Clearing Freaker nests in Days Gone is essential for making fast travel safer and reducing enemy threats in the Cascade region. The Pioneer Cemetery infestation zone presents a unique challenge because its nests are spread farther apart than in most other early-game areas. Understanding where each nest is tucked away helps Deacon St. John clear the zone efficiently without wasting precious fuel or ammo.
Finding the Highway Rest Stop Nest
The first Freaker nest in this region is located along the main road leading toward the cemetery. You will discover it built inside a small roadside rest stop building near several abandoned vehicles. Burning this structure early clears the perimeter before you venture deeper into the cemetery grounds.
Because this area is open to the main thoroughfare, keep your drifter bike nearby for a quick escape. Surrounding Freakers often react quickly when the nest catches fire, so stay alert. Throwing a molotov from a safe distance ensures you can manage incoming enemies without being cornered.
Locating the Cemetery Gate Shack
As you approach the main entrance gates of Pioneer Cemetery, look for a small utility shack on the left side. The second nest is packed inside this small building near the stone walls. It sits right along the path you take during early story missions, making it easy to spot while passing through.
Clearing this nest makes exploring the interior graveyard much safer during subsequent quests. Be sure to loot nearby trunks and supply crates for kerosene and rag materials. Restocking your crafting items right after burning a nest ensures you remain prepared for the next encounter.
Discovering the Outskirt Red Barn
The final nest tends to give players the most trouble because it is positioned further away from the central graveyard. Head toward the outskirts near the hillside to find a large red barn structure. This building houses the last remaining Freaker nest required to mark the infestation zone complete.
Approaching this location stealthily is recommended since Freakers often roam the treeline. Using explosive barrels or gas cans scattered nearby can save your molotovs for other encounters. Once ignited, eliminate the emerging hostiles to fully clear the Pioneer Cemetery area.
Combat Preparation and Rewards
Before attempting to clear all three nests, stock up on crafting supplies and maintain your weaponry. Completing this objective grants valuable trust and credits with Copeland's Camp, helping you upgrade your bike for future journeys. Clearing the area also permanently opens up fast travel routes across the Cascade map.
