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Escape from Duckov is a new top-down, single-player, looter-shooter title where you control a duck armed with a gun in a world where almost everyone is after your life. It has stirred the gaming community within a fortnight of its release and has accumulated a considerable player base. Every map is filled with hostile bird enemies, and you must resort to scavenging for survival.This article will discuss certain aspects of Escape from Duckov that you must know about before starting, to increase your chances of survival in the game.10 important things to know about Escape From Duckov before startingFirst and foremost, get accustomed to the map. From weapon components to medicines, you have to build everything from scratch. So, scrape, shoot, and snatch anything that seems to be useful.Also read: Escape From Duckov customization options exploredOnce your bag is filled, you must retreat to your extraction point to escape. If you fail to escape, you may lose some items from the ones you gathered. Therefore, you must get accustomed to the map during the initial minutes to ensure you know the key spots and can retreat safely when needed.Now, check the other important things you must know when trying to Escape From Duckov.1) Talk to Jeff, the white birdAlways talk to Jeff before starting your journey (Image via Team Soda)This is the only guy you can trust when you are starting. Exhaust all the dialogues of this white duck at the beginning to learn every tutorial-related query. This NPC gives you important quests that will walk you through the basics of Escape From Duckov. You will earn rewards from these quests that will help you with essential upgrades.Also read: All Escape From Duckove difficulty settings2) Scavenging is the only way of survivalKill enemies and snatch resources to survive (Image via Team Soda)Buying gear during the early game might save you from dying frequently in the initial hours, but it won't be a permanent solution. You will rarely see any money during this time if you start buying gear from the beginning. Therefore, you must look for anything and everything you can find and craft your own items so that you can put the money to better use than buying gear.Also read: Is Escape From Duckov multiplayer?3) Always sneak your way into enemy territoryHide behind sandbags when in enemy territory (Image via Team Soda)The game might look cute and sound silly, but you don't know what you may have to face while exploring. Some enemies will charge at you with melee weapons with full force, while others will shoot from range. Therefore, heading straight into the enemy territory like a hero may sound tempting, but it's suicide in Escape From Duckov. Whenever approaching such areas, be sneaky if you want to be safe.4) Don't indulge in fights easilyLet the enemy factions fight with each other (Image via Team Soda)If you have been a fan of the Battle Royale title, you will relate to this more. While playing, you might hear gunshots from a distance. This means enemies are fighting each other. Try to locate the area and wait till the firing stops. After that, you can visit to steal items that might be helpful to you. You might get loot from two enemy factions instead of one without spending a bullet.5) Use your dog's backpackYou can use your dog as your stash in Escape From Duckov (Image via Team Soda)When you enter the game, you will see a little pet walking around with you. This pet is not there only for looks. It also has a backpack, where you can store important items. The size of your initial backpack in Escape From Duckov is incredibly small, so by using your dog's backpack, you can save yourself from the trouble of returning to base to extract items every few minutes.6) Upgrade your backpack, ASAPBackpack capacity in Escape From Duckov (Image via Team Soda)While your dog's backpack can be a useful tool when your bag is full, it's not a permanent solution. This is because, at certain points, it won't be ideal to stop scavenging and look for the nearest extraction point to empty your bag just because you don't have enough space. Also, if you bring in only a few items during each run, the crafting process gets tedious and time-consuming.7) Always know what to sellVending Machine allows you to sell items (Image via Team Soda)There will be times in Escape From Duckov when you have to sell items to manage your inventory. No matter how valiantly you fought for a certain item, if there is a duplicate or a better replacement, it has to go. You can sell items through the vending machine of your base. You should know how to craft common items and sell duplicates or other damaged gadgets, weapons, and more to solve the money problem.8) Avoid roaming outside during nighttimeAvoid nighttime to stay safe as a beginner (Image via Team Soda)If you are a beginner, roaming out at night might seem to be a safe option, but it is not. The gameplay difficulty spikes sharply during nights. Your visibility will drop and more enemies will start spawning, and the worst part is that the flashlight you will have initially does not help at all. So, until you are well-equipped and have learned the map inside out, it is not safe to roam around in Escape From Duckov at night.9) Use the teleporter for fast travelTeleporter for faster travel (Image via Team Soda)You can build the teleporter within the first couple of hours of dedicated gameplay. Every major area in the map has a beacon that you can activate by pressing 'F' on your keyboard. With fast access to the major zones of the map, the teleporter helps you save time and travel safely, reducing your risks of dying. Build it up as soon as possible, as it becomes a lifesaver, quite literally.10) Change the difficulty whenever you needChanging difficulty setting in game (Image via Team Soda)You won't earn trophies or complete achievements from playing Escape From Duckov on a certain difficulty level. So, since you can change the difficulty level of the game any time, change it whenever the game gets too easy (or too hard). You can do this by visiting the table in your base. Press 'F' when near the table to open the difficulty setting menu and change your difficulty level instantly.
