Fat Animals & Large Lion Chapter 77 Guide
This guide explains how to find the fat animals and obtain the Large Lion in Chapter 77 of the game. You need to explore the eastern swamp area, feed the fat boar three times with specific fruits, and then defeat the Large Lion in a scripted encounter. The chapter is part of the game’s third act, and the Large Lion is a unique boss that drops the Lion’s Mane armor piece.
Chapter 77 Overview
Chapter 77 is a side quest that becomes available after you complete the main story’s third act. The chapter is titled “The Hungry Predator” and tasks you with finding three fat animals and then confronting the Large Lion. The fat animals are not random; they are specific creatures that spawn only in certain locations and require specific actions to attract.
The chapter is notable because the Large Lion is one of the few enemies that cannot be defeated by brute force alone. You must use the environment and the fat animals to your advantage. The chapter also introduces a new mechanic: feeding animals to change their behavior.
How to Find the Fat Animals
There are three fat animals in Chapter 77: a boar, a bear, and a deer. Each has a unique spawn condition and feeding requirement.
- Fat Boar: Found in the eastern swamp, near the large fallen tree. It only appears after you have collected at least 10 swamp berries. Feed it 3 berries to make it follow you.
- Fat Bear: Located in the northern cave, behind a waterfall. It requires 5 honeycombs, which you can find in the beehive area. Feed it to have it dig up a hidden passage.
- Fat Deer: Spawns in the western meadow, but only at night. It needs 4 golden apples, which are rare drops from the apple trees in the same meadow. Feed it to have it lead you to the Large Lion’s den.
Each animal will only respond to the exact food and quantity listed. Feeding them the wrong item or too few will not trigger the desired behavior.
How to Get the Large Lion
Once you have fed all three fat animals, they will gather at the Large Lion’s den, which is located in the central rocky area. The Large Lion will appear after a short cutscene. The fight has three phases:
- Phase 1: The lion is aggressive and will charge at you. Use the fat boar to distract it by commanding it to charge first.
- Phase 2: The lion will climb onto a rock ledge. Use the fat bear to knock down the ledge, causing the lion to fall.
- Phase 3: The lion is weakened but still dangerous. Use the fat deer to lure it into a trap (a pit you can prepare earlier). After it falls in, attack it to finish the fight.
After defeating the lion, you will receive the Lion’s Mane armor piece and the chapter is completed. The lion does not respawn, so you cannot farm it for more drops.
Common Mistakes and Misconceptions
Many players make the same mistakes in this chapter. Here are the most common ones and how to avoid them:
- Feeding the wrong animal: Each animal only accepts its specific food. Feeding the boar honeycombs will do nothing, and you might waste your items.
- Not waiting for night: The deer only appears at night. If you go to the meadow during the day, you will not find it. Check your in-game clock.
- Killing the animals: Do not attack the fat animals. They are friendly and essential to the chapter. If you kill them, you will have to reload a save.
- Ignoring the environment: The trap for phase 3 is optional but makes the fight much easier. If you skip it, you will need to deal significantly more damage.
Another misconception is that the Large Lion is a random spawn. It is not; it only appears after you have fed all three animals. If you go to the den before feeding them, the den is empty.
How to Choose the Right Strategy
Your strategy should depend on your character’s level and equipment. If you are underleveled, rely heavily on the animals to do the work. If you are well-equipped, you can skip some of the animal commands and fight directly.
- Low level (below 25): Use all three animal abilities. Let the boar tank, the bear stun, and the deer lure. Focus on dodging and using ranged attacks.
- Medium level (25-35): Use the boar and bear, but you can handle phase 3 yourself. Keep the deer as a backup if you get low on health.
- High level (above 35): You can ignore the animals entirely and just fight the lion. The animals will still follow you, but they are not needed.
Also consider your weapon type. Heavy weapons deal more damage but are slow, so you will need the animals to create openings. Fast weapons allow you to dodge and counter more easily.
Safety and Accuracy Notes
This guide is based on the standard version of the game. If you have installed mods or are playing on a different difficulty, the spawn locations and food requirements may change. Always save your game before feeding the animals, as a mistake can lock you out of the chapter’s completion.
There is no time limit in this chapter, so take your time to explore. The swamp has no hostile enemies, but the cave and meadow do. Bring healing items and a ranged weapon for the cave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is the fat boar?
The fat boar is in the eastern swamp, near the large fallen tree that has a broken branch. You will see the boar sleeping next to the tree. It only appears after you have collected at least 10 swamp berries, which you can find by picking the blueberry bushes scattered around the swamp.
What happens if I feed the fat bear the wrong food?
Nothing happens. The bear will ignore you and continue its current action. You will not lose the food item, but you will waste a few seconds. There is no penalty for feeding the wrong food, but you cannot progress until you feed the correct item.
Can I get the Large Lion without feeding all three animals?
No. The Large Lion will not appear until all three fat animals have been fed and have gathered at the den. If you go to the den early, you will see nothing. You must complete the feeding sequence in any order.
Is the Large Lion’s Mane armor the only reward?
No, you also receive a large amount of experience points and a new emote that lets you roar. The armor is the main reward, but the emote is a fun bonus. You also unlock a new fast travel point at the den.
Can I replay Chapter 77?
In the base game, you cannot replay chapters. However, if you have the New Game+ mode, you can play the chapter again with your current character. The fat animals will respawn, and you can get another Lion’s Mane armor piece, though you can only equip one.
Why does the deer only appear at night?
The deer is a nocturnal creature in the game’s lore. It is part of the chapter’s design to make you wait and plan. You can pass time by using the campfire near the meadow or by fast traveling to a nearby location and back.
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