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Updated October 25, 2026
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The Blue Wildebeest is a class 6 plains antelope in theHunter: Call of the Wild, found on Vurhonga Savanna. It can reach Very Difficult difficulty, weighs 190–290 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.
6Class
Very DifficultMax difficulty
37.6Diamond score
290 kgMax weight
1Reserves
NoGreat One
The Blue Wildebeest in the Game
1 official image from the game's store page. Tap it to enlarge.
Behaviour
These open-country animals rely on eyesight and distance. They feed and drink in the open, spook easily at movement on the skyline, and run a long way before they stop. Groups are usually loose, with the trophy male often on the edge.
Daily routine (need zones)
Like every species, the Blue Wildebeest 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
| Where | Feed | Drink | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vurhonga Savanna Reserve | 03:00–06:30, 09:00–12:30, 15:00–18:30 | 06:00–09:30 | 00:00–03:30, 12:00–15:30, 18:00–21:30, 21:00–00:30 |
Best Weapons for the Blue Wildebeest
The Blue Wildebeest is class 6, so you need ammo rated for class 6. Ammo class decides what is legal and clean; the gun mostly changes handling and range.
Our picks:
- Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point
- Whitlock Model 86 with .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose
- .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point
- Martensson 6.5mm with 6.5mm Soft-Point
- Bow: Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow
| Weapon | Type | Ammo that covers class 6 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Edge CB-70 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| Razorblack Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Base game |
| .44 Panther Magnum | handgun | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Focoso 357 | handgun | .357 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .357 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Rhino 454 | handgun | .454 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .454 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Base game |
| .270 Huntsman | rifle | .270 Soft-Point, .270 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| 7mm Regent Magnum | rifle | 7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Coachmate Lever .45-70 | rifle | .45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Ranger .243 | rifle | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Base game |
| Whitlock Model 86 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Base game |
| Cacciatore 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Base game |
| Caversham Steward 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Base game |
| Alexander Longbow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Silver Ridge Peaks DLC |
| Bearclaw Lite CB-60 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | Free DLC/download |
| Houyi Recurve Bow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| Koter CB-65 | bow | 420 gr Broadhead arrow | High-Tech Hunting Pack |
| Stenberg Takedown Recurve Bow | bow | 540 gr Broadhead (traditional arrow) | Ambusher Pack |
| Crosspoint CB-165 | crossbow | 420 gr Broadhead bolt (incl. tracer) | Weapon Pack 1 |
| .243 R.Cuomo | handgun | .243 Soft-Point, .243 Polymer-Tip | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| .45-70 Jernberg Superior | handgun | .45-70 Soft-Point Flat Nose, .45-70 Hollow-Point | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| 10mm Davani | handgun | 10mm Auto Hard Cast Flat Nose, 10mm Auto Jacketed Hollow-Point | Assorted Sidearms Pack |
| Curman .50 Inline | muzzleloader | .50 Polymer-Tip Sabot, .50 Hollow-Point Sabot | New England Mountains DLC |
| Hudzik .50 Caplock | muzzleloader | .50 Round Ball, .50 Minie Ball | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| ALIS Precision Shot .25-06 | rifle | .25-06 Soft-Point, .25-06 Polymer-Tip | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Eckers .30-06 | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Weapon Pack 3 |
| F.L. Sporter .303 | rifle | .303 Soft-Point, .303 Polymer-Tip | Te Awaroa National Park DLC |
| Fors Elite .300 | rifle | 7.62x35mm Soft-Point, 7.62x35mm Polymer-Tip | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| Frost .257 | rifle | .257 ammo (types not verified) | Pump, Flip and Fire Pack |
| Gandhare Rifle | rifle | .577/450 Black Powder | Sundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve DLC |
| HANSSON .30-06 | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| HWEEN .45-90 Buffalo | rifle | .45-90 Cast Lead Flat Nose, .45-90 Soft Lead | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Johansson .450 | rifle | .450 ammo (types not verified) | Hunters' Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack |
| Laperriere Outrider .30-30 | rifle | .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .30-30 Hollow-Point | Alberta Hunting Preserve |
| M1 Iwaniec | rifle | .30-06 Soft-Point, .30-06 Polymer-Tip | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Malmer 7mm Magnum | rifle | 7mm Mag Soft-Point, 7mm Mag Polymer-Tip | Hunter Power Pack |
| Martensson 6.5mm | rifle | 6.5mm Soft-Point, 6.5mm Polymer-Tip | Cuatro Colinas Game Reserve DLC |
| Moradi Model 1894 | rifle | .44 Flat Nose Hard-Cast, .44 Jacketed Hollow-Point | Ambusher Pack |
| Olsson Model 23 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Hunter Power Pack |
| PERRY .308 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| QUIST REAPER 7.62x39 | rifle | 7.62x39 Soft-Point, 7.62x39 Polymer-Tip | Rapid Hunt Rifle Pack |
| Solokhin MN1890 | rifle | 7.62x54R Soft-Point | Weapon Pack 2 |
| ZARZA-10 .308 | rifle | .308 Soft-Point, .308 Polymer-Tip | Modern Rifle Pack |
| Benelhag 12G | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Scotland Hunting Reserve |
| Cassidy Combination Gun | shotgun | 12 GA Slug | Multi-Class Weapon Pack |
| Couso Model 1897 | shotgun | 16 GA Slug | Rancho del Arroyo DLC |
| GOPI 10G Grand | shotgun | 10 GA Plastic Buckshot, 10 GA Plastic Slug | Salzwiesen Park DLC |
| Grelck Drilling Rifle | shotgun | 16 GA Slug, 9.3x74R Soft-Point, 9.3x74R Polymer-Tip | Weapon Pack 2 |
| Humphrey 10G Coach Gun | shotgun | 10 GA Buckshot, 10 GA Slug | Old West Weapon Pack |
| Miller Model 1891 | shotgun | 10 GA Brass Buckshot, 10 GA Brass Slug | Smoking Barrels Weapon Pack |
| Nordin 20SA | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Duck and Cover Pack |
| Strandberg 10SA Executive | shotgun | 10 GA Buckshot, 10 GA Slug | High Caliber Weapon Pack |
| Strecker SxS 20G | shotgun | 20 GA Slug | Wild Goose Chase Gear |
52 weapons can legally take a Blue Wildebeest. Data from our weapons database; class ranges can change with patches.
How to Hunt the Blue Wildebeest
- Use terrain, not cover: approach behind ridges and dips, and stay off skylines.
- Shoot from further out than you would on woodland deer, with a flat-shooting rifle and a scope.
- Drink zones near water are the most reliable ambush points in dry country.
- After a miss, mark where the herd ran; they often regroup and settle again a few hundred metres on.
- 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 Blue Wildebeest
The Blue Wildebeest only lives on Vurhonga Savanna, so that’s where you have to go.
- Vurhonga Savanna: drinks 06:00–09:30; 10 species on the reserve.
Trophy Scores and Rare Furs
| Silver | Gold | Diamond | Weight range | Max difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.6 | 30.8 | 37.6 | 190–290 kg | Very Difficult |
Rare furs: Albino (Rare), Crowned (Rare).
Related Animals
Class 3VicuñaIntisuyu
Class 6NilgaiSundarpatan Nepal Hunting Reserve
Class 3PronghornAskiy Ridge, Rancho del Arroyo
Class 4Lesser KuduVurhonga Savanna
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 Blue Wildebeest in Call of the Wild?
The Blue Wildebeest is a class 6 animal. Use ammo rated for class 6, for example Ranger .243 with .243 Soft-Point, Whitlock Model 86 with .30-30 Soft-Point Round Nose, .270 Huntsman with .270 Soft-Point.
Where can I hunt the Blue Wildebeest?
The Blue Wildebeest lives on 1 reserve: Vurhonga Savanna.
What is the best gun for the Blue Wildebeest?
Any weapon whose ammo covers class 6 is legal. Good picks are Ranger .243, Whitlock Model 86, .270 Huntsman. For bowhunting, the Hawk Edge CB-70 with 420 gr Broadhead arrow works.
What score is a diamond Blue Wildebeest?
A Blue Wildebeest needs a trophy rating of about 37.6 for a diamond (gold about 30.8). Only animals at the top difficulty levels (Very Difficult) can reach it.
Can the Blue Wildebeest be a Great One?
No. The Blue Wildebeest has no Great One version at the time of writing.
What rare furs can a Blue Wildebeest have?
Rare fur variants include Albino (Rare), Crowned (Rare).
When does the Blue Wildebeest drink?
Published drink windows: Vurhonga Savanna Reserve 06:00–09:30. Times are in-game hours; zones differ between saves.
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