Start cheap and learn the loop
There is no need to spend Coins immediately. The free Impala and other low-cost animals are perfect for learning movement, the survival meters and quest routes without risk. Use this phase to bank Coins.
Match the animal to your playstyle
Your first major purchase should fit how you want to play. If you enjoy hunting and combat, predators like the Lion offer the best all-round power. If you prefer to survive and farm safely, a tanky herbivore such as the Rhino, Buffalo or Giraffe is far more forgiving.
- Aggressive players: save toward the Lion for balanced power and pride teamwork.
- Defensive players: a Rhino or Buffalo shrugs off most attackers.
- Speed lovers: the Cheetah and Ostrich excel at hit-and-run and travel.
- Team players: Hyenas and Wild Dogs shine in coordinated packs.