Sows are aggressive wild pigs found on the Windrose Coastal Jungle starting island. They appear at level 3, which is higher than the player's starting level, and their charge attack is strong enough to one-shot unprepared players. The community's single most-repeated new-player warning is to avoid Sows until you have proper weapons and armor.
Threat Level
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Level | 3 |
Type | Aggressive wildlife |
Danger | Can one-shot level 1-2 players |
Drop | Rough Hide, meat |
Sows charge when they spot a target, and the charge hitbox is generous. The community warning phrased in Steam pinned guides: "AVOID level 3 Sows early. Can one-shot you at low gear levels."
When to Engage
Armor at 180+ total defense across all five slots
A mid-tier melee weapon (Saber, Rapier, Halberd, Pistol for finishing)
Two food buffs active (Strength or Agility + a health/stamina buff)
Full stamina pool, lock-on with T active
Backup bandages or Minor Healing Potions in hotbar
Combat Approach
Lock on with T
Dodge laterally when the charge windup begins (not backward)
Attack the exposed flank after the charge overshoots
Maintain distance to avoid follow-up lunges
Retreat if stamina hits the red Winded state
Rewards
Sows drop Rough Hide, a crafting material used in mid-tier armor and leather goods. Meat drops feed early-game cooking recipes. The drops are worth the fight, but only once you are geared enough to engage safely. Running past Sows to gather resources is valid early-game strategy.
Related
Savage Boar - more dangerous boar variant with combo attacks
Enemies - full enemy roster
Getting Started - early-game survival guide