DAYS GONE Sawmill Horde Is Too Easy! 

So true. It's my first game of this scope since... Skyrim I guess, that I've been thoroughly enjoying.

Hell no. This game sucks ass. I just finished it and I HATED IT. I STILL HATE IT. The game does NOTHING RIGHT AT ALL.

Nobody thought it was underrated when it came out, so now there won't be a sequel.

I agree but it’s also extremely repetitive

@@LUCKO2022 lol cuz u don't know how to play

My strategy was to theow grandes and molotovs and run away, find my opp to shoot.. that's it.. i was playing most hoards with zero mines zero attractors

With my strategy I killed the quicker, it took me around 4 mins

@@iaamanerd101 me too 🤣🤣🤣 but it takes some time

I just kill one with a machette (one shoot) and kill them 1 by 1

Watching horde kill videos on RU-vid makes you understand in this situation creativity is key 🗝️

This is a great strategy! Also you take high ground. Remember attractors and napalm are your best friends imo

Thanks! Yeah, I like doing this Horde at night since they're all clustered up in their feeding pit and you can start by raining Napalm on them from above! I've had bad luck with Attractors at this Horde though, it seems to alert them all at once 🤷‍♂️

Just finished this mission using this tunnel lined it with mines couple of attractors and Molotov when in pit thingy at start was done before got halfway up the tunnel

Nice vid! I started playing10 days ago. This is exactly what I did. Was able to clear this using TIER II guns, molotovs, pipe bombs and attractor. I just tried and never thought I would be able to clear it. I did this before moving to Crater Lake map. Running back and forth from tunnel and it worked. You'll feel the chills and it's exhilarating due to low powered gun and limited bombs. I would suggest to clear all hordes on 1st three maps so you'll be more familiar when dealing with hordes.

Nice, that's really impressive taking the Sawmill Horde on really in the game. That's what I did my first time playing. When Rikki takes you there to show you the Horde, I thought that meant it was time to kill them 🤣 I agree about clearing the other Hordes ASAP too, that's the best way to get leveled up, get unique weapons and get Trust and Credits with the local camps.

I learned that tactic by reading "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu.

@@SpawnicusRex yeah but... internet.

They also do this in the movie 300 at the "Hot Gates". Which is based on actual events. I always just called this concept "bottle-necking", when I use it in games. Works like a charm.

Superior tactics!

​@@dirtydirtmcgogurt Thermopylae(s) - "s" as the last letter in Greek words indicates plural number, from: thermo (θερμό) = hot, pylae (πύλες) gates. Signed: the ancient Greek nerd.

If you won it wasn't for nothing lol

I've seen the vid anf intend on running anyway.. you ever seen the first demo? No way im cheesing what I been teased for 3 years

Bruh don’t feel bad took me a min before I even decided to look it up and still took about 3-4 more times to get it lol

Not sure what you mean, but I put my bike in the water twice so far. My longest run on foot across the map was 1.2KM or longer, I don't remember the exact stuff. It was a fun run but luckily I didn't come across anything too difficult.

You can also stand still and shoot through a window from far away, as the hoard gets smaller you may have to approach the building to finish stragglers

YES! That is how Days Gone feels sometimes 😂

Yeah. I came across this horde in a map clearing effort long before Rikki ever showed it to me. Actually I came across it during the day and happened to go upstairs above the Horde while they were sleeping. I hotfooted it out of there but came back not long after and fought them at night while they were down in the pen. I was nowhere near as adventurous as this dude or others on here. I have learned that they love to flank you so it's good to hem them in.

Ha Ha, those little suckers will get you if you're not careful lol! I love the jump scares when they jump out at you.

Man, the first time I saw them at the gas station in the beginning I want ham on those little bastards 😂

Here's an actual walkthrough that explains everything: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNXyjoNpPyk.html Good luck 👍

Updating to add that I did the mission, and have since beat the game. I managed to cheese the horde using the tunnel and take them out in bits and pieces. Stressful but much easier than racing for my life around the sawmill and dying 18 times in a row because I keep running into the tail end of the group and I get swarmed.

@@jvseventeen I use the other side of the place and I use hit-and-run tat it's like crawl down to the sawmill drop my weapons off mine's mostly And throw moltave and run away while turning around and shooting then jump on the bike an goto other side of the bridge and an by that point they turned back around so I ride back and do the same thing again start hitting from a distance trow cocktails and stuff out until it takes me all the way backup to the top of the ridge and then get on my bike and run off again and go back-and-forth It takes me a little while but it takes care without barely getting scratched on me.

Right! I love the Horde AI! You can spend all day making a plan but the Horde just comes at you from a different direction and your plan falls apart in seconds 🤣

@@SpawnicusRex My best moment yet was clearing the horde in the lava cave that spawn after you finish a NERO mission. Threw attractor bombs & napalm on the stairs leading to me, and to my left at a ridge they run out of as a secondary spot. The entire horde was killed before showing on my screen. LOL.

@@SpawnicusRex that pissed me off so many times 😂😂😂😂 I eventually just said to hell with it and winged it after drawing them out with attractors and napalm

@@SpawnicusRex Or you run into a bear or a gang of bandits right in the middle of dealing with a horde

Lol! Every. Damn. Time. 😂 I always bring a suppressed weapon so I can deal with random enemies quietly 👍

It's a tough one for sure!

Dude I rolled in there by accident. Shit my pants a little.

Oof, that's an awfully big hornets nest to just stumble into 🤣

I died 3 times during this mission survival and it was still annoying because 3 of those times was me being a dumbass and falling into the pond why BECAUSE DEACON IS A DRIFTER BUT STILL CANT TAKE SWIMMING LESSONS

There is a reason why he has a phobia of water. It is explained in game.

Im happy that you got it first try.

Yes! It gets so fun once you get good at it!

That is my favorite way to handle the Sawmill Horde. 👍 Good luck!

@@SpawnicusRex Thank you so much!!

Too bad You always get those 3 buggers coming in first and making the proximity bomb only take care of 2-5 zombies 😅

So frustrating!

@@SpawnicusRex im gonna try this method tomorrow. Thank you so much for the video!

I played on a super amoled tv 55 inch ,dark room the room lit up

I love the flashes of light going town the tunnel!

I like to use that small wooden bridge if I get overwhelmed at the tunnel and need somewhere to fall back to.

It's a fine line between bravery and stupidity 🤣

Definitely wait! It can be done early but, there is actually a main story mission that requires you to clear this Horde. By that point in the story you'll likely be ready for it.

That's not a bad idea. If you don't have the Chicago Chopper or the MG55, then get the MG45 from Tucker's camp. That one is pretty good too. Also check out this video to help you get geared up ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a4a8JycQ2ig.html

I don’t even have napalm cocktails or remote bombs or proximity bombs. I think I’ll try it just to see what happens.

Before you do that, check these hidden locations to get some bombs that are ready to use! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a4a8JycQ2ig.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-owpwJgnN43k.html

Yeah, that small wooden bridge is a useful spot too! The only thing I don't like about using it is just like you said, once they back you up far enough, the only option you have left is "run n gun". I like to use the train tunnel because then, if they back you up too far, you still have the wooden bridge as a back up plan.

Thats how i did it too. I would use a machine gun or ride around on my bike with the sawed off shotgun

Absolutely! If you aren't already doing so, try playing with headphones on. The audio and soundtrack are incredible! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting too.

All so very true!

This is my first time going through the game, i got to the first horde killing mission and got nervous as I had only taken down 2 of the smallest hordes so far. I went back and realized "holy crap these hordes in the Belknap and Cascade areas are freaking tiny comparatively" so I was able to wipe out like 8 in a row to gain some xp, trust, and practice. Trouble is, there's a huge difference between 30-50 in a horde, and 300+ lol it does get easier as you get more stuff to craft and carrying capacity for explodables

Right! There is a huge difference lol. It is good practice and easy XP though 👍

Hope I'm not too late, I made this video just for fun but here is an actual tutorial vid that I made for folks who struggled with this horde: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNXyjoNpPyk.htmlsi=mPWavQjF58uOn5N0

Oof, yeah it would be tough with those weapons!

I see it and I appreciate it! Glad the videos have helped 👍

Ninja reflexes 🤣

That's awesome!! That really is the smartest way I've found to do it. There are other methods that work really well but the train tunnel is the best to me.

That method works well, hope it helps! Here is an actual walkthrough that I made a while back: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNXyjoNpPyk.htmlsi=0CMe_3JJm3ehRFsx

World War Z

@@JetFiiire that’s a movie you dummy.

@@danpang5404 you're the dummy, World War Z on Epic Games store...

@@JetFiiire Not nearly as good

@@andythefork "why can't any game replicate this" -> world war z has big hordes too. Never said it was as good tho

I love watching the Horde Health Meter get smaller and smaller as you go! Thank you for watching!

Fantastic game! Good luck 👍

The wolves are such a PITA lol!

I love doing that when I can! Is that possible with the Sawmill horde? I didn't think they would follow you that far?

I tried luring a breaker to a horde and quickly realized they were no match.

This guy gets it!! Yes! Use the terrain so their numbers mean nothing.

You mean Helmut horde?

That one I found fairly easy, there is a path above a cliff from where you can attract them by throwing down a distractor device... they sum up on a tiny space... then throw down some frags/grenades... kills tons of them. Then go down the valley and do the rest.

That one's actually the easiest since, unlike all the other hordes, the devs give you a stronghold. The bar just before the horde, once you crawl in under the door, it's completely sealed, so you can just hide in there and slowly pick them off

Yeah man! Study the terrain and pick your killing ground!

I love that too! That's one of the things that makes combat so satisfying in Days Gone!!

They didn't hate this video they hate days gone as a game :( they seem to have bad taste

Thank you so much! I am glad those other videos exist because they do help people that need them but I like to teach people how to THINK about killing the hordes. This old video that you commented on help me form the strategies that I put into my newer videos. Here is one I am really proud of that tells you all of my tricks for killing hordes. Happy hunting 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_42DO9BhGUo.htmlsi=XPeW6Ii21lpwL5S7

Thanks!

Outstanding! Music to my ears, that's exactly why I do it 👍

You have the right idea! It's all about leading them into tight spots and using the terrain to your advantage 👍

Me too! One of the best games ever made! If you really like Days Gone, you should definitely check out the Days Gone Podcast with Claire Weaver! Here ya go, enjoy: ru-vid.com

I did that on the first story mission Horde 😆 Had a sniper rifle equipped and got dropped into that mission with no chance to change my load out. That sucked!

Zombie apocalypse team!

Yeah that mission is tough if you don't have a lot of supplies! Good job!

Here is an actual walkthrough 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nNXyjoNpPyk.html Good luck!

I love that there are so many different ways to tackle the hordes in Days Gone!

Gotta love the Batman approach lol!

@@SpawnicusRex hell yeah

I love those little details in this game. That muzzle flash makes killing hordes in their caves so much creepier!

Yep, gotta use the right tools for the job lol

Nice! I love finding fun and creative new ways to deal with the hordes.

It truly is one of the things that makes Days Gone amazing. I love to watch the light in the tunnel as the gun fires, that is one of my favorite things!

I absolutely agree! Chemult Horde is actually way harder then Iron Butte or the Sawmill. I can do either one of those rently with bombs and traps, without firing a single shot. I never have found a "clever" way to do the Chemult Horde, it always turns into an actual battle lol.

@@SpawnicusRex i found a spot where u can get on top of a small vending stand they cant climb but its a tricky double jump off a fence to grab the roof edge but once up there its easy till they pile up so high that a few will get on top with u anyway

Sounds fun!

@@SpawnicusRex it was the jump has to be made with them on your tail so its not really easy to get up there under pressure which made it more satisfying plus i tried this on my own not watching someone else first so i held my breath to see if they would get me

I had fun making that video, I was just clearing the Sawmill for fun one day and decided to record it lol. Thanks for watching!

On normal you can be like 10 meters behind a horde and cap 20 of them with a suppresed pistol. Always always pick the rearmost one though so they DON'T turn around. Dont know how higher diffulculty setting work tho. I just cleared rebel rock myself. Got me the SMP.

I'm so glad you found my channel! If you're still in the early game this playlist might help you out. Check the top three videos first and if you need more help, there are a ton of over helpful videos in there too: ru-vid.com/group/PLBJwsJgyTDYt6_tcGdfRph-HqNyViwcvL

That sounds like it works really well!

Yeah, I did it too soon too lol. When Rikki takes you there to show you the Horde, I that that was the mission to kill them. Didn't realize the mission came much later in the game 🤣

@@SpawnicusRex I thought it was the bounty hunting mission lol.

Its not necessary to kill the Horde for the bounty mission but you can if you think you're ready. Here's how I do the bounty mission: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-u27DozMujQk.html

Only 3 hours lol?

@@SpawnicusRex It was the only way for me. With limited supplies and pretty much no upgrades of health, stamina or crafted weapons that was the only way to go.

That's sound rough! Any Horde fight you walk away from is a good one though, right?!

Yeah, you gotta be ready for those random encounters! I always keep at least one weapon with a suppressor so I can neutralize stragglers and random spawn enemies without alerting the Horde.

@@SpawnicusRex yeah dude I'm always pretty alert with that, mainly because I'm shitting myself everytime I play zombie games so I'm always on edge looking at everything 😂, but I was honestly so focused on the horde I didn't hear shit

It's definitely a tough one!

Dont forget the blue metal crates where you can hide in. I had my first small horde near a Nero checkpoint. They were on a train and see me every time I climbed on the roof of the checkpoint. First run: climb up and disable both alarms. They will come after you. Jump down and hide in the blue crate. It's scary to watch them banging against the crate and searching for you, but eventually they run off. Second run: throw the gasoline in the fenced area where the generator is. Jump on the roof and directly down then generator. Refill it, start it and enter the checkpoint :) Now you can save and lure them out over and over again and if they come to near hide in the metal crate. I just lack napalm and mines and good weapons (only some hours in the game), but I was able to decimate over time :)

@@Darmachakra lol thanks yeah I know about the crates. Will see how I handle it!

Hi there, thank you for watching! Have you done your first Horde yet? This video is the one that will probably help you the most in the early game, good luck! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-eqyJ1PR47H8.html

Those are GREAT tips!

Thank you! That's my favorite way to clear the Sawmill.

The Sawmill Horde is the biggest fight in the game and it can definitely be punishing if you don't go in prepared but... you DID beat them! Good job and thank you for watching!

That so mean lol ...how much are we betting?

@@SpawnicusRex only a dollar, Xmas is fast approaching and with three step daughters and our daughter and a cat... Money is gone before you blink haha

Ouch! 🤑

On survival 2?

That progression is one of the things I love most about Days Gone!

Yeah, I did a bit of that during my No Shots Fired Sawmill run. If I'm shooting at them though, I like to funnel them into that tunnel so I get them all grouped up together 👍

Yeah, the water seems to slow them down a bit too!

@@SpawnicusRex wish i new your way, would of been half the stress haha

Lol, yeah I'm trying to get my videos out there 🤷‍♂️

Yep, there are a million ways to do really. I just wanted to show a very reliable method for new players who are maybe still stressing about the Hordes 👍 Daytime they're inside the mill, at night they come out to feed.

If you go to sawmill at night. The horde spawns outside.

Absolutely fantastic game! Thank you for watching my videos!

Update: it worked perfectly, even though I ran out of explosives earlier than expected, but attractors and napalm did the job. Thanks again man

Awesome! Happy to help!

Agreed! I think a few more of the really big ones would be fun. Have you tried Challenge Mode? There are some really big horde fights there and some that are actually endless waves of infected, if you really want a wild ride!

Days Gone encourages us to play smart. Plan ahead, come in fully prepared and use the terrain to your advantage 👍

@@SpawnicusRex yea i used my terrain but not resources. I was just a little impatient because i was trying to clear all the hordes

Thank you! It's all about using your tools and the terrain to make the horde go where you want them rather than running where they chase you lol

@@SpawnicusRex yeah thank you teaching us such nice tricks. 👍

Thank you! That's the one tactic I've found that works 100% of the time, almost every time 🤣

Gotta love that "first Horde scramble" 🤣

It's easy to miss when you're running from that Horde lol. I like to use it because it lets you group them up really well and has a lot of crafting materials too.

Always walk the perimeter first, know your surroundings. Remember this for when the world goes to shit. This game is a good reference for camps and how we will have to live. Also watch Demolition Man.

Love this game!

Right! I take no shit off those Freakers lol

@@SpawnicusRex you made her scream 😂😂😂

😉

I may try that just to see how it does. I've found that Remote Bombs don't do much damage by themselves, they seem to work best when used to detonate other explosives like oil barrels, propane tanks, fuel trucks, etc.

@@SpawnicusRex I'd be the person to collect every fuel can in the area to fill that tunnel up 😂

That would be cool lol! I really wish there were more explosives that you could pick up and move around like, can't I ROLL the barrels lol

@@SpawnicusRex For reeal! Great game otherwise. So far I'm enjoying it thoroughly

Thank you, glad you liked it!