R.E.P.O. has quickly become a favorite among horror game enthusiasts and streamers alike in 2025, offering a thrilling experience filled with unique monsters each requiring a different strategy to overcome. Below, we delve into each monster found in R.E.P.O. and the best methods to handle them.

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All Monsters in R.E.P.O.

• Animal
• Apex Predator (Duck)
• Bang
• Bowtie
• Chef
• Clown
• Gnome
• Headman
• Hidden
• Huntsman
• Mentalist
• Reaper
• Robe
• Rugrat
• Spewer
• Shadow Child
• Trudge
• Upscream

All Monsters in R.E.P.O.

Animal

Threat Level: Low

The Animal is swift but poses minimal danger, dealing very little damage. It's incredibly easy to dispatch as it won't retaliate, making it a low-threat target.

Apex Predator (Duck)

Threat Level: Low

The Apex Predator remains harmless unless provoked. If you're looking to earn some quick cash, you can eliminate it by luring it to the extraction zone and crushing it with the piston.

Bang

Threat Level: Medium

True to its name, the Bang is an explosive, grenade-like enemy that will rush and detonate upon spotting or being attacked. To neutralize it safely, pick it up and throw it into water, lava, or acid. Cleverly, Bangs can also be used to damage other monsters.

Bowtie

Threat Level: Low

When a Bowtie spots you, it emits a scream that immobilizes you, preventing running and jumping while pushing you back. Although the scream itself is harmless, it can force you into harmful objects. Bowties are slow and vulnerable when screaming, making them easy targets if you can sneak up on them undetected.

Chef

Threat Level: Medium

The Chef's attack patterns are predictable. It leaps towards you to slash with its knives but becomes off-balance if you dodge, providing a window for counterattacks.

Clown

Threat Level: High

The Clown poses a significant threat with its laser beam attack that adjusts to your height and a charging melee attack. However, after firing its laser, it momentarily stuns, offering a brief opportunity for escape or attack.

Gnome

Threat Level: Low

Gnomes often move in groups and prioritize destroying your loot over attacking you. They're weak and can be killed simply by picking them up and slamming them into a wall or the floor.

Headman

Threat Level: Low

The Headman, a floating head, is generally harmless unless provoked by light. It's best to leave it alone unless necessary.

Hidden

Threat Level: Medium

The Hidden, appearing as a cloud of black smoke, can stun you and cause you to drop your items, potentially dragging you towards other enemies. Due to its elusive nature, it's advisable to hide rather than confront it.

Huntsman

Threat Level: Medium

The Huntsman, though blind, reacts aggressively to sound with its shotgun, which can be lethal at close range. It follows a set patrol route, making it easier to avoid than engage.

Mentalist

Threat Level: Medium

The Mentalist, resembling an alien, uses an anti-gravity field to levitate and then slam objects and players to the ground. It can teleport, making it hard to evade. However, it's vulnerable to melee attacks and can be rescued from its field by other players.

Reaper

Threat Level: Medium

The Reaper, while strong, is slow and deaf, making it easy to avoid. If you must engage, use ranged weapons for a safer approach.

Robe

Threat Level: High

Robe is fast and aggressive, chasing players and dealing significant damage. Looking directly at it causes it to enter a frenzy, increasing its speed. Due to its high HP, it's best to avoid direct confrontation and hide until it moves away.

Rugrat

Threat Level: Low

Rugrat, generally harmless, scavenges for items and throws them at players if spotted. It runs away if empty-handed. It's advisable to avoid it, as killing it requires multiple people to lift and smash it.

Spewer

Threat Level: Medium

The Spewer, resembling a tadpole, chases players and vomits to cause them to vomit as well, potentially damaging nearby players or items. Grabbing and shaking it will make it retreat.

Shadow Child

Threat Level: Low

Despite its eerie appearance, the Shadow Child is not threatening, boasting a very low HP that allows for one-shot kills with most attacks.

Trudge

Threat Level: High

Trudge, like the Reaper, is deadly but slow. It pulls players towards it before striking with its mace, often resulting in an instant kill. Hiding is the best strategy, as engaging it is resource-intensive.

Upscream

Threat Level: Medium

Upscreams travel in groups and can throw you back, dealing damage and stunning you. They are susceptible to most attacks, but the tranq gun is particularly effective, allowing you to stun and then slam them into a wall or floor.

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