R.E.P.O. SURVIVAL GUIDE

Your Essential Guide to Surviving the Repository - by Game Insight

🎮 Welcome to RE.P.O.

RE.P.O. (Repository) is a survival horror game where you must collect items while avoiding deadly monsters. Master the mechanics to increase your chances of survival.

📋 Objective

Your goal is to locate and collect specific items scattered throughout the facility while avoiding or outsmarting the hostile entities that roam the halls.

Pro Tip: Always plan your escape route before collecting an item!

🎯 Core Mechanics

Movement WASD / Arrow Keys
Sprint Shift (Limited Stamina)
Interact E Key
Crouch Ctrl (Quieter Movement)

⚡ Survival Tips

  • Listen carefully for audio cues
  • Use lockers to hide from monsters
  • Manage your stamina wisely
  • Work with teammates in multiplayer
  • Learn monster behavior patterns

👹 Screamer

Aggressive Fast
Threat Level EXTREME
Speed Very Fast

A relentless hunter that emits ear-piercing screams. Will chase players on sight with incredible speed.

Counter: Hide immediately when you hear its scream. Do not try to outrun it.

🕷️ Lurker

Stealth Ambush
Threat Level HIGH
Speed Medium

Hides in dark corners and attacks unsuspecting players. Nearly invisible until it moves.

Counter: Use your flashlight to scan dark areas before entering. Listen for breathing sounds.

👤 Stalker

Tracking Persistent
Threat Level EXTREME
Speed Fast

Follows players silently and attacks when they're alone. Can track you through multiple rooms.

Counter: Stay with your team. The Stalker avoids groups of players.

🚶 Wanderer

Patrol Random
Threat Level MODERATE
Speed Slow

Patrols hallways in unpredictable patterns. Relatively easy to avoid if spotted early.

Counter: Watch for its flashlight. Crouch and move quietly when nearby.

📦 Mimic

Trap Deceptive
Threat Level HIGH
Speed N/A

Disguises itself as loot or items. Attacks when players attempt to interact with it.

Counter: Look for subtle movements or unusual placements. Check items carefully.

🦟 Swarm

Group Overwhelming
Threat Level MODERATE
Speed Fast

Small flying creatures that attack in large numbers, obscuring vision and dealing damage over time.

Counter: Sprint through them or find alternate routes. Don't stop in swarm areas.

🗺️ Facility Layouts

Learn the layout of each map to plan optimal routes and find safe hiding spots.

Level 1: Research Wing

Beginner Friendly Linear Layout
Entrance
Main Hall
Lab A
Lab B
Storage
Exit
Key Locations: Safe rooms in Main Hall and Storage. Avoid Lab B during late game.

Level 2: Underground Complex

Intermediate Multiple Paths
North Tunnel
Central Hub
South Tunnel
Generator Room
Dark Sector
Maintenance
Control Room
Extraction
Strategy: Use tunnels for quick escapes. Generator Room is the safest hideout.

Level 3: Containment Breach

Expert High Danger Complex Maze
Cell Block A
Cell Block B
Cell Block C
Security Office
Observation Deck
Cafeteria
Isolation Wing
Medical Bay
Breach Point
Warning: Multiple high-threat entities spawn here. Medical Bay and Security Office offer temporary safety.

⚡ Character Upgrades

Spend your earned credits on permanent upgrades to improve your survival chances.

🏃 Sprint Enhancement

Cost per Level 500 Credits
Max Level 5
Progression:

Lv1: +10% Sprint Duration
Lv2: +20% Sprint Duration
Lv3: +30% Sprint Duration
Lv4: +40% Sprint Duration
Lv5: +50% Sprint Duration + Faster Regen

🔦 Flashlight Power

Cost per Level 400 Credits
Max Level 5
Progression:

Lv1: +15% Battery Life
Lv2: +30% Battery Life
Lv3: +50% Battery Life
Lv4: +70% Battery Life + Brightness
Lv5: +100% Battery Life + Wide Beam

👂 Enhanced Hearing

Cost per Level 600 Credits
Max Level 3
Progression:

Lv1: Hear monsters from farther away
Lv2: Visual directional indicators
Lv3: Monster proximity alerts

🎒 Inventory Space

Cost per Level 700 Credits
Max Level 4
Progression:

Lv1: 4 Item Slots → 5 Slots
Lv2: 5 Slots → 6 Slots
Lv3: 6 Slots → 7 Slots
Lv4: 7 Slots → 8 Slots + Quick Access

🛡️ Health Boost

Cost per Level 800 Credits
Max Level 5
Progression:

Lv1: +20% Max Health
Lv2: +40% Max Health
Lv3: +60% Max Health
Lv4: +80% Max Health
Lv5: +100% Max Health + Resist Damage

🤫 Stealth Movement

Cost per Level 550 Credits
Max Level 4
Progression:

Lv1: 10% Quieter Movement
Lv2: 25% Quieter + Faster Crouch
Lv3: 40% Quieter + No Sprint Noise
Lv4: 60% Quieter + Nearly Silent

💡 Upgrade Tips

Recommended Build for Beginners: Focus on Sprint Enhancement and Health Boost first for better survival odds.
Stealth Build: Max Stealth Movement and Enhanced Hearing to avoid monsters entirely.
Speed Runner Build: Sprint Enhancement + Inventory Space to grab items quickly and escape.