Hunter Rank System
Six ranks of mastery — from first hunts to legend
Hunter Ranks are earned by completing commissions at the Hunter Board found in your tribe settlement. Each commission awards rank points; accumulate enough to advance to the next tier.
Higher ranks unlock better equipment blueprints, rarer creature bounties, and exclusive tribal rewards. Rank progress is tied to your character — it persists across server sessions.
Novice Hunter
The starting rank for all hunters. Learn the basics of tracking, trapping, and surviving in the wilderness.
Automatically granted at the start of the game. No prerequisites required.
Access to basic hunting equipment recipes and the Hunter Board quest system.
Complete beginner hunting tasks assigned at the Hunter Board to accumulate rank points.
- Focus on small animals: rabbits, boars, and deer
- Learn trap placement and bait usage
- Explore the starting biome to discover hunting locations
Expert Hunter
Proven competence in the field. Expert Hunters can handle medium-difficulty prey and contribute to tribal hunts.
Earn enough rank points from Novice Hunter tasks. Requires completing a set number of hunting board commissions.
Unlocks better bait recipes, intermediate hunting equipment, and higher-value commissions.
Take on intermediate bounties involving larger creatures and regional wildlife.
- Target medium-tier prey such as wolves and mountain cats
- Group hunts yield significantly more rank points
- Upgrade your traps and weapon proficiency before progressing
Elite Hunter
A distinguished hunter with mastery over challenging prey. Elite Hunters command respect within the tribe.
Accumulate Expert Hunter rank points. Must have completed a minimum number of multi-creature hunts.
Access to elite hunting gear blueprints, special bait for rare creatures, and priority board commission slots.
Complete elite-tier bounties and boss creature hunts. Participate in tribal hunting events.
- Prepare dedicated hunting loadouts for specific creature types
- Use creature weaknesses — fire, bleed, or status effects
- Scout locations before committing to an elite hunt
Apex Hunter
Among the finest hunters in the land. Apex Hunters take on the most dangerous beasts and legendary hunts.
Must have completed all Elite Hunter board commissions. Requires defeating a designated apex creature.
Exclusive Apex-tier equipment recipes, access to the legendary board tier, and special hunter titles.
Complete legendary creature bounties and high-stakes tribal hunts. Defeat field bosses associated with the hunter system.
- Always hunt apex creatures with a full group if possible
- Bring restorative consumables — apex encounters are unforgiving
- Study attack patterns before engaging; most apex creatures have phase transitions
King of Hunters
A legendary status few attain. The King of Hunters is revered across all tribes for unmatched skill and bravery.
All Apex Hunter commissions completed. Must have defeated multiple world-tier creatures across different biomes.
The Hunter King title, unique cosmetic gear sets, the highest-tier weapon blueprints, and permanent hunter board bonuses.
Complete the full Hunter King commission line — a series of cross-biome hunts against the most powerful creatures in the world.
- At this rank you should have mastered at least two weapon types
- Coordinate tribal members — some King-tier bounties require multiple simultaneous hunts
- Crafting the best available gear is essential before this tier
Legendary Hunter
The pinnacle of the hunter's path. Legendary Hunters are spoken of in myths, their exploits becoming the stuff of campfire tales.
Completion of all Hunter King commissions. Defeat the world's rarest and most powerful legendary creatures — a monumental undertaking.
The Legendary Hunter title, exclusive legendary-tier equipment, unique cosmetics unavailable elsewhere, and permanent tribe-wide buffs.
There is no higher rank. The Legendary Hunter title is a permanent achievement reflecting total mastery of the hunting system.
- This rank is a long-term goal — expect dozens of hours of dedicated hunting
- Legendary creatures have complex mechanics and require preparation across many sessions
- Form alliances with other high-rank hunters; coordination is everything at this level
Rank advancement is tracked through completed Hunter Board commissions and defeated creatures.