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The Hunter is a versatile class that is an expert at fast-paced ranged combat. Yeehaw!

Gunslinger

Grenades

  • Incendiary Grenade at Level 2. An explosive grenade that catches enemies on fire, causing additional damage over time.
  • Swarm Grenade at Level 7. A grenade that detonates on impact, releasing multiple drones that seek nearby enemies.
  • Tripmine Grenade at Level 18. An explosive grenade that sticks to surfaces and detonates when enemies pass through its laser trigger.

Jumping

Double Jump at Level 3. Jump a second time after leaving the ground.

  • Better Control at Level 8. Upgrades Double Jump for better directional control while in the air.
  • Triple Jump at level 19. Upgrades Double Jump with a third jump.
  • Higher Jump at Level 23. Upgrades Double Jump for even greater height.

Super

  • Golden Gun at Level 4. Summon a flaming pistol that disintegrates enemies with Solar Light. Has a recharge of four minutes and 30 seconds.
  • Deadeye at Level 9. Significantly increases the accuracy of Golden Gun.
  • Combustion at Level 20. Killing enemies with Golden Gun causes them to explode.
  • Gunfighter at Level 24. Reduces the cooldown of Golden Gun, allowing it to be used more often.

Melee

  • Throwing Knife at Level 5. Throw a knife from a distance.
  • Circle of Life at Level 10. Killing an enemy with Throwing Knife while Golden Gun is active extends the duration of Golden Gun. +1 Armor.
  • Incendiary Blade at Level 21. Throwing Knife catches enemies on fire, dealing additional damage over time.
  • Knife Juggler at Level 25. Precision kills with Throwing Knife immediately reset its cooldown.

Stat Modifier, Tier 1

  • Path Forgotten at Level 6. Training focused on toughness and speed. +2 Armor/Agility

  • Path Forbidden at Level 14. Training focused on battle Recovery and speed. +2 Recovery/Agility

  • Path Unknown at Level 22. Training focused on battle Recovery and toughness. +2 Armor/Recovery
    Ability Modifier, Tier 1

  • Scavenger at Level 11. Picking up ammo reduces the cooldown of your grenade and Throwing Knife.

  • Keyhole at Level 15. Golden Gun overpenetrates and can damage multiple targets.

  • Gunslinger’s Trance at Level 26. Precision kills increase weapon Stability. Stacks up to three times.

Stat Modifier, Tier 2

  • Way of the Drifter at Level 12. Training focused on all attributes. +2 Armor/Agility, +1 Recovery

  • Way of the Fearless at Level 16. Training focused on toughness at all costs. +5 Armor

  • Way of the Nomad at Level 27. Training focused on maximum battle Recovery. +4 Recovery, +1 Agility
    Ability Modifier, Tier 2

  • Chain of Woe at Level 13. Precision kills increase weapon reload speed. Stacks up to three times.

  • Over the Horizon at Level 17. Increases the range of Golden Gun. +1 Agility.

  • Gambler’s Dagger at Level 28. Gain an additional Throwing Knife.

Bladedancer

Grenades

  • Flux Grenade at Level 2. An explosive grenade that deals additional damage when attached to enemies.

  • Skip Grenade at Level 7. A grenade that splits on impact, creating multiple projectiles that seek enemies.

  • Arcbolt Grenade at Level 18. A grenade that chains bolts of lightning to nearby enemies.
    Jumping

  • Double Jump at Level 3. Jump a second time after leaving the ground.

  • Higher Jump at Level 8. Upgrades Double Jump for even greater height.

  • Better Control at Level 19. Upgrades Double Jump for better directional control while in the air. +1 Recovery.

  • Blink at Level 23. A short-distance teleport that replaces Double Jump.

Super

  • Arc Blade at Level 4. Charge your blade with Arc Light, and consume your foes with lightning. Has a recharge time of four minutes and 30 seconds.

  • Showstopper at Level 9. A lethal area-of-effect explosion with 7-meter radius.

  • Razor’s Edge at Level 20. A powerful, ground-based, ranged energy wave.

  • Vanish at Level 24. Cloaking effect that allows user to disappear from sight.
    Melee

  • Blink Strike at Level 5. A powerful melee attack with extended range.

  • Backstab at Level 10. Doubles damage when hitting targets from behind.

  • Escape Artist at Level 21. Allows the user to cloak instantly after hitting a target with Blink Strike.

  • Fast Twitch at Level 25. Reduces the cooldown of Blink Strike.

Stat Modifier, Tier 1

  • Path Forgotten at Level 6. Training focused on toughness and speed. +2 Armor/Agility

  • Path Forbidden at Level 14. Training focused on battle Recovery and speed. +2 Recovery/Agility

  • Path Unknown at Level 22. Training focused on battle Recovery and toughness. +2 Armor/Recovery
    Ability Modifier, Tier 1

  • Fleet Footed at Level 11. Increases maximum sprint speed and extends slide distance. +1 Agility.

  • Quick Draw at Level 15. Weapons ready immediately after dealing damage with any knife attack.

  • Shadowjack at Level 26. Increases the duration of invisibility effects.

Stat Modifier, Tier 2

  • Way of the Drifter at Level 12. Training focused on all attributes. +2 Armor/Agility, +1 Recovery

  • Way of the Fearless at Level 16. Training focused on toughness at all costs. +5 Armor

  • Way of the Nomad at Level 27. Training focused on maximum battle Recovery. +4 Recovery, +1 Agility
    Ability Modifier, Tier 2

  • Encore at Level 13. Killing an enemy with Arc Blade extends its duration.

  • Stalker at Level 17. Gain invisibility after crouching in place for a short time.

  • Hungering Blade at Level 28. Kills with Arc Blade and Blink Strike immediately regenerate health.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Activision
  • Platforms,
    PS3, PS4, XB 360, XB One
  • Genre
    FPS
  • Guide Release
    8 September 2014
  • Last Updated
    7 December 2020
  • Guide Author
    Greg Boccia

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The Traveler blessed us with new life, terraforming our solar system and allowing us to make great strides as a civilisation. That is, until the Darkness came. Now the Traveler hangs suspended over the last bastion of humanity, floating alone. Out of those remnants, you are awoken as a Guardian to fight against the tides of Darkness. Look up to the stars and claim your destiny.

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