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Darkest Dungeon Bounty Hunter: How to Use Him and When

Updated 10 Nov 2026 Source Darkest Dungeon wiki.gg hero skill tables (Bounty Hunter combat skills and effects), retrieved 10 November 2026 By
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The Bounty Hunter is a front-line executioner and crowd-control specialist. He marks targets for bonus damage, pulls enemies out of position, and finishes wounded or disabled foes.

Role and difficulty

Front line, moderate difficulty. High burst on marked/human targets, a pull, and a stun make him a strong offensive pick.

Skill kit (wiki-sourced)

SkillTypeRanksKey numbers / effect
Collect BountyMelee1–2ACC 85, +7% CRIT, +90% DMG vs Marked, +15% DMG vs Human, DMG +0%
Mark for DeathRanged1–3ACC 100, Mark Target (3 rds), −10% PROT, +3 SPD (2 rds), DMG −100%
Come HitherRanged1–3ACC 90, Mark Target (2 rds), Pull 2, DMG −80%
UppercutMelee1–2ACC 90, Knockback 2, Stun 100% base, DMG −67%
FlashbangRanged1–3ACC 95, Stun 110% base, Shuffle Single, DMG −100%
Finish HimMelee1–2ACC 85, +5% CRIT, +25% DMG vs Stunned, DMG +0%
CaltropsRanged1–3ACC 90, Bleed 100% (2/rd, 3 rds), +10% DMG Taken, −4 SPD, DMG −95%

How to play him

  1. Place him in rank one or two.
  2. Open with Mark for Death on a priority target.
  3. Collect Bounty the marked enemy for the bonus damage.
  4. Come Hither to pull a back-rank threat into melee.
  5. Flashbang or Uppercut to stun what would kill you.
  6. Finish Him on a stunned foe for the damage spike.
  7. Caltrops to bleed and slow a runner.

Party synergy

He pairs with any mark user — the Arbalest doubles the value of his marks. His stun covers parties that need control, and his pulls set up the whole party.

Tips

  • Mark, then Collect Bounty the same turn for burst.
  • Flashbang the enemy that would kill you.
  • Finish Him pays off on stunned targets.
  • Front rank suits his short reach.

Common mistakes

  • Collecting bounty without a mark.
  • Wasting the stun on a dead enemy.
  • Standing too far back for his melee skills.
  • Ignoring stress buildup from extended fights.

Frequently asked questions

Which rank for the Bounty Hunter?

Rank one or two — most of his kit is melee range, and the front line is where he collects bounties on marked or stunned foes.

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Sources

Figures and item data on this site are read from the game’s own reference wiki before publishing. Where a value could not be confirmed there, the page says so instead of filling the gap.