R.E.P.O. Monster Banger

Information

R.E.P.O. Game Monster Banger
  • Name: Banger
  • Danger Level: 1
  • Abilities: Explodes
  • Maps: Any
  • Money on death: None
  • Behaviors: Splits apart from group, Chases players

Summary

The Banger is a small enemy that appears as a walking skull with various explosives lodged inside. It spawns in groups of three or more and wanders aimlessly—often separating from its group. If it sees a player or takes damage, its fuse ignites, and it charges at the nearest player. Once lit, the fuse cannot be put out and when it explodes, it’s an instant kill up close and deals high damage at a distance.

Bangers can be picked up and thrown like grenades, but they break free after ~3 seconds, so be ready to catch them again. They have two fuse sounds: a hidden timer (~10 seconds) and a final warning where they yell quietly before exploding. If you don’t want to deal with them, throw them into a well, lava, or acid. If timed right, they can be used to damage or kill other enemies, but when you first spot them, spread out from teammates to avoid a group wipe.

Behavior

They will spawn in groups, always 3. They roam around slowly and aimlessly, so much so that it is not uncommon for them to get separated.

If they see a player or take damage, they start burning their fuse and run towards the first player they see.

Once their fuse begins burning, it cannot be put out. Their explosion is an instakill if too close, but otherwise deals high damage depending on distance.

Survival Tips

  • Toss them away, into a pit, or onto enemies.
  • Plan to escape before they explode
  • Walk until their final fuse sound goes off, then sprint until they blow up. The explosion is not hard to avoid
  • Bangs can be picked up and thrown like grenades, but be aware that they will break free of your grab after 3 seconds or so, be ready to catch them again.
  • They have 2 different fuse sounds. One is for a hidden timer start of about 10 seconds. The other is for a warning that they're about to explode, indicated by them yelling quietly.
  • If there is a well, lava or acid, you can simply throw them there any time if you don't want to deal with them.
  • When you first see them, avoid being close to your teammates to minimize risk, pick one of them up and toss them away far from your teammates or your scrap.