Far Cry 5 offers a variety of playstyles and perks to support them. We recommend that you experiment with the weapons and perks that are most suited to your preferred methods. The following list provides a few sample loadouts suited for certain playstyles. For details on the recommended perks, see the Perks chapter.
- Stealth Assassin: The stealth route allows you to get in close for the silent takedown, break into rooms and safes without the need for keys, and generally move undetected. To achieve this, consider the following perks: Nimble Fingers, Sneaky Sprint, Takedown Mastery, Locksmith, Ghost, and Saboteur.
- Sniper: This loadout lets you take down cultists from extreme range with little danger to yourself. In addition, it grants you special ammo to take out those hard-to-kill targets. For this build, pick up the following perks: Rifle Mastery, Black Market, Primal Mastery (if you prefer bows), Rifle Ammo Bag, and Special Ammo Bag.
- Recon: Using this loadout grants you a tactical advantage from knowing every enemy’s location. It also allows for alternate quick-travel methods and the ability to silently get into most locations. The best perks for this build are Human Fish, Parachute, Wingsuit, Rifle Mastery, Rifle Ammo Bag, Sneaky Sprint, Locksmith, and Ghost.
- Tank: If you like walking right into the middle of a fight and being the last one standing, this build is for you. This loadout allows you to absorb more damage and have the necessary equipment to handle any situation. Health Boost 1 and 2, Weapons Pro, Heavy Weapons Mastery, Repair Torch, Auto-Repair, Throwback, Additional Holster, and Weapons Collector.