Dying Light The Beast: First Blood Mission Guide (Full Walkthrough & Tips)

The First Blood mission in Dying Light: The Beast picks up right after The Beast Within. What starts as a simple follow-up quickly turns into a dangerous hunt across Castor Woods, culminating in a tense showdown against Mist — the Chimera hiding in the swamps.

Completing this quest rewards you with 5,000 XP, 800 Old World Money, and a Beast Point for defeating Mist. Below is a complete First Blood walkthrough, including all steps, objectives, and strategies.

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Steps to Complete First Blood Mission in Dying Light The Beast

1. Meet Olivia at the Monastery

After exiting the tunnel, Olivia contacts you via radio. She refuses to share details until you meet in person. Head upstairs in the Monastery to trigger a short cutscene. She reveals a Chimera transport convoy passing through Castor Woods and even draws Kyle’s blood before sending you on the mission.

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2. Investigate the Chimera Transport

Travel east of the Monastery toward the Mountain Convoy site near the highway. Expect heavy infected resistance, including Spitters.

·         Best option: Use a truck to plow through hordes quickly.

·         On foot: Be prepared to dodge since power attacks in this zone can’t be blocked.

Look for a blown-up truck and nearby military transport. Clear enemies or rush directly to the wreck. Inside, you’ll find a soldier’s corpse and the Chimera Transport Guidelines. After inspecting, Kyle updates Olivia, revealing that the Chimera has escaped.

3. Follow the Chimera’s Trail into the Swamp

Climb the guardrail, dive into the water, and use Survivor Sense to highlight tracks. These lead through the swamp.

·         Watch for infected along the way.

·         The trail ends at a soldier corpse draped over a broken tree pointing toward the water.

From here, Survivor Sense confirms the Chimera moved to a nearby island about 65 meters away.

4. Reach the Island

Swim across to the island near a ruined bus, keeping an eye on your oxygen. Once there, use Survivor Sense to investigate points of interest:

·         A broken machine embedded in a tree.

·         A scientist’s corpse, holding 2x Bandages and Baron’s Research Memo #01.

Inspecting the scientist directly triggers a cutscene where Mist, the Chimera, makes her appearance.

How to Defeat Mist (Chimera Boss Fight)

Mist is a deadly Chimera that uses both infected summons and powerful attacks. Here’s how to counter her:

·         Charged Leap Attack: Dodge at the last second to avoid massive damage, then counterattack during her recovery.

·         Spit Attack: She spits toxic bile, especially dangerous below 50% HP. Keep moving and sidestep.

·         Summons: She frequently calls Biters, especially later in the fight. Clear them quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.

Pro Tip: Climb on the hood of the broken bus for breathing space. It allows you to heal and keep Mist in view.

First Blood Mission Rewards

After depleting Mist’s health, Kyle takes her blood in a cutscene and informs Olivia, officially completing the mission.

You’ll receive:

·         5,000 XP

·         800 Old World Money

·         1 Beast Point

The First Blood mission in Dying Light: The Beast is your first real taste of hunting Chimera bosses. With careful dodging, resource management, and smart positioning, you’ll bring down Mist and secure valuable rewards.

This guide should give you everything you need to master this mission.