User blog:Mike Twdy/Undead Nightmare Survival

Survival Introduction
This will be a simple guide as how to survive–in Undead Nightmare–without a horse, limited supplies, or in worst case scenarios, both.

Dealing with Undead
'''During your travels you will surely encounter Undead, of all types. '''

Undead come in three categories;


 * 1. Single Undead


 * 2. Small group of Undead


 * 3. Large group of Undead


 * Single Undead are the average Undead who roam freely on their own. These types possess a very low danger. Your best bet is to approach the Undead and kill it via melee weapon (to preserve ammunition). Fresh Undead will be the most common, but there will be an occasional Bolter or Retchers.


 * Bolter.jpg groups of Undead will consist of 2–5 Undead, of all kinds (Fresh Undead, Retchers, Bolters, and Bruisers). Small groups can pose a potential threat, it is best to try to avoid these groups–unless you're in absolute need of supplies. Never try to kill Undead in small groups with melee weapons, you will be quickly overwhelmed. A good tactic is to use long range weapons–Sniper Rifles, Rifles–to eliminate the threat.


 * Large groups of Undead are the most dangerous and, to some people, the scariest. They will consist of around 5-20 Undead, of all kinds. Large groups are quite rare to see in the wild, but they will appear when clearing graveyards or towns. If you do encounter a large group of Undead in the wild, avoid them at all costs unless you are sure you can eliminate them. If they manage to spot you, throw a bottle of Bait (if you have any, Boom Bait will work to) toward them and run directly away from the threat. Also note large groups of Undead will appear in World Encounters with random civilians.

Supplies
If you are stuck with low supplies, or low ammunition, there are some tactics and tips to getting around it.

Supplies are not necessarily needed for basic survival, but they can be looted of "dead" Undead or dead humans. Also note they can be occasional looted from campsite chests and weapon caches.

Ammunition is an extremely important, but in some situations you will have to go without it. Alternatives are melee weapons such as the Torch and Tomahawk. Note the Tomahawk can be obtained by saving Manzanita Post from the Undead hordes. Ammo can be obtained by looting "dead" Undead or dead humans, just as supplies can. You will also be rewarded ammo from saving random civilians from being killed (or eaten) by Undead.