hunting from boat

[goodyman8]

i had a small question.
i want to go melee later on,but for now im too weak.
would it be smart if i get the Archery skill (withouth ranking MM) and try to hunt animals from the riverside(boars etc).
and later go melee again.

[Phizuol]

Just stick with Hunting and use a sling (no need for archery to use MM). But yes, boat hunting is a great way to start no matter how you plan to hunt.

[goodyman8]

Just stick with Hunting and use a sling (no need for archery to use MM). But yes, boat hunting is a great way to start no matter how you plan to hunt.

ok thanks but.
what if i run out of ammo with sling and there isnt a boulder anywhere close.

[MagicManICT]

Archery isn't necessary to hunt with. It just opens up the use of bows, which you shouldn't mess with until you get a good quality one--q40+--and can keep the same quality arrows supplied. Stick with a sling until you hit around 50-60 MM, then you can think about a bow.

what if i run out of ammo with sling and there isnt a boulder anywhere close.

Easier to replace stones than to replace arrows.

[Phizuol]

Just stick with Hunting and use a sling (no need for archery to use MM). But yes, boat hunting is a great way to start no matter how you plan to hunt.

ok thanks but.
what if i run out of ammo with sling and there isnt a boulder anywhere close.

What kind of place will you be hunting like that? If you are really worried bring a container of stones in your boat.

Unlike previous worlds you don't get LP from kills so it's no problem to break combat and come back.

[goodyman8]

well, there are rarely enemies on riverside and trying to lure them is a bit risky.
so i was thinking itd be better if i attacked enemies i encountered while foraging with a boat.

[Phizuol]

When you wear a quiver you can't use a backpack, so archery would be worse for foraging. I bow hunt on land, so trust me. =3

[goodyman8]

When you wear a quiver you can't use a backpack, so archery would be worse for foraging. I bow hunt on land, so trust me. =3

Ok,off topic question.
i found a few dead deer bones (Q50/2Antlers),what should i do with them o_o.

[MagicManICT]

Collect them. The hunter obviously didn't want them.

edit: The village probably has cows better quality than this now and they get enough bear bones they don't need them.

[Phizuol]

Bones have quite a few uses, but antlers can be used to build a village, make cutlery, and as a (bad) curio. I study them all the time cuz I'm lazy. XD