E.R.P.O. Monsters Guide: Strategies to Defeat All

Updated on April 4, 2025: E.R.P.O. currently features only 4 monsters, each presenting unique challenges and requiring specific strategies to overcome.

In E.R.P.O., unlike other survival horror games such as Pressure, players are not left defenseless against the game's array of terrifying monsters. You have the ability to fight back with various weapons and employ survival strategies tailored to each monster's weaknesses. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to survive and defeat all the monsters in E.R.P.O..

Table of Contents

• How to Beat All Monsters in E.R.P.O.
• Robe Guide (Ghost)
• Reaper Guide
• Apex Predator Guide (Duck)
• Huntsman

How to Beat All Monsters in E.R.P.O.

As E.R.P.O. continues to introduce new monsters, it's wise to bookmark this page for the latest updates. Below, you'll find detailed guides for each monster, along with general strategies for combating them using various weapons:

• Beat them in Melee: From the Machete to the Hammer, these weapons can be purchased in the shop for 10k to 20k cash. They will spawn in your next level, allowing you to pick them up with M1 and swing at monsters to inflict damage. Be cautious with monsters like the Huntsman, who can shoot from a distance. Employ a hit-and-run tactic to minimize melee damage, and carry healing packs for safety.
• Grenades and Mines: Available in the shop, Grenades can be picked up with M1, uncorked with E, and thrown or left to explode for massive damage. This can kill weaker monsters and severely damage stronger ones. Mines are placed on the ground and detonate when stepped on by a monster.
• Monster Brawl: You can bait a Huntsman into shooting another monster by hiding behind it and making noise through walking or using Voice chat. The Huntsman's shot will damage the monster you're hiding behind. Similarly, you can pull Reapers during their attack animation to make them damage each other or other monsters.

Robe Guide (Ghost)

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The Robe, a shadowy ghost-like monster, requires you to maintain distance to avoid its damaging grasp. You can crouch to hide from it or kite it around. To defeat it, bait it into two Grenades or Mines. Melee combat is not recommended due to the high damage Robe inflicts. Be aware that Robe teleports and moves faster when you look at its mask.

Reaper Guide

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The Reaper, a raggedy doll creature with spinning sword arms, can be kited or avoided like the Robe but does not teleport. It's easier to kill with melee weapons as it deals less damage. One grenade and a few hits can take it down, and grenades and mines can stun it.

Apex Predator Guide (Duck)

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These seemingly harmless ducks follow you unless provoked. They become hostile if grabbed or damaged, flying and biting for low damage but relentlessly pursuing you. Outrunning them or using melee weapons is the best strategy. Grenades are overkill for their low HP.

Huntsman

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The Huntsman, a blind marksman, can one-shot you with his gun. He relies on sound, triggered by voice chat or fast footsteps. To evade, crouch and hide under tables. Avoid melee combat due to his auto-aim. Instead, place a mine near his path or throw a grenade while crouched to deafen him for 6 seconds, allowing a safe melee approach.

That concludes our guide on surviving all E.R.P.O. monsters. For additional in-game benefits, check out our E.R.P.O. codes guide, and stay tuned for our upcoming class tier list.