Marcus
01Marcus Extra-Shot Crit Engine
Create more shooting events, then let extra bullets and critical support build a repeatable gunfire loop.
STARTVintage MusketCOREGeminate Shot+ · Quick Fire
PASS THE FEAR // BEST BUILDS · PATCH 1.0.479
passthefear: Pass the Fear best builds, ready to copy.
passthefear is Pass the Fear's build recommendation engine and visual strategy guide: pick a Hunter, see the core icons, understand the trade-off, and open a working route. Use the decision tool when the next offer is already on screen.
7 hunter routes1.0.479 patch-aware1 click shareable decisions
7 HUNTERS / ONE PATCHPick the next item. Keep the run alive.
START HERE
Choose the shortest path for the question you have right now.
Copy-ready build routes
Jester
02Jester Crit Window
Protect Novice's Luck, then turn Justice Heart into a short damage window.
STARTVintage MusketCORERay of Luck · Divine Justice
Jenny
03Jenny Dismantle Bomb Loop
Turn unwanted weapon-room drops into resources and bomb value without sacrificing a working loadout.
STARTVintage MusketCOREScrap Recycling or Simple Modification · Twin Bombs
Stella
04Stella Starlight Tarot Route
Connect Tarot choices to Starlight-enhanced shots while keeping the weapon element and survival plan coherent.
STARTVintage MusketCORETriple Fate · Starlit Haste
Long Tong
05Long Tong Amber Companion Engine
The clearest reported high-power route: let Amber repeat your weapon's elemental pressure, then add companion uptime and one element instead of splitting the plan.
STARTEmber SparkCOREAmber · Armor-Burning Dragon Flame
Elena
06Elena Silver Arrow Mark Route
A timing-heavy route: mark priority targets, shoot, then use the next dodge to create the Silver Arrow window.
STARTDemonhunter CrossbowCOREHunting Mark · Auto Trigger
Lanny
07Lanny Coin-to-Power Route
Turn coins into a controlled power curve: build income first, then spend on the window that makes the reserve matter.
STARTVintage MusketCORELanny's Piggy Bank · Trading Expert
PASSTHEFEAR // ABOUT THE TOOL
What passthefear is for
passthefear is a Pass the Fear build finder for players who want a useful answer to the next in-game choice, not a generic tier list. It connects the option on screen to a Hunter route, a weapon engine, and a clear next action.
DECISION SUPPORT
Use passthefear for the next pickup
Put the real options in front of passthefear and compare route fit, timing, and the reason behind the recommendation.
LOADOUT PLANNING
Use the passthefear Planner for a full build
Start from a Hunter and weapon, add skills, relics, and Tarot, then share the finished loadout or find its weak link.
LEARNING ROUTES
Learn a Hunter with passthefear routes
Each route explains the core icons, early and late priorities, boss versus crowd jobs, and what to take when the ideal item is missing.
PASSTHEFEAR COMMUNITY TIER SNAPSHOT
Who is strong in passthefear builds right now
Launch-window snapshot from independent outlets. Use this passthefear snapshot as a starting point; full role notes are on the hunter tier list.
| Tier | Hunter | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Amber fights permanently at her side; her breath follows the main weapon's element, and Fury adds a large burst window for bosses. | |
| S | Dismantle economy returns weapon parts over time, and Wildcat Bomb turns that value into strong room-wide pressure. | |
| A | Dodge-triggered counter-fire gives high sustained damage in skilled hands; ceiling depends on dodge timing. | |
| A | Novice's Luck avoids hits and Justice Heart buffs fire rate and reload — the most forgiving strong pick for newer players. | |
| B | Extra-shot engine is readable and consistent, but several triggers are RNG-dependent, so output varies run to run. | |
| C | Coin economy can guarantee rare shop access but demands heavy micromanagement, and his ultimate raises damage taken. | |
| — | Not consistently ranked by launch-window outlets yet; her Tarot-interaction ceiling is real but harder to benchmark. |
Sources: Game Geek Fusion tier list (2026-07-28) · Destructoid Hunter tier list (launch)
RUN DECISION TOOL // 7 HUNTERS
What passthefear choice is on your screen?
Describe the run, then compare the actual options in front of you. This beta makes one decision at a time and shows why.
The choices come from the current seven-hunter data pool. The score shows route fit, not a damage simulator.
Take Magician's Hat
MarcusCommon (Normal)Patch 1.0.479Relic chest
These two are effectively tied
Marginally ahead
Magician's Hat
23 fit scoreThe gap is inside the noise of a fit score, so there is no honest winner here. Use the tiebreaker below instead of the ranking.
Tiebreaker
Take the one whose trigger you can name out loud right now. If you have to reason about when it fires, it will not fire often enough.
Early in a run, reliable value gets a bonus and conditional pieces are discounted.
Difficulty rule
On Normal a conditional pickup that might pay off is acceptable. Most failed runs here lose to an incoherent build, not to execution.
Second choiceWar Horn22 fit score
Lowest fitEmperor's Holy Sword2 fit score
Next target
Look for reload, fire-rate, Bullet Attack, or another repeatable extra-shot trigger.
Route fitMatch strength: Low
This is a route-fit recommendation. Your exact drops, rolls, and combat triggers can change the best answer.
This run stays on this device. Copy share link creates a clean share URL.
How this pick is calculated →PASSTHEFEAR BUILD LIBRARY
Go deeper with passthefear
The planner answers the loadout; passthefear's guides cover the structure behind it — which Hunter, which weapon, and how a Pass the Fear build is assembled in the first place.
Categories
Build categories explained
Shatter, Disruption, Growth, Embarkation, and Final Shot — what each family means and which picks feed it.
Hunters
Hunter tier list & roles
The community launch ranking plus role notes: who is strong, who is hard, and why.
Weapons
Best weapons & priorities
Which weapon events actually feed your engine, and which ones only look strong on paper.
Starter
Marcus beginner build
The Extra-Shot Crit route: the safest first build to learn the game's decision pattern.
Practical
First run field guide
A three-question pickup test for turning the next offer into a real build decision.
Economy
Shop and reroll rules
What to buy, when to reroll, and when preserving the run is worth more than rarity.
Review
Failed-run review
Find the first broken link and change one thing on the next attempt.
Co-op
Co-op role guide
Split damage, coverage, and economy jobs before both players take the same item.
PATCH UPDATE
What changed in patch 1.0.479
The July 30 update changed trigger limits, Ultimate behavior, Transmutation items, and several Physical relics. Check those effects before copying an older route.
PASSTHEFEAR QUICK ANSWERS
Common passthefear build questions
Short answers for the moment you are choosing a Hunter, fixing a weak route, or deciding what to take next.
What build does passthefear recommend right now?
Community launch-window rankings put Long Tong (Amber companion) and Jenny (dismantle economy plus Wildcat Bomb) at the top. For a first clear, the Marcus Extra-Shot route remains the most readable. There is no single permanent best build — patches shift the answer, so each blueprint here explains its job and current route.
What are the five passthefear build categories?
Players commonly organize builds around trigger and mechanic families: Shatter (Freeze payoffs from Frost weapons), Disruption (Lightning), Growth (stacking effects), Embarkation (run-start triggers), and Final Shot (last-bullet effects). Each weapon element also builds one Transmutation: Physical→Hemorrhage, Frost→Freeze, Lightning→Disruption, Acid→Corrosion, Fire→Ignition.
Does the passthefear Planner calculate exact damage?
No. It scores transparent tag synergy — route fit, element coherence, and conflicts — and explains every warning. It does not invent DPS numbers for triggered effects.
What happens to passthefear after a game update?
After an update, check the changed item's current effect and reopen any route that depends on it. Officially changed items link to the passthefear patch note that changed them.
What does passthefear do when the next offer is already on screen?
passthefear reads the visible options, scores route fit, and explains the trade-off. Use the passthefear Finder first; the passthefear result tells you what to take next.
Can passthefear help when I do not have the core weapon?
Yes. passthefear keeps a fallback route for missing core items. The passthefear guide names the next-best engine, and passthefear explains what you give up.
Does passthefear separate boss damage from crowd clear?
Yes. passthefear labels the job of a choice instead of calling every upgrade best. The passthefear route notes show whether it helps bosses, crowds, or both.
How does the passthefear Planner turn a route into a loadout?
Start with a Hunter and weapon, then add skills, relics, and Tarot. The passthefear Planner checks the route, while passthefear keeps the finished loadout shareable.
Which Hunter should a new player try with passthefear?
For a readable first run, passthefear starts with Marcus and the Extra-Shot route. The passthefear build page explains each pickup, so passthefear is easy to follow in play.
How should I use passthefear on a higher difficulty?
On harder runs, passthefear favors routes with a fallback and survival plan. Use the passthefear difficulty pages, then let passthefear flag fragile choices before you commit.
Can I share a passthefear build with a friend?
Yes. Build the loadout in the passthefear Planner and copy its link. The passthefear share keeps the selected items together, so your friend can open passthefear and review it.
What evidence does passthefear use for a recommendation?
passthefear separates verified effects, community signals, and items that still need testing. Each passthefear route shows its evidence level, and passthefear avoids invented damage rankings.
What should I do when passthefear and my run disagree?
Treat passthefear as decision support, not an order. Keep the option that fits your actual run; passthefear explains the trade-off, and passthefear feedback can reveal a better pivot.
Is passthefear a tier list or a decision tool?
passthefear includes a tier snapshot, but it is mainly a decision tool. The passthefear Finder answers the next pickup, while passthefear routes explain how the build survives.