(Far Cry) 5 Reasons Boomer is Best Boi

When you take the fight to Eden’s Gate in Far Cry 5’s Hope County, you get a few companions. Of course, you could have the sniper, the pilot or the archer, but there’s really only one choice. Boomer the dog is the only companion you need, once you unlock Fangs for Hire. You’re somehow unconvinced? Then read on, and discover just why Boomer is best boi.

Returns ducks to you

You can hunt for crafting materials (of course), which includes hunting ducks. Just like Duck Hunt of old, your faithful companion can returned downed poultry. What’s more, if you miss he won’t laugh about it, which already puts him leagues above that damned Nintendo dog…

Returns guns to you

Siccing Boomer on cultists will distract them, and he’s quite adept at bringing their weapons back to you. There’s no fear of running out of ammo when your canine Fang for Hire is on the case! After all, you don’t want to resort to swinging a branch at people, only for your favourite doggo thinking you’re playing fetch.

Kills enemies

An alternative to the previous point, siccing Boomer on cultists can help you take down a whole gang of them! He’ll maul, bite and straight up murder the hell out of your enemies. Not just cultists, either, because he’ll keep you safe from wolverines, wolves and other beasties trying to get you.

You heal him by giving him belly rubs

Are you kidding me - how perfect is this? Whenever those mean old cultists harm Boomer, you can heal him right up by giving him belly rubs! Of course, saying “Who’s a good pupper?” while you do so is entirely optional - but highly recommended. Don’t pretend that you’re not totally going to do it.

He’s a doggo!

The other Fangs for Hire are Cheeseburger the bear, and Peaches the mountain lion. Useful in their own way, sure, but come on they’re only so useful. One will pounce on unsuspecting enemies, the other will charge through a group ripping and tearing at throats… But one has heterochromia, and the other is diabetic! You don’t want to deal with that, you want a good doggo.

 

And that’s why Boomer is best boi. Feel free to disagree in the comments below.