Monster Survival Guide: Defeat & Escape All Foes

R.E.P.O. emerges as one of the standout horror gaming experiences of 2025, captivating streaming communities worldwide. The game features various terrifying creatures, each requiring unique strategies for survival. Here's a complete guide to every monster in R.E.P.O. and the most effective ways to counter them.

Recommended Videos

Table of Contents

• All Monsters in R.E.P.O. • Survival Tactics Against Each Monster

Complete Monster Guide

Animal

Threat Level: Low
This speedy creature poses minimal danger due to its weak attacks and passive nature. Easily neutralized as it doesn't retaliate when attacked.

Apex Predator (Duck)

Threat Level: Low
This harmless creature only becomes aggressive when provoked. For easy currency, lure it to the extraction zone and use the piston mechanism.

Bang

Threat Level: Medium
This explosive enemy detonates upon spotting players. Strategic disposal involves throwing it into hazardous liquids or using it against other monsters.

Bowtie

Threat Level: Low
Emits a disruptive scream that restricts movement. Though slow-moving, stealth approaches work best against these stationary screamers.

Chef

Threat Level: Medium
Recognizable by its predictable knife attacks. Dodge its lunge to create openings for counterattacks during its recovery period.

Clown

Threat Level: High
A formidable foe with laser attacks and charging abilities. Exploit its brief stun period after firing its laser beam for tactical advantages.

Gnome

Threat Level: Low
These loot-destroying nuisances travel in groups but are easily dispatched by slamming them against surfaces.

Headman

Threat Level: Low
A floating head that only reacts aggressively to direct light exposure. Otherwise harmless if left undisturbed.

Hidden

Threat Level: Medium
This smoke-like entity disarms players and drags them toward danger. Best avoided through concealment rather than confrontation.

Huntsman

Threat Level: Medium
A blind but deadly enemy that reacts to sound with devastating shotgun blasts. Memorize patrol routes to safely avoid encounters.

Mentalist

Threat Level: Medium
Creates dangerous anti-gravity fields but succumbs quickly to melee attacks. Team coordination can rescue players from its levitation effects.

Reaper

Threat Level: Medium
Slow-moving but powerful. Maintain distance and engage with ranged weapons for safe elimination.

Robe

Threat Level: High
An extremely dangerous pursuer that accelerates when observed directly. Avoid eye contact and find hiding spots until it loses interest.

Rugrat

Threat Level: Low
Generally non-threatening unless provoked. Requires team effort to eliminate by throwing against solid surfaces.

Spewer

Threat Level: Medium
This vomiting creature can be used tactically against other enemies. Shake it vigorously to make it flee.

Shadow Child

Threat Level: Low
Despite its unsettling appearance, this fragile enemy falls to single attacks from most weapons.

Trudge

Threat Level: High
Its deadly mace attacks make evasion the best strategy. Requires substantial resources to defeat, making avoidance preferable.

Upscream

Threat Level: Medium
These pack hunters are vulnerable to tranquilizers. After stunning, quickly eliminate them by throwing against surfaces.

For more R.E.P.O. strategy guides and gaming content, visit The Escapist's comprehensive game database.