Hunter
Should you buy Hunter in TBH: Task Bar Hero? Full guide to value, timing, Knight/Hunter/Priest comps, stats, gear, F2P alternatives, mistakes, FAQ.
Hunter is paid DLC damage with a high ceiling for boss pushing and flexible clear in TBH: Task Bar Hero. You do not need Hunter to finish content, but many “best overall” comps use Knight + Hunter + Priest.
Table of contents
- Role
- Is Hunter worth the money?
- Buy timing
- Stat priority
- Skills & gear
- Party
- Hunter vs Sorcerer vs Ranger
- Mistakes
- FAQ
Role
Primary damage seat — delete bosses faster than free Sorcerer while still helping group clear. Hunter is a multiplier on a healthy account, not a patch for missing slots.
Is Hunter worth the money?
| If you… | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Still missing 3 slots / Priest / Alchemy basics | No |
| Clear content but hate boss walls | Reasonable comfort purchase |
| Already stable and want maximum efficiency | Strong DPS upgrade |
| Only want collection | Personal call |
F2P path remains strong: Knight + Sorcerer + Priest.
Buy timing
Healthy order:
- Claim Priest
- Fund party slots + basic automation
- Establish a crushable farm
- Then consider Hunter
Buying Hunter while still on one slot wastes money relative to simply playing the free loop correctly. → Beginner · Gold economy
Stat priority
- Attack Speed
- Attack / skill damage
- Crit
- Enough survivability to live behind Knight
For boss pushes, concentrate upgrades on Hunter while Knight/Priest stay “good enough.”
Skills & gear
- Spend points every level; prioritize the damage loop
- Second skill slot matters — fund runes
- Socket physical/skill-oriented mats; avoid mismatched schools
- Skills · Sockets
Party
Knight + Hunter + Priest is the common paid ceiling.
Use Sorcerer on pure chest farm days if you prefer AoE volume — ownership of Hunter does not force Hunter into every AFK session.
Hunter vs Sorcerer vs Ranger
| Hero | Access | Niche |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter | Paid | Boss comfort + high ceiling |
| Sorcerer | Free | Best default farm AoE |
| Ranger | Free | Early tempo / single-target bridge |
Mistakes
- Buying Hunter to “skip learning Alchemy”
- Stripping Knight/Priest gear to fashion Hunter while wipes increase
- Listing your only Hunter weapon on Market during a gold panic
- Expecting Hunter to tank
FAQ
Does Hunter replace learning the Cube?
No.
Hunter or Slayer first?
Hunter is the safer mainstream DPS seat for most guides. → Slayer
Unofficial Hunter guide for TBH: Task Bar Hero.
Sample skill spend (framework)
| Phase | Bias |
|---|---|
| After purchase | Core damage loop + attack speed supports |
| Mid | Boss amplifiers / flexible clear tools |
| Late | Survivability only if you die behind Knight |
Hunter is a damage seat — let Knight/Priest do the living.
Buy timing checklist (print this)
- Priest claimed
- 3 formation slots online
- Alchemy → gold loop understood
- Crush farm stage exists
- Then buy Hunter
Skipping this list is how DLC feels “useless.”
Rune pairing
Same account spine. Hunter multiplies a finished trio; he does not fund Command nodes for you (Rune Tree).
Gear shopping list
Prioritize
- Attack speed
- Attack / skill damage
- Crit once the above feel online
- Enough HP to survive splash
Concentrate boss-push upgrades on Hunter while Knight stays “good enough.”
Two loadouts mindset
| Day type | Damage seat |
|---|---|
| Chest farm | Sorcerer often still wins packs/hour |
| Boss wall | Hunter |
Owning Hunter does not force Hunter into every AFK session (Best teams).
Synergies
Knight + Hunter + Priest is the common paid ceiling. Priest is still mandatory. Slayer is the alternate fantasy DPS — not required.
Patch caveat
Paid DPS gets touched in balance hotfixes. Re-read skill tooltips after major 1.00.xx drops before rewriting your entire socket plan.