The Fear is fought in the dark and claustrophobic Chyornaya Peschera Cave. He possesses superhuman agility and uses active camouflage, making him nearly invisible. He also fires poisoned crossbow bolts.
- Tracking: Equip Thermal Goggles to easily spot him. Without them, look for disturbed foliage or listen for his movements.
- Poison: He will frequently poison you. Have plenty of Antidote ready in your Survival Viewer.
- Stamina Drain: He will also try to drain your stamina by stealing your food.
- Weakness: His stamina. He uses a lot of energy for his camouflage and agility. If you can deplete his stamina, he'll become visible and vulnerable. You can also shoot the food he tries to eat to make him waste energy.
- Non-Lethal Strategy: Use the Mk22. Aim for his head or body. A good tactic is to lay out poisoned food (e.g., a rotten snake) to make him eat it, which will drain his stamina and make him visible.
- Reward: If defeated non-lethally, you receive the 'Spider' camouflage.
