WIKI
Is the Hunter DLC worth it?
Short answer: if you want to push the hardest difficulties as fast as possible, yes — and if you're happy progressing a bit slower, no, it's optional. The Hunter brings the game's highest single-target damage plus elemental crossbow bolts that also hit groups, so it both deletes bosses and helps clear packs. It's the single biggest power purchase in the game. That said, nothing is gated behind it: a free team built around the Sorcerer clears all content. Buy the Hunter for speed and to back the devs, not because you have to.
You're enjoying the game, want faster boss clears and the strongest party, and don't mind paying. Skip it if you're casual or strictly free-to-play — the Sorcerer covers the damage slot fine.
Stat & affix priority
The Hunter is a glass-cannon damage dealer — build pure offense and let the Knight tank for it.
| Priority | Stats | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attack | The base everything scales from. |
| 2 | Crit Chance / Crit Damage | The biggest damage multipliers. |
| 3 | Attack Speed | More bolts = more procs of its elemental/AoE effects. |
| 4 | A little HP / survivability | Just enough not to die before the tank holds the line. |
How to play it
The Hunter sits behind your tank and fires automatically, so the "play" is really the build: stack damage and keep it alive. It needs a front-liner — pair it with the Knight so it never gets focused down. Spend skill points every level and lean into whatever amplifies its elemental bolts and multi-hits. Concentrate your best offensive gear here; the Hunter is where damage investment pays off most.
Best team for the Hunter
The Hunter slots into the consensus best party in the game:
- Knight + Hunter + Priest — tank, top DPS, healer. The Knight holds the front, the Priest keeps the Hunter alive and buffs it, and the Hunter melts everything.
For boss walls, stack even more crit and attack on the Hunter and let the other two enable it. See the best team guide for situational comps.
Hunter vs. Ranger vs. Sorcerer
- vs. Ranger: the Hunter is a straight upgrade for ranged damage — higher ceiling and group hits. Once you own the Hunter, the free Ranger usually leaves the team.
- vs. Sorcerer: the Sorcerer is the best free damage and clears packs well, but the Hunter wins on single-target/boss damage. Free players run Sorcerer; payers run Hunter (or both, on different teams).
FAQ
Is the Hunter DLC worth it?
For pushing hard content fast, yes — highest damage ceiling and pairs perfectly with the Knight. Optional for casual/free players.
What stats should I build?
Attack, crit chance/damage, attack speed; just enough survivability to not die first.
Hunter or Ranger?
Hunter — higher ceiling and AoE. The Ranger is a fine free stand-in until you have it.
Best team?
Knight + Hunter + Priest — see the best team guide.
Build advice is general guidance for the current patch; exact skills, affixes and DLC pricing vary in-game. Unofficial fan resource, not official Nugem Studio data.