*R.E.P.O.* has taken the horror gaming scene by storm in 2025, captivating streamers and players alike with its diverse array of monsters, each requiring unique strategies to overcome. Below is a comprehensive guide to all the monsters you'll encounter in *R.E.P.O.* and the best ways to handle them.
All Monsters in R.E.P.O.
Animal
Threat Level: Low
The Animal is swift but poses minimal threat, dealing very little damage. It's an easy target as it doesn't retaliate, making it simple to eliminate.
Apex Predator (Duck)
Threat Level: Low
The Apex Predator remains harmless unless provoked. For those looking to earn some easy cash, lure it to the extraction zone and crush it with the piston.
Bang
Threat Level: Medium
True to its name, the Bang is an explosive enemy that rushes towards you upon detection or attack, detonating on impact. To neutralize it, pick it up and throw it into water, lava, or acid. Cleverly, you can also use Bangs to damage other monsters.
Bowtie
Threat Level: Low
Bowties emit a scream that immobilizes players, preventing movement and pushing them back. Although the scream itself is harmless, it can lead to secondary damage from environmental hazards. These creatures are slow and vulnerable during their scream, making them easy targets for a stealthy approach.
Chef
Threat Level: Medium
The Chef's attacks are predictable; it leaps and slashes with knives. Dodge its attack to make it stumble, providing a window for your counterattack.
Clown
Threat Level: High
The Clown is a formidable foe, using a height-adjusting laser beam and a charging melee attack. After firing its laser, it becomes momentarily stunned, offering a brief opportunity for escape or attack.
Gnome
Threat Level: Low
Gnomes move in groups, focusing on destroying your loot rather than attacking you directly. They're fragile and can be easily dispatched by slamming them against a wall or floor.
Headman
Threat Level: Low
The Headman, a floating head, is generally non-aggressive unless provoked by light. It's best to avoid shining lights on it to keep it at bay.
Hidden
Threat Level: Medium
The Hidden appears as a cloud of black smoke, capable of stunning you and causing you to drop your items. It's challenging to spot and kill, so hiding when you sense its presence is advisable.
Huntsman
Threat Level: Medium
The blind Huntsman reacts to sound, firing a deadly shotgun. It follows a set patrol route, making it easier to avoid than to confront.
Mentalist
Threat Level: Medium
The Mentalist, resembling an alien, uses an anti-gravity field to levitate and then slam objects down. It can teleport, making it hard to escape. However, it's vulnerable to melee attacks, and other players can rescue you from its field.
Reaper
Threat Level: Medium
The Reaper is slow and deaf, making it easy to avoid but challenging to kill due to its strength. Use guns and ranged weapons to take it down safely.
Robe
Threat Level: High
Robe is fast and aggressive, chasing players relentlessly. Direct eye contact causes it to frenzy, increasing its speed and aggression. It's best to avoid looking at it and hide until it leaves.
Rugrat
Threat Level: Low
Rugrat scavenges for items and throws them at players if spotted. It's generally harmless but requires multiple players to lift and smash it against a wall to kill.
Spewer
Threat Level: Medium
The Spewer chases players and vomits, potentially causing you to vomit and damage nearby players or items. Grab and shake it to make it retreat.
Shadow Child
Threat Level: Low
Despite its eerie appearance, the Shadow Child is not threatening, with a low HP pool that allows for a one-shot kill with most attacks.
Trudge
Threat Level: High
Trudge is slow but deadly, pulling players towards it for a devastating mace attack. Hiding is the best strategy, as killing it is resource-intensive.
Upscream
Threat Level: Medium
Upscreams travel in groups, capable of grabbing and throwing players to cause damage and stun. They're susceptible to most attacks, but the tranq gun is particularly effective, allowing you to stun and then slam them against a surface.
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