Welcome to the Far Cry 4 multiplayer guide! If you’re diving into the unique asymmetrical mode known as Rakshasa, where mythical hunters wield bows and potions, this guide will walk you through key mechanics and essential strategies to dominate matches. Let’s break down the core elements, what each consumable does, and how to use the environment and tools to your advantage.
1. Know Your Potions: Plants = Power
The first thing to do when the match starts? Grab plants. These consumables give powerful advantages that can drastically improve your gameplay:
- Red Leaves = Speed Boost – Lets you move faster than normal. Use this to zip between objectives, chase enemies, or escape combat.
- Green Leaves = Healing – Press Control to heal instantly when damaged.
- Yellow Leaves = Ghost Walk – Grants temporary invisibility and automatic enemy tagging.
Always try to collect the maximum of three for each type before leaving the spawn zone. A well-stocked inventory gives you a tactical edge throughout the match.
2. Movement Tips: Wingsuit + Parachute Combo
One of the fastest ways to move around the map is by jumping and activating the wingsuit. It’s quicker than running and allows you to cover large distances in seconds. The game auto-parachutes you upon landing, or you can manually deploy it early to control your descent.
Pair this mobility with your speed potion to become one of the most agile players on the field.
3. Use Prowling (Crouch Cloaking)
When you crouch (press C) in Rakshasa mode, you enter a semi-invisible state referred to as Prowling. While not completely invisible, your body becomes partially transparent — similar to active camouflage — making you harder to detect.
- Combine prowling with the yellow Ghost Walk potion to become nearly undetectable.
- Breaking stealth (shooting or taking damage) removes the effect.
Use this mechanic to sneak up on objectives, flank enemies, or ambush while defending.
4. Animal Trance Abilities
On the bottom right HUD, you’ll see icons for Eagle, Bear, and Tiger. These represent special spirit animals that you can summon once charged.
- You gain charge by executing enemies with melee kills (middle mouse button).
- Once charged, press the corresponding key to summon the animal to fight for you.
These spirits can be game-changers, especially during objective pushes or defense.
5. Arrow Types & Ammo Management
Rakshasa mode revolves around the bow and arrow, and mastering its ammo types is crucial:
- Normal Arrows – Standard and plentiful.
- Fire Arrows – Great for area denial or flushing enemies out.
- Explosive Arrows – One-shot vehicles or clustered enemies.
- Dagger Arrows – Silent one-shot kills.
Ammo can be restocked at supply points around the map. Pay attention to your minimap — arrow supply zones are marked with three lines.
Pro Tip: Use silenced shots when attacking to stay undetected. Bows are naturally quiet, but stealth tactics amplify their effectiveness.
6. Using Ghost Walk Effectively
Ghost Walk is your ultimate scouting and infiltration tool:
- Activate it with the yellow syringe (key 4).
- Leaves your physical body behind, which is vulnerable to enemy attack.
- While in ghost form, you auto-tag enemies.
Use Ghost Walk to scan enemy territory, flank positions, or spot snipers. Just remember, your real body stays in place and can be attacked, so don’t activate it in exposed areas.
7. Reviving Teammates & Coordination
To revive a downed teammate, walk up to them and hold the Interact key (typically E or F). Revives can turn the tide of battle, especially in tight matches.
- Communicate with teammates when possible.
- Avoid exposing yourself while reviving — it leaves you vulnerable.
8. Elephants, But Use With Caution
Yes, you can ride elephants in Rakshasa mode — but they’re risky. While powerful, they also make you a huge target.
- Enemies can easily snipe you off or target you with explosive arrows.
- Best used for distraction or short charges.
9. Game Mode Tip: Propaganda
This guide was based on a match of Propaganda, a popular objective mode where players must defend or destroy propaganda towers. It’s often a favorite due to its dynamic pace.
Use the mobility and stealth options unique to Rakshasa to flank objectives or take out defenders quietly before your team pushes in.
Wrap-Up
Rakshasa mode in Far Cry 4 multiplayer is a fast-paced, stealth-heavy experience that rewards clever movement, potion usage, and bow mastery. To recap:
- Max out your potions before leaving spawn.
- Always be moving — wingsuit and speed boosts are your best friends.
- Use Prowling and Ghost Walk to infiltrate and tag enemies.
- Take advantage of spirit animal summons for big team fights.
- Manage arrow types for every scenario.
Play smart, stay fast, and strike from the shadows.
Thanks for reading, and good luck in the battlegrounds of Kyrat!




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