The Hollowback: facts, danger and how to survive it
Nobody agrees what it is. It stalks the dead trees in the north and has driven off or killed everyone who came near. It is huge, fast, and nearly everything you carry will not stop it.
About the real animal
The hollowback is not a real animal: it belongs to the story of the game. Nobody in the story agrees what it is. It stalks the dead trees in the north of the forest, and it has driven off or killed everyone who came near.
In the game
The boss of the forest. It lives around the dead trees in the north, huge and fast, and nearly everything you carry will not stop it. Stay away from the dead trees unless you are ready for the fight of your life: bring a rifle, a shotgun, fire and everything you have learned about the other animals.
Quick facts
| Found in | the dead trees around its den |
|---|---|
| Active | always |
| Eats | meat |
| Temper | aggressive: it attacks on sight |
| Strength | 700 health |
| Speed | walks at 2.6 m/s, runs at 9 m/s (you walk at 4 m/s and sprint at 7.5 m/s) |
| Attack | about 38 damage a hit, reach 3.6 m |
| Yields | 5 to 8 meat, 3 to 4 hide |
What to do
Stay away from the dead trees, or be ready for the fight of your life.
Back to all animals, or read the survival guide.