If you’re trying to get the “In The Bag” achievement in Revenge of the Savage Planet, it simply means that you have to bag a frenzied Hognork without getting overwhelmed by the creature.
It is crucial to understand the mechanism of staggering if you want to unlock this achievement, and this article will walk you through exactly how to stagger the Hognork, catch it, and earn your achievement. Along the way, it’ll also trace how staggering works and provide early-game ambush survival tips.
What is Staggering in Revenge of the Savage Planet?
Mechanism of Staggering
The main objective of staggering a creature isn’t to damage it, and it revolves more around striking at the correct moment and with high precision. Hit them at their weakest spots to stun them and stagger them in their most vulnerable state
This stuns the enemy, freezes, or makes it stumble, giving you a small window to capture it or attack again. There are even quests where there’s a requirement for a successful stagger first before you can proceed, especially when you’re battling against more powerful beasts.
You’ll know you’ve staggered an enemy when they pause their movement or visibly react to your shot. That’s your cue to move in, whether it’s to lasso them with your whip or take advantage of the opening for more hits.
How to Stagger Creatures?
- Watch their patterns: Most enemies expose weak points during roars, charges, or attack wind-ups. Be patient and observe.
- Find the weak point: It’s usually a shiny sac, meaty organ, or something clearly weak-looking, such as a mouth or belly.
- Wait for the right moment: Don’t use ammunition needlessly. Fire only when the weak point is exposed, or your attack will be wasted.
Staggering isn’t so much about completing missions. It’s essential for killing beasts and opening upgrades related to your study back in the Habitat.
How to Unlock the In The Bag Achievement in Revenge of the Savage Planet
One of your early-game quests is to subdue the Hognork, a massive, enraged beast that’s charging at you with terrifying swiftness and power. This is not a fight to kill; you need to apprehend it. But for you to do that, first, you need to stun it.
The Hognork’s weakness is in the mouth, but it only opens when it roars or chases you. Catch it during these instances and fire a solid shot to stun it. After stunning it, rush to get your whip to lasso and seize it.
Survival Tips for the Encounter
Use the ground to your advantage. If you have not unlocked Power Dodge yet, avoiding its attack will be difficult. Locate high ledges or rocky outcroppings within striking distance. Scaling up to one place puts you out of harm’s way but within view.
- Be patient: The Hognork will simply continue roaring or charging in aggro mode, giving you successive chances to get that weak point shot. Wait for the ideal gap.
- Don’t mind health damage: Don’t waste time grinding its HP—simply wait for the stagger shot and keep the whip at hand.
It’s not the most cinematic strategy, but hanging back and shooting from a ledge is by far the safest and most efficient way to get the job done. Nail it, and you’ll unlock the “In The Bag” achievement or trophy as a reward.
