DAYS GONE Tips and Tricks

My first official Days Gone Tips and Tricks video!
***TIMESTAMPS***
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Hidden Loot Locations
01:43 Best Early Game Melee Weapon
02:56 Most Important Early Game Melee Skill
03:42 Fire Damage Makes Enemies Take Increased Damage
04:15 Clearing Ambush Camps
06:52 BEAR TRAPS
07:05 How to Find Ambush Camps
08:32 List of Local Objectives Shown on Map
09:06 Ambush Camp Freaker Traps
11:37 How to Get Consistent Headshots
12:45 Incendiary Bolts For Burning Freaker Nests
14:11 How to Burn Freaker Nests with ZERO Kerosene
16:35 Where to Send Survivors
18:06 Best Way to Deal With Roadside Sniper Ambushes
20:13 Easy Kills Using ZERO Resources
21:13 DO NOT Underestimate the Smoke Bombs!
22:30 Smoke Bombs and the Executioner Skill
23:16 Tips for Killing Hordes
28:04 Outro
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****TIMESTAMPS**** 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Hidden Loot Locations 01:43 Best Early Game Melee Weapon 02:56 Most Important Early Game Melee Skill 03:42 Fire Damage Makes Enemies Take Increased Damage 04:15 Clearing Ambush Camps 06:52 BEAR TRAPS 07:05 How to Find Ambush Camps 08:32 List of Local Objectives Shown on Map 09:06 Ambush Camp Freaker Traps 11:37 How to Get Consistent Headshots 12:45 Incendiary Bolts For Burning Freaker Nests 14:11 How to Burn Freaker Nests with ZERO Kerosene 16:35 Where to Send Survivors 18:06 Best Wat to Deal With Roadside Sniper Ambushes 20:13 Easy Kills Using ZERO Resources 21:13 DO NOT Underestimate the Smoke Bombs! 22:30 Smoke Bombs and the Executioner Skill 23:16 Tips for Killing Hordes 28:04 Outro

[@spike736]

no need for this,gonna watch it all myself anyways

[@markbrowning4334]

Hey Spawnicus, I see you've time stamped these tips, but I don't see the tips that tell us how to use hacks, mods, and console commands to get infinite ammo and gear. I mean, I don't personally know why anyone would need to use those cheat tactics to play this game. Its easy enough without any outside help. But I know you like to exploit those cheat mechanics as I've seen some of your video clips on youtube shorts where you have a seemingly endless supply of molotovs and proximity mines. I just thought you might be sharing that stuff in this video. Perhaps in a different video?

[@CombatMosquitoTrainer]

@@markbrowning4334 Your entire comment is bullshit. Poorly thought out and poorly expressed. You are simply showing your lack of knowledge to anyone who's played the game on any setting above easy, which apparently is your favoured game setting.

[@SirAser.F__k.you.Google]

About the hordes - You can also just into their cave at night, mine it up and leave ...when the day dawn and you know the horde will go back, you can just go back and make a quicksave/reload ..and you will hear the lovely music, of the horde blowing up(when they spawn in the cave)! - then you go in and hit the few left, that did survive.

[@SpawnicusRex]

I love doing this!

[@adrewbateman1760]

Wow great tip dude ! Ty

[@ral0958]

That's amazing!!!! You can leave it there and just go do another things? Or you need to be around the area to work? I mean if you go to other part of the map the game will not "forget" the mines are there?

[@LiegeMaximo]

@@ral0958 got any answer to that yet?

[@ral0958]

@@LiegeMaximo I already completed the game and never tried that, feels a little cheating. Later you will have the tools to "comfortably" confront a horde

[@sufficetosay1704]

This just might be the greatest free roaming game of the year of Its' genre. if I had a vote in this genre, this game would be it my first choice.

[@xXE4GLEyEXx]

This game pulled me in with the story... 25 hours in and 50% done, taking it slow. Looting and enjoying the gameplay loops they have added. Other than sneaking around the scientists the rest is very much replayable, just can't get enough of it.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Days Gone is a fantastic game. Glad you found my channel!

[@shtcoinmaxi1367]

Yeah man i usually stop playing open world games after 20 hrs with the monotony, but this game integrates the side content with the main content so well that even 30hrs in and just getting to crater lake i feel excited

[@kingog9421]

Yes but the endgame IS sadly too ez

[@Slatersan42]

So I've got 733 hours in Days Gone and I honestly didn't know that you could shoot the platform out from under the snipers or that the predators reacted that way to the smoke bombs. Really appreciate your content, it has made my 700+ hours all the more enjoyable.

[@SpawnicusRex]

That is high praise. I hate "tips and tricks" videos that only show load screen tips lol

[@Mr_Johnson_487]

​@SpawnicusRex thank you for sharing more then just loading screen tips 😂

[@davinci3259]

I'm doing my 3rd play through and never knew about the smoke bombs for predators and the sniper platforms. When I crave a good zombie fight I go back to Days Gone then Dying light.

[@gandalf5895]

the way you took out the horde... My first approach was exeactly as you described it! I met a horde in the wild, realize I had full molotovs/pipebombs/nades and thouht to myself 'why shouldn't I take them out form the bushes? They can't see me, right?' and so I did. And the next 7 hordes went down the same way

[@SpawnicusRex]

That's awesome! Stealth from the bushes may not be the most "exciting" way to kill hordes but, I prefer to use what works! Especially if I'm giving tips to new players.

[@darkhorse5753]

Possibly the best Days Gone guide on the web right now

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I've got a part 2 planned but it's going to be a while before I get it finished and uploaded.

[@darkhorse5753]

@@SpawnicusRex Can't wait to see what you've in mind for it 👍

[@jimspacetee7583]

It really is! It should be first on the search! But I was search tips and tricks then switched it to “hints” and this popped up

[@darkhorse5753]

@@jimspacetee7583 Interesting! SEO is one sob xD

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa16534]

This is the best tips video on Days Gone that I have ever seen! I have been playing for about a month now and am loving it. I would have NEVER thought to hunt hordes at night. I have always gone in the day to catch them in their cave so that they are bunched up and basically do the same thing you did, just without cover. Your idea, however, is much better and I will implement it on Iron Butte which is next on the list. I also didn't know about the rock and smoke bomb stuns and I didn't realize you could throw the gas cans to burn the nests. Also had no idea about the sniper platforms, I've just been shooting the sniper themselves. Again, love the video and now I'm super excited to use these tips and get to wrecking some freakers!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you so much!! I can tell you really love playing Days Gone and finding new ways to solve problems in the game. I live stream Days Gone on Wednesdays and moving forward on Friday also. Hope to see you there, until then have fun!

[@BrothersKamara]

Been loving this game recently! Massively under rated.

[@SirAser.F__k.you.Google]

Just my word - and I got it for PC, for mager 25$ - that's a find, when we are talking about a game in this league!!

[@PapaRunebeard]

" best way to conserve kerosine, is to not use any at all " mind blown pretty good guide

[@SpawnicusRex]

I know right, it seems so simple when you say it like that lol. Thanks for watching, I'm glad you like the tips!

[@marcuspoblets]

I did not know about the part where clearing ambush camps reveals the nest location. I thought the reason they got revealed is because I passed by it at some point in the game and did not notice it before 🤦🏻‍♂️😂 thanks for that

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! Glad you found one of the tips useful!

[@Basics_of_Pain]

I’m begging you man, “‘MAY-LAY!” JK. Ty as always for the content.

[@SpawnicusRex]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lydiapotter4812]

Me-Lee lol

[@Basics_of_Pain]

@@lydiapotter4812 No no no no no!!!

[@SpawnicusRex]

😂

[@anthemsforautumn3542]

Awesome video!! Getting ready to do my third play through of this game and I'm gonna try some of your tips with the smoke bombs! This game really surprised me with it's story! I got totally immersed in it's world and loved the ride that the story took me on! I remember being very nervous to go out at night when I first started! Signed the petition for Days Gone 2 and I really hope it eventually happens after the ending they gave us in the first one!!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Heck Yeah and thank you! You might want to check out The Days Gone Podcast, if you haven't already. Here's a link to EP. 01 open.spotify.com/episode/6mvNhQw5pWGqaZ2fGHm3Le?si=486885f5667c45ca Enjoy!

[@Scuzzfest]

Great video! Learned a lot that I definitely should have already known with how far in I am. Keep up the great work (came from the Days Gone subreddit if that helps).

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! Glad you found my channel and found some useful tips too!

[@adoesfly9115]

The amount of time I have wasted throwing a rock in an opposite direction to distract them to get a stealth kill. I can just throw the rock at them then run up and stealth kill them. What a time saver.

[@SpawnicusRex]

YES! This tip helped so much when I first started playing! Thanks for watching

[@MasterOfDarkness42069]

I just started playing it for the first time and went with the Survival difficulty. It really makes every moment so tense. I love it so far. I really am big on no HUD playthroughs and I love that they have it as an option. I also like that you can toggle the HUD for just a brief moment, because after all it is a game and sometimes you just want to know if you're going the right way without having to pause and look at the map. Love that HUD toggle. Brilliant implementation imo.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Agreed! I like an informative Heads Up Display myself so I love that you can choose to toggle it briefly even while playing on the highest difficulty.

[@RedPanda_______]

Fantastic tips! Thank you so much! This game is more difficult than I expected but the tips in your videos helped me greatly.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! Glad that helped 👍

[@natepike6147]

The horde killing tip was brilliant!!

[@trancematic007]

Still pumping the Days Gone vids Rex ,you must be this games number one fan for sure,love your videos mate and i hope in the future you cover some other games like Eden Ring when it comes out next year or others ,Great Vids mate and obviously you love this game which is good i must admit .

[@SpawnicusRex]

Oh yeah, definitely branching out to other games 👍

[@curtismantle]

Thanks for the Days Gone video fix bud. Great tips. I always forget about the smoke bomb one!!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Gotta love those Smoke Bombs!

[@singletrackslim6667]

Great video man. You covered all the things nobody else was covering and I wanted to know!! SUBSCRIBED. You even talked about a part I was just stuck on. Perfection lol

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome, thank you! What part were you stuck on?

[@singletrackslim6667]

Looking for that underground bunker. For some reason I was looking for a door instead of a hatch

[@timothyporr]

The best tips video I've seen yet -- thank you so much for putting this out here! I just started playing the game a couple weeks ago. Cheers. 🙏

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Welcome to the community

[@iceblade997]

Incredibly helpful - thank you so much :D. Found a bunch of great tips here and it should make things a lot easier.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I'm glad you found the video helpful! If you haven't seen it yet, this video will help a lot too! Everything you need to know to Unlock the Best Sidearm Early: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Lce2SGh5lqfpo

[@diafenix]

DAYS GONE IS SUCH AN AMAZING UNDERRATED GAME. I'M FREAKIN LOVIN IT!

[@SpawnicusRex]

4 years after I found it, I am still playing it lol

[@sarmavlada]

Good job on these videos! I experimented with melee weapons a bit and Fireaxe takes too much scrap to repair it is like 1 scrap per swing or 10 swings until brakes. Ripper Blade (steal it from Rippers) is bit lower on damage but is dirt cheap to repair and higher durability so you'll be spending less time under the hood searching for scrap. Another tip that might be useful I found later that gun powder in low stock: Little bear lake Nero has 2 GP, possibly Saw mill Nero and starting camp has one under tower.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Yeah, those are great spots to get gunpowder! I forget which Challenge it is but one of the bonuses from the Challenges makes melee weapons last longer before they break. Take a look at Challenge Mode, you may see some bonuses you want to unlock!

[@jeffgo8658]

I'm trying to do that 200 kill challenge with a crafted weapon so I'm sticking with the Bat with Nails for now but will be looking for a Ripper Blade soon afterwards.

[@BeanieBiker]

Really useful video! Just finished the main story without looking anything up, and now I'm finding all these tips and tricks to help me in my New Game + :)

[@SpawnicusRex]

Very good away to do it! Explore and enjoy the game then look up ways to do it better 👍 I hope you know about my Hidden Loot Locations video too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZekkoGBpZ6drNU

[@BeanieBiker]

@@SpawnicusRex That's what I thought! And I didn't know about that, but I'll check it out now and look for them, thank you!

[@SpawnicusRex]

You bet! Enjoy 👍

[@eliansalinas7022]

I think it’s safe to say you have the best understanding of how this game works as well as map layout, moreso than anyone I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I love Days Gone and for a while, it was the only game I was playing lol

[@anshumaankumar8684]

I wasn't even hoping that there is anything left for me to learn in this game. But I was wrong. This video shows that you have done an awesome in both playing the game carefully so as to collect any trick you came across as well as compiling all of them in a video. Really appreciate your hard work.

[@SpawnicusRex]

I am so glad my video taught you something you didn't know yet. Thank you for watching!

[@anshumaankumar8684]

@@SpawnicusRex Wow bro just amazing. Still replying to comments after 2 years. You have my respect bro.

[@Krayton86]

This video is a winner for me! A lot of hidden tips videos from other channels, explain the same thing, that the game does! But this! This video made my day! From this you can really learn something, you didn't know! Keep up the good work! :)

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you so much! Glad you found the video useful!

[@Krayton86]

@@SpawnicusRex These hidden thinking, and attention to details, are what gets a few channels over a million subs! :)

[@matsnilson7727]

Very helpful video! I'm not that far into the game, and I haven't fought a single horde yet. They still scare the crap out of me :)

[@AdventureYeti31]

It gets easier. I beat my first horde by accident 😅 kinda ran into it and just ran with it I liked the game alot before but now I'm hooked. Definitely a good build up from start to even now at like 35% progress

[@matsnilson7727]

@@AdventureYeti31 I managed to kill my first horde this weekend, but in the most cowardly manner thinkable. It was the one living in train cars next to a NERO station. I climbed a tower by the nearby lake where they gather, and then I just showered them with bombs and molotovs from my place of safety. That did the trick 😄 But soon I will have to gather courage to do it "for real", down on the ground, running like a scared rabbit... Great game though. I'm starting to get really hooked now. The vistas can be quite breathtaking, and the atmosphere is fantastic.

[@AdventureYeti31]

@@matsnilson7727 that was the first one that killed me. Stumbled upon it right at dusk and had the same idea but got yanked off the bike first lol. I steered clear of that spot for awhile after that. The first one I killed was another in Cascade region. Closer to where the game starts I believe. Kinda ran up on it and had the high ground so I just started lobbing molotovs and shooting. When I ran into yours I still only had the .22 rifle and it doesn't do hordes well lol

[@matsnilson7727]

@@AdventureYeti31 Haha. Yeah, getting too close by accident can be pretty terrifying. I almost drove my bike right into a horde when I entered through the cemetary gates. That left a stain or two in my underwear 😆 Love the stealthier moments though. Like last night when I retrieved the old surgical knife in a small town. Sure, some people probably go in with all guns blasting in every scenario, but I spent an hour hiding in bushes and behind low walls, stealth killing everything that moved. Great fun. Maybe I can locate an easy horde to attack tonight. If I feel brave enough. 😊

[@benitosez8538]

I just started the game. Your page has been the best tips and tricks so far. thanks!!!

[@SpawnicusRex]

You bet! Glad you found my videos helpful!

[@Dadbod007]

One of the reason this is such a good game is the gameplay loop. The stealth is top tier and logical. The gun play is versatile. It has a cover system with a shoulder switch mechanic. It had the survival looting in a post apocalyptic environment. The actual crafting is basic but rewarding. You have two play through minimum. One guns blazing and one stealth. Yet zero chance of a sequel. Devil may cry got 5 games. Resident evil got 9? Why not this game?

[@SpawnicusRex]

So true, it really is unfortunate. Every single time Days Gone goes on sale or when it got released on PC, every single time Days Gone gets a little push in sales we get new fans who just want to talk about how much fun they had playing it or even how the game has influenced their own lives. Oh well, I'm still having fun playing the first one! Thanks for watching!

[@FlatEarthPhotography]

your horde killer strategy is on another level :D nicely put video, I am just starting with this game tx again

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I'm glad my video helped you. I love taking on the hordes in Days Gone, its one of those things that just felt natural to me lol. If you haven't seen this video yet, it is full of info for new players, enjoy and thank you for watching! Unlock the SMP9 Early! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Lce2SGh5lqfpo

[@restlessjuan]

I know I'm late but this is the best video I've watched for this, appreciate it so much. keep up the good work

[@SpawnicusRex]

Glad you like the video, I had fun making that one! Lot's more to come, I'm doing a Days Gone "Expert Gameplay" series on Wednesdays at 8pm MT. Tune in for more Tips and Tricks.

[@DaSmisker]

Just bought the game, sublime video. Have watched several and yours clearly hold's it own!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! Glad the tips have helped you!

[@diafenix]

Bro, this video was AWESOME! This is what I call "Tips & Tricks". Thanks!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! I'm really glad you found Days Gone and my channel. Thanks for watching!

[@diafenix]

@@SpawnicusRex I'm glad too mate, great video. Already subbed. Thanks for an awesome guide.

[@jasonchotard9750]

Use the freakers against Rippers, they just stand there and get eaten. Use the flashlight/headlight to stagger freakers.

[@marcusgreene8434]

A lot of hate on this game but I like it. Wish there was more stuff like different outfits, more weapons, more camps

[@SpawnicusRex]

A lot of content got cut so they could make their release deadlines but yes, definitely a hidden gem of a game!

[@gregsmith7573]

Thanks a lot. Some of these tip I didn’t know about, and I’ve played the game 3 times already.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@Lamenter40K]

I'm on my 5th playthrough. I started a new game, not plus, at Hard II. After playing the game through on NG+ 3 times I realized how hard the game can really be. But's it's still incredibly fun. Having to deal with freakers when you have shitty weapons, dying because a bear takes you down when you didn't expect it, having to hunt and harvest to raise my camp rating to get better guns. This game is so damn fun. I think this will be my last playthrough though. It's such a great game and I wish there would be a sequel. I don't think that will ever happen but it would be amazing. Keep up the game play guys, it's always amazing. Thanks.

[@neilsimmons9582]

I'm a little late to the game just purchased Days Gone recently and was looking for some pro tips, have to say these are some excellent tips. Really appreciate it!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Outstanding! Welcome to the club lol, glad my videos helped you out!

[@Papamonty01]

Excellent video, thank you!!

[@Conpauleonina]

By far the most informative days gone video on you tube 👏👏👏

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you so much! I love Days Gone and had a lot of fun making this video. Thanks for watching!

[@jasonnnsaurus822]

I love the idea of killing horse from stealth because that’s what I’m struggling with now. Awesome info!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Yeah man, smart and tactical! That's the way to do it. Love that Pantera shirt in your profile pic!

[@TibiConstantine]

A useful tip is to search police cars for ammo.

[@paulbridge6063]

Just started playing this game, so was glad to find your video, One question for you, when you are lining up the head shots, how are you slowing down the time?

[@SpawnicusRex]

There is a Ranged tree skill called "Focus Shot". Get that skill and put a few Nero injectors in the Focus attribute. 👍

[@mann3n267]

I am curious what more you have, but I love the professionality, and as said LOVE your voice

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I'm glad you like my videos AND my voice lol. I recently did a face reveal if you'd like to see that and more of my content, follow me on Instagram too @spawnicusrex

[@STR8L8CED]

Had this game on my ps4 for a long time. Just booted it up. I should have never slept on this game. Its fun as hell. Ty for the vid.

[@SpawnicusRex]

"I should not have slept on this game" is one of the most common things I hear about Days Gone lol. Welcome to the club and thanks for watching!

[@GardoGamer]

Wow... this is a somewhat comprehensive tips and tricks compared to others... and you have a nice soothing voice..

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, hope the video helped you!

[@kylie1031989]

Thank you. These were ALL the questions I was wondering about. AND I could not figure out why I kept getting spotted doing the attractors trick with the hordes! Then I was watching a horde and 3 THREE screamers spawned in RIGHT next to my bush.I tried to take one out when I thought the others were far enough but yeah nope. I did die though 😅

[@SpawnicusRex]

Lol, it is both funny and frustrating when that stuff happens! I'm glad the video helped you!

[@carlosvelasquez331]

​@SpawnicusRex that reminds me of the time I was looking through the binoculars and when I put then down to get on my bike a Frickin Breaker & Bear were running down to greet me 😂 I was like "oh ill get them to fight but no they gangbanged me

[@duke3250]

not using the last item in a stack to maintain stealth is a great tip. didn't know this was happening.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! Yes, little things like that can be frustrating when you don't realize it happens until its too late lol

[@amb3cog]

Thanks for the great video my dude!

[@SpawnicusRex]

You bet, I'm glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@StonerfromHolland]

This is the best tip video out there! Im late to the party but thank you for this!

[@SpawnicusRex]

I'm late with the reply but thank you all the same! Glad you liked the tips!

[@veshremyfan8719]

One of the best games i have ever played..i played it like 4 times..

[@umerzafar]

the game got a lot easier. thanks rex.

[@seannaicker9896]

Thank you so much!

[@mindmagicstudio7000]

Great tips. Thank you.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Glad it was helpful!

[@LM-vq7ju]

21:50 made me think of guilty conscience with Dre & Eminem. Great list!

[@SpawnicusRex]

HA HA HA HA! Thanks for watching!

[@shawnn6926]

This game has been out for awhile but I just bought it used for only $17 at GameStop. Dang, so under-rated. I'm loving it. I wear headphones when playing. The music score is great and when getting into sticky situations you can hear a heart beat. How neat is that? Thanks for your video Spawnicus Rex.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Welcome in! Glad you like my videos!

[@luisbarvalopez]

This is a really usefull video, thank you! Im close to 30hours in on Days Gone PC version and it is an amazing game! thank you.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I love Days Gone and had a lot of fun making these videos. Thank you for watching!

[@derreksantari9737]

I always hear Matthew Macconaughey when you speak. Anyway, well done on those tips. Didn't know about the sniper. One thing I noticed is when you're free roaming and want to avoid the rope trap there's usually an 'x' on your minimap close by signifying a dead body. I've seen it more than once. However I'm not sure it's there everytime. Take care out there ;)

[@SpawnicusRex]

I grew up in the same part of Texas as Matthew McConaughey, my hometown is less than an hour from where he grew up lol. You're right about that X on the map, there's usually a corpse near the marauders. Good find!

[@jx2_23]

I didn't know you could use fuel cans to burn freaker nests. Thanks!

[@SpawnicusRex]

Yes! Great way to conserve resources 👍

[@Zee_Kay_Jay]

Those are some great tips. Thanks

[@SpawnicusRex]

You bet, thank you!

[@tinamckoy8459]

Thank you so much for this video

[@SpawnicusRex]

I'm glad it helped you! Thank you for watching!

[@CJSeverus93]

Great video. I've played through this game several times and there were things you mentioned that I didn't know about like the sniper standing on a platform that can be taken out. I never took notice to that and just blasted him cause I thought he was standing in the tree itself. Also, I noticed your Chicago Chopper said its clip size was 80. Did you get that upgrade at the Diamond Lake camp?

[@SpawnicusRex]

Glad you found some useful tips! The extended mag for the Chopper is bought at the Wizard Island merchant. I did most of this video on a New Game Plus playthrough so I already had everything unlocked.

[@CJSeverus93]

@@SpawnicusRex I'll be sure to get it this time when I go there. I didn't know there was an upgrade beyond the one I have now so I never checked. Thanks for the info!

[@SpawnicusRex]

No problem!

[@davidlangemark1016]

Just started the game ( killing my pile of shame) thx for the nice guide . Found u on Reddit. Really cool voice bro, where from the US are you from if it’s allowed to asked:)

[@SpawnicusRex]

Hi there, I am originally from Texas. Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@jimmymarcussen4976]

Very helpfull. Thank you 👍👍☺☺

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I really enjoyed making that video! I love sharing all those little tips that I found for Days Gone.

[@sebastianluna8771]

Brilliant video thank you

[@SpawnicusRex]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you!

[@agnosticmanquestionsall2409]

You have a nice soothing radio voice. I enjoyed this tutorial very useful tips.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it! I have so much fun playing Days Gone and I love sharing my tips with other fans of the game.

[@agnosticmanquestionsall2409]

@@SpawnicusRex One thing I hate in the game is Deacon can't jump, like not even the smallest obstacle lol. Im loving it still.

[@Stryyder1]

only place showing the rock stun trick is here.... Thumbs up

[@Nickolaars]

The rock/ boot knife combo and smoke bomb on wolves tips were very helpful and I’m 89 hours in 😅

[@SpawnicusRex]

Nice, I'm so glad you found my video helpful! Here's a tip that blew my mind: combine the Melee skill called "Bull Rush" with the boot knife. If you use the weapon wheel to manually select the Boot Knife and then charge an enemy with Bull Rush, Deacon will shoulder ram them to the ground and then stomp on their head! This gives you a quick kill, with zero resources used, even on enemies that are aware of you! Enjoy!

[@MargaretLang431972]

great tips, thanks so much....

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you! I'm glad this helped you!

[@kec2528]

Awesome content.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

[@GooberGamingMaximum]

My personal favourite weapons, the mws, the liberator, and the rpd

[@SpawnicusRex]

That is a fun loadout. Not the "best" weapons but they're all FUN to use!

[@kirby2190]

Thank you for this, I'm on my second or third playthrough (can't remember which) . I've already had a horde spawn on a mission to find Lisa. Do you have any tips for that? I can't craft anything stronger than a Molotov and I'm getting easily killed.

[@SpawnicusRex]

My advice would be to follow this linked video to unlock one of the best sidearms in the game: the SMP9. It's a high quality sub machine gun that works VERY WELL against those early game hordes. Good luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6Lce2SGh5lqfpo

[@larry6360]

Sad this game didn't get more attention. On my second play through and I just ran across the hidden weed farm. That was a surprise.

[@geoffsmith6833]

Hi Spawnicus, I've really been enjoying your channel and the enthusiam for Days Gone. You bring an approach to openworld games like this one that no one else does. Strategy, planning, patience and pulling out everything the game has to offer while delivering an entertaining and engaging tour de france to help others enjoy the world of Days Gone. I have been on the fence for a while deciding whether to jump in and give Days Gone a spin. Your insights and love of the game have gone a long way to tipping the scales. I have just one question. In your long experience of the game just how robust and stable is it now on PC in 2021? Bugs seemed to be a big part of the criticism that lead to a poor reception during release and for some time after. Would love to hear your comments and feelings on this. I live in the Yorkshire Dales in the UK so it is not easy to join your live streams but love catching up all the same. : )

[@SpawnicusRex]

Hi Geoff, thank you SO MUCH! The only really frustrating bug that I've had with the PC version is Remote Bombs, Proximity Mines and Proximity Bombs sometimes do not behave properly. Remote Bombs will sometimes detonate simply because enemies get too close even though they should not ever go off unless you detonate them manually. Sometimes Proximity Mines and Proximity Bombs will detonate too soon, too late or not at all. This makes it difficult to achieve some of the more complex Horde killing strategies that I like to use but overall does not impact my enjoyment of the game itself. This is the only persistent glitch that I've seen on PC so far. All other glitches and bugs have been minor and are usually resolved by loading a previous save game, restarting the game or restarting the PC. If you're on the fence, I say GO FOR IT! It's an absolute blast to play, especially if you like open world games that let you be patient and tactical. Cheers!

[@geoffsmith6833]

@@SpawnicusRex Thanks. Heading off to Steam and rolling up my sleeves for the long haul. Just out of pure curiosity. What got you into streaming and open world gaming? Can’t quite place your accent. What part of the USA are you from? I’m always impressed by your fluid dialogue, you make it sound so easy. That’s a gift. Is there another Days Gone episode today? I know you like your Saturdays.

[@SpawnicusRex]

I'm from Texas in the southern USA. I've enjoyed open world gaming since The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind but Days Gone got me into making videos and live streaming. I wanted to do an Early Game Best Start Guide and decided a series of live streams would be the best medium for that. I've finished my Days Gone live stream series and moved on to other games now. My Saturday night streams are currently The Last of Us 2.

[@santy33143]

Great Game, and Great video....

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the tips helpful!

[@charackthe]

Easily my favourite game of the last couple of years. Unfortunately it started lagging last year on my PC due to a sound bug which I wasn't able to fix despite all attempts.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Aww crap man! I've seen that post on the Days Gone subreddit, I wish I knew a way to help with that one!

[@charackthe]

@@SpawnicusRex I literally bought an RTX 3080 last month just so the game would run smoothly. (I thought the bug was related to the 10 series cards.) I managed to launch the game without sound a couple of times and it worked perfectly. I played the game on PS4 slim just so I could play smoothly but of course that beautiful world in 4K can't be beaten. Regardless I finished the game both on PS4 and PC. Planning to play again despite the lag. Days Gone is an amazing game, you can tell I love the game lol.

[@PMoneyMillion]

brilliant guide

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you, I'm glad you found my video helpful!

[@jeffgo8658]

How many hours pass when you sleep on a bed? I'm trying to force spawn a horde during the dark. I also need the same info so I can accurately count the two days I need to sleep so I can exfil to another location for the next two days so the free items from the secret loot locations will respawn. Thank you.

[@SpawnicusRex]

Hi Jeff, no worries I can answer your question for you. When you sleep it only changes from day to night or, from night to day. Deacon doesn't rest a set number of hours, it only passes enough time to change from night to day, or day to night. Also, it takes a full 48 hours for items to respawn so you'll need to pass 4 whole days before loot will respawn. Hope that helps!

[@matthewthomson980]

Can you craft the Superior Metal Axe later in the game ? If not what stage of the game can you get this melee weapon ?

[@SpawnicusRex]

Unfortunately, they cannot be crafted but, in the last third is the game guy can find them all over the place: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4bRp6B3ebdprZo

[@matthewthomson980]

@@SpawnicusRex Thank you, it's being doing my head in for about a week am on my NG+ so am looking forward to get one again as am about to go south. Also thanks for your great wee video. 👍 I love this game, defo in my top 3 games ever, i am totally gobsmacked that Sony aren't intrested in a Days Gone 2.

[@oldcountryboy]

I prefer to Duke it out with the horde I like how the game makes you panic a little bit Fun game

[@BabaYagaGamiing]

I didt even know it came on PC until like the other day....much better looking then on console

[@SpawnicusRex]

Yes! PS4 is good, PS5 is better... PC is king!

[@Zul353]

How did you backup camera like a run pls just tell me rex

[@SpawnicusRex]

Hi! I know this is late but hopefully this will help somebody still: I use the two sticks and pull the left trigger (L2) to aim. Aim with L2 and use the sticks to look around and move.

[@Darksmiler2468]

The horde one is great. I struggle to do the hordes so will definitely be using that technique 😊

[@SpawnicusRex]

Good luck, hope it goes well! The only problem with killing hordes at night is well, all the other freaks that come out at night lol. Be careful out there!

[@Darksmiler2468]

@@SpawnicusRex I’m 70% through since last night.. used the techniques you used of distracting then using the napalm cocktail, I find it easier to track them to their caves at day time then the element of surprise! 😝

[@EmeterioRuizS]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@rsmith311974]

I got credit for killing the O'Leary Mountain horde and I never ran into them. I ran into a horde at the mass grave close to the power plant. What horde was that?

[@SpawnicusRex]

I think the one by the power plant is the Cascade Hwy Horde? Not certain but that feels right. As for the O'leary Mountain horde, two things happen very often there: sometimes a Breaker will spawn nearby and kill them all for you, sometimes the bridge inside their cave will collapse and kill all or most of them.

[@rsmith311974]

@@SpawnicusRex interesting, I did run into a breaker on O'Leary Mountain, and I went inside the cave and the bridge had collapsed. Thanks for the replies and the awesome videos!!

[@sambothefate3462]

I've played though multiple times and there where a few things I didn't know on this list that wholed have made my life easyer with stelth hord can be easy but run and gun is cheap I will try to use boath on my nexed play though

[@SpawnicusRex]

I'm glad you found some tips you didn't already know. Thank you for watching!

[@knuttella]

can you kill a horde in multiple rounds? like kill a bunch now, return later to kill more, etc?

[@SpawnicusRex]

Yep, you sure can. It absolutely is possible to clear most hordes in stages. You can leave and resupply at camp or hidden loot locations, come back and finish the job. Just don't wait too long, most hordes will regenerate back to their full number if you don't go back soon enough. Also the first story mission horde will not let you leave the arena, you must kill them in one go or the mission will fail.

[@knuttella]

@@SpawnicusRex is the 1st mission horde the one near a Nero center? I died there after cleaning a lot of freaks but a lot more came and got me stuck inside a Nero facility.

[@jonasdahlquist6766]

What would you say is the best weapon loadout?

[@SpawnicusRex]

That is tough question to answer. Technically, there is no "best" loadout because your needs will change based on what type of mission you're doing and will vary wildly based on individual playstyle. Most folks like to carry certain weapons for exploring and clearing camps and then change to different weapons while clearing Hordes. Some people like to carry the crossbow all the time and I only use it for burning Nests. Personal preference plays a huge part when picking weapons in Days Gone. My favorite loadout, though it isn't necessarily the best, is the Auto Shotgun for a primary, the SMP9 for a sidearm and the best sniper rifle I can get at that time in the story. If you are looking for an all around "good for all situations" loadout I recommend the Chicago Chopper, BFG and SMP9. With those three and a few throwables you can handle anything the game can throw at you, up to and including the biggest Hordes.

[@shadreckkampingule2187]

Yeey smoke bombs 💣

[@SpawnicusRex]

I love using them on the Wolves and Runners lol, they work surprisingly well on the Hordes too!

[@comdrive3865]

5:00 amazingg

[@SpawnicusRex]

Glad you liked the video. Thank you for watching!

[@benitofranklyn4237]

The Machete is a much better early game weapon than the Axe. The Machete is even better than the Spiked Bat.

[@mann3n267]

love your voice....

[@PauloVictor-nx6jd]

i started a new game + and my MG55 doesn't have the 115-shot extended loader, how do i unlock this extended loader at the start of the new game +?

[@SpawnicusRex]

I've only seen the magazine upgrades carry over to NG+ on the PC version. I had hoped they fixed it on PlayStation too but I guess not.

[@PauloVictor-nx6jd]

@@SpawnicusRex I get it, thanks for answering brother

[@PauloVictor-nx6jd]

you with 13% of horde matator had already released the extended charger for MG55, how did you manage to unlock in the new game + since you need to eliminate 85% of horde to unlock this charger and you with only 13% have already released it?

[@SpawnicusRex]

I've only seen that mag upgrade carry over to NG+ on the PC version.

[@PauloVictor-nx6jd]

@@SpawnicusRex thank's bro

[@satchm0999]

I just accidentally did this, but then got killed by a bear

[@SpawnicusRex]

I did it but stepped in a bear trap lol. Thanks for watching!

[@jesusecheverria7608]

I interacted with the map and used the towers to look or clear the map and it doesn't show or do anything

[@BlackBirdieGolf]

👍🏾

[@SpawnicusRex]

Thank you for watching!

[@BlackBirdieGolf]

@@SpawnicusRex bro, I did everything you said about killing the hord in the train. When I went there, Nero people were there and the some of the hord was walking around? I'm like what the hell. I was never able to destroy them. I didn't get to the other hords yet. They had me going on a couple missions. 🤦🏾 I found the girls letter and brought my buddy back to the camp for his arm. I'm there in the story.