Far Cry: New Dawn Cougar is a ferocious Rank 3 predator you’ll encounter in the video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal for Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
The Cougar in Far Cry: New Dawn is included on the list of 25 animals required for the Master Skinner trophy/achievement.
An animal which prefers habitats with canyons and dense brush, the Cougar is one of the most dangerous animals in the videogame. The only animal capable to compete with the common Cougar is its own variation, the Elite Monstrous Cougar.
Below; however, we discuss the common type of Cougars you can hunt in order to get more Components by trading their skins.
General Information
Animal Family: | Felidae | |||
Rank: | III | |||
Class: | Mammals | |||
Scientific Name: | Puma Concolor | |||
Huntable: | Y | |||
Skinnable: | Y | |||
Similar Animals: | Monstrous Cougar |
Far Cry: New Dawn Cougar Location & Habitat
Cougars in Far Cry: New Dawn can be found just south of The Chop Shop Outpost, as pictured on our map.
The Chop Shop Outpost is a well-known landmark because it serves as a fast traveling point that can be used when you wish to play For Whom the Bear Tolls, Going Haywire, and High Art Treasure Hunts.
Recommended Hunting Weapon, Perks & Companions
The following table features the best Far Cry: New Dawn Weapons, Perks and Companions that will help you hunt Cougars faster.
Type: | Name: | How to Unlock: |
Weapon | Blunderbuss MG42 | Craft at the workbench in Prosperity |
Companion | Timber | Complete Man Eat Dog World Side Quest |
Perks | Tactical Binoculars | Spend Perk Points |
Outdoor Enthusiast | ||
More Lung Capacity |
Cougar Crafting Materials Trade Value
After you hunt a Cougar in Far Cry: New Dawn you obtain Crafting Materials and parts.
This table shows their trade values and how to use them in the game.
Material | Trade Value/Piece | How to Use | ||||||||
Cougar Skin | Components x 60 | Trade at workbench | ||||||||
Meat | N/A | Craft Bait, Medkit at workbench |
Hunting Tips
An impressive predator, the Cougar in Far Cry: New Dawn is both fast and dangerous. Very powerful and capable to leap on its prey, the Cougar requires a weapon with an increased rate of fire.
The animal’s rank (3) also represents an issue early in the game, hence we recommend using the Blunderbuss MG42.
While Timber may not look important while hunting this animal, you can actually use it to sport all nearby Cougars before they attack you.
Do you enjoy hunting Cougars in Far Cry: New Dawn?
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