How to deal with Feiopars in Lethal Company

If you were scared of big cats then the Feiopars in Lethal Company are your worst nightmare. This feline foe is tired of chasing around Manticoils. An unsuspecting bipedal meal is exactly what the Feiopar needs, but getting it is tough when Company employees know exactly how this v80 entity works.

Here’s how to deal with the Feiopar in Lethal Company v80 beta.

Where to find Feiopars in Lethal Company

Though they’re somewhat hard to find, the Feiopar spawns exclusively on the forest moons. These are Adamance, March, and Vow. This creature needs a dense forest biome to use as camouflage as it is a stalking entity, similar to the Bracken. Unlike the Tulip Snake or Giant Sapsucker, the Feiopar has a rarer spawn chance of appearing. Unless you’re visiting Adamance, you should run into Feiopars by themselves, rather than dealing with multiple species at once. This is because forest moons are either a threat level C or B, making them an easier exterior to manage than habitats with Eyeless Dogs, Forest Keepers, and Old Birds.

Feiopar behavior

The Feiopar is a stalking entity that works similarly to the Bracken, though its rules are far simpler. This panther-looking creature typically spawns alone. Audio is crucial with understanding how the Feiopar works. You will likely hear it before seeing it. The Feiopar growls when it’s nearby, utilizing the surrounding trees to dip and dive between to try and hide from you as it inches closer. The goal is to get close enough that it can pounce, but it won’t if you keep noticing it.

Feiopars have one attack and that’s to use its claws and lunge at you. This attack doesn’t last nearly as long as the Sapsucker’s, but it can kill you incredibly fast. Just like Bracken, the Feiopar hates being looked at. If you approach it fast, sees what you’re doing as aggressive, or if you attempt to attack it, the Feiopar will retreat into the canopy by climbing the nearest tree. It will then leap from tree to tree, moving away from the player until they lose sight of it.

The cycle repeats until it’s confident you’ve forgotten about or lost it. Only then will it slowly approach by hiding behind trees until it is close enough to pounce. The Feiopar can and will jump on you if you’re standing directly underneath the tree it is currently posted up in. If you haven’t heard the Feiopar’s growls, look out for its glowing green eyes and movement behind the treeline.

Solutions to dealing with the Feiopar in Lethal Company

The Feiopar is only aggressive to oblivious employees. It cannot and will not attack if it knows you are looking directly at it. Approaching it slowly or keeping it within your line of sight (but not directly on it) will be seen as an invitation to attack. You must intimidate the Feiopar to keep it away. Running at one, shining a light directly at it, or confidently walking towards a Feiopar hiding behind a tree will force it to climb and flee. So, be on the lookout and try not to stand still. Listen to its growls to tell you when its within a five-meter range from your location.

Act aggressive when you see the Feiopar as if you were trying to intimidate and appear strong in front of a Grizzly Bear. The Feiopar is less likely to attack people in groups and actively pursues isolated humans that appear “weak.” Though the Feiopar can submerge in shallow water, it seems to be scared of the Flashlight and won’t enter the ship. It will however, get super aggressive and move fast if you camp the ship’s roof so avoid standing on this when one spawns in.

Forcing the Feiopar to retreat into the trees, then going in the opposite direction from where it went will give you time to move between the ship and main entrance. Make sure you only approach the Feiopar confidently and aggressively to force it into the trees, after which you shouldn’t stand underneath any you suspect a Feiopar might be hiding in. Finally, you can charge and whack the entity three times with the Shovel right before it climbs a tree. That way there’s no risk of activating its pounce attack.

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The Assessor Matrix is a new crafting material that you can find in ARC Raiders as part of the Flashpoint update. This material can only be found during a specific map condition, and you’ll need it for different reasons.

First, let’s find out how you can obtain the material.

How to get the Assessor Matrix in ARC Raiders

To find the Assessor Matrix, you’ll need to wait for the Close Scrutiny event. While this event only appears during a certain time of day, it can be active on any of the available maps (except Stella Montis).

When this map condition is active, ARC Assessors will spawn on the map at random locations. To get the Assessor Matrix, you’ll need to loot the dropships. However, this is easier said than done. Once you’re near one, look at the sky to spot three red beams.

Every Assessor has three containers for you to breach and search for loot. Enemies will guard these containers, so you’ll need to be careful. Once you’re near the ship, wait for the platform to show up. Use the platform to climb up and search the containers. If you’re in a group, any two of you should keep the ARCs distracted.

If you’re lucky, you should be able to find the Assessor Matrix in the containers. You could even obtain the blueprint for the Dolabra, which is a new shotgun.

As you might have found out in the first 24 hours since the Flashpoint update, it’s not easy to loot an Assessor. Here are a few tips and tricks that have worked well for me.

• Use a Photoelectric Cloak. Using it is tricky, as you can’t use a gun, so it’s pretty easy to get targeted by other raiders. However, this device will complete mask your presence and hide you from every ARC enemy in the vicinity. It’s a great device to use if you want to loot without getting stuck in a fight.
• Smoke Grenades are a must as you’ll want to hide your location from other raiders. You can use it to quickly loot the containers and escape without getting shot by other players/ARCs.
• Having your buddies will be helpful, as will be heavy hitters like the Hullcrackers. Since the Assessor can also have Vaporizers nearby, bring a Wolfpack or two to melt them in seconds.

How to use the Assessor Matrix in ARC Raiders

So far, the Assessor Matrix appears to be required for completing the stages of the recent High-Gain Antenna player project. This project has three different stages, and you’ll need the Assessor Matrix to complete the tasks of the second and third stages.

It’s definitely worth taking the extra risk to collect the Assessor Matrix when the Close Scrutiny event is active.

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