Bandit

"Anyone but a bandit clan would pull back now."

Bandits are humans who, usually having been cast out of their tribes, are living a nomadic life. They are as much an enemy to hunters as machines, though they are far less resilient.^[1]

Locations

Bandits can be found in small groups all across the map, often near campfires or along designated roads and gorges. There are several Bandit Camps on the map where many bandits have gathered and fortified the area, creating a base that can be cleared out as an activity. The seven main Bandit Camps are:

Behavior

Bandits are hostile to all other parties. They will ambush and attack Aloy and other friendly tribes, as well as engaging any machines. This can benefit the player greatly, as both parties end up being weakened, allowing for easy kills and looting. Bandits utilize many of same types of weaponry that most other humans use, such as bows, slings, and melee weapons. Some bandits can be seen carrying a special heavy weapon known as the Firespitter.

Enemy Archetypes

Melee

Unit Type	HP	Attack Type	Damage	Additional Info
Bandit Fighter	50	Light Attack	35 (up to x3 combo)
		Strong Attack	80 (up to x2 combo)
		Leaping Attack	120
Bandit Brawler	65	Explosion	+100 up to 2.5m	The tip of the explosive staff detonates on first successful contact for extra damage (one time only).
Bandit Brawler	65	Light Attack	30 (up to x3 combo)
Bandit Slugger	105	Light Attack	65 (up to x3 combo)
		Strong Attack	156 (up to x2 combo)
		Leaping Attack	195
Elite Bandit Fighter	200	Light Attack	70 (up to x3 combo)	Blocks light melee attacks after 1 attack instead of 2. Shorter time between melee attacks.
		Strong Attack	160 (up to x2 combo)
		Leaping Attack	240

Ranged

Unit Type	HP	Attack Type	Damage	Additional Info
Bandit Sniper	35	Fire Arrow	70 Projectile 10 Fire damage 15 Fire severity	Perception range is increased by 5m when idle or suspicious and 40m when engaged in combat.
Bandit Sniper	35	Bash/Kick	100
Bandit Thug	50	Hunter Arrow	50
Bandit Thug	50	Bash/Kick	100
Bandit Marksman	75	Fire Arrow	91 Projectile 13 Fire damage 19.5 Fire severity
Bandit Marksman	75	Bash/Kick	130
Bandit Warrior	90	Hardpoint Arrow	97.5
Bandit Warrior	90	Bash/Kick	130
Elite Bandit Sniper	135	Explosive Arrow	39 Projectile 130 Explosive	Perception range is increased by 5m when idle or suspicious and 40m when engaged in combat. Blocks light melee attacks after 1 attack instead of 2. Perfect accuracy and faster rate of fire.
Elite Bandit Sniper	135	Bash/Kick	130
Elite Bandit Archer	160	Hunter Arrow	100	Blocks light melee attacks after 1 attack instead of 2. Faster dodging reaction when aimed at, and less time between dodges. Higher accuracy and faster rate of fire.
Elite Bandit Archer	160	Bash/Kick	200