Pass the Fear Wiki
Builds, relic guides, co-op tips, and character breakdowns for the roguelite bullet-hell shooter.
Pass the Fear is a roguelite bullet-hell where demon hunters escape a storm-corrupted island before dawn. This wiki covers weapon customization, relic synergies, affixes, characters, co-op roles, and launch updates — everything you need to survive the Wall of Storms.
- 5
- Story chapters
- 170+
- Relics to discover
- 22
- Tarot cards
- 4P
- Online co-op
Every hub organised by what players search for most.
Whether you need a how to play walkthrough, a build breakdown, or PC system requirements, every hub below links deeper into the wiki.
Pass the Fear Guides — Full Walkthrough Hub
Every Pass the Fear guide in one place — beginner tips, chapters, affixes, bosses, story fragments, and difficulty modifiers.
Read guide CharactersPass the Fear Characters — All Hunters & Talents
Complete overview of every playable hunter in Pass the Fear: roles, talents, co-op synergy, and who to pick for your first escape from the storm island.
Read guide BuildsBuild Basics — How Pass the Fear Builds Work
Learn how weapon parts, relics, affixes, and tarot cards combine into powerful Pass the Fear builds before you commit to a run.
Read guide ItemsWeapons & Parts — Barrels, Attachments, and Modifiers
Every weapon type, barrel, and attachment in Pass the Fear explained — and how parts enable Fireworks Master, One-Shot Nuke, and Dual Element builds.
Read guide ControlsControls & Input
Keyboard, mouse, and controller bindings for Pass the Fear — twin-stick movement, aiming, dodging, and co-op menus.
Read guide Co-opOnline Co-op Guide
How four-player online co-op works in Pass the Fear — matchmaking, revives, item trading, aggro, and squad composition tips.
Read guide ReviewPass the Fear Review
Unofficial review of Pass the Fear — roguelite combat, affix depth, co-op, performance, and who should buy on Steam.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates & Patch Notes
Pass the Fear launch notes, demo comparison, and post-release patches — July 2026 Steam updates hub.
Read guide ToolsAffix Reference Tool
Interactive affix reference for Pass the Fear — Fragment, Growth, Final Shot, Disruption, Embarkation synergies, filters, and build planning.
Read guide LinksOfficial & Community Links
Official Pass the Fear links — Steam store page, Steam community hub, Discord, and where to report patches vs fan wiki content.
Read guideDeep walkthroughs for the questions that decide your run.
Start with our getting started guide, then dive into relic synergies and the affix guide when your run starts clicking.
Pass the Fear Guides — Full Walkthrough Hub
Every Pass the Fear guide in one place — beginner tips, chapters, affixes, bosses, story fragments, and difficulty modifiers.
Read guide UpdatesUpdates & Patch Notes
Pass the Fear launch notes, demo comparison, and post-release patches — July 2026 Steam updates hub.
Read guide BuildsBuild Basics — How Pass the Fear Builds Work
Learn how weapon parts, relics, affixes, and tarot cards combine into powerful Pass the Fear builds before you commit to a run.
Read guide CharactersPass the Fear Characters — All Hunters & Talents
Complete overview of every playable hunter in Pass the Fear: roles, talents, co-op synergy, and who to pick for your first escape from the storm island.
Read guide Co-opOnline Co-op Guide
How four-player online co-op works in Pass the Fear — matchmaking, revives, item trading, aggro, and squad composition tips.
Read guide GuidesGetting Started with Pass the Fear
A complete beginner guide to Pass the Fear on Steam: characters, the 12-hour escape mission, relics, Forge basics, and your first successful run.
Read guideNew demon hunter? Follow this path for your first successful escape.
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Pick a character that matches your style
Start with the Iron Bucket Knight for durability or the Explosive Cutie for area damage. Each hunter has unique talents — read our character guides before your first run.
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Learn the affix system early
Fragment, Growth, Final Shot, Disruption, and Embarkation are the backbone of every strong build. Use our affix guide and reference tool to spot synergies during a run.
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Customize weapons, not just collect them
Elemental barrels and weapon parts reshape bullet patterns. Stack trajectories for a Fireworks Master build or funnel everything into a one-shot nuke — your rules.
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Manage your ten relic slots carefully
You only get ten relic slots and two weapon slots per run. Every pickup is a decision: keep, swap, or hold out for a synergy piece.
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Escape before dawn — alone or with friends
Your mission is to flee the island within twelve hours. Co-op supports up to four players with item trading and shared revives. Read our co-op guide before queuing.
Each hunter pushes your build in a different direction.
Compare hunters on the all characters overview. Tank with the Iron Bucket Knight, blast crowds as the Explosive Cutie, or master the full-release Elena kit.
All Characters
Complete overview of every playable hunter in Pass the Fear: roles, talents, co-op synergy, and who to pick for your first escape from the storm island.
Read guide CharactersIron Bucket Knight
Iron Bucket Knight talents, tank builds, aggro tips, and co-op frontline strategies for Pass the Fear's most durable demon hunter.
Read guide CharactersExplosive Cutie
Master Explosive Cutie's area damage talents, Fireworks builds, and co-op wipe strategies in Pass the Fear.
Read guide CharactersOne-Eyed Codger
One-Eyed Codger talents, affix fishing, Tarot control, and utility co-op strategies for Pass the Fear's most build-enabling hunter.
Read guide CharactersMoney Whiz
Money Whiz talents, shop routes, gold scaling builds, and co-op trading strategies for Pass the Fear's economy specialist.
Read guide CharactersMysterious Nun
Mysterious Nun healing themes, sustain talents, co-op support strategies, and safe solo routes in Pass the Fear.
Read guidePass the Fear has no fixed meta — synergy beats raw stats.
Learn build basics, then experiment with Fireworks Master, one-shot nuke, or dual-element fusion builds powered by relics, tarot cards, and the affix reference tool.
Build Basics
Learn how weapon parts, relics, affixes, and tarot cards combine into powerful Pass the Fear builds before you commit to a run.
Read guide BuildsFireworks Master
Stack trajectories, Fragment affixes, and on-hit relics to turn every shot into a screen-wide Fireworks Master build in Pass the Fear.
Read guide BuildsOne-Shot Nuke
Funnel Growth, Final Shot, and burst relics into one devastating hit with the One-Shot Nuke build for Pass the Fear bosses and elites.
Read guide BuildsDual Element
Combine fire and frost relics, barrels, and affixes for melt, Shatter, and status overload with the Dual Element build in Pass the Fear.
Read guideTeam up with up to four players and share the chaos.
Read the online co-op guide for matchmaking tips and the team roles breakdown for aggro, revives, and item trading.
Co-op
How four-player online co-op works in Pass the Fear — matchmaking, revives, item trading, aggro, and squad composition tips.
Read guide Co-opTeam Roles
Aggro, item trading, DPS, and revive responsibilities in Pass the Fear four-player co-op — practical role guide for squads.
Read guide Co-opStorm Cowards
Storm Cowards multiplayer mode in Pass the Fear — storm pressure modifiers, co-op etiquette, and patch 7.24 Steam networking improvements.
Read guideOur verdict after the July 2026 launch.
See our full review for launch verdicts, demo vs full release changes, July 2026 launch notes, and official community links.
Wiki FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions.
What is Pass the Fear?
Pass the Fear is a 2D top-down roguelite bullet-hell shooter by PlayMud Studio. You play as demon hunters trapped on a storm-corrupted island and must escape before dawn while building wildly customizable weapons and relic synergies.
Is this an official wiki?
No. This is an unofficial fan-made resource. Always confirm patch notes, prices, and announcements through the official Steam page or PlayMud Studio community channels.
Which languages are supported?
This wiki supports: English, 日本語, 한국어, Español. Configure locales in site.meta.json and run npm run generate:i18n.
When did Pass the Fear release?
The full game launched on Steam on July 23, 2026. Patch 7.24 arrived July 24 with treasure and Storm Cowards networking fixes. A demo ran during Steam Next Fest in February 2026.
Does Pass the Fear have co-op?
Yes. Online co-op supports up to four players with item exchange, aggro mechanics, teammate revival, and DPS tracking. See our co-op guide for team roles and communication tips.
Is there a fixed best build or tier list?
Not really. The game emphasises affix synergies over a single meta. Our build guides and synergy rankings focus on combinations that work for specific characters and difficulties rather than one universal tier list.
What are the PC system requirements?
Minimum specs are Windows 10, Intel i5-12600KF, 4 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GTX 1060. Recommended specs are Windows 11, Intel i5-14400, 8 GB RAM, and NVIDIA RTX 3060. Full details are on our system requirements page.
Where can I buy Pass the Fear?
The game is available on Steam. Use the Play on Steam button at the top of this wiki or visit our official links page for the store page and community Discord.