Hunter Tiers & Progression — Hunt: Showdown Guide

New to Hunt: Showdown? Learn about recruiting Hunters, understanding Tiers, gaining XP, and the permanent death mechanic. Your guide to becoming a legendary hunter!

So, you're diving into the Bayou and wondering about your Hunters? Let's break down how they work, from getting them to making them stronger. Think of this as your friendly guide to the Hunter system in Hunt: Showdown. ### Recruiting Your First Hunters When you first start out, or when you need a new face for your hunts, you'll head to the 'Recruitment' tab. It's right between 'Events' and the 'Store'. Here, you'll find four Hunters waiting for you: * One Tier I Hunter * Two Tier II Hunters * One Tier III Hunter The Tier I Hunter is usually free if you don't have too many already (under 20,000 Hunt Dollars) and comes with basic Contraband gear and a couple of Traits. The Tier II and Tier III Hunters will cost you some Hunt Dollars but come with more starting Traits. Don't like the selection? No worries! You get one free reshuffle after each match. After that, it'll cost you some Hunt Dollars to mix things up again. #### Soul Survivors If you manage to win a 'Soul Survivor' match, congrats! That Hunter becomes available for free in the Soul Survivors tab. They'll keep the Traits and gear they had when they won, but remember, like most things in Hunt, it's all Contraband. #### Legendary Hunters Got a bit of Hunt Dollars to spare and eyeing those cool Legendary Hunters? You can recruit them for 100 Hunt Dollars. They always come with 3 random Traits (worth at least 7 Upgrade Points) and an empty inventory. The first time you grab a specific Legendary Hunter, you'll also get a free Hunter with that skin added to your roster. It's a neat way to get a new look and a head start! ### Gaining Experience (XP) As you play, your Hunter gains experience (XP) and levels up, becoming more powerful. This is key to unlocking new gear and becoming a more formidable force in the Bayou. ### The Grim Reality: Permanent Death Now, here's something crucial to understand: after you reach Bloodline Rank 11, death in Hunt: Showdown becomes permanent. When your Hunter dies in a match, they are gone for good, along with all their gear. This makes every decision and every shot count! ### Hunter Tiers (A Quick Look) While the source text lists out tons of names, the core idea is that Hunters come in Tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3). Higher tiers generally mean a Hunter might have more starting potential or unique appearances, but remember, the real progression comes from the XP you earn and the Traits you equip them with during gameplay. ### Hunter Names The game offers a huge variety of names for your Hunters, both male and female. You can see a massive list in the source, but don't stress too much about picking the 'perfect' name. Focus on the hunt, and the legend will build itself!