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Banteng — Call of the Wild Guide: Behaviour, Best Weapons, Strategy & Where to Hunt

How to hunt the Banteng in theHunter: Call of the Wild: class 9, how it behaves, need-zone times, the best weapons and ammo, hunting strategy, the best reserves, trophy scores and official screenshots.

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Hunt & Live Team Updated October 25, 2026 4 min read
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The Banteng is a class 9 large herd animal in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Emerald Coast Australia. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 590–800 kg. This guide covers how it behaves, when it feeds, drinks and rests, which weapons and ammo to use, how to hunt it, and the best places to find one.

9Class
Very DifficultMax difficulty
137Diamond score
800 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One

The Banteng in the Game

1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.

Behaviour

Big, heavy-bodied herd animals that move as a group and feed for long stretches. They are tough to kill cleanly and some will charge when wounded or pushed too close. The herd tends to bunch, so getting a clear shot at one animal takes patience.

Daily routine (need zones)

Like every species, the Banteng splits its day between feeding, drinking and resting zones. These are the published windows (in-game time). Find the zones on your save, then be there at the right hour.

FeedDrinkRest
WhereFeedDrinkRest
Emerald Coast Australia04:00–07:00, 07:00–10:00, 14:00–17:0017:00–20:0000:00–04:00, 10:00–14:00, 20:00–00:00

Best Weapons for the Banteng

The Banteng is class 9, so you need ammo rated for class 9. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.

Our picks:

WeaponTypeAmmo that covers class 9From
Hawk Edge CB-70bow600 gr Broadhead arrowBase game
Razorblack Lite CB-60bow600 gr Broadhead arrowBase game
Rhino 454handgun.454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .454 Jacketed Hollow-PointBase game
7mm Regent Magnumrifle7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-TipBase game
Coachmate Lever .45-70rifle.45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-PointBase game
Rangemaster 338rifle.338 Soft-Point, .338 Polymer-TipBase game
Alexander Longbowbow700 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Silver Ridge Peaks DLC
Bearclaw Lite CB-60bow600 gr Broadhead arrowFree DLC/download
Houyi Recurve Bowbow700 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Weapon Pack 1
Koter CB-65bow600 gr Broadhead arrowHigh-Tech Hunting Pack
Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bowbow700 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow)Ambusher Pack
Crosspoint CB-165crossbow600 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer)Weapon Pack 1
.45-70 Jernberg Superiorhandgun.45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-PointHigh Caliber Weapon Pack
.300 Canning Magnumrifle.300 Mag Soft-Point, .300 Mag Polymer-TipYukon Valley DLC
Arzyna .300 Mag Tacticalrifle.300 Mag Soft-Point, .300 Mag Polymer-TipHigh Caliber Weapon Pack
Gandhare Riflerifle.577/450 Black PowderSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve DLC
HWEEN .45-90 Buffalorifle.45-90 Soft LeadOld West Weapon Pack
King 470DBrifle.470 Nitro Express Soft-Point, .470 Nitro Express Full Metal JacketVurhonga Savanna DLC
Malmer 7mm Magnumrifle7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-TipHunter Power Pack
Richardsson .500rifle.500 Solid, .500 Soft-PointMulti-Class Weapon Pack
Tsurugi LRR .338rifle.338 Soft-Point, .338 Polymer-TipHunter Power Pack
Vallgarda .375rifle.375 ammo (types not verified)Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack
GOPI 10G Grandshotgun10 GA Plastic SlugSalzwiesen Park DLC
Grelck Drilling Rifleshotgun9.3x74R Soft-Point, 9.3x74R Polymer-TipWeapon Pack 2
Humphrey 10G Coach Gunshotgun10 GA SlugOld West Weapon Pack
Miller Model 1891shotgun10 GA Brass SlugSmoking Barrels Weapon Pack
Strandberg 10SA Executiveshotgun10 GA SlugHigh Caliber Weapon Pack

27 weapons can legally take a Banteng. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.

How to Hunt the Banteng

  • Use the heaviest legal load you carry; under-sized ammo is the most common reason these animals run off wounded.
  • Aim for the vitals behind the shoulder and wait for a clean broadside; don’t shoot into a bunched herd.
  • Have a follow-up shot ready and keep distance. A charging animal of this size closes ground fast.
  • Feeding zones in open meadows are the easiest place to pick one animal out.
  • Trophies: only max-difficulty animals can reach diamond. Check the trophy rating with binoculars, use in-class ammo and kill with one clean shot to pass the harvest check.

Best Places to Hunt the Banteng

The Banteng only lives on Emerald Coast Australia, so that’s where you have to go.

Trophy Scores and Rare Furs

SilverGoldDiamondWeight rangeMax difficulty
71.77109.04137590–800 kgVery Difficult

Rare furs: Albino (Very Rare), Brown (Uncommon), Dark Brown (Uncommon), Melanistic (Very Rare), Mocha (Uncommon).

Sources: our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), official store screenshots, and community guides. Compiled October 2026. Spotted something off? Tell us and we'll fix it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What class is the Banteng in Call of the Wild?

The Banteng is a class 9 animal. Use ammo rated for class 9, for example 7mm Regent Magnum with 7mm Mag Soft-Point, .300 Canning Magnum with .300 Mag Soft-Point, Rangemaster 338 with .338 Soft-Point.

Where can I hunt the Banteng?

The Banteng lives on 1 reserve: Emerald Coast Australia.

What is the best gun for the Banteng?

Any weapon whose ammo covers class 9 is legal. Good picks are 7mm Regent Magnum, .300 Canning Magnum, Rangemaster 338. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 600 gr Broadhead arrow works.

What score is a diamond Banteng?

A Banteng needs a trophy rating of about 137 for a diamond (gold about 109.04). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.

Can the Banteng be a Great One?

No. The Banteng has no Great One version at the time of writing.

What rare furs can a Banteng have?

Rare fur variants include Albino (Very Rare), Brown (Uncommon), Dark Brown (Uncommon), Melanistic (Very Rare), Mocha (Uncommon).

When does the Banteng drink?

Published drink windows: Emerald Coast Australia 17:00–20:00. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
Banteng — official store art
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