Locating the Scoutmaster in the game Peak presents a significant challenge for several reasons. It demands perseverance, an unconventional approach to gameplay, and ultimately, the courage to confront a formidable adversary.
The Mentorship Badge achievement requires players to have a direct encounter with the Scoutmaster, a character you might recognize as the author of the guidebook found at the beginning of each run. If you`re wondering how to find the Scoutmaster in Peak to earn this badge, the following methods will guide you.
How to Encounter the Scoutmaster in Peak
To find the Scoutmaster and unlock the Mentorship Badge achievement in Peak, it`s crucial to understand that you must first summon him. He does not appear as a random encounter; specific preliminary steps are required.
There are two distinct methods for the Scoutmaster to manifest in your game, depending on whether you are playing solo or cooperatively online. These methods are detailed below:
- Single-Player: You must utilize the Scoutmaster`s Bugle, a rare item within Peak.
- Multiplayer: You must disregard Scoutmaster Myres` advice by intentionally abandoning a friend in need and separating from your teammates.
For the single-player approach, the Scoutmaster`s Bugle is an exceptionally rare item with a very low probability of appearing. It can potentially be found in either Ancient Luggage—distinguished by a red emblem on suitcases—or obtained from the Ancient Statues located at the summit of each biome. When interacting with Ancient Statues, it`s important that all players are alive; otherwise, the statue will revive fallen climbers instead of yielding an item.
The Scoutmaster`s Bugle can also appear in multiplayer matches, though its chances of appearing remain quite low across all game modes. From personal experience over 26 hours of playing Peak, this item was only encountered twice. However, there were also several instances where the statue did not drop an item because a teammate had died in the biome, so individual experiences may vary.
Multiplayer Method for Summoning the Scoutmaster
If you`re playing Peak in multiplayer, triggering the Scoutmaster`s appearance is somewhat more straightforward. You need to create significant distance from your co-op partners, whether it`s just one other person or several. A reliable way to ensure the encounter is to have everyone else remain at the starting point of the Shore biome, while you head towards the opposite side, climbing towards the peak.
After a few minutes of ascending, you will notice a distinct change in the background music, resembling distant bells, replacing the usual environmental sounds. The Scoutmaster is designed to pursue players who isolate themselves, so you will likely see him approaching. A helpful visual cue indicating his proximity is a gradual film grain effect on your screen, which intensifies and obscures visibility as he gets closer.
Once the Scoutmaster is in your immediate vicinity, get close to him, and the Mentorship Badge achievement should pop up. There`s a slight chance he might fall off a ledge, temporarily interrupting the chase, but he typically climbs back up swiftly. From this point, you can attempt to evade him—be warned, the Scoutmaster is exceptionally fast—or allow him to trap you. In my personal experience, the Scoutmaster seized me and promptly threw me off the mountain.
These are the essential steps to encounter the Scoutmaster. Keep in mind that it`s possible to inadvertently trigger this encounter if you frequently stray from your teammates. It serves as a harsh yet memorable lesson on the importance of cooperation and aiding others whenever possible.