**Updated on April 4, 2025**: *E.R.P.O.* currently features just four monsters, but each presents unique challenges and opportunities for strategic gameplay. Unlike other survival horror games such as *Pressure*, in *E.R.P.O.*, you're equipped to fight back and survive. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to tackle and overcome 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.
E.R.P.O. is continually evolving with new monsters being added, so bookmarking this page is advisable for the latest strategies. Below, you'll find detailed guides on how to defeat each specific monster. Generally, there are multiple strategies to employ, including:
Beat them in Melee: Equip yourself with melee weapons like the Machete or Hammer, available in the shop for 10k to 20k cash. These weapons will appear in your next level, ready to be picked up with M1 and used to damage monsters. Be cautious with ranged attackers like the Huntsman. A hit-and-run approach is recommended to minimize damage taken, and always bring healing packs for melee combat.
Grenades and Mines: Also purchasable in the shop, these explosives can turn the tide of battle. To use a Grenade, pick it up with M1, uncork it with E, and throw it or place it on the ground to detonate after a short delay, dealing massive damage to weaker monsters and significantly harming tougher ones. Mines operate similarly but must be strategically placed to be triggered by the monster's movement.
Monster Brawl: Clever positioning can lead to monsters damaging each other. For instance, you can lure a Huntsman to shoot another monster by running behind it and making noise through walking or using Voice chat mode. Similarly, pulling Reapers into other monsters during their attack animations can result in mutual damage.
Robe Guide (Ghost)
Robe, the shadowy ghost, is dangerous upon contact, capable of grabbing and damaging you. Evade it by crouching and hiding or by kiting it around. Direct confrontation with Robe is risky due to its high damage output; instead, use two Grenades or Mines to bait and destroy it. Be aware of its teleportation and increased speed when you look at its mask.
Reaper Guide
The Reaper, a raggedy doll with spinning sword arms, is less threatening than Robe but still formidable in melee. You can kite it or engage it directly with melee weapons, as its damage output is lower. A single grenade and a few hits can eliminate it, and explosives can stun the Reaper, making it easier to finish off.
Apex Predator Guide (Duck)
These seemingly harmless ducks turn hostile when provoked—either by being grabbed or damaged. Once enraged, they'll relentlessly pursue you, though their damage is low. Outrunning them or using melee weapons to dispatch them is advisable. Grenades are overkill for these low-HP creatures.
Huntsman
The blind Huntsman with a one-shot gun relies on sound to locate you. Avoid detection by crouching with C and hiding under tables. Melee combat is ill-advised due to its auto-aim and instant kill capability. Instead, use a mine to lure it into a trap or throw a grenade from a crouched position to stun it for six seconds, allowing a brief window for a melee attack.
That concludes our comprehensive guide on all E.R.P.O. monsters. Don't forget to check out our E.R.P.O. codes for free in-game rewards and keep an eye out for our upcoming class tier list to optimize your gameplay strategy.
