How to Farm XP
Defeat Freakers and Marauders
Experience points (XP) are earned by defeating freakers and marauders. A typical freaker like a swarmer will net you 20 XP per kill. Meanwhile, a marauder is worth 50 XP.
Clear Missions
A huge amount of XP is earned everytime you clear a mission. In the image below, you can see that the player has earned 4,000 XP after clearing a mission. Even more XP is earned by doing story missions.
Focusing on missions during the early stages of the game already allows you to earn a hefty amount of XP. You can even earn a lot of XP without clearing a mission 100 percent.
How to Increase XP Gain
Defeat Enemies with Headshots
Taking out enemies with headshots earns you 1.5 times more XP than a regular kill. Headshots also allow you to quickly dispatch targets, making it an efficient way to earn XP.
There are many ways to land headshots on enemies, though the Focus Shot ability from the Ranged skill tree makes aiming for the head significantly easier.
Hunt Enemies at Night
Freakers are more aggressive and more abundant at night. While this makes freakers more challenging to deal with, you will earn more XP. If you plan on grinding XP, hunt for freakers after dark and aim for their head.
Recommended Missions
| Mission | XP Earned |
|---|---|
| Drifters on the Mountain | 4,000 |
| You Got a Death Wish | 1,500 |
| No Starving Patriots | 1,500 |
| Sounded Like Engines | 2,000 |
| Horse Creek Ambush Camp | 1,000 |
Days Gone Recommended Article List
| ▼Days Gone Recommended Articles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Walkthroughs | Beginner's Guide | Characters |
| Strategy Guides | Drifter Bike Guide | Game Database |
| In-Game Collectibles | Freakers List | Experience Farming Guide |
I get 120xp when i crossbow a freaker at night.
Thank you for sharing, Rob! =D