Hunting AI animals in Ecos La Brea presents a unique challenge, even more so than pursuing player-controlled creatures. Mastering stealth is paramount. This guide provides key strategies for successful AI hunts.
How to Hunt AI in Ecos La Brea

This meter reflects the animal's alertness; movement causes it to fill. A full meter triggers the AI's escape.
Movement speed is critical. Sprinting instantly fills the meter, while running has a significant impact. Trotting fills it more slowly, and walking is the least disruptive approach as you close the distance. Wind direction also plays a role. Downwind approaches spook animals quickly, crosswind is moderate, and upwind is ideal.
Observe the AI's behavior. A question mark occasionally appears above the animal icon. Movement while the question mark is visible accelerates meter filling; remain stationary until it disappears.
Expect the meter to fill before reaching the AI. Prepare to sprint once it flees; their speed is considerable, but sprinting allows you to maintain pursuit.
AI movement is unpredictable. Open fields, minimizing obstacles that obstruct your view, are recommended hunting grounds.
To secure your prey, get extremely close for a successful bite. After the kill, drop and consume your meal. Repeat this hunting cycle until satiated.