Ranged damage scales 50% harder; the safest learning character. Our tier list puts Ranger in A tier: Pure ranged scaling and range. The safest learning character that still wins Danger 5.

The stat line

• +50 Range
• You start with 1 Pistol
• Ranged Damage modifications are increased by 50%
• You can't equip melee weapons
• Max HP modifications are reduced by 25%

Unlock: Unlocked by default. Winning a run unlocks Night Goggles.

How the run plays

+50 Range, +50% ranged modifications, a Pistol start and no melee weapons make the Ranger a clean ranged build. Max HP modifications are reduced by 25%, so armour and dodge are better survival buys than HP. Range keeps you out of trouble; Ranged Damage is the only damage stat you need.

Weapons

Ranger fits the Gun or Precise classes best. Start with Pistol, SMG, Revolver, Double Barrel Shotgun, Laser Gun, Shredder and hold six weapons of one class for the set bonus; the weapons list shows everything in the Gun class with per-tier damage.

What to buy, what to skip

Ranged Damage, Range, Armor, Dodge. Gun or Precise class.

The shop favours Ranged Damage, Range items for Ranger, so expect to see these often: Baby Gecko, Feather, Glasses, Lens, Gummy Berserker, Mutation, Sharp Bullet, Hedgehog.

The mistake that ends runs

Buying Max HP as the main survival stat; it is reduced here.

Co-op partners

No standout pair in the synergy rules yet; Ranger works with any economy character.

Open any pair in the team builder to see the full game plan.

Builds

• SMG Gunline (Danger 5)