All R.E.P.O. monsters and how to deal with them

The R.E.P.O. monsters are savage to those bravely facing their taxes alone. You get warned of the dangers that lurk beyond the unwelcoming entrance by the Taxman, who’s crying tears of joy as it enjoys seeing you struggle.

R.E.P.O. is incredibly unforgiving to new explorers. Without any weapons to fight back and a painfully short stamina bar, panic is an inevitability. To make matters worse, some valuables you pick up can hugely impact your game—and not in a positive way. Not only do you have to transfer goods onto the extraction point, but some items like the Music Box actively try to ruin your run (as it makes you continuously spin when you have the box in hand).

So, if you’re looking for a bestiary and some survival tips, here is how to deal with all R.E.P.O. monsters.

All monsters and how to evade them in R.E.P.O.

I’m uncertain how many monsters reside within R.E.P.O. Unlike Lethal Company, which has a bestiary you can refer to, you have to get close to R.E.P.O‘s monsters to get their name. I got Energy Crystals to collect—I’m not trying to get my head torn off, introducing myself to giant heads, laser beams, and duckies.

Some monsters don’t hurt you or deal minimal damage. They, instead, are there to jumpscare you or alert other, more lethal monsters to your whereabouts. One of these monsters is found on intact televisions.

Here is every monster we’ve discovered: their threat level, how to avoid, and what they do.

Animal

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

The Animal remind me of something I made as a kid on Bamzooki; janky, moving humanoid creatures that move much like a spider. Their attack deals four damage points, but they’re not super quick, so they won’t overwhelm you. However, having multiple attacks on you at once can quickly result in your demise. These creatures panic when they see you and start running around, destroying nearby valuables, including what’s in your C.A.R.T. You will get knocked down if caught in their path and whatever you were carrying will drop.

Survival strategies

Use cover to break the Animal’s line of sight. The Apex Predator, if activated, can kill Animals. Jump on top of furniture to avoid getting hit by their erratic attacks. Wait for it to move on before you start moving the C.A.R.T. and valuables around. They’re not particularly clever and have trouble seeing you unless you’re right in front of them or making too much noise.

Apex Predator

• Threat: Low to medium
• Mostly found on: All maps

Monster summary

The Apex Predator is an adorable arsehole. This little guy will seem innocent at first, but he has an aggressive side. We hope you never see it. The duck follows you around the map, waddling and dancing, it’s almost hypnotizing. He’s inviting you to pick it up, but trust your instincts and ignore that itch for curiosity, for it’ll only get you killed. If you in any way touch the duck, its mouth will split open, showcasing rows of endless teeth, ready to snap you in half. He flies into the air and starts chasing you, but this phase lasts around 10 seconds.

Survival strategies

The duck will do everything in its power to make you grab him. It follows your crosshair, jumps into the cart when you’re placing items inside, and will quickly become your ride or die—all in its persistent attempt to make you hold him. Honestly, the best thing to do is ignore this guy. Pretend he doesn’t exist. It’s difficult when he makes his presence known every moment, but do your very best moving your crosshair away from him. Beware that if he takes any damage, be it from your own hand or an object, he will transform and attack.

Banger

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: McJannek Station

Monster summary

The Banger is a small skull with bony legs sticking out of its jawline. What makes them a threat is the dynamite resting in their eye socket or atop their head. This fuse is slow, but the Banger will chase you in a persistent attempt to take you down with it. Try not to be in its blast radius when it blows. They always spawn in packs.

Survival strategies

These monsters are tiny and can jump, making it easy for them to find you hiding or to follow you atop furniture. Keep a safe distance by running away, picking them up, and pushing them away by scrolling up with the mouse wheel. Like a game of Hot Potato, you should throw Bangers away so you’re not caught in their explosion. They’re not particularly fast so you should leave the room and shut the door behind you if they’re alerted to your position.

Bowtie

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

This marshmallow-y monster is a mixture of the Trudge and Clown; with its slow walking cycle and bent head. When Bowtie sees you, his cloud-like body transforms into a gigantic mouth as his head recoils into itself. He then screams, throwing you backwards. This can trap and stun-lock you in a corner if you’re caught out. Bowtie’s attack lasts for five seconds and can deal up to 55 damage. The Bowtie will run away after attacking you.

Survival strategies

Similar to Trudge, you need to keep your distance from the Bowtie; using furniture and crouch walking to avoid detection. This monster is easy to avoid if you use stealth, spotting him before he sees you. If you’re spotted, leave the room as fast as you can to avoid taking damage.

Chef

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

A green frog with a moustache, the Chef hops around the map in search of his next meal. He appears calm at first, but quickly switches to an aggressive state where he pulls out two bloodstained cleavers. His only mode of attack is to roll in a straight line towards you, hurting you on impact if you’re caught in the crossfire.

Survival strategies

The Chef isn’t much of a threat when there’s only one hopping around. The threat rises, however, when multiple join the fray, all searching for their missing ingredient—you. It takes a surprisingly long time for the Chef to notice your existence and we’ve found you can move around freely without worrying about them until they get close. If the Chef sees you, leave your room (if you’re close to a door) or jump onto furniture. You basically want to avoid its straight-shot pathing as he rolls. The Chef can be killed by a Spewer (if this parasite latches onto your face). Chefs can kill each other too, so try to bait them into each other when you can.

Clown

• Threat: High
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy and Headman Manor

Monster summary

The Clown is absolutely brutal if you find yourself trapped at the spawn with this thing ahead of you. It’s identifiable by its giant eyes and a mouth resting at the center of its body, but this isn’t where the threat lies. It’s on the top of its red nose that a giant beam can form once it notices you. The laser builds until it shoots out a single beam, moving across the ground horizontally. Anything in its path will get annihilated. The Clown also has close-range attacks, which include a stomping animation.

Survival strategies

The Clown is easy to avoid if you’re constantly moving around the map. It’s not particularly quick, but if you’re caught out inside the extraction point or fail to notice it open the door behind you, then it’s game over for you. As it has a long wind-up time, use it to your advantage to leave the room you’re in and move away from the door. This way, you won’t die to the beam as it cannot shoot through walls. Crouch and hide under furniture when you’re in the same room as him; he won’t see you.

Gnome

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and McJannek Station

Monster summary

The Gnome acts similarly to the Apex Predator in that it follows you around. It’s quite persistent and a nuisance to deal with, as it attacks you if you get too close. The problem is handling this entity while another, larger threat is after you. It will deal minimal but consistent damage that puts you in a vulnerable position. They can also spawn in groups. Gnomes can pick up flammable items to throw at you. They will also actively try to destroy any valuables you’re carrying.

Survival strategies

Pick them up and drop them; this will kill them instantly. Even if a gang of them is grouping up on you, pick one up, lift to a height, and drop onto another Gnome to kill both. You can also pick one up as a melee weapon to smash against his fellow Gnome folk, killing both on impact.

Headman

• Threat: High
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and McJannek Station

Monster summary

This is exactly what it sounds like—a giant floating head. The Headman is one of the hardest monsters to run away from as it’s incredibly persistent once it notices you. Its attacking phase is evident by its widened eyes and open mouth, where it will lunge and bite you if it gets close. A single bite takes off 50HP.

Survival strategies

Stay behind the Headman whenever you can. Use furniture to hide from him. If spotted, run to a corridor that has an alcove or a side room, shutting the door behind you. While he can open doors, he will lose track of you if you’re quick enough. Never run away in a straight line.

Hidden

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

Hidden is a ghost-like entity that moves around the map with ease, ready to inhabit anyone wandering in its path. He either stands still, almost catching his breath back as he inhales deeply (indicated by his breath being the only visible thing on screen), or runs towards you. Hidden chases players with hopes of possessing them. Once possessed, the character shrinks as if they’re crouched and lifts them into the air. You can hear wheezing and laughing when someone is possessed. This entity does not hurt you, but Hidden’s goal is to to be a right pain as it moves you to the furthest point from where you started. Hidden can move you to another extraction point or inside the jaws of death—where a deadlier monster awaits your arrival.

Survival strategies

Listen out for breathing as this is the main warning sign you get if it’s nearby. You can see its breath and footprints, regardless of whether it’s moving or standing still, so steer clear of its pathing and always be on the lookout. The Hidden has a physical form but you can’t see it. You can stun and kill this creature with a Tranq Gun, Stun Mine/Grenade, and a melee weapon. Watch his footprints and breath as this pinpoints his exact location.

Huntsman

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy and McJannek Station

Monster summary

The Huntsman is a shotgun-wielding enemy that resembles Lethal Company‘s Nutcracker. He uses the Shotgun as a walking stick. He sticks to a particular patrolling path, so you will likely run into him when moving valuables to the extraction point. He can also patrol the extraction point, making it difficult to leave.

Survival strategies

The Huntsman is blind. You can crouch walk near him without being noticed. His hearing is impeccable, however; so don’t talk, walk next to him, or run. His shotgun can kill you if you get caught out, so be sure to run only if he hears you. Create distance and refrain from running in a straight line to reduce the chances of being hit by the shotgun spread if he knows where you are. Health Upgrades are a must to survive a shotgun blast.

Next Poll

Mentalist

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy and Headman Manor

Monster summary

A levitating entity that manipulates gravity, this megamind alien launches you and any valuables around you into the air. The Mentalist then slams you downwards, breaking fragile valuables, lowering or destroying their value completely. Each slam deals 50 damage, cutting your health pool in half (if you haven’t upgraded). If you survive the encounter, you will have to find new valuables to place inside the C.A.R.T. There is a chance that your goodies survive the blast, but you will need to pick them back up again to then bring them to the extraction point.

Survival strategies

Buy Health Upgrades if you want a fighting chance against this entity. You can delay the Mentalist’s attacks if you’re playing with teammates. Another player, who is not in the Mentalist’s grasp, should hit it with a weapon to free their friend. You can stun this entity with the Tranq Gun.

Peeper

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

The Peeper deals minimal damage, taking two health points every few seconds. This only happens if you’re caught in its gaze. The Peeper will pull you in, forcing you to look at it. While it doesn’t hurt much, it does distract you long enough that you might accidentally walk into a deadlier monster. The Peeper will move on but will eventually respawn in the same spot if you stay on the level long enough. It can also appear near the extraction point when you need to return to it at the end of the round. The Peeper can only latch onto one player at a time.

Survival strategies

Leave the room as soon as you see this Eye. Furniture and pillars can be used to break the line of sight. Yes, your vision will get pulled, but so long as you’re close to an exit, you can pull yourself away. The Eye’s gaze only works within the room it spawns in. If you notice its eyelids before it sees you, look away and crouch walk past it, it shouldn’t notice you. This only works if you’re in a room for a short period of time. The affected player should tumble launch if the Peeper has their gaze, where their teammate can pick them up and move them into another room, cutting off the Peeper’s line of sight.

Reaper

• Threat: High
• Mostly found on: McJannek Station

Monster summary

The Reaper is a dual-wielding scarecrow that waddles around the map. Like most R.E.P.O. monsters, the Reaper can open doors. This makes it somewhat hard to detect as it’s stealthy and quiet. It moves slowly until it notices you. That’s when it winds up its blades and starts swinging them around. It will chase you, trying to catch you with its weapons.

Survival strategies

Hide under furniture and remain crouched, keeping to the side if a Reaper appears. It doesn’t chase for long, and we believe it has a similar short, aggressive phase to the Apex Predator. The Reaper struggles to chase players and instead only punishes the oblivious players it’s snuck up on. Shut doors behind you as you’re running away; this should reset the Reaper, as it’ll forget about your existence. Stamina and speed are a must against him, as running away in a long corridor will likely get you killed if you’re unprepared.

Robe

• Threat: High
• Mostly found on: Headman Manor and McJannek Station

Monster summary

The Robe isn’t much of a threat if you see the back of it. It’s only when it turns around that your life flashes before your eyes. The Robe resembles No-Face from Spirited Away as its body consists of a single black cloak with a white skull-like head and hands at the bottom. It will charge when it spots you and easily one-shots you if you’re caught out in the open.

Survival strategies

The Robe will occasionally make a crying baby sound. You know it’s nearby if you hear the cry. Without the sound cue there’s no way to tell if the Robe is near you as it’s silent, so keep a look out. We’ve finally figured out how this monster works. All you need to do is never look at its face or it will attack you. It’s easier to stay behind it but if the Robe happens to be in front of you, then look anywhere but its face. You can keep the monster in your vision and move around it (bumping into it will make it attack too), avoiding its face at all cost. May the Lord have mercy on your soul against this monstrosity.

Rugrat

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: McJannek Station and Headman Manor

Monster summary

This absolute menace loves to run around, picking up items to throw at you. It’s his main way of attacking, which deals minimal damage to your overall health, but destroys your valuables. His behavior is similar to Gnomes. If you let him have his way, you won’t have any valuables left to put in the extraction point. The Rugrat will take loot nearest to you and launch it, which creates a knockback effect if he successfully hits you. He’ll then run away when he feels he’s done enough damage to ruin your run.

Survival strategies

If you notice this monster before he spots you, be sure to move away from your full C.A.R.T. and take this little guy out as quickly as you can. Any weapon will do, but a Gun will kill him with a single bullet.

Shadow Child

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: McJannek Station and Swiftbroom Academy

Monster summary

This entity is a tall, thin humanoid creature that mostly stands still. It can only teleport when you’re not looking at it, but this won’t kill you. The Shadow Child can only kill if you look at it for too long. This means it’s only threatening from prolonged exposure. It can teleport and cause your vision to turn dark.

Survival strategies

The Shadow Child behaves like the Enderman in Minecraft. All you need to do to survive is to avoid looking at it. Listen to its laughter, and if the room turns dark for its presence, then make sure you’re not looking towards it. You can walk backwards to pass it or look occasionally at its feet, but never above that. There is room for error against Shadow Child as you’re not killed instantly for looking its way, but you shouldn’t ever feel tempted to keep this entity in your peripheral view. When in doubt—just ignore it.

Spewer

• Threat: Low
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy and Headman Manor

Monster summary

The Spewer is a tadpole-looking monster that flies around. It spits acid from its mouth and has two main functions: Spew acid at you or latch onto your neck. If it does the latter, its tail coils around your neck, and the Spewer starts continuously throwing out bile. This doesn’t impact you, however. It’s your teammates who are in the danger zone.

Survival strategies

Keep back to avoid taking damage. It doesn’t fly particularly fast, nor does it have good vision to spot you under furniture or crouched. If it wraps itself around you, make sure your teammates do not attempt to take it off, otherwise they’re at risk of taking damage from its bile. The Spewer will eventually fall off, and you won’t have taken any damage. You can use this monster to attack others when it latches onto your face.

Trudge

• Threat: High
• Mostly found on: Swiftbroom Academy and McJannek Station

Monster summary

Surprisingly, Trudge isn’t much of a threat. It moves around the map incredibly slowly, waiting for you to stand before it so it can use its bent neck to swing and hit you. The Trudge can easily one-shot you if you’re careless. His hammer-like weapon has a magnetized effect that pulls you towards him. We estimate its effect radius is approximately two to three meters from where his weapon hits the ground.

Survival strategies

This entity is incredibly easy to avoid. Just move into another room and continue exploring, looking for valuables while remembering where you last saw him. Refer to the map in case you get lost. So long as you stay on the side of him where his bent neck isn’t looking, you can actually crouch-walk beside him. Use furniture to get around him and remain crouched to avoid alerting him to your position. He has an eye on his stomach which can see you when hiding, so be mindful of this and reposition to avoid his gaze.

Upscream

• Threat: Medium
• Mostly found on: McJannek Station

Monster summary

This creepy guy is incredibly persistent if he spots you. He only has one mode of attack, which flings you up into the air, throwing you against walls that deal 10 damage points every time he successfully gets the attack off. They’re fast and punish anyone with low stamina.

Survival strategies

The Upscream is surprisingly difficult to get around, but can be sedated with a Tranq Gun. They often appear in pairs and have excellent vision. It’s best to use cover and crouch to avoid being seen. Hiding under furniture won’t get you far as these monsters will have a direct line of sight to you. Climbing on top of structures doesn’t help you against these, either, as they can leap up and lock onto you. This is definitely one of those creatures you need to kill.

All R.E.P.O. monster stats, summarized

Monster	Attack damage	Can it be stunned?	Can it be killed?	Can it disarm you?	Melee weapon hits	Gun bullets	Shotgun bullets	Weapon recommendation	Life orb money
Animal	Four	Yes	Yes	Yes	Five	Two	One	Grenade or Rubber Duck	$3.8K
Apex Predator	10	Yes	Yes	No	Five	Two	One	Baseball Bat	$2.4K
Banger	30	Yes	Yes	No	Currently being researched	One	One	Duct Taped Grenades	–
Bowtie	Five	Yes	Yes	Yes	Three	One to two	One	Gun or Tranq Gun and Frying Pan	$4K
Chef	10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Five	One	One	Hands (two or more teammates) or Spewer acid or Baseball Bat	$3.6K
Clown	10 (kick), 60 (slam), 50 (per laser strike)	Yes	Yes	No	Six	Currently being researched	One	Rubber Duck	$6.9K
Gnome	10	Currently being researched	Yes	No	One	–	–	Hands	–
Headman	50	Yes	Yes	No	Eight	Two to three	One	Gun or Tranq Gun and Baseball Bat	$6.7K
Hidden	–	No	Yes	Yes	Four	One to two	One	Tranq Gun and Frying Pan	$3.6K
Huntsman	100	Yes	Yes	No	Eight	Two	One	Gun	$6.7K
Mentalist	50	Yes	Yes	Yes	Currently being researched	Two	One	Gun	$4K
Peeper	Two	No	No	Yes	–	–	–	–	–
Reaper	10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Five	Two	One	Baseball Bat	$7.4K
Robe	100	Yes	Yes	Yes	10	Two to three	Two	Tranq Gun and Baseball Bat or Gun	$6.7K
Rugrat	19-112 (depends on thrown valuable size)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Six	One	One	Frying Pan or Gun	$4K
Shadow Child	30	No	Yes	Yes	Currently being researched	Currently being researched	Currently being researched	Grenade	$3.9K
Spewer	10 (from player’s face)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Two	One	One	Frying Pan or Baseball Bat	$2.8K
Trudge	100 (direct hit from mace), 80 (shockwave throw)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Currently being researched	Five to six	Two	Shotgun or Tranq Gun	$6.5K
Upscream	10	Yes	Yes	Yes	Three	One	One	Tranq Gun and Frying Pan	$3.9K

---