Far Far West Pumpkin-Headed Bounty Combat Guide

To defeat the pumpkin-headed bounty in Far Far West, squads of one to four robot cowboys must maintain perimeter spacing in the red-lit clearing, dash laterally to evade arcing projectile volleys that clear fence cover, and bottleneck incoming targets through the tilted saloon using weapon shockwaves.

Positioning in the Red-Lit Clearing

The encounter takes place in a red-lit clearing under a crimson sky. Because visibility is limited and incoming attacks blend into the atmospheric glow, fighting from the center of the zone leaves players vulnerable to splash damage from explosive volleys.

• Solo play: Circle the perimeter continuously in one direction to keep the bounty in view and avoid getting pinned against environmental clutter.
• Co-op play (up to four players): Have two players hold mid-range positions inside the clearing to maintain primary target pressure, while the other two flank along outer boundaries near natural obstacles to provide crossfire angles.

Evading Arcing Pumpkin Mortars

The pumpkin-headed bounty frequently launches pumpkin projectiles high over the combat zone's stone-post fences.

While waist-high stone posts block direct horizontal gunfire, they offer zero protection against descending artillery. Crouching behind a fence post when a pumpkin is in the air will result in direct hits. When an incoming pumpkin clears the stone fence, break cover horizontally with a lateral sprint rather than backpedaling in a straight line. Use fences solely to break line-of-sight against direct shots, keeping an open route available to dodge incoming arcs.

Coordinating Weapon Discharges

Coordinating squad fire triggers distinct visual discharge effects that serve specific tactical roles during the encounter:

Coordinate squad timing so that one player fires green ring shots into approaching clusters to stagger their advance, allowing teammates to follow up with direct lightning fire on exposed targets.

Defending the Tilted Saloon

When combat shifts toward the settlement, pull back to the tilted saloon. The building's skewed architecture creates sharp elevation differences and tight doorways that compress incoming enemies into predictable choke points.

Position a long-range shooter at the elevated end of the saloon to cover exterior approaches and perimeter fences. Have close-range shooters anchor the lower doorway, channeling orange tracer fire into the entryway to eliminate enemies as they enter.

Defending the Blue Machine Terminal

Certain phases require operating a blue metal machine equipped with a screen of yellow indicator lights. Interacting with this console leaves players exposed to green projectile fire from under the red sky.

1. Clear incoming fire: Scan the sky and neutralize incoming green shots before moving to the terminal.
2. Assign a dedicated operator: Have one player manage the terminal while the remaining teammates face outward to intercept hostiles.
3. Deploy shockwave buffers: Fire green ring shots along approach paths leading to the console to block advancing enemies.
4. Monitor the indicator screen: Watch the yellow lights on the monitor to confirm the interaction cycle finishes before falling back to the saloon.