Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3

Hunting & Crafting Materials — Far Cry 3 Guide

Find Hunting & Crafting Materials for Far Cry 3 survival. Learn which island wildlife and flora yield resources for syringes and equipment upgrades.

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Hunting & Crafting Materials

Mastering the art of hunting and crafting is paramount to your survival and progression on the Rook Islands. From expanding your inventory to brewing potent syringes, every upgrade relies on the resources you gather from the island's diverse wildlife and flora.

Understanding the Crafting System

Crafting in Far Cry 3 is divided into two main categories: Equipment Upgrades and Syringes. Both are accessed through your crafting menu. Equipment upgrades permanently enhance Jason's capabilities, while syringes provide temporary buffs or healing.

Equipment Upgrades: Expanding Your Arsenal & Inventory

These crucial upgrades allow you to carry more weapons, ammunition, loot, and even more syringes. They are unlocked sequentially, meaning you'll need to craft the initial tier of an item (e.g., Simple Wallet) before you can craft its advanced version (e.g., Extended Wallet).

  • Wallet Upgrades: Increase the maximum amount of money you can carry.
    • Simple Wallet: 1x Deer Hide
    • Extended Wallet: 2x Deer Hide
    • Large Wallet: 2x Shark Skin
    • Giant Wallet: 2x Bear Skin
  • Rucksack Upgrades: Increase the number of loot items you can carry.
    • Simple Rucksack: 1x Pig Hide
    • Extended Rucksack: 2x Pig Hide
    • Large Rucksack: 2x Cassowary Feather
    • Giant Rucksack: 2x Komodo Dragon Skin
  • Syringe Kit Upgrades: Increase the number of syringes you can carry.
    • Simple Syringe Kit: 1x Boar Hide
    • Extended Syringe Kit: 2x Boar Hide
    • Large Syringe Kit: 2x Dingo Pelt
    • Giant Syringe Kit: 2x Leopard Skin
  • Ammunition Pouch Upgrades: Increase the amount of ammunition you can carry for each weapon type.
    • Simple Ammo Pouch: 1x Goat Skin
    • Extended Ammo Pouch: 2x Goat Skin
    • Large Ammo Pouch: 2x Tapir Skin
    • Giant Ammo Pouch: 2x Tiger Skin
  • Explosives Pouch Upgrades: Increase the number of grenades and C4 you can carry.
    • Simple Explosives Pouch: 1x Dog Skin
    • Extended Explosives Pouch: 2x Dog Skin
    • Large Explosives Pouch: 2x Komodo Dragon Skin
    • Giant Explosives Pouch: 2x Bear Skin
  • Throwables Pouch Upgrades: Increase the number of throwing knives and Molotovs you can carry.
    • Simple Throwables Pouch: 1x Chicken Feather
    • Extended Throwables Pouch: 2x Chicken Feather
    • Large Throwables Pouch: 2x Dingo Pelt
    • Giant Throwables Pouch: 2x Leopard Skin
  • Weapon Holster Upgrades: Increase the number of weapons you can carry simultaneously.
    • 1st Weapon Holster: Unlocked automatically at the start.
    • 2nd Weapon Holster: 1x Deer Hide
    • 3rd Weapon Holster: 2x Buffalo Skin
    • 4th Weapon Holster: 2x Shark Skin

Syringes: Temporary Boosts & Healing

Syringes offer temporary advantages in combat, exploration, or healing. They require specific plant combinations to craft. Always keep a stock of healing syringes, as they are your primary means of quick recovery in the field.

  • Healing Syringes:
    • Medical Syringe: 1x Green Leaf (Restores health)
    • Enhanced Medical Syringe: 2x Green Leaf (Restores more health)
  • Combat Syringes:
    • Hunter's Instinct Syringe: 1x Blue Leaf, 1x Red Leaf (Highlights animals and enemies, useful for hunting and stealth)
    • Endorphin Syringe: 1x White Leaf, 1x Red Leaf (Reduces damage taken)
    • Focus Syringe: 1x Blue Leaf, 1x Green Leaf (Slows down time for aiming)
    • Fireproof Syringe: 2x Orange Leaf (Grants temporary immunity to fire damage)
    • Deadly Hunter Syringe: 2x Blue Leaf, 2x Red Leaf (Increases damage against animals and enemies)
  • Exploration Syringes:
    • Deep Dive Syringe: 1x Blue Leaf, 1x White Leaf (Increases breath holding capacity underwater)
    • Sprint Syringe: 1x Green Leaf, 1x White Leaf (Increases sprint speed)

Hunting Strategies & Animal Locations

Successful hunting requires patience, the right tools, and knowing where to find your prey. Animals are often found near water sources, in dense forests, or in specific hunting grounds marked on your map after liberating radio towers.

General Hunting Tips:

  • Use the Bow: The Bow is your best friend for hunting. It offers silent kills, which prevents other animals from being alerted, and often yields double the crafting material from a single kill. Aim for headshots for instant kills.
  • Hunter's Instinct Syringe: Craft and use this syringe (Blue Leaf + Red Leaf) to easily spot animals through foliage, making tracking much simpler.
  • Stealth is Key: Approach animals slowly and from downwind (if applicable, though not explicitly modeled in FC3, it's good practice). Crouch to reduce your visibility and sound.
  • Listen for Calls: Many animals have distinct calls that can help you locate them.
  • Check the Map: Liberated radio towers reveal animal habitats on your map. Look for the animal icons to pinpoint specific species.

Specific Animal Locations & Tips:

Here's a breakdown of where to find crucial animal hides for your upgrades:

Animal Location/Strategy Crafting Use
Deer Common throughout the northern island, especially in grassy areas and near rivers. Easy to hunt with any weapon. Simple/Extended Wallet, 2nd Weapon Holster
Pig Found in forests and clearings on the northern island. Can be aggressive if provoked. Simple/Extended Rucksack
Boar Similar to pigs, but often more aggressive. Found in forested areas, particularly near the coast. Simple/Extended Syringe Kit
Goat Common in rocky, mountainous regions and open fields on the northern island. Generally docile. Simple/Extended Ammo Pouch
Dog Often found near human settlements or patrolling with pirates. Can be aggressive. Simple/Extended Explosives Pouch
Chicken Found in villages and small settlements. Very easy to kill. Simple/Extended Throwables Pouch
Buffalo Large, powerful animals found in open plains and near water sources on the northern island. Can charge if threatened. Use powerful weapons or headshots. 3rd Weapon Holster
Dingo Found in the central and southern regions of the northern island, often in packs. They are fast and can be aggressive. Large Syringe Kit, Large Throwables Pouch
Cassowary Aggressive, flightless birds found in dense jungle areas on the northern island. They charge quickly. Use a shotgun or automatic weapon. Large Rucksack
Komodo Dragon Found near water bodies and coastal areas, particularly on the southern island. They are tough and can inflict poison. Aim for the head. Giant Rucksack, Large Explosives Pouch
Shark Found in the ocean and larger rivers. Look for them around shipwrecks or in deeper waters. Use a powerful weapon like an LMG or sniper rifle, or hunt from a boat. Large Wallet, 4th Weapon Holster
Bear Large, extremely dangerous predators found in caves and dense forests, especially on the southern island. Approach with caution, use powerful weapons, and aim for headshots. Giant Wallet, Giant Explosives Pouch
Leopard Fast and stealthy predators found in dense jungle areas on the southern island. They often stalk their prey. Listen for growls and use a shotgun or automatic weapon for close encounters. Giant Syringe Kit, Giant Throwables Pouch
Tiger Apex predators found in specific hunting grounds and dense jungles on the southern island. Extremely dangerous. Use powerful weapons, explosives, or stealth takedowns. Giant Ammo Pouch

Path of the Hunter Quests

These side missions, typically found on bulletin boards in liberated outposts, offer a guaranteed way to hunt specific rare or dangerous animals. Completing them often rewards you with money and experience, and more importantly, allows you to practice hunting more challenging prey. Many of these quests involve hunting the animals required for your final-tier upgrades, so prioritize them when you see them.

  • Look for the "Path of the Hunter" icon on your map or bulletin boards.
  • These quests often require you to use a specific weapon (e.g., Bow or Shotgun) to kill the target animal, adding an extra layer of challenge.
  • Always be prepared with healing syringes and appropriate weaponry before embarking on these hunts.

Gathering Plant Resources

Plants are abundant throughout the Rook Islands and are essential for crafting syringes. They glow faintly, making them easier to spot, especially at night. You can gather them simply by interacting with them.

  • Green Leaf: Most common, found everywhere. Used for healing syringes.
  • Blue Leaf: Found in forested areas and near water. Used for combat and exploration syringes.
  • Red Leaf: Found in open fields and sunny areas. Used for combat syringes.
  • White Leaf: Less common, often found in higher elevations or specific clearings. Used for exploration and combat syringes.
  • Orange Leaf: Rarest, found in volcanic or scorched earth areas, typically on the southern island. Used for fireproof syringes.

Always keep an eye out for plants as you traverse the island. It's good practice to gather them whenever you see them, as you'll constantly need them for syringe crafting.