Hunters On-Chain: The Ultimate Guide to Hunter Classes
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Hunters On-Chain may seem like a simple game, but it demands strategic depth to maximize earnings and excel. In this ultimate guide, we’ll break down the unique abilities and strengths of each Hunter class, helping you choose the best one to dominate the battlefield and enhance your gameplay.
Understanding Hunter Classes#Copy URL to this article section
Hunters in Hunters On-Chain are fierce characters who thrive on playing, battling, and hunting for treasure. Each Hunter belongs to a specific class, with distinct stats, range, perks, skills, and strategies for use in battle.
Classes play a significant role in shaping your strategy, especially when considering different game modes and environments. It’s crucial to remember to maximize your Hunters' energy every day, and one of the most important aspects to focus on is how to effectively utilize your Hunter class.
List of Hunter Classes#Copy URL to this article section
Select your character wisely: Ancient One, Angel, Ape Lord, or Axe Master!
Ancient One #Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses tentacles as his primary weapon, attacking enemies from underground.
Core Abilities:
Ancient One spawns tentacles that attack enemies. This ability can be enhanced by improved tentacles artifacts, increasing the size, distance, time, and damage of the tentacles.
Playstyle:
Ancient One is strong due to his tentacle attacks. Equipping improved tentacles artifacts will maximize his potential. Consider choosing death strike as an upgrade to instantly kill enemies, which synergizes well with his tentacles.
Best Used In:
Ancient One shines in Co-op Mode.
Strengths:
Effective damage dealer with the right upgrades.
Can be drastically improved by artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Highly dependent on the right upgrades and artifacts to reach full potential.
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Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who attacks with energy balls that pierce through enemies.
Core Abilities:
Angel’s energy balls pierce through enemies and split into two upon first contact.
Playstyle:
To maximize Angel’s effectiveness, always position yourself so that the split energy balls hit additional enemies after the initial target. Upgrading attack speed and damage will further enhance his potential.
Best Used In:
Angel is best utilized in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential with the ability to hit multiple enemies.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise positioning to maximize the split effect.
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Overview:
A short-range Hunter who enters a powerful kong form, greatly increasing his stats for a limited time.
Core Abilities:
After 15 seconds, Ape Lord enlarges for 3 seconds, increasing his damage by 100%, max HP by 250, movement speed by 25%, and attack speed by 10%. This can be enhanced by a monkey frenzy artifact, which increases the duration of the kong form and decreases the time required to activate it.
Playstyle:
Always maximize the kong form by attacking during this period to unleash Ape Lord’s full potential. Equipping the monkey frenzy artifact is crucial for extending the kong form’s benefits. Focus on attack speed and damage upgrades to become unstoppable, especially in PvP mode.
Best Used In:
Ape Lord shines in PvP Mode.
Strengths:
Strong attack damage while in kong form.
Can be enhanced significantly by artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable when not in kong form, requiring careful management.
Axe Master#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who throws three axes simultaneously, capable of dealing damage in multiple directions.
Core Abilities:
The Axe Master throws three axes—one straight ahead and two to the sides. This ability can be enhanced with a multishot artifact, increasing the number of projectiles.
Playstyle:
Utilize the multishot ability to increase your score by hitting multiple enemies at once. Focus on upgrading damage and attack speed to maximize the effectiveness of the Axe Master’s spread attacks. Proper positioning is key to hitting as many enemies as possible.
Best Used In:
Axe Master excels in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Can hit multiple enemies with a single attack.
Multishot artifacts drastically improve effectiveness.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise positioning to maximize damage.
Limited by the medium range; needs careful management of distance.
Choose from Barbarian, Berserker, Boom Boom, or Captain Hook in the game
Barbarian #Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A short-range Hunter known for powerful slash attacks that deal area-of-effect damage, making them a formidable force in close combat.
Core Abilities:
The Barbarian slashes in front of them, dealing significant area-of-effect damage to multiple enemies at once. This ability is perfect for taking down groups of enemies in a single, devastating attack
Playstyle:
As a short-range Hunter, the Barbarian is most effective in close combat, where they can hit multiple enemies simultaneously. You can lure enemies together before launching your attack to maximize the impact of your slashes. If you prefer a hit-and-run playstyle, focus on increasing attack speed and damage. However, if you want to tank and bulldoze your way through enemies, prioritize boosting your HP and Lifesteal to sustain your attacks and stay in the fight longer.
Best Used In:
The Barbarian shines in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of killing multiple enemies with a single slash.
Versatile in playstyle, with options to build for offense or durability.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to long-range attacks due to close combat focus.
Limited effectiveness in scenarios where enemies are spread out.
Berseker#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A short-range Hunter with a frenzy attack, becoming more powerful with each consecutive strike.
Core Abilities:
Each attack increases Berserker’s attack speed by 30% and movement speed by 10% for 4 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can be prolonged with a long frenzy artifact.
Playstyle:
Continuous attacks are key to activating and maintaining Berserker’s frenzy. Combine this with a death strike upgrade for a chance to instantly kill enemies, making him a devastating force in battle.
Best Used In:
Berserker thrives in Hunt Mode and PvP Mode.
Strengths:
High damage output that scales with consecutive attacks.
Can be drastically enhanced with artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable when not in frenzy mode.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses explosive bombs to devastate enemies.
Core Abilities:
Boom Boom’s bombs explode into eight pieces, each dealing additional damage. This effect is enhanced by a ricochet artifact, which increases the bounce of the bomb fragments between enemies.
Playstyle:
If you enjoy explosive gameplay, Boom Boom is your Hunter. Focus on upgrading attack speed and damage to maximize his bomb’s effectiveness. The ricochet effect is particularly useful in horde situations, where the bombs can chain damage across multiple enemies.
Best Used In:
Boom Boom is most effective in Hunt Mode and Co-Op Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential with explosive AOE attacks.
Excellent at controlling large groups of enemies.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise timing to avoid wasting bomb potential.
Vulnerable to fast-moving enemies if not properly positioned.
Captain Hook#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses his parley as a weapon, dealing explosive damage with calculated shots.
Core Abilities:
Every 4th shot spreads to nearby enemies, dealing 75% higher damage and causing an explosion.
Playstyle:
Captain Hook’s strength lies in continuous attacks, where calculating the 4th shot for maximum impact is key. Focus on attack upgrades to amplify the explosive damage dealt to groups of enemies.
Best Used In:
Captain Hook is best utilized in PvP Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential if attacks are timed correctly.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise timing and positioning to maximize the 4th shot’s effectiveness.
Select from Crow, Dragon Knight, Druid, or Efreet
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Overview:
A melee Hunter who specializes in stealth attacks, dealing devastating damage when attacking from an invisible state.
Core Abilities:
After 2 seconds, Crow becomes invisible to enemies, dealing 5x higher damage when attacking from stealth. This ability can be further optimized with a fast stealth artifact, which reduces the time needed to enter stealth mode based on the artifact's rarity.
Playstyle:
Crow excels at hit-and-run tactics, especially when equipped with a fast stealth artifact. Always maximize his stealth abilities by avoiding auto-attacks; instead, use a combination of stealth attack, retreat, and stealth attack again to leverage the 5x damage bonus. Upgrading movement speed and attack power will make Crow more agile and deadly on the battlefield.
Best Used In:
Crow is best utilized in PvP mode.
Strengths:
Capable of one-shotting enemies with his stealth attack.
Extremely effective in hit-and-run scenarios.
Weaknesses:
Highly dependent on stealth for damage; normal attacks are weak by comparison.
Vulnerable when not in stealth mode, requiring careful timing and positioning.
Dragon Knight#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A short-range Hunter armed with a fiery slash attack, capable of dealing significant damage to nearby enemies.
Core Abilities:
Each attack increases Berserker’s attack speed by 30% and movement speed by 10% for 4 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can be prolonged with a long frenzy artifact.
Playstyle:
Continuous attacks are key to activating and maintaining Berserker’s frenzy. Combine this with a death strike upgrade for a chance to instantly kill enemies, making him a devastating force in battle.
Best Used In:
Dragon Knight thrives in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
High HP provides good sustainability in combat.
Effective area-of-effect (AOE) attacks make him strong against groups of enemies.
Weaknesses:
Slow movement speed, which can hinder his ability to keep up with faster Hunters.
Needs movement speed upgrades to close the gap on enemies and reposition effectively.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who harnesses the power of nature to root and damage enemies from a distance, making them a formidable force on the battlefield.
Core Abilities:
The Druid calls upon the force of nature to deal damage along a path on the ground, effectively rooting and harming multiple enemies in its wake.
Playstyle:
The Druid excels at dealing with multiple enemies thanks to their area-of-effect (AOE) attack. Prioritize long-range upgrades to keep a safe distance from enemies, and don’t forget to upgrade attack damage if you find your current damage output lacking, especially at higher levels where enemies become tougher.
Best Used In:
The Druid is most effective in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of taking down multiple enemies from a distance with AOE attack.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable at close range, requiring careful positioning and distance management.
Damage output needs to be consistently upgraded to handle stronger enemies at higher levels.
Efreet#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who sets enemies on fire, dealing damage over time with burn stacks.
Core Abilities:
Efreet’s attacks set enemies on fire, dealing damage over time. Once an enemy has 10 burn stacks, they explode, dealing additional damage. This can be enhanced by a more fire artifact, which adds additional burn stacks.
Playstyle:
Focus on upgrading damage, attack speed, and ricochet. Equipping the more fire artifact will maximize Efreet’s potential, especially against groups of enemies.
Best Used In:
Efreet is most effective in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Strong damage output with the potential to stack burns.
Can be greatly improved by specific artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Requires careful management of burn stacks to maximize effectiveness.
Choose your Class: Elf Archer, Engineer, Frozen Queen, or Gentleman
Elf Archer #Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter equipped with ricochet arrows that bounce between enemies, making them a formidable force for dealing with groups from a safe distance.
Core Abilities:
The Elf Archer's arrows can bounce from enemy to enemy up to three times. This ability can be further enhanced by equipping a ricochet artifact, which increases the number of bounces based on the artifact's rarity.
Playstyle:
The Elf Archer is straightforward to use, excelling at attacking from a distance. Focus on improving damage and attack speed, or upgrade attack range if you want to maximize your reach. While eliminating enemies is generally easy, it’s important to ensure you have enough damage to handle tougher monsters as levels increase. Properly pacing your damage upgrades is crucial to staying effective as the difficulty ramps up.
Best Used In:
The Elf Archer is best utilized in Hunt Mode
Strengths:
Highly effective at clearing groups of enemies with ricochet arrows.
Easy to use due to long-range attacks.
Weaknesses:
Requires consistent damage upgrades to remain effective against tougher enemies.
Engineer#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses mechanical gears to grind and damage enemies in his path.
Core Abilities:
The Engineer creates saws in front of him that repeatedly damage enemies.
Playstyle:
The Engineer becomes more effective as his level increases and his damage and attack speed are upgraded. Depending on your preferred playstyle, you can focus on HP and lifesteal for sustainability or damage and attack speed for increased output.
Best Used In:
Engineer performs exceptionally well in Hunt Mode, Boss Hunt, and PvP Mode.
Strengths:
High damage output with versatile upgrade options.
Effective in both sustained combat and burst damage scenarios.
Weaknesses:
Requires continuous upgrades to maintain effectiveness at higher levels.
Vulnerable to close-range attacks if not carefully managed.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter with the ability to freeze targets for a short period, making her a formidable crowd-control specialist.
Core Abilities:
The Frozen Queen attacks with a Frostbolt that briefly freezes targets. This ability becomes more potent when paired with a long freeze artifact, which extends the duration of the freeze or slow effect based on the artifact's rarity.
Playstyle:
To be most effective, the Frozen Queen should maintain a safe distance from enemies, leveraging her freezing abilities to keep them at bay. Maximize her potential by upgrading her freeze duration and equipping long freeze artifacts. Enhancing her attack speed and damage is also crucial, and if you’re fortunate enough to acquire a multishot upgrade, you can significantly increase the number of enemies she can freeze simultaneously.
Best Used In:
The Frozen Queen is best utilized in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Excellent crowd control due to her freezing abilities.
Safe from close-range attacks when properly positioned.
Weaknesses:
Highly reliant on freeze effects; needs significant damage upgrades to remain effective.
Limited to single-target attacks without multishot upgrades or artifacts.
Gentleman#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses his hat as a weapon, dealing damage as it flies out and returns like a boomerang.
Core Abilities:
The Gentleman throws his hat, which deals damage to enemies and then returns to him, potentially hitting enemies twice if aimed correctly.
Playstyle:
The Gentleman excels in hit-and-run tactics. Due to his medium range, it's important to carefully time your attacks and maintain distance. The hat's return path can double the damage, so keep the angle consistent to maximize its impact. Prioritize upgrading attack speed and damage. If you want more flexibility, consider enhancing attack range and movement speed.
Best Used In:
Gentleman shines in Hunt Mode and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
High damage potential, especially with proper upgrades.
Capable of hitting multiple enemies with careful positioning and timing.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise timing and positioning; vulnerable to close-range attacks.
Needs to be constantly on the move to avoid enemy attacks.
Choose your legendary hunter: Gorgon, Gray Wolf, Grim Reaper, or Hammerdin
Gorgon #Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses a toxic cone attack to damage enemies.
Core Abilities:
Gorgon creates a cone of toxicity in front of her, dealing damage to all enemies within the area.
Playstyle:
Gorgon’s strength lies in her AOE attacks, making her highly effective at eliminating large groups of enemies. Focus on upgrading damage and attack speed to maximize her killing potential.
Best Used In:
Gorgon is best utilized in Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
Can quickly eliminate multiple enemies with AOE damage.
Effective crowd control in close to medium-range combat.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable if overwhelmed by fast or long-range enemies.
Requires positioning to maximize the cone’s coverage.
Gray Wolf #Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses tornadoes as his primary weapon, dealing continuous damage to enemies.
Core Abilities:
Gray Wolf creates tornadoes that deal damage multiple times. This ability can be enhanced by a storm maker artifact, increasing the number of active tornadoes and their duration.
Playstyle:
Gray Wolf’s tornadoes are his primary damage output. Lure enemies into clusters to maximize the tornadoes' damage. Equip storm maker artifacts and upgrade attack damage and speed to enhance his effectiveness.
Best Used In:
Gray Wolf is most effective in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of hitting multiple enemies at once.
Significantly powerful when enhanced with artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Requires strategic positioning to maximize tornado effectiveness
Grim Reaper #Copy URL to this article section
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter with the ability to instantly kill enemies using his death strike weapon.
Core Abilities:
Grim Reaper has a base 10% chance to kill an enemy with each attack. After each enemy slain by death strike, Grim Reaper’s damage is permanently increased by 1. This ability can be enhanced by death touch artifacts, which give bonus damage from death strike and increase the chance of triggering it.
Playstyle:
Focus on death touch and death strike upgrades to maximize the chance of triggering death strike. More triggers mean a permanent increase in your attack power, making sustainability key. HP upgrades will help you survive longer in battles to continue building your damage.
Best Used In:
Grim Reaper is best suited for Co-op Mode.
Strengths:
Can instantly kill enemies, leading to a permanent increase in damage.
Drastically improved by artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Requires careful management of death strike triggers to build damage effectively
Hammerdin#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who wields spinning hammers, which can repeatedly damage enemies as they orbit around him.
Core Abilities:
Hammerdin throws spinning hammers that circle around him, dealing continuous damage to any enemies within their range.
Playstyle:
To maximize Hammerdin’s potential, lure enemies into the hammer’s path and maintain a distance that allows for optimal damage. Consistent hammer output is key, so focus on upgrading damage and range to keep enemies at bay and sustain a continuous attack.
Best Used In:
Hammerdin is best suited for Boss Hunt and Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Effective at clearing large groups of enemies with continuous AOE damage.
Capable of maintaining sustained damage over time.
Weaknesses:
Requires good positioning to maximize the hammer’s damage.
Vulnerable if enemies breach the hammer’s range.
Select your elite hero: Imp Master, King, Lifestealer, or Mad Doctor in Hunters On-Chain!
Imp Master#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who commands imps to attack enemies.
Core Abilities:
The IMP Master commands three imps that follow him and attack targets.
Playstyle:
With the IMP Master, damage output is enhanced by the three imps under his command. Focus on upgrading attack, attack speed, and range to maximize the imps' damage. However, be mindful of their single-target nature, which may require precise targeting.
Best Used In:
IMP Master is best suited for Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential with the support of three imps.
Effective at dealing sustained damage over time.
Weaknesses:
Single-target focus limits effectiveness in crowd control.
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Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses royal jewels as his weapon, capable of damaging multiple enemies at once.
Core Abilities:
King summons royal jewels in front of him, each dealing damage to enemies.
Playstyle:
King is most effective against groups of enemies, where his attack can hit multiple targets simultaneously. Focus on upgrading damage, attack speed, and attack range to maximize his output.
Best Used In:
King is best utilized in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of freely damaging multiple enemies.
Weaknesses:
Limited effectiveness against single targets.
Lifestealer#Copy URL to this article section
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter with a drain life attack, offering sustainability by healing from the damage dealt.
Core Abilities:
Drain Life heals 30% of the damage dealt to enemies.
Playstyle:
Thanks to the sustainability provided by his ability, focus on improving damage and attack speed. You can also enhance his HP to withstand tougher monsters, as his core strength lies in surviving prolonged battles.
Best Used In:
Lifestealer is most effective in Hunt Mode and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
High sustainability due to life-draining abilities.
Weaknesses:
Can be outpaced by enemies with burst damage.
Mad Doctor#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses disease as his primary weapon, spreading toxins to enemies.
Core Abilities:
Mad Doctor throws a toxin in a bottle that increases the damage received by the infected target by 8%. This can be enhanced by a ricochet artifact, allowing the bottle to bounce between enemies.
Playstyle:
Maximize the 8% increased damage to infected targets, especially against higher HP enemies. Utilize ricochet artifacts to spread the toxin and focus on upgrading attack speed and damage for better overall output.
Best Used In:
Mad Doctor excels in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Strong damage output with correct upgrades and artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Dependent on spreading the toxin effectively to maximize damage.
Pick your fearless hunter: Minotaur, Ninja, Phantom, or Pirate
Imp Master#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A melee Hunter who charges into enemies, dealing massive damage with his powerful charge.
Core Abilities:
Minotaur’s running increases damage by up to 400% and movement speed by up to 50% until the next attack. He also smashes the ground in front of him, dealing AOE damage. This ability can be enhanced by a bull rush artifact, which speeds up charging and increases movement speed.
Playstyle:
Minotaur can bulldoze his way through groups of enemies. Focus on upgrading his HP and attack to sustain fights against tougher enemies, while utilizing his charge to maximize damage.
Best Used In:
Minotaur is best suited for Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of killing multiple enemies at once.
High HP makes him durable in combat.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable to long-range attacks if not positioned correctly.
Ninja#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter, specializing in precision strikes with shurikens as their primary weapon.
Core Abilities:
With each consecutive attack on the same target, the Ninja increases damage to that target by 25%. This ability makes the Ninja particularly deadly in sustained engagements.
Playstyle:
Given the Ninja’s long range, it’s crucial to maintain distance from enemies to maximize effectiveness. Since the Ninja lacks specific perks, it's wise to focus on improving damage output, attack speed, and movement speed, depending on your preferred playstyle. These enhancements can help you strike quickly and reposition before enemies close in.
Best Used In:
The Ninja excels in Hunt and PvP modes
Strengths:
Difficult for enemies to reach due to long-range attacks.
High damage potential with consecutive hits.
Weaknesses:
Vulnerable in close combat. Highly dependent on maintaining distance for effectiveness.
Requires careful positioning to avoid being overwhelmed by long range or more durable enemies.
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Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who summons ghosts to haunt and damage enemies.
Core Abilities:
Phantom summons ghosts that haunt enemies. This ability can be enhanced with a ghost time artifact, which increases the ghosts' lifetime, allowing more ghosts to be summoned through continuous attacks.
Playstyle:
Phantom has high damage potential, especially when equipped with ghost time artifacts. Pair this with death strike upgrades for a chance to instantly kill enemies. The combination of multiple ghosts and the potential for instant kills makes Phantom a top choice for Boss Hunt and Co-Op modes.
Best Used In:
Phantom thrives in Boss Hunt and Co-Op Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential with multiple ghosts attacking simultaneously.
Can be further enhanced with specific artifacts to increase ghost efficiency.
Weaknesses:
Requires continuous management of ghost summoning to maintain effectiveness.
Pirate#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who wields a shotgun, delivering high spread damage to multiple enemies.
Core Abilities:
Pirate’s shotgun deals high spread damage, which can be further improved with a multishot artifact.
Playstyle:
Luring enemies into range maximizes the Pirate’s attack output. The multishot artifact can drastically enhance the number of bullets fired, increasing his effectiveness against groups of enemies.
Best Used In:
Pirate is best suited for Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Capable of damaging multiple enemies at once with high spread.
Weaknesses:
Limited range requires careful positioning.
Defend or conquer with Protector, Raging Orc, Renderman, or Rocky
Roller#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses ice as his primary weapon, creating zones of ice to damage and slow enemies.
Core Abilities:
Protector creates a zone of ice that deals damage and slows enemies. This ability can be drastically enhanced by an improved zone artifact, increasing the size, freezing effect, and damage dealt.
Playstyle:
Equipping the improved zone artifact is key to maximizing Protector’s effectiveness. Focus on range and attack speed upgrades to prolong the freeze effect on enemies. Protector is often the primary choice as support in Co-op Mode due to his ability to control large groups of enemies with his freezing zone.
Best Used In:
Protector is best utilized in Co-op Mode.
Strengths:
Can hold and kill a large number of enemies within the ice zone.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise timing and positioning to maximize the ice zone's effectiveness.
Raging Orc#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A melee Hunter who harnesses the power of rage, dealing more damage as his health decreases, making him a formidable force in close combat.
Core Abilities:
The Raging Orc’s Rage Attack is activated with every 10% of missing HP, increasing his damage by 50%. This ability can be further enhanced by equipping rage artifacts, which boost damage per stack of rage.
Playstyle:
To maximize the Raging Orc's ability, you’ll need to maintain a lower health level, but be cautious—this makes you more vulnerable to death, especially if you miscalculate the damage you'll take from enemies. Careful planning is required to ensure you can take down enemies in one hit before they have a chance to strike back. Focus on stacking rage, particularly if you have rage artifacts, and prioritize upgrading attack speed and damage to fully unleash the Raging Orc’s power.
Best Used In:
The Raging Orc is best suited for Boss Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Extremely high damage output, especially at low health.
Capable of one-shotting even the strongest monsters.
Synergizes well with rage artifacts to further amplify damage.
Weaknesses:
Highly vulnerable at low health, making the Raging Orc prone to death if not managed carefully.
Requires precise calculation and timing to avoid being overwhelmed by enemies.
Limited sustain in prolonged battles due to reliance on low health for maximum damage.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter with stealth shot capabilities, specializing in attacking from an invisible state.
Core Abilities:
After 2 seconds, Renderman becomes invisible to enemies. His damage is tripled when attacking from stealth. This can be further enhanced with a fast stealth artifact, which reduces the time required to enter stealth mode.
Playstyle:
Similar to Crow, Renderman excels in hit-and-run tactics. However, his long range gives him an advantage, allowing him to strike from a distance without needing to close in on enemies. Always maximize the x3 damage from stealth attacks by using a stealth-hit-stealth cycle.
Best Used In:
Renderman shines in PvP Mode.
Strengths:
High damage output from stealth attacks.
Long-range allows for safer engagement compared to close-range Hunters.
Weaknesses:
Solely dependent on stealth for effective damage.
Vulnerable if caught outside of stealth.
Rocky#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses rocks to hit enemies, taking advantage of obstacles in the environment.
Core Abilities:
Rocky throws rocks over obstacles, which can be enhanced by a ricochet artifact, allowing the rocks to bounce between enemies.
Playstyle:
Rocky’s unique ability to use the environment to his advantage makes him versatile. He can hit enemies hidden behind obstacles like trees and rocks. Focus on equipping artifacts that improve his ricochet effect to maximize his damage output.
Best Used In:
Rocky shines in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Can utilize obstacles to gain a tactical advantage.
Capable of hitting multiple enemies with ricochet.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise positioning to maximize effectiveness.
Choose your combat master: Roller, Sniper, Spider Queen, or The Ripper
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who uses logs as his weapon, rolling them into enemies for massive damage
Core Abilities:
Roller rolls logs that can deal damage multiple times to the same target. The logs are destroyed after a few hits but can be enhanced by an improved log artifact, increasing their durability and damage.
Playstyle:
Since Roller’s damage output depends on the logs, improving their damage and durability is crucial. Focus on equipping improved log artifacts and upgrading attack speed and damage to make him a formidable force on the battlefield.
Best Used In:
Roller shines in Hunt Mode and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
Can instantly kill multiple enemies, regardless of their numbers.
Weaknesses:
Logs are limited in durability and require careful management.
Sniper#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
The Hunter with the farthest base range, equipped with a powerful snipe arrow that deals significantly more damage the farther it travels.
Core Abilities:
The Sniper deals 3x higher damage from long distances but suffers from reduced damage at close range. Equipping attack distance artifacts will maximize this Hunter's potential.
Playstyle:
If you excel in long-range combat, the Sniper is the ideal Hunter for you. The farther you are from your target, the more effective your attacks will be. Focus on upgrading your attack distance, and equip attack distance artifacts to enhance your reach and damage output. Always be mindful of your positioning to keep enemies at a distance, where your attacks are most powerful.
Best Used In:
The Sniper is best utilized in Hunt and PvP modes
Strengths:
Excellent at keeping distance from enemies.
Has perks that can be equipped to significantly boost damage from afar.
Weaknesses:
Highly reliant on maintaining distance from enemies for maximum damage.
Vulnerable in close-range combat due to reduced damage output.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who spawns spiders to attack and explode on enemies.
Core Abilities:
Spider Queen spawns spiders that run at the target and explode. This ability can be enhanced by a fast spiders artifact, which increases the speed and damage of the spiders.
Playstyle:
The Spider Queen excels at overwhelming enemies by spawning as many spiders as possible. It’s highly recommended to equip her with a fast spiders artifact to maximize her damage output. Focus on multishot to further increase the number of spiders spawned.
Best Used In:
Spider Queen excels in Hunt Mode and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
More spiders mean more damage, especially with the right artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Heavily reliant on artifacts for maximum effectiveness.
The Ripper#Copy URL to this article section
Overview:
A very long-range Hunter who uses a hook as his primary weapon, pulling enemies in and weakening them.
Core Abilities:
The Ripper throws a hook at long range to pull in enemies, inflicting weakness on them. Weakened enemies deal 60% less damage, and damage against them is increased by 50%. The weakness effect lasts for 3 seconds and can be enhanced by Improved Weakness artifacts that gives additional increase damage dealt to weakened enemy and decreases damage dealt by weakened enemy
Playstyle:
Ensure your hook connects with the target to trigger its effects. Missing a hook leaves you at a disadvantage, so precise timing is crucial. Once hooked, focus on attack speed and damage upgrades to quickly eliminate enemies.
Best Used In:
The Ripper excels in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Highly effective once the hook connects, significantly weakening enemies.
Weaknesses:
Solely dependent on the hook connecting to be effective.
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Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses a vampire bite as his primary weapon, draining life from enemies
Core Abilities:
Vlad bites the target, dealing damage and draining 10% of the damage dealt. After draining 25 damage, he enters a blood frenzy that lasts for 3 seconds, increasing his attack speed by 100%, movement speed by 50%, and damage by 10%. This can be further enhanced by a more blood artifact, which increases the duration and damage of blood frenzy.
Playstyle:
Focus on activating blood frenzy and equip a more blood artifact to maximize its effects. If you want to kill multiple enemies in a single hit, consider upgrading ricochet to allow your bite to bounce between enemies.
Best Used In:
Vampire excels in Hunt Mode, PvP Mode, and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
Versatile with multiple artifact options.
Good overall damage output, especially in blood frenzy.
Weaknesses:
Highly reliant on maintaining blood frenzy for maximum effectiveness.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who summons a dark circle to damage enemies within its area.
Core Abilities:
Voodoo summons a dark circle under the target, dealing AOE damage. This ability can be enhanced with a bigger circle artifact, increasing the size of the damaging area.
Playstyle:
Voodoo’s effectiveness increases as he lures enemies into the dark circle’s AOE. Focus on upgrading damage and circle size to maximize his potential, especially in situations where enemies are clustered together.
Best Used In:
Voodoo is ideally used in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
High damage potential with AOE attacks.
Effective at controlling the battlefield by luring enemies into the dark circle.
Weaknesses:
Requires precise positioning to maximize AOE impact.
Vulnerable if enemies are not lured effectively.
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Overview:
A medium-range Hunter who uses explosive fireball attacks to deal area-of-effect (AOE) damage, making him a strong choice for clearing groups of enemies.
Core Abilities:
The Wizard’s fireball explodes upon impact, dealing AOE damage. This effect can be enhanced with a bigger explosion artifact, which increases the size of the explosion based on the artifact's rarity.
Playstyle:
The Wizard is well-suited for medium-range combat, capable of eliminating multiple monsters with a single attack. Focus on upgrading his damage, and equip artifacts that increase the explosion size to maximize his destructive power. If you’re uncomfortable with his base range, you can also upgrade it for more flexibility in positioning.
Best Used In:
The Wizard shines in Hunt Mode.
Strengths:
Highly effective at killing multiple enemies in one shot.
Can greatly enhance AOE damage with specific artifacts.
Weaknesses:
Needs to maintain a safe distance from enemies to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Requires precise positioning to maximize AOE effectiveness.
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Overview:
A long-range Hunter who wields lightning as his primary weapon, building up voltage to unleash powerful attacks.
Core Abilities:
Zeus calls lightning upon enemies, with each hit and stun increasing his voltage level. Once max voltage is reached, he releases lightning on every enemy within range, dealing 400% damage. This can be enhanced by high voltage artifacts, which increase the charging speed and damage.
Playstyle:
High attack speed is crucial to achieving max voltage quickly. Pair this with high voltage artifacts to maximize the 400% damage output, making Zeus a devastating force on the battlefield.
Best Used In:
Zeus shines in Hunt Mode and Boss Hunt.
Strengths:
High damage output when played correctly.
Success is greatly enhanced with the right artifacts
Weaknesses:
Requires careful management of voltage levels to maximize damage.
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Mastering Hunters On-Chain requires a deep understanding of each Hunter’s unique abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. From the stealthy Crow to the powerful Grim Reaper, each Hunter offers a distinct playstyle that can be tailored to your strategy through careful upgrades and artifacts. Whether you’re dominating in Hunt Mode, excelling in PvP battles, or taking down formidable bosses, choosing the right Hunter and optimizing their potential is key to success.
With the knowledge from this guide, you’re well-equipped to make informed decisions and strategically enhance your gameplay. So, choose your Hunter, prepare your strategy, and dive into the action—victory awaits those who know their Hunters best!