In the climbing survival game PEAK, Scoutmaster Meyers might seem like a background character, but once you break the most important rule in the guidebook—never leave your fellow scouts behind—he turns into one of the most horrifying threats in the entire game. This article will break down everything you need to know about Scoutmaster: how he spawns, how to survive him, and the mechanics behind both natural and forced encounters.
Who Is the Scoutmaster?
Scoutmaster Meyers is the author of the guidebook you get at the start of your climb. He becomes a monster when you leave your friends behind. His zombified form stalks you across the mountain, turning PEAK from a fun adventure into full-on horror. If he catches you, he slams you around hard enough to knock you out—or even send you flying down the mountain.
Scoutmaster Spawns – When and What?
Scoutmaster naturally appears if you move too far away from your team. The distance varies depending on the map:
- Shore: Around 400 meters (roughly 80% of the level)
- Tropics: Around 230 meters (about 70% of the level)
Once you hit the trigger distance, Scoutmaster will spawn 50–70 meters away from you, usually out of sight. He picks one target and won’t stop chasing until one of these things happens:
- You’re knocked out or dead.
- You reunite with your team (within 200 meters).
- Everyone left behind is eliminated.
After he leaves, a 2.5-minute cooldown starts before he can spawn again. He can appear multiple times in a run if the right conditions are met, but spawn behavior can sometimes bug out, especially after the first encounter.
Summoning Him with the Scoutmaster’s Bugle spawns
There’s an item called Scoutmaster’s Bugle spawns that lets you summon Scoutmaster directly. This item appears in single-player and can be forced into multiplayer with mods. Here’s how it works:
- Blow the bugle, and Scoutmaster appears around 60–70 meters away.
- He targets the first player who used the bugle.
- Only one Scoutmaster spawns, even if multiple bugles are used.
- He chases for exactly 2 minutes, then stops—even if you’re still alive.
- If you blow the bugle during the cooldown, the next spawn is queued and will occur when the cooldown ends (unless within 10 seconds of his last despawn).
This method is more consistent and safe, especially if you want to unlock achievements without the danger of a real chase.
How to Dodge and Outsmart Scoutmaster
At first, he moves in a straight line toward you and picks up speed when within 30 meters. Once close, he’s faster than you on both flat ground and vertical climbs. If you manage to gain 150 meters of distance, he’ll teleport ahead of you—which makes dodging tricky. But here’s the trick: Scoutmaster struggles with pathfinding when directly under you. That means:
- Find an overhanging ledge.
- Lure him close.
- Sprint off the ledge, grab it from below, and let him fall past you.
- He’ll get stuck beneath you, confused.
You can also just stand on top of an overhanging ledge, and he won’t know what to do. This method soft-locks him temporarily.
Best Strategy: Use Ropes, Chains, or Vines
Scoutmaster cannot climb ropes, chains, or vines. These are the safest way to deal with him:
- Hang from them if he’s nearby.
- He’ll stall below you, unable to follow.
- You don’t risk getting caught like you would with ledges.
This method is the most reliable for escaping him—no risky maneuvers needed.
Extra Info and Trivia
- He spawns on all difficulties except Tenderfoot—but you can force it with the bugle.
- Encountering him once is enough to earn a cosmetic reward (creepy glowing eyes).
- He’s immune to most in-game effects: no slipping, no poison, no lava damage.
- He can trigger explosive plants but doesn’t take any knockback.
- Hidden detail: You can find a still version of Scoutmaster at the airport by clipping through the map.
Scoutmaster Meyers adds a layer of horror and urgency to PEAK. Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, understanding how he works is crucial to surviving your climb. Use ledges smartly, abuse his AI pathfinding, and make the most of ropes or vines to keep him off your back. For badge hunters or completionists, the bugle is your best tool. Stay together, or prepare to face the consequences.