Huntsman is a towering, masked humanoid wielding a massive hunting axe. He tracks players with precision, leaving behind claw marks and broken obstacles as signs of his pursuit. Silent but deadly, he represents one of the most brutal threats in R.E.P.O.
Description: The Huntsman is a relentless predator that stalks players with calm, deliberate steps. Once engaged, he charges with brutal swings of his axe, often killing in one or two hits. He does not vocalize, but his heavy footsteps and creaking weapon signal his approach.
Threat Level: Very High
Health Points (HP): 300 HP
Attack Type: Axe slashes and charges
Senses: Sound, heat, and broken-object detection
Common Locations: Hunting lodges, forest trails, long indoor corridors
How to Defeat Huntsman in R.E.P.O.
To survive the Huntsman, stay mobile, keep your distance, and use ranged weapons. Melee combat is almost always fatal, so bait him into traps or environmental hazards when possible.
Use noise distractions: Huntsman responds quickly to sound use that to lure him into ambushes.
Break line-of-sight: Pillars, doors, or terrain can block his charges.
Never fight alone: Coordinated team tactics are the best way to bring him down safely.
Recommended Items:
Sniper Rifle
Claymore Mine
Shockwave Grenade
Can Huntsman be outrun?
Only briefly his stamina is high and he accelerates if he sees you directly.
Does Huntsman break through doors?
Yes, he can smash through wooden or weakened barriers to reach players.
Is he affected by flashbangs?
Yes, but only slightly it buys a few seconds of escape time at most.
Where is Huntsman most often found?
He appears in forest maps, near cabins, or long, linear buildings.
What’s Huntsman’s weakness?
Slow turning speed and susceptibility to environmental traps.
