Are you tired of facing the wasteland dangers of Dead Rails alone? Good news: you can recruit some furry friends to fight by your side! Wolves were added in the recent Mining Update and these powerful allies can help you clear out enemies and protect your train. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about finding, taming, and using wolves in Dead Rails.
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Wolves Stats and Overview in Dead Rails
Wolves are fast-moving mobs that normally attack players on sight. Here are their basic stats:
 | Stats |
|---|---|
| Health | 100 |
| Damage | 15 per bite |
| Speed | ~20 (quite fast) |
| Rarity | Common |
| Location | Wild areas between forts |
| Tameable | Yes (with corpses) |
Unlike many enemies in Dead Rails, wolves can be tamed and turned into allies that will fight for you! This makes them incredibly valuable for solo players or those looking for extra firepower.
How to Find Wolves in Dead Rails?
Wolves don’t spawn individually – they come in packs of 3-6, making them easy to spot but potentially dangerous to approach. Here’s what you need to know about finding wolves:
- They spawn randomly in open areas of the wasteland
- Each pack contains 3-6 wolves
- Sometimes a werewolf will spawn with the pack (beware – werewolves cannot be tamed!)
- Wolves are common enemies, so you shouldn’t have to search for too long
If you spot a pack with a werewolf among them, you have two options: either take out the werewolf first before attempting to tame the regular wolves, or simply move on and look for another pack. Werewolves are much tougher enemies and can quickly end your taming plans if you’re not prepared.
How to Tame Wolves in Dead Rails
Taming wolves in Dead Rails is actually quite simple once you know the trick. Wolves attack players because they’re hungry – so the solution is to feed them! Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Collect corpses – You’ll need dead bodies to feed the wolves. Zombie corpses work perfectly and are the easiest to obtain, but any corpse will do (even other wolves or horses).
- Approach the wolf pack – Get close enough for the wolves to notice you. They’ll start approaching with hostile intent.
- Feed the wolves – You have two methods:
- Method 1: Hold a corpse in front of you as the wolf approaches. When the wolf makes contact with the corpse before reaching you, it will become tamed.
- Method 2: Drop corpses on the ground around you, though wolves may ignore them if they’re not directly in their path.
- Repeat for each wolf – You’ll need to feed each wolf individually to tame the entire pack.
The trickiest part of this process is timing. Wolves move quickly, and if they reach you before touching the corpse, they’ll attack instead of eating. You might need to do an awkward shuffle to position the corpse correctly between you and the approaching wolf.
Important tip: Once you’ve tamed a wolf, it will start attacking other untamed wolves from the pack. This means you need to work quickly to tame the entire pack before they kill each other!
Using Your Tamed Wolves
After successfully taming wolves, you have several options for putting them to good use. You can pick up tamed wolves and store them in your sack for later use, which is perfect for keeping them safe until you need their help. When it comes to combat, wolves really shine as frontline fighters. Simply unweld your wolves when attacking towns or defending your train at night, and they’ll automatically attack any enemies they see, including zombies, vampires, and even untamed wolves. This means you’ll take less damage yourself since the wolves often attack first and draw the enemy’s attention. A group of tamed wolves can even gang up on stronger enemies, making them much easier to deal with.
Your tamed wolves have 100 health each and deal 15 damage per bite, which makes them quite effective against basic enemies. They move very quickly too, making them excellent for fast attacks and clearing areas. While they’re powerful against common enemies, they may struggle against stronger enemies like werewolves without your help.
Is Taming Wolves Worth It?
Taming wolves in Dead Rails is absolutely worth the effort, especially if you often find yourself overwhelmed by enemies. These allies create valuable distractions during combat, drawing enemy attention and allowing you to focus on priority targets or even escape dangerous situations. Their speed makes them excellent for clearing areas quickly, which can be a lifesaver when exploring new locations or defending your position.
Solo players will find wolves particularly valuable as they provide the extra firepower that would normally come from human teammates. They can help even the odds against large groups of enemies or when facing tougher opponents.
So gather those corpses, find yourself a wolf pack, and start building your Wolf packs in Dead Rails. The wasteland just got a little less lonely!
