Armor Regeneration
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Armor regenerates 25% faster. |
| 2 | 27 | Armor regenerates 38% faster. |
| 3 | 40 | Armor regenerates 50% faster. |
Armor Regeneration is the last Perk that unlocks, and it is a good one: the Monster gets armor back at much quicker rate. It is extremely useful for any Monster, since it requires the Hunters to work that much harder during combat. After your armor runs out in a battle, flee the area. Quickly top it off again, and return to the surprised humans.
Climb Speed
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N/A | N/A |
| 2 | N/A | N/A |
| 3 | 1 | Increase climb speed by 30%. |
A maxed-out Climb Speed Perk is the initial Buff given to the Monsters, so the first few games will be played with this Perk. Monsters can scale walls and cliffs that much faster, allowing them to flee quicker.
Cooldown Reduction
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | Abilities recharge 15% faster. |
| 2 | 22 | Abilities recharge 23% faster. |
| 3 | 35 | Abilities recharge 30% faster. |
Very similar to the Hunters’ Reload Speed Perk, Cooldown Reduction reduces the time between ability uses. This is one of the most valuable Perks for Monsters, especially early on, when the player may only have one or two Perks.
Damage Bonus
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Increase damage output by 7%. |
| 2 | 18 | Increase damage output by 11%. |
| 3 | 31 | Increase damage output by 15%. |
Damage Bonus increases all damage dealt by the Monster. This is a great choice for Goliath or Kraken, which already do quite a bit with their big attacks.
Damage Resistance
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Reduce incoming damage by 7%. |
| 2 | 21 | Reduce incoming damage by 11%. |
| 3 | 34 | Reduce incoming damage by 15%. |
Damage Resistance decreases the damage done by the Hunters against the Monster. This is an obvious choice for any Monster. This Perk aggravates many Hunters while they wonder why their attacks are not having the usual effect.
Feeding Speed
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Increase feeding rate by 37%. |
| 2 | 16 | Increase feeding rate by 55%. |
| 3 | 29 | Increase feeding rate by 75%. |
Feeding Speed increases the rate at which the Monster eats dead wildlife. This allows it to reach Stage 2 and 3 that much quicker, but it is not limited to the early game; there are often times where the Monster benefits by feeding during combat. With the boost in feeding speed, it is more likely to get something eaten before being attacked again.
Movement Speed
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Increase top speed by 10%. |
| 2 | 24 | Increase top speed by 15%. |
| 3 | 37 | Increase top speed by 20%. |
Increase your speed by up to 20% with this Perk, which is beneficial to any Monster as it attempts to flee the Hunters. A boost in speed is great at all stages of the game: feeding, fleeing, and fighting.
Smell Range
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Smell range increased by 37%. |
| 2 | 19 | Smell range increased by 55%. |
| 3 | 32 | Smell range increased by 75%. |
The Monster’s smell ability is extremely important when desperately searching for food and avoiding surprise appearances of the Hunters. Pick up the Smell Range Perk to spot both that much sooner.
Stamina Increase
| Tier | Levels Unlocked | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Traversal stamina recharges 25% faster. |
| 2 | 25 | Traversal stamina recharges 38% faster. |
| 3 | 38 | Traversal stamina recharges 50% faster. |
Stamina Increase is the equivalent to the Hunters’ Jetpack Recharge. Faster recharging stamina allows the Monster to leap, airburst, and warp more often.