MacTusk N' Son

"Looks like somebody was camping here."

- Wilson

MacTusk n' Son are a Father and Son Walrus Hunting Party. It consists of MacTusk, Wee MacTusk, and two Blue Hounds. They were introduced in the "A Winter's Tale" update.

Features
The MacTusk 'n' Son Hunting Party will spawn every 2-5 days from a fully functioning Walrus Camp. They're only active during daytime and will return into their igloo when night comes if they're not in a fight. Their Blue Hounds will occasionally sleep outside at night and will give chase to enemies that go near them.

The hunting party will not attack players unless provoked or the player walks near them. When the player is near enough to the igloo, the party will appear and follow the player for a distance. As long as the player does not walk any closer while being followed, the party will not attack. If the MacTusks become hostile, they will show it by making a slashing gesture across their throats. Then MacTusk will shoot and pursue the player, while Wee MacTusk commands the Hounds to attack.

The party is hostile towards almost any mob that comes too close to their camp. The player can even sneak by the walruses and their Hounds while they're occupied.

If MacTusk and Wee MacTusk are dead but the Blue Hounds aren't, the Hounds will attack whatever they want until the walruses respawn.

Killing MacTusk is the only way to obtain the Walrus Tusk and the Tam o' Shanter, making them a high-risk, high-reward challenge.

Tips

 * Use ranged weapons. Both MacTusk and WeeTusk will run away from the player if pursued.
 * Keep high health recovery items ready, and engage them in high/full health.
 * It's recommended to take only one camp at a time.
 * Focus first on the Hounds or MacTusk, whoever is closer with their attack.
 * Freeze MacTusk with an Ice Staff and hit him with any weapon, then rinse and repeat.
 * Chase or lead the party into the path of a Tentacle, Pengulls  or other mobs so they'll attack the mob instead, or into Tooth Traps (at least three) after dispatching the Blue Hounds. Having friendly Pigs nearby will help, too.
 * During summer, prepare by laying traps in front of the entrance.