R.E.P.O. – Best Valuable Items Guide and Their Values + Best Items To Fight With

My personal favorite is using the Goblin Head to yeet Trudges, how about you?

Christian Gallos
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R.E.P.O. is a fast-paced extraction game where your goal is to recover and transport valuable items while surviving the creepy monsters lurking around. Understanding which items are worth prioritizing can make the difference between a successful extraction and a total loss. My guide categorizes items based on their size, fragility, and effectiveness in taking down monsters. While most valuable items are meant for extraction, some can be used as makeshift or improvised weapons thanks to the game’s physics and mechanics (Yes, bonk that Headman with the Ocarina). Knowing which items can stun or damage enemies will greatly increase your chances of making it to the next level. I’m here to help you out with that!

NOTE: If you’re looking for a guide on shop-bought items in R.E.P.O., like drones, throwables, weapons, and even upgrades, I’ve got a whole separate guide for that. Gotta keep things organized, right? Feel free to check it out! Also, make sure to check out our complete items and upgrades guide for R.E.P.O.!

Best Valuable Items Guide and Their Values + Best Items To Fight With

While R.E.P.O. provides weapons and tools, many valuable items you find pretty much everywhere can also serve as improvised weapons.

  • Fragile Items: Typically unsuitable for combat, as they break easily.
  • Durable and Tanky Items: Good for bashing enemies, provided they can be lifted.
  • Heavier Items: Can deal significant damage but are harder to maneuver effectively; need Strength upgrades or multiple players moving them.

Some items, like explosives, provide additional strategic benefits when used correctly.

Using valuable items to damage monsters in REPO

To make my guide easier to navigate, I’ve divided items into three size categories:

  • Small Items: Lightweight and easy to carry but often fragile.
  • Medium Items: Larger and sometimes more durable, requiring better maneuvering.
  • Large Items: Bulky and difficult to transport, often needing multiple players or Strength Upgrades.

Additionally, items have been ranked based on four factors:

  • Value ($): How much money they add to your extraction quota; this means that even if a weapon can be used well as a weapon, you still have to think it through because of its value.
  • Fragility: Determines how easily an item breaks (since value goes down depending on the item’s condition). Fragile items should be handled with extreme care and generally not used as a weapon.
  • Effectiveness: How well an item functions as a weapon.
  • Notes: Important details about each item’s mechanics, special effects, or unique interactions.
Clown item in REPO

Small Items

Small items are easy to carry, quick to maneuver, and often found in tight spaces like drawers, shelves, and cabinets. However, many of them are incredibly fragile, meaning a single misstep can cost you a lot of money. If you’re being chased, dropping these isn’t always an option since they’ll likely shatter instantly. Some small valuables, though, have surprising durability and can be used to smack enemies if you’re in a pinch.

Best Small Valuable Items to use as Weapons:

  • Crown, Emerald Bracelet, Pocket Watch, or Ocarina
Small valuable items in REPO
ItemValue ($)FragilityEffectivenessNotes
Small Vase1,600Very FragilePoorBreaks easily
Big Vase2,500Very FragilePoorSame as 600 Vase but more valuable
Book (Academy)2,000ModeratePoorDoes not stun, can attack if unlocked, can be deactivated in C.A.R.T.
(Academy exclusive)
Bonsai Tree1,000Semi-FragilePoorHas an interesting “explosion” animation but that’s about it
Uranium Plate2,900Super FragilePoorBreaks instantly
Uranium Cup1,900Super FragilePoorBreaks instantly
Diamond2,200Surprisingly FragilePoorHard when bonking but shatters easily when dropped
Hard Drive (Arctic)2,200Fairly FragilePoorExclusive to Arctic map
Pocket Watch500DurableDecentGood for spamming the “scroll with mouse forward and away” technique
Emerald Bracelet600DurableGoodCan be used against small enemies
Ocarina600DurableGoodSurprisingly sturdy used similarly to the Emerald Bracelet & Pocket Watch
Crown600DurableGoodEffective for bopping small enemies
Little Doll500DurableDecentStuns small enemies
Gem Box1,000Not Very FragileGoodUseful against small enemies
Cash600Surprisingly Not FragileDecentCan be thrown for distraction (and making it rain!)
Globe1,700HardyPoorOnly stuns small enemies
Ship in a Bottle4,200Semi-FragilePoorIt won’t instantly break but expect the value to come down quickly as you use it
Trophy2,800DurableDecentCan kill small enemies
Sample (Arctic)2,200FragilePoorExclusive to Arctic map
Love Potion (Academy)2,800ModeratePoorTriggers red “love-eye” effect and voice lines (Academy exclusive)
Wind-Up Monkey1,000FragilePoorOccasionally claps its cymbals (I’m not sure what triggers this; might be nearby monsters which is a good mechanic if ever)
Laptop (Arctic)2,100FragilePoorArctic exclusive
Wizard Power Crystal2,300Semi-FragileGoodExplodes when durability reaches zero
Ice Saw (Arctic)4.300Not FragileModerateIt’s quite difficult to use, but it can deal damage (Sounds stronger than it is).
Be careful since it stays active even after being dropped sometimes.
Wind-Up Frog1,000Not FragilePoorProbably best used to distract enemies.

Yeah, it actually got me killed once. I was down to 1 HP, it bounced right into me and finished the job. Definitely think twice before carrying it around unless you want to risk getting KO’d by a freaking toy.
Music Box4,300ModeratePoorMakes you dance, can be flipped upside down to prevent its effect

Medium Valuable Items

Medium items strike a balance between size, weight, and usability. They’re often too large to stash easily but don’t require extra Strength Upgrades to carry. Most of these actually make excellent weapons, especially if they have just enough weight behind them. Others, like the Propare Tank, have unique effects that can work to your advantage. If you don’t want to risk breaking fragile items, medium-sized valuables are often a safer bet for extraction.

Best Medium Valuable Items to use as Weapons:

  • Propane Tank, Goblin Head, Gramophone, Clown, Sample Cooler, Large Red Potion, Hazardous Vials, Desktop Computer, Wizard Staff, Flamethrower, Rhino Statue, Guitar
Medium valuable items in REPO
ItemValue ($)FragilityEffectivenessNotes
Propane Tank4,300DurableExcellentCracking it causes fire and then it explodes upon depletion.
You can use the flame long enough to kill enemies and stuck lock them, but it won’t kill Trudge
3D Printer6,100MediumDecentCan be used as a weapon but mainly valuable; hard to move with zero Strength, so you won’t be able to use this as a weapon effectively without an upgrade
Hazardous Vials2,700DurableGoodI use it frequently as a weapon; not fragile, deals good damage and it’s not hard to move with zero Strength
Clown 2,300High DurabilityGoodHonking its nose three times makes it play a noise and then triggers a 250-damage explosion (small AOE)
Large Red Potion4,100Very durableExcellentIt’s one of my personal favorites; fairly durable and slightly hard to move without Strength but if you give it a “wrecking ball” motion, which you should do with all the heavier stuff in the game, you can bang them repeatedly (stun lock)
Desktop Computer2,800TankyGoodGreat for bashing enemies (I wouldn’t do this on my computer though)
FanVariesDurableDecentBlows objects/enemies, can knock down user if misused
Doesn’t stun any non-small enemies in impact
Wizard Staff24,000ModerateExcellentFires a laser after banging the tip of the staff into the ground, does 10 damage per tick, good weapon but has high value
Hazardous Container4,100DurableGoodDeals good damage but it’s hard to move without Strength
Flamethrower4,200Useful especially vs ducks, just hold grab it by the red button so you can reliably aim it; doesn’t stun lock larger enemies.

Oh, and a word of caution: this bad boy activates when it takes damage, so handle it like you’re holding a live grenade… because, well, you kinda are.
Sample2,300FragilePoorNot used as a weapon
Goblin Head (Magic Stage)2,100DurableExcellent(Magic Stage exclusive) Fairly tanky item, but slightly on the heavier side.
Gramophone2,700DurableExcellentNot heavy; can knock down the Trudge
Hourglass5,600Not sure how you can destroy itPoorI’m not sure how you can hit an enemy with this; everything slows down when someone is holding it
Radio2,300DurableGoodSometimes, it plays some music but I’m not sure what triggers it; can stun lock large enemies.
Guitar3,600Slightly HeavyGoodCan be used as a melee weapon, and play some music, of course.
Rhino Statue3,900DurableGoodLooks fragile but is quite strong
Sample Cooler4,100Very DurableExcellentOne of the best weapons
DollVariesModerateDecentCan stun lock enemies, but the moment you pick it up, it starts shrieking and thrashing. It’ll knock you to the ground if you’re not careful, dealing damage in the process.

Large Valuable Items

Large valuables where things get tricky. These are often high-value, high-risk valuables that demand teamwork or Strength Upgrades to move effectively. Moving them through staircases, tight doorways, or past aggressive enemies requires careful planning. While most of these aren’t ideal for combat due to their unwieldy size, a few can be weaponized if you’re strong enough. If you’re playing solo, consider using drones or other mechanics to assist with extraction.

Best Large Valuable Items to use as Weapons:

  • Explosive Barrel, Frozen Items (if you have enough Strength to lift them), Greatsword, and Large Wizard Staff
Large valuable items in REPO
ItemValue ($)FragilityEffectivenessNotes
Television7,300Not too FragilePoorCan turn on; needs +1 Strength or 2 players.
Dinosaur Statue25,000Extremely FragilePoorHighly valuable but breaks easily; 1 person can lift it with +1 Strength
Wizard Cube10,500DurablePoorHeavy but you can push it around, best extracted immediately
Explosive Barrel11,500DurableExcellentCan be lifted with +1 Strength and even used as a weapon, explodes upon depletion
Big Vase6,900Very FragilePoorNeeds +1 Strength or 2 players to lift it
Animal Crate18,000 (Not sure)DurablePoorKeep it upright, if it tips over, whatever’s inside will start freaking out until it explodes.

Now, if you want to set it straight, you’ll need to grab it, hold right-click, and aggressively yank your mouse to adjust the purple frame.
Science Station (Arctic)22,000TankyPoorIf you can lift it, you can use it as a weapon
Frozen Weapon10,000UnknownModerateYou can move this around with +1 Strength and it slides around; you won’t be able to lift it up though.
Big Frozen Skeleton10,800UnknownPoorYou can move this around with +1 Strength and it slides around; you won’t be able to lift it up though.
Painting21,000FragilePoorPainting of the devs, maybe? Can be moved with +1 Strength but delicate
Greatsword (Wizard World)11,400DurableExcellentYou can easily move it around to smack enemies with +1 Strength (Wizard World exclusive)
Wizard Staff (Large)19,000ModerateExcellentShoots a laser if the tip bangs the ground; easily used with +2 Strength.
Harp25,000DurablePoorCan be played similar to the Guitar
Piano37,000DurablePoorYou can play it as well; cumbersome and needs multiple players to extract
Golden Human Statue24,900DurablePoorCan be lifted easily with +1 Strength; fairly valuable
Griffin Statue37,700DurablePoorHard to move around alone with +4 Strength; needs multiple players
Dinosaur Skeleton21400DurablePoorMassive and valuable
Grandfather Clock23,500DurablePoorChimes get progressively louder, drawing enemies; needs +2 Strength to lift.

Additional Tips on Using Valuable Items as Weapons

If you want to stay alive and keep your loot intact, it’s a good habit to always have a solid weapon nearby. Items like the Clown and Propane Tank each have their quirks, some explode, some burn, but all are great for dealing with threats. Personally, I like to leave one of them (the good ones to use as weapons) in a central room where my team is looting, so we always have something on hand when things go south.

Another approach? Carry one around on patrol. I love being the designated basher, ready to take out anything that dares to creep too close. And if you’re worried about bigger weapons being too clunky, don’t underestimate the power of small but sturdy valuables like the Crown, Emerald Bracelet, Pocket Watch, or Ocarina. They’re reliable for dealing with smaller enemies and can mean the difference between a clean escape and a chaotic scramble. Getting into the habit of keeping one of these handy makes sure that you’re never caught defenseless when danger strikes.

Valuable items strat in REPO

Wrap-Up

Mastering R.E.P.O. means more than just grabbing the highest-value items, you need to balance your extraction with survival. By understanding the size, durability, and combat effectiveness of each item, you can make better split-second decisions that could mean the difference between a successful run and a costly failure.

Also, regarding the “cursed/haunted items”, like the TV, Monkey, Radio, Record Player, and Frog, it seems like there’s some kind of hidden trigger that causes them to activate, making your screen glitch and playing a “scare” sound effect. From what I’ve seen (and what others have mentioned), this activation doesn’t just spook you, it also attracts or even spawns enemies near you.

I’ve also noticed that spooky music starts playing when enemies are nearby, either because they just spawned in or they’re actively pathing toward you. I’m really curious about them, so if you know exactly how they work, drop a comment and let me know!

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Christian has been deep in the gaming world for over a decade, transitioned from being a League of Legends: Wild Rift Esports player to creating video game content full-time. He's dabbled in all kinds of genres and platforms, building not just skills but a long list of games played along the way. These days, Christian is all about sharing that passion, making content that feels real, relatable, connected and most importantly, helpful to the gaming community!
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