Stuck circling Farm Town for a boss that never shows? Vida is tied to a single hotspot and a bit of RNG. Here’s how to check the right place quickly, what “no-spawn” looks like, and the exact weapon constraints several quests impose when you finally pin him down.

Vida spawn location (Farm Town supermarket)

Vida’s arena is the supermarket in Farm Town. He spawns inside the store, typically around the center aisles. If you’re searching the parking lot or nearby barns, you’re in the wrong place. Head through the doors and sweep the aisle rows.

Important: Vida doesn’t spawn every raid. If the market is quiet after a thorough aisle pass, you likely rolled a no-spawn instance.

How to confirm a spawn fast

  • Go straight to the middle aisles. That’s his usual pathing area.
  • Use audio: Vida’s footsteps are distinct and heavy. If he’s up, you’ll hear him moving around the shelving.
  • No audio, no visual after a quick sweep inside the store? Treat the raid as a no-spawn and pivot to other objectives.
Tip: Some players use community workshop mods that surface boss locations. If you go that route, verify compatibility with your current build and understand it changes the discovery loop.

Quests and achievements tied to Vida

Several objectives explicitly require killing Vida in Farm Town, often with a specific weapon or condition. Keep these constraints in mind before you engage—credit won’t register if you down him with the wrong kit.

Objective Where Weapon rule Extra conditions Quest giver / notes
Vida’s Challenge Farm Town (supermarket) Glick Kill Vida x1 Commemorative Trophy; requires completing “A Talking Trophy!” first
Proof of Strength II Farm Town (supermarket) M700 Headshots required Orange; requires Premium Sniper I–III completed
Eye for an Eye (sub‑objective) Farm Town (supermarket) RPK Kill Vida x1 Part of a multi‑boss taskline
Hidden achievement: “Kill Vida” Farm Town (supermarket) Any (unless on a weapon‑locked quest) Defeat Vida Counts when he’s downed during a valid spawn

Related prerequisite detail for “A Talking Trophy!” if you’re unlocking Vida’s Challenge: it asks for Mercenary kills with a Shoddy Bow and rewards currency, EXP, and a VPO‑101.

Loadout checklist before you push the aisles

  • Equip the exact weapon the current quest specifies (Glick, M700 for headshots, or RPK). Swap early so the kill credits properly.
  • Bring enough ammo for a supermarket brawl; you’re fighting in tight lanes with limited visibility between shelves.
  • If you’re juggling multiple Vida tasks, prioritize the strictest condition first (for example, headshots with the M700).
Note: If you’re not on a weapon‑locked quest, any effective kit is fine for the hidden achievement. The supermarket layout favors clear sightlines down aisles; positioning matters more than raw fire rate.

When Vida doesn’t appear

There’s nothing to “unlock” mid‑raid—the absence is a normal no‑spawn roll. Use the time to progress other Farm Town tasks, run loot routes, or check off objectives that don’t depend on boss presence. If you’re specifically hunting Vida for a quest, expect to make multiple supermarket checks across raids.

Quick loop to minimize wasted time

  • Spawn into Farm Town and go directly to the supermarket.
  • Listen and scan the central aisles for 20–30 seconds.
  • If quiet, pivot to other objectives; if active, commit and ensure the correct weapon is in hand before the final shots.

This keeps your raids efficient without getting stuck on a single RNG gate.

Once you know the supermarket is the arena and that spawns are not guaranteed, the Vida hunt becomes routine. Build a fast supermarket check into your Farm Town runs, and keep the right weapon ready on the raids where he finally stomps into range.