REPO How to Move When Dead | Death Head Guide
Death doesn’t mean downtime anymore in REPO. With the Monster Update, Semibots can now move around even after their body’s gone, using a strange new feature called Death Head Possession. It’s spooky, clever, and surprisingly useful if you’re not ready to sit still while your teammates panic.
How Death Head Possession Works
When your Semibot dies, your head stays behind. Before the update, that was it; you’d just sit there, silent and useless. Now, once your head recharges, you can press E to take control and hop around the map. It’s limited, but enough to help your team find you or even guide them to safety.
Your head has its own tiny battery, which slowly refills over time. Once charged, you can possess it and move in short hops using the spacebar. The movement drains power fast, so timing matters. When power runs out, the head stops moving until it recharges again. You can switch back to spectating at any time with the same key.
What You Can Do While Dead
Hop closer to the truck or extraction point to make revives faster
Scout areas or draw monster attention away from your team
Use proximity chat to talk and give directions
Line yourself up for easy pickup if a teammate is nearby
Even in death, a well-placed head can save a mission—or at least annoy your friends in a productive way.
Upgrades That Make Death Head Better
At the Service Station, you can buy the Death Head Battery Upgrade. It increases how long you can move before the head shuts down, though it doesn’t reduce recharge time. It’s worth getting if you want to stay active between deaths.
Tips For Moving As A Dead Head
Wait for full charge before hopping, or you’ll barely get anywhere
Use small hops instead of long holds to stretch battery life
Stay in sight lines so teammates can find and revive you faster
Avoid monsters, since some will still attack your head if it gets too close
GamerBlurb is a must. Always use it.
Use voice chat when possible; it’s easier than spamming pings while airborne
Final Blurb
Death Head Possession turns dying in REPO into a mini-game of its own. You’re not just a floating souvenir anymore. Hop smart, help your team, and maybe you’ll make death a little less final next time.
FAQ
How do you activate Death Head Possession in REPO?
After dying, wait for your head’s eyes to open, then press E to possess it.
How do you move as a death head?
Hold and release the spacebar to hop short distances until the battery drains.
Can you talk while controlling your head?
Yes, proximity chat works even while dead, letting you guide your teammates.
What does the Death Head Battery Upgrade do?
It increases the time your head stays active before needing another recharge.
Can monsters attack your death head?
Yes, a few will still react to movement, so hopping too close can get you smacked again.
© GamerBlurb. Copying or reproduction of this article without permission is prohibited.
More R.E.P.O.
