R.E.P.O. Tools & Weapons Guide

Knowing your equipment is critical in R.E.P.O. This guide covers every tool, weapon, and upgrade available in the shop, helping you make smart purchases for your playstyle.

Shop Overview

Between runs, visit the shop at your truck to purchase equipment. The shop restocks with new items after each run. Items are divided into categories:

• Player Upgrades: Permanent stat boosts
• Healing Items: One-time health restoration
• Melee Weapons: Close-range combat tools
• Ranged Weapons: Distance-based combat
• Explosives: Area damage and monster control
• Drones: Remote assistance tools
• Utility Tools: Special-purpose equipment

Player Upgrades (Permanent)

Upgrade	Max Level	Cost per Level	Effect per Level
Speed	3	$5,000 / $10,000 / $15,000	+10% movement speed
Strength	3	$5,000 / $10,000 / $15,000	+1 grab target, +carry weight
Health	3	$5,000 / $10,000 / $15,000	+1 max health
Sprint Stamina	3	$3,000 / $7,000 / $12,000	+25% sprint duration
Grab Range	2	$5,000 / $10,000	+15% grab distance
Jump	2	$3,000 / $6,000	+1 jump height
Crouch Speed	2	$5,000 / $10,000	+20% crouch movement
Map Player	1	$3,000	See player count on map
Revive Speed	2	$3,000 / $6,000	+50% revive speed per level
Inventory	2	$5,000 / $10,000	+1 inventory slot per level

Recommended Priority: Speed → Strength → Health → Sprint Stamina → others

Healing Items

Item	Cost	Healing	Best Use
Small Medkit	$500	1 HP	Minor healing between rooms
Medkit	$1,000	2 HP	Standard healing after monster encounters
Large Medkit	$2,000	Full HP	Emergency healing when nearly dead

Pro Tip: Buy Small Medkits early game. Switch to Large Medkits once you have the money.

Melee Weapons

Weapon	Cost	Damage	Stun Duration	Notes
Hammer	$300	Low	2s	Basic weapon, reliable
Wrench	$500	Medium	3s	Good balance of damage and cost
Pipe	$750	Medium-High	2.5s	High damage but short stun
Crowbar	$1,000	High	4s	Best early-game melee weapon
Baseball Bat	$1,500	Very High	5s	Best raw damage but expensive
Sledgehammer	$2,000	Massive	6s	Top-tier but heavy and slow swing

Melee Weapon Tips

• All melee weapons have a cooldown after swinging - don't spam click
• The stun duration is more important than damage for most monsters
• Sledgehammer is overkill for most situations - Crowbar is the sweet spot
• You can throw melee weapons for a ranged stun, but you lose the weapon

Ranged Weapons

Weapon	Cost	Ammo	Damage	Best Use
Slingshot	$200	10	Very Low	Early game, emergency only
Flare Gun	$500	3	Low	Illuminates dark areas + minor damage
Pistol	$1,000	8	Medium	Reliable ranged option
Shotgun	$2,500	4	High	Close-range monster control
Rifle	$3,000	6	Very High	Long-range precision
Crossbow	$1,500	12	Medium-High	Reusable ammo, quiet
Grenade Launcher	$5,000	3	Massive	Team-based monster clearing
Rocket Launcher	$8,000	1	Devastating	Last resort, can destroy valuables

Ranged Weapon Tips

• Ammo is scarce and expensive - don't waste shots
• Ranged weapons are best for stunning, not killing (monsters can't be killed permanently)
• The Crossbow is the most ammo-efficient option for solo players
• Explosive weapons can damage valuables - use with caution

Explosives

Item	Cost	Damage	Radius	Notes
Flashbang	$300	None	Medium	Stuns all monsters in radius for 5s
Smoke Bomb	$400	None	Medium	Creates vision-blocking smoke for 8s
Frag Grenade	$600	High	Medium	Damage to monsters and players
Sticky Bomb	$800	High	Small	Sticks to surfaces, good for door traps
C4	$1,500	Massive	Large	Remote detonation, team coordination needed
Inflatable Hammer	$2,000	Special	Small	Knocks monsters far away but may explode

Explosives Tips

• Flashbangs are the most cost-effective for team play
• Smoke bombs are excellent for breaking line of sight with The Watcher
• Inflatable Hammers are risky but hilarious - use at your own peril
• C4 is overkill unless you're dealing with multiple monsters simultaneously

Drones

Drone	Cost	Function	Duration	Notes
Scout Drone	$1,000	Flies ahead and highlights items	30s	Great for finding loot in dark areas
Healing Drone	$2,000	Slowly heals nearby players	60s	Passive healing during extraction
Combat Drone	$3,000	Attacks nearby monsters	45s	Distracts monsters but doesn't kill them
Shield Drone	$2,500	Creates protective barrier	20s	Blocks monster attacks temporarily
Magnet Drone	$1,500	Pulls small items toward you	30s	Useful for grabbing items from dangerous areas

Drone Tips

• Drones are noisy and can attract monsters - use them strategically
• The Combat Drone is best used as a distraction, not a weapon
• Healing Drone is extremely valuable for long runs with multiple players
• Magnet Drone is underrated for solo players who need to grab items from afar

Utility Tools

Tool	Cost	Function	Best Use
Flashlight Upgrade	$500	Brighter, wider beam	Dark areas like basements and tunnels
Motion Sensor	$800	Detects nearby monsters	High-risk areas where you need advance warning
Lockpick	$400	Opens locked doors	Accessing locked rooms with high-value items
Tracker	$600	Marks a dropped item's location	Recovering items dropped during monster encounters
C.A.R.T.	$3,000	Transport cart for multiple items	Team runs with heavy items
Mini C.A.R.T.	$1,500	Smaller version for 2-3 items	Solo or duo players
Jetpack	$5,000	Brief flight ability	Reaching high places and quick escapes
Cloaking Device	$4,000	Temporary invisibility	10 seconds of being undetectable

Utility Tips

• The C.A.R.T. is essential for any serious team run
• Flashlight Upgrade is cheap and makes dark areas much less terrifying
• The Cloaking Device is expensive but can save your life in a worst-case scenario
• Jetpack is fun but usually not worth the cost for practical runs

Equipment Recommendations by Playstyle

Budget Build ($2,000 budget)

• Crowbar ($1,000)
• Large Medkit ($2,000) ... wait, that's already over budget
• Actual Budget: Hammer ($300) + Small Medkit ($500) + Flashlight Upgrade ($500) = $1,300, save the rest for upgrades

Team Support Build ($5,000 budget)

• C.A.R.T. ($3,000)
• Flashbang x2 ($600)
• Medkit ($1,000)
• Motion Sensor ($800)
• Total: $5,400 (slightly over, drop the Motion Sensor)

Solo Survival Build ($5,000 budget)

• Crossbow ($1,500)
• Large Medkit ($2,000)
• Smoke Bomb x2 ($800)
• Flashlight Upgrade ($500)
• Total: $4,800

Advanced Combat Build ($10,000 budget)

• Shotgun ($2,500)
• Combat Drone ($3,000)
• Frag Grenade x3 ($1,800)
• Large Medkit ($2,000)
• Shield Drone ($2,500)
• Total: $11,800 (worth the investment for high-tier runs)

FAQ

Can weapons kill monsters permanently? No. All weapons only stun or knock back monsters. They respawn after a short duration.

What's the best weapon for beginners? The Crowbar. Good damage, long stun, reasonable price.

Are ranged weapons worth it? For teams, no - melee is more cost-effective. For solo players, yes - the Crossbow gives you distance.

What's the most useless item? The Jetpack is fun but impractical for most runs. The Slingshot is also pretty weak.

Should I buy equipment or upgrades first? Upgrades are permanent. Buy them first. Equipment is consumable per run.

Summary

Start with the Crowbar and Flashlight Upgrade, then invest in permanent upgrades. Once you have Speed +2 and Strength +2, start buying better weapons and team tools. Remember: the best equipment in R.E.P.O. is the knowledge of when NOT to fight.

Last Updated: July 20, 2025 | Game Version: Early Access v0.1.2