
Red Deer Passive
- HP
- 100
- Threat
- 50
- Drops
- 4
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Red deer have migrated into city areas, taking advantage of the lack of human presence. These majestic creatures are more skittish than ever, but they provide a valuable source of meat and hide for those skilled enough to hunt them.
- HP
- 100#8 of 12 by health
- Threat
- 50AI threat weight
- Behaviour
- Passive
- Drops
- 4Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Deer Pelt
Drops
Game dataWhat skinning a Red Deer yields, with the game's own amount ranges.
| Item | Amount | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 | Guaranteed | |
| 1 | Guaranteed | |
| 3–4 | Guaranteed | |
| 1 | Guaranteed |
Data: Permafrost Early Access preview build 0.44.2.4552-playtest — refreshed at the Oct 9 launch. How we source this
Know what Red Deer gives you
Every container, corpse, animal and trader with what they hold, drop chances and prices, plus a where-to-buy search across every trader's stock.
- Loot with drop chances
- Animals & what they drop
- Where to buy anything

Shots to bring down a Red Deer
CalculatedRed Deer has 100 HP. SW-54 Volkodav drops it in 1 body shots; headshots use the weapon's head multiplier.
| Firearm / Bow | Damage | Body shots | Headshots | Magazine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 180 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
| ARG-5 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 80 | 2 | 1 | 10 | |
| 120 | 1 | 1 | 20 | |
| 75 | 2 | 1 | 30 | |
| 150 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| 120 | 1 | 1 | — |
Calculated from base weapon damage divided into max health; armor, distance and hit location in the game may change the real count.
What its drops are used for
Game dataRecipes and building parts that consume the Red Deer's drops.
Recipes
Moon Cult Boots · uses Bones
Moon Cult Gloves · uses Bones
Moon Cult Helmet · uses Bones
Moon Cult Jacket · uses Bones
Moon Cult Pants · uses Bones
Tribal Boots · uses Bones
Tribal Cowl · uses Bones
Tribal Gloves · uses Bones
Tribal Jacket · uses Bones
Tribal Pants · uses Bones
Candle · uses Animal Fat
Low Grade Fuel · uses Animal Fat
Oil · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Treated Hide · uses Animal Fat
Survivor's Boots · uses Deer Pelt
Survivor's Gloves · uses Deer Pelt
Building parts
Decoration: Big Bone · uses Bones
Decoration: Bones Stack · uses Bones
Decoration: Hanging Skull · uses Bones
Decoration: Small Bone · uses Bones
Decoration: Three Bones · uses Bones
Moon Cult Dream Catcher · uses Bones
Metal Dummy · uses Bones
Plastic Dummy · uses Bones
Wooden Dummy · uses Bones
Large Poster: Bunker · uses Bones
Large Poster: Horizon · uses Bones
Large Poster: House Camp · uses Bones
Large Poster: Slumber Project · uses Bones
Large Poster: Solar Facility · uses Bones
Large Poster: The Estate · uses Bones
Large Poster: Urban District · uses Bones
Large Poster: White Hell · uses Bones
Large Poster: Woods · uses Bones
Poster: Bunker · uses Bones
Poster: Horizon · uses Bones
Poster: House Camp · uses Bones
Poster: Slumber Project · uses Bones
Poster: Solar Facility · uses Bones
Poster: The Estate · uses Bones
Journal entry
Game dataRed deer have migrated into city areas, taking advantage of the lack of human presence. These majestic creatures are more skittish than ever, but they provide a valuable source of meat and hide for those skilled enough to hunt them.
Quests that hunt the Red Deer
Quest objectives that ask for this animal.
- The Deer Hunter — Gather ingredients and cook a warm meal.Village · 8 objectives
- Oh, deer! — Hunt the Great deerHouse Camp · 4 objectives
- Hide — Acquire hide for traderVillage · 3 objectives
- Tonight... We Hunt! — Hunt a DeerVillage · 3 objectives
- We need to cook — Gather ingredients and cook a warm meal for Robyn.Village · 6 objectives
- Oh, Deer — Locate and kill five deer and/or doesWoods · 3 objectives · 1 reward
All animals compared
Game dataRed Deer is number 8 of 12 by health; 9 of the 12 attack on sight. Bear leads with 1,200 HP.
| Animal | HP | Damage | Threat | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,200 | 45 | 140 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 500 | 50 | 140 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 360 | 25 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 270 | 25 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 250 | 35 | 120 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Bear Pelt | |
| 180 | 15 | 80 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Wolf Pelt | |
| 180 | 20 | 85 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Moose Pelt | |
| 100 | — | 50 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Deer Pelt | |
| 75 | 50 | 90 | Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Wolf Pelt | |
| 25 | 5 | 20 | Meat, Fox Pelt | |
| 1 | — | — | Meat, Hare Pelt | |
| 1 | — | — | Meat |
The Red Deer is a Passive animal in Permafrost with 100 HP, — damage and a threat score of 50, ranking #8 of 12 by health. Its carcass drops 4 items: Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Deer Pelt (4 guaranteed). Those drops feed 74 recipes and building parts, including Moon Cult Boots, Moon Cult Gloves, Moon Cult Helmet, Decoration: Big Bone, Decoration: Bones Stack. Stats and drops are read from the game's animal and loot files (Early Access preview build).
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Red Deer FAQ
How much health does the Red Deer have?
100 HP — #8 of 12 animals. It deals — damage per hit.
What does the Red Deer drop?
Bones, Meat, Animal Fat, Deer Pelt; 4 of the 4 drops are guaranteed on every carcass. Exact ranges are in the drops table.
Does the Red Deer attack?
No. The Red Deer is passive and runs from you, which makes it a safe early source of food.
What are Red Deer drops used for?
74 recipes and building parts use them, including Moon Cult Boots, Moon Cult Gloves, Moon Cult Helmet, Decoration: Big Bone, Decoration: Bones Stack.
Which quests ask me to hunt a Red Deer?
6 quests: The Deer Hunter, Oh, deer!, Hide.