In “Days Gone,” hordes are formidable challenges scattered throughout the game. Each location is filled with Freakers, making them dangerous yet rewarding to combat. Finding and clearing these hordes is essential for progress. Players can earn valuable loot and gain experience. Here are the key horde locations to conquer.
Yo gamers! If you’re diving into **Days Gone**, buckle up because battling those **Freaker hordes** is a wild ride. These roving packs of zombies vary in size, and taking them down isn’t just fun; it’s a major way to rack up reputation points and gear up your character. Let’s break down where you can find these hordes in each region, as well as some handy tricks and tips to take them down!
Horde Sizes Explained
- Small: 50 Freakers or below
- Medium: 51 – 125 Freakers
- Large: 126 – 200 Freakers
- Very Large: 201 Freakers and above
There are **38 hordes** scattered throughout Oregon, so make sure you stock up on ammo and explosives if you want to take them out successfully!
Cascade Hordes

In your first area, the Cascades, you’ll encounter eight hordes, but only one has over 50 Freakers:
- Death Train Horde (Small): Near the Horse Lake Nero Checkpoint, north of the O’Leary Mountain Safehouse.
- White King Mine Horde (Small): Located in the eponymous mine north of the Horse Lake Nero Checkpoint.
- Grotto Caves Horde (Medium): Northeast of O’Leary Mountain Safehouse, near the Old Pioneer Cemetery.
- Cascade Highway Horde (Small): On a small uphill trail east of the O’Leary Mountain Safehouse.
- Little Bear Lake Horde (Small): Near Copeland’s Camp, resting in a cabin by the lake.
- O’Leary Mountain Horde (Small): Northeast of the O’Leary Mountain Safehouse near some rocks.
- Horse Lake Horde (Small): In a cave northeast of O’Leary Mountain Safehouse.
- Proxy Falls Horde (Small): Located east of Copeland’s Camp near a dirt road.
Belknap Hordes

Moving on to Belknap, there are seven hordes to find:
- Bear Creek Hotsprings Horde (Small): Near Sarah’s Memorial Stone.
- Twin Craters Horde (Small): Access via a tunnel from the Cascades.
- Patjens Lakes Horde (Medium): Near the southwestern edge of a small lake.
- Lava Arch Horde (Small): Beneath the Lava Arch, east of the Hot Springs Encampment.
- Belknap Crater Horde (Small): East of the Hot Springs camp in a cave.
- Marion Forks Horde (Small): Near the riverbank north of Belknap Crater.
- Shadow Lake Horde (Small): On the north side of Shadow Lake.
Lost Lake Hordes

Now we’re in Lost Lake, where things get intense with larger hordes:
- Metolius Lava Cave Horde (Very Large): A cave directly north of Lost Lake encampment.
- Westfir Horde (Medium): Near the Rogue Camp Infestation Zone.
- Old Sawmill Horde (Largest): Avoid early on—500 Freakers!
- Berley Lake Horde (Medium): Near Berley Lake Infestation Zone.
- River Flow Farms Horde (Medium): A cave northeast of Iron Mike’s Farm.
- Wapinitia Road Horde (Medium): South of the main road, in a cave.
- Sherman’s Camp Horde (Medium): In Sherman’s Camp, clear it when you visit multiple times.
Crater Lake Hordes

Crater Lake is light on quantity but dense in danger:
- McLeod Ridge Horde (Large): North-central region, visit during the mission Driven to Instinction.
- Mt. Bailey Horde (Very Large): Near the Diamond Lake Encampment.
- Rimview Ranch Horde (Medium): In a cave above the Highway 97-Crater Lake tunnel.
Highway 97 Hordes

Lastly, Highway 97 is packed with hordes, so keep your eyes peeled for these 13 locations:
- Chemult Station Horde (Large): Near a rail bridge for easy kills.
- Groose Gardens Horde (Large): Found on a bridge at night.
- Cascade Lakes Rail Line Horde (Medium): In a cave on the riverbank.
- Chemult Community College Horde (Medium): Near the College’s NERO Checkpoint.
- Rum Rye Gulch Horde (Medium): In a cave off the dirt road.
- Juniper Ridge Horde (Medium): Higher up in the rock wall near the previous one.
- Friendship Ridge Horde (Medium): In a barn near the main highway.
- Lobert Draw Ridge Horde (Very Large): In a cave at the southern railroad line.
- Mt. Scott Ski Resort Horde (Medium): Close to a small Marauder camp.
- Sagebrush Point Horde (Medium): Near powerlines into the barrier mountains.
- Beasley Lake Horde (Medium): On the edge of the map on the north side of a hill.
- Solomon Hill Horde (Medium): In a cave near some ruined train cars.
- Beaver Marsh Rest Stop Horde (Medium): Near a cabin southwest of an oddly-shaped lake.
Quick Tips for Taking Down Hordes
- **Stealth is Key**: Use stealth to scout the horde’s location before diving in. Make sure to take out any stragglers.
- **Maximize Your Gear**: Stock up on explosives and heavy weapons. Throwables like grenades can thin out their numbers.
- **Create a Killzone**: Funnel hordes into small areas using vehicles or environmental barriers for easy kills.
- **Set Traps**: Experiment with proximity mines and bear traps to catch Freakers off guard.
- **Upgrade Your Skills**: Invest in skills that enhance your health, stamina, and combat effectiveness when fighting hordes.
Now that you’re armed with this horde knowledge, go out there and dominate! Happy hunting!
Game Information Box
Title: Days Gone
Developer: Bend Studio
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
Retail Price: $49.99
Release Date: April 26, 2019 (PS4); May 18, 2021 (PC)
Where to Buy: Available on PlayStation Store, Steam, and various retailers like Amazon and Best Buy.
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