You stand at the boss gate, ammo low and options thinner than your patience. I’ve thrown runs against that door until the game taught me the hard lessons. Your hunter choice right now is the thin line between a highlight clip and another reset.
On Steam threads you’ll see heated debates about who carries — here’s how the full release actually stacks up
I’ve played the full launch more than a dozen times and read the pulse of the community on Reddit and the official Paras Games Discord. This list condenses that ground truth into three practical tiers so you can stop guessing and start winning.
Tier rules: S is the names I pick when I want a safe run; A is excellent but requires timing or build synergy; B is high-risk, high-reward if you put the hours in.
Who is the best hunter in Pass The Fear?
S-tier is short and decisive. These hunters tilt fights in your favor so hard the run almost feels unfair.
- Long Tong: Long Tong brings constant company — her dragon never leaves her side. Amber lets that companion spit elemental breath worth 80% of your weapon’s elemental damage and apply a burning DOT. Her ultimate, Fury, flips Amber into an enraged state with +100% Final Damage and +100% Attack Speed for 10 seconds. Long Tong is a pocket dragon; pick her when you want a companion that forces fights to go your way.
- Jenny: Jenny turns salvage into currency for momentum. For every seven weapon parts you dismantle, you get a new random part in return — that snowballs over a long run. Her ultimate throws a wildcat bomb up to 1,000 range and deals a staggering 1,000% of current weapon damage to everyone in the blast. Jenny is a walking bomb factory; her AOE and range make her a run-ender.
Which hunters should I avoid in Pass The Fear?
A-tier hunters sit close to the top but ask more of you. They’re forgiving if you practice their rhythms; they punish sloppy play.
- Elena: One of the highest single-target damage dealers, but she rewards precision. Her Demon Hunting Silver Arrow ties your shot and dodge together — shoot, then the next dodge fires a Silver Arrow at the nearest enemy for 100% weapon damage. Add her dash and you can thread through bosses, but only if your timing is clean.
- Marcus: Pure fun for players who want volume. His Fatal Silver Bullet fires extra rounds that scale on crit, and his kit has RNG elements that can feel swingy. Skills like Bullseye and Spray and Slay reduce that variance if you invest skill points.
- Jester: Free from the start but far from trivial. Combine Novice’s Luck (a dodge that negates the next attack) with Justice Heart (+60% fire rate and reload for 8 seconds) and you get a terrifying burst DPS setup for boss windows. Jester is underrated as a counter to late-game bosses.
How do I get more hunters in Pass The Fear?
Progress opens options. Early stages keep many hunters off the table until you clear certain runs or meet in-game conditions.
Practical notes: the game is on Steam and the launch price sits around $19.99 (€18), which many players used to decide whether to chase every hunter immediately or master a single carry. For build theory and mods, community tools on Discord and spreadsheet guides on Reddit are the best places to iterate quickly.
On balance and player economy: real-world behavior that matters
Players hoard parts and reroll shops; that reality shapes who you should pick. If you like steady returns, choose hunters that profit from dismantle loops or guaranteed shop rares. If you prefer volatile highs, choose crit or bomb-based kits and manage your risk.
- B-tier
- Lanny: Lanny’s specialty is coins and shop manipulation. He rewards careful spending with guaranteed rare spawns, and his ultimate raises damage at the cost of taking more hits. He’s not for every run — he’s for players who enjoy micromanagement and calculated risk.
Final thought: the moment you pick a hunter, you buy a playstyle. Will you rely on steady companions, go for explosive AOE, or gamble on shop economics — and which choice will haunt your highlight reel?
Stella isn’t in my roster yet — I’ll test her runs and report back — but which hunter will you swear by and which will you regret?
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