watch for that drop.
• The presenter framed these recommendations for new players, focusing on DLCs that provide mobility, display options, weapons, and companion utility.

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