Lugaru/Stealth

Lugaru is known for its martial arts fighting and quick reversals. You can go from level to level, defeating anyone that stands in your way and leaving a trail of blood behind you. But this head on approach is not the only way to dispose of your enemies. Some people prefer to walk in the shadows, instilling fear into their adversaries as an unknown silent threat. As an alternative to combat, Lugaru offers players the choice of stealth; kill your enemies one by one without their friends knowing a thing. One thing you must know is that the practice of stealth is not that simple in Lugaru, as there are many elements that come into play.

Race
There are two races in Lugaru: rabbits and wolves. The first element in stealth to consider is what kind of enemy are you facing. Each race has different weaknesses and strong points when it comes to how easy it is to sneak up on them. Remember them well if you want to get close enough to finish them up for good.

Rabbits
Rabbits are the most versatile of the races, on easier difficulties they are easy kills, but become stronger on harder difficulties; They are very agile and can run quickly. Those big ears are not just for show; rabbits have exceptional hearing, making them difficult to sneak up on. You must sneak quietly in order to get behind them. Moving through bushes and tress will make the leaves rustle and give your position away quickly. Beware of jumping from high heights in order to get the jump on them. If you miss, the sound of your feet thumping the ground will be heard by rabbits. A weak point for rabbits is their ability to notice. Their line of sight seems to be a little dull. Every once in a while you can get away with sneaking at the corner of their vision.

Wolves
Wolves are generally the most brutal and strongest fighters of the races. They don't carry weapons and prefer to use their claws when they kick and punch. They cannot hear as well as rabbits, but make up for it with their nose. Wolves are near impossible to sneak up on. Their noses will smell you before you can get close. Another burden to worry about is blood; they can smell that even further away. If you want to have any chance of sneaking up on them, wipe their blood from your weapon (crouch+attack). If have been cut and you are bleeding, you will never be able to sneak up on one. One weak point is their reaction time. When wolves notice you they growl for a second before attacking. The best strategy is to jump as close as possible and sneak attack them before they have the chance to react.