No matter what I do I can't damage a screecher in flight. Aim above it with a bow, aim at it, aim wherever. Wait for it to be flying right at me, right above me... The arrow goes right through it without registering. The only time I can damage a screecher is while it's on the ground picking up a rock. I'm playing singleplayer so network lag isn't the issue. What am I doing wrong?
Posted Sep 13, 2022, 8:13 PM UTC
Killing 50 of these for the achievement is a goal of mine for 2024.
I have killed a screecher once, but the hit box for me is right around the stomach area. You can hit it right as it's about to throw the rock on you and quickly run. I don't know if this is helpful information.
Wait for it to fly at you to drop a rock, and shoot when it’s like 1/2 second from flying over you.
You might be aiming too directly at it. Your arrows fly slow so you need to lead it somewhat.
Just got to aim. Takes about 8 hits.
10 stone arrows, 7 metal arrows, 5 titanium arrows.
Download the weapons mod pack and shoot it with the deagle. Point n click
With how frustrated I've been with the birds, I just might. I've done everything but Utopia so far, and nothing has given me as much grief as the screechers.
Did you fight momma bear?
Yes. She wasn't nearly as bad, at least my hits registered on her. >!She got a little stuck on her feeding troth, so I just sorta stabbed her a bunch.!<
I lead the bird about a 1/2 inch to an inch, when it's almost directly overhead when I shoot. Hits him every time. I have never hit him aiming directly at him.
If feathers fall you hit it I have gotten really good at managing to use the bow
When you hit it, does it shed feathers?
Which arrows are you using?
The only time I see shed feathers is when I hit it on the ground. I'm using metal arrows.
I suspect you may not be hitting the bird while in the air then.
It should take more than a dozen shots
Building a Screecher-hunting hide is a big help here. Get yourself up high enough that it has to fly upwards or on a level to reach you. Maximises the time you can take to aim and stops it killing you while you’re working on it.
You should be able to hit it in flight. That's how most people kill it. Trying to be in the right place to hit it when it lands is too time consuming.
Try getting the high ground. If you go up high enough the majority of its attack run will be below you so it's much easier to hit. The final portion of its run should be straight at you, that's the best time to shoot. You'll know you hit when feathers fly out from it.
That's how I play I can manage to hit the screecher twice once when it comes at you and once when it's above you
Yeah, well that's how I got the one at Caravan Town... The only screecher I've managed to kill.
Caravan Town is a little easier because it's a lot smaller than your average large island. Less landing spots for the Screecher.