[Suggestion] Bears should be able to swim faster

4 votes

Currently it's very easy to kill any bear by swimming backwards in the water.
This should not be possible.
Bears can actually swim faster than most humans, even being able to catch Olympic lvl swimmers.
Backwards swimming this should be even less possible.

Under consideration AI Suggested by: Yukari (22 Nov, '21) • Upvoted: 22 Nov, '21 • Comments: 4

Comments: 4

14 Sep, '21
Thomalin Merged
Bears gives the highest amount of exp currently and from my experience playing the game, it came down to a grind like this :
- lure bear
- run to nearby water
- cut while swiming backwards (250 dmg with headshots so approx. 10 blows)
- repeat
However, bears are still frightening on land and i find them pretty balanced when there is no water (especially when they can climb hills but it's a known issue)
Note : i don't know if the speed bonuses from talents actually increase your speed in water as well
15 Sep, '21
Carl Merged
There is specific talents for swim speed, so I dont think the movement speed perks affect swimming speed - i noticed a distinct slowness of swimming compared to running. I do agree the bear grind is a bit OP but its also the only defence you have early on against them, if playing solo.
25 Oct, '21
Nerodon Merged
Right now, swimming is an easy way to cheese-kill bears. Feels cheap. I want to suffer and be bear food... I need to respect bears and take them on smartly with range, sneaking, and a bit of luck... Right now, a lake makes them easy pickings.
22 Nov, '21
Elissa - Producer Admin
"[Suggestion] Bears should swim faster than you without talents" (suggested by Thomalin on 2021-09-14), including upvotes (3) and comments (2), was merged into this suggestion.