Raise Animals First Expedition Guide

Quick Tip: Survive and capture! Your first expedition goal is to safely catch at least one Uncommon animal and return alive.

1. Pre-Expedition Checklist

Before stepping through the portal, ensure your character is ready for the wild.

Lasso Check: Equip your best available lasso. Accuracy is key for first-time captures.
Food & Potions: Carry a small amount of food to prevent slowdowns due to hunger.
Empty Inventory: Make sure you have at least 5 empty slots to store captured animals.
Familiarize Controls: Know your Run (Shift) and Jump (Space) keys—they are essential for dodging traps and predators.

2. Target Map & Animal Selection

New players are typically guided to the first outdoor map: Savannah.

Target Map: Savannah (or the first unlocked beginner map).
Primary Goal: Focus on Uncommon animals rather than Common ones.
Identification Tips: Uncommon animals are usually brighter in color, slightly larger, and their name appears green.
Capture Strategy: One successful capture at a time—avoid overextending. Aim for 2-3 Uncommon animals during your first expedition.

3. Survival & Trap Avoidance in the Wild

The first outdoor maps have environmental hazards and aggressive animals.

3.1 Environmental Hazards

Trap Type	Risk	Avoidance Tips
Mud / Deep Water	Slows movement significantly	Jump or go around shallow areas to prevent getting stuck
Tall Grass	Hides aggressive small animals or traps	Stick to clear paths or sprint through with Shift
Quick Sand / Poison Gas	Deals continuous damage or slows down	Run away immediately; use food or return to farm if needed

3.2 Aggressive Animals (Predators)

Identification: Large animals like lions, crocodiles, or map bosses actively chase and attack players.
Tactics: Never fight. Run in a straight line or around obstacles using Shift.
Timing: Their attacks usually have a slight wind-up—use this to jump or sidestep safely.

4. Safe Capture Workflow

Follow these steps to capture animals without putting yourself at risk:

Approach Carefully: Observe target movement from a distance.
Prepare Lasso: Switch to your lasso and lock the aim on the animal.
Optimal Timing: Throw when the animal is stationary or moving slowly.
Failed Attempt: If the animal escapes, do not chase—run in the opposite direction, wait for lasso cooldown.
Escape Route: After a successful capture, immediately return to the farm or use a teleport if unlocked.

5. Returning & Evaluating Results

5.1 Safe Return

Preferred: Use map teleport to return to the farm quickly.
Alternative: Retrace your steps to the portal.

5.2 Outcome Check

Captured Animals: Count Uncommon or Rare animals in your inventory.
Health & Resources: Check remaining life and food consumption.
Next Steps: Place captured animals in your fence to start earning cash and prepare for the next expedition.

Summary: By following this guide, new players in Raise Animals can safely complete their first expedition, capture valuable Uncommon animals, and gain essential resources for farm expansion. Safety first—survival is the key to success!