Getting Started

Far Cry 6 – Getting Started Guide for New Players

Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise under the iron fist of dictator Antón Castillo. As a brand-new player, this guide will walk you through your first hour, explain controls, UI elements, early objectives, and help you avoid common pitfalls. No character creation exists – you play as Dani Rojas (male or female, chosen at the start). Let’s dive in.

First Hour Walkthrough (No Spoilers)

0–5 min: Introduction

• The game opens with a cinematic: you’re a civilian in the capital, Esperanza. After a brief sequence, your boat is attacked and you wash ashore on the island of Isla Santuario.


• You cannot skip weapon tutorials – follow the prompts.


• Tip: Pay attention to the tutorial pop-ups; they explain basic mechanics like crouching, takedowns, and aiming.


5–15 min: Combat Tutorial

• You’ll be given a makeshift weapon (a machete and a rifle). Follow the linear path through the jungle. You’ll encounter a few soldiers – use cover, aim for headshots (one-hit kill with a suppressed pistol later).


• At the end, you rescue a guerrilla leader named Clara Garcia. She gives you your first mission: escape the island.


• Action: Grab the ‘Resolver’ weapon from the dead soldier – it’s a unique firearm you can upgrade later.


15–30 min: Escape to the Mainland

• You’ll need to find a boat. Follow the quest marker. Along the way, you’ll meet a friendly NPC (Juan Cortez) who gives you a suppressed handgun and a camp building tutorial.


• On the boat, a quick shooting segment occurs – just aim and fire at the pursuing helicopter. You’ll crash land on the main island of Madrugada.


• Important: After the crash, you are now free to explore. The first major objective is to reach the guerrilla camp called “Montero Farm”.


30–60 min: First Camp (Montero Farm)

• Follow the road to the farm. You’ll encounter soldier patrols – sneak past them or fight. Killing every patrol is not necessary.


• At the farm, you meet Clara again and unlock your first Guerrilla Camp (a type of safe house). Here you can:

- Upgrade weapons at the workbench.
- Purchase gear from the Corojo store.
- Start side missions (marked with a yellow !).
- Fast travel from the map (once unlocked).

• Mission: You are given your first main story mission: “The Lion’s Den” – infiltrate a nearby military checkpoint. This will teach you stealth and hacking.




Character Creation & Gender Choice



Far Cry 6 does not have a character creator. You can choose between Male Dani or Female Dani at the very start (before the opening cutscene). This choice affects voice lines and some player animations, but no gameplay differences. Both are canon; select whichever you prefer.

• To choose, press the corresponding button when prompted (e.g., Y on Xbox, Triangle on PlayStation, F on PC).


• Note: You cannot change gender later, so be sure before proceeding.

Controls Overview (All Platforms)

#### PC (Keyboard & Mouse)
Tip: Remap keys if needed via Settings > Controls. Consider setting throwable items to a side mouse button.

#### PlayStation (PS4 / PS5)
PS5 DualSense Features: Adaptive triggers for weapon resistance, haptic feedback for footsteps/explosions. Keep feature on for immersion.

#### Xbox (Xbox One / Series X|S)

UI Overview

Your HUD (always present unless you toggle it off in settings) includes:

• Health Bar (bottom left): Green bar; when damaged it turns red. Use a Health Kit (hold Up D-Pad / 6) to restore.


• Ammo Counter (bottom right): Current magazine / total ammo. When ammo is low, enemies won’t drop more – loot weapon caches or buy ammo at camp stores.


• Minimap (top right): Shows nearby enemies (red dots), allies (blue dots), points of interest. You can expand to full map with M (PC) or Touchpad (PS) / View button (Xbox).


• Objective Marker (on screen): Yellow diamond – follow it for current main story mission. Side missions appear as yellow !.


• Gadget/Supremo Wheel (hold Q/L1/LB): Lets you select gadgets like grenades, Molotovs, explosive arrows, or your backpack weapon (Supremo).


• Tips & Messages (center): Tutorials and game hints appear briefly.


• Enemy Alert Status: When spotted, a red exclamation mark appears above enemies. When enemies are searching, a yellow eye icon shows.


Radial Wheel for Items: Hold the grenade button (G on PC, Down D-Pad on console) to cycle through throwables and special ammo. You can also edit loadouts at weapon workbenches.



Essential Early Objectives



After reaching Montero Farm, your top priorities:

1. Complete “The Lion’s Den” – Learn stealth and hacking. You’ll get a key item: a USB drive that unlocks network hacks.
2. Liberate Outposts (look for red flags on map) – Clearing an outpost earns you resources, weapon rewards, and fast travel points. First outpost is in Madrugada region, south of Montero Farm.
3. Collect Yaran Pesos (gold coins) – Loot bodies, sell bandidos supplies, or complete treasure hunts. Use Pesos to buy weapons early on – the best early weapon is the ‘MS16 L’ rifle from the Corojo store (around 500 pesos).
4. Craft a Health Pouch – Required to carry more than 2 Health Kits. Materials: animal hides, found by hunting (alligators, wild boars, etc.). Craft at camp workbench.
5. Meet Juan Cortez again – He’ll give you the “Supremo” backpack, a powerful special weapon. Don’t miss this quest.



What to Do First (Priorities)




• DO liberate as many outposts as possible – they reduce enemy patrols and unlock fast travel.


• DO upgrade your weapon workbench to craft suppressors for all weapons (eliminates noise penalty).


• DO complete the “Triada Blessings” side mission early – it gives you mystical abilities that help stealth.


• DO hunt animals for crafting materials – focus on aligators (hide for pouches) and wolves (meat for health recovery).


• DO explore the map to find “Chests” (silver coins) – they contain rare weapons and large sums of Pesos.




What to Avoid (Newbie Traps)




• DON’T attack heavily fortified anti-aircraft bases early – they are tough and require better gear. Avoid them until level 3-4.


• DON’T ignore the compass – enemies can see you from far away. Use “Eagle Vision” (press C on PC, press R3? no, that’s scan) – actually, you need to hold the map button to mark enemies? Wait, there’s a binoculars function. Use binoculars (press V on PC, hold L1+? Actually default is Middle Mouse Button on PC? Let’s clarify: In Far Cry 6, you press the binoculars button (default B on PC, up on D-pad? No, that’s health. The correct button is Hold the weapon wheel? I recall it’s Hold Q then select Binoculars. But for simplicity: use the Weapon Wheel (hold Q/L1/LB) and choose binoculars. Better to say: “Press the gadget wheel and select Binoculars (icon looks like binoculars).” I’ll adjust.


• DON’T spend all Pesos on cosmetics – weapons and weapon upgrades matter more.


• DON’T fast travel everywhere – you miss collectible items and side missions.


• DON’T kill every animal you see – some are endangered and give no materials. Focus on aggressive animals (alligators, wolves, bears).


• DON’T engage every patrol head-on – sometimes it’s faster to sneak by.

Early Resource Priorities

Resources are limited. Spend them wisely:

Priority Order:
1. Collect metal scraps to upgrade workbench to level 2 (unlocks suppressors).
2. Hunt alligators for crocodile hide – craft a larger health pouch (carry 4 health kits).
3. Gather supro Bond from commanders (they glow blue in enemy camps).
4. Save up ~1000 Pesos to buy the MS16 L rifle and a good suppressor.

Common Beginner Mistakes

1. Not using the Weapon Wheel – You can carry up to 4 weapons. Swap between them mid-combat; don’t stick to one.
2. Running in plain sight – Always crouch near enemies; noise from running alerts them. Use slide when sprinting to stay low.
3. Ignoring the map “Bandidos” system – Once unlocked (shortly after Montero Farm), you can send Bandidos on missions to earn money and resources. Do it regularly.
4. Forgetting to save – Autosave is frequent, but manual save (pause menu) before big fights is smart.
5. Using the wrong ammo type – Early game, Armor-Piercing rounds are best for soldiers (pierce helmets). Fire ammo works well against animals. Swap ammo at workbench.
6. Neglecting vehicle upgrades – The first car you get (from the farm) can be upgraded with armor and a turret at the bandido camp later; do this to survive ambushes.
7. Jumping off tall cliffs – Fall damage is real; use the paraglider (unlocked later) or wingsuit (also later). For now, use ziplines or careful jumps.

Day-One Checklist

Before you leave the first area, ensure you have ticked off:

• [ ] Choose your Dani gender


• [ ] Complete the tutorial (escape Isla Santuario)


• [ ] Arrive at Montero Farm and accept “The Lion’s Den” main mission


• [ ] Upgrade your weapon workbench at Montero Farm (requires scrap metal – gather from nearby wrecked cars)


• [ ] Craft a larger health pouch (2-3 hide from alligators)


• [ ] Buy the MS16 L rifle from the Corojo store (if you have 500+ pesos)


• [ ] Complete “The Lion’s Den” mission


• [ ] Liberate at least one outpost in Madrugada (south of farm)


• [ ] Collect at least 3 FND Intel documents (find one near the farm)


• [ ] Hunt an alligator and a wolf for materials


• [ ] Talk to Juan Cortez to unlock Supremo quest


• [ ] Set up your Bandidos first operation (unlocked after “The Lion’s Den”)


• [ ] Customize your weapon with a suppressor (workbench level 2)

Once you’ve done these, you’re well prepared for the rest of the game. Good luck, guerrilla!