Capcom’sExoprimalgives players a range of powerful Exosuits for players to choose from to battle hundreds of ferocious dinosaurs in a futuristic war game setting controlled by a superior AI called Leviathan. Deadeye is the first Exosuit players encounter when beginningExoprimal, and it’s also one that many players may choose to stick with for its ease of use, powerful attacks, and versatility.
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Deadeye is undoubtedly one ofExoprimal’s best Exosuitsthat’s also approachable to use, especially for new players or those who prefer an attack character with all-rounder-style abilities. However, like the other Exosuits, there are many customization options when it comes to choosing the best rigs and modules for Deadeye’s abilities, skills, and stats. There are also several handy tips for playing as Deadeye to make the most of this powerful class with a diverse skill set.
Deadeye’s Abilities and Stats in Exoprimal
Deadeye is a beginner-friendly class that’s also suitable for a range of situations as an all-rounder Assault fighter. Deadeye is ideal for mid-long-range attacks through a combination of aRavagerassault rifle,Rifle Grenade, and a heavy-fire specialCluster Strikeattack, one ofExoprimal’s best overdrive abilities. Deadeye’s defense options include the chargeable close-range Thrust-Attack attack plus an evasive dodge roll. Although Deadeye can be weaker at close-range, upgrading certain modules can boost Deadeye’s defenses.
Deadeye is equipped with a range of skills and abilities, featuring approximate base stat levels before significantly upgrading, as detailed below:
Damage
Ravager
Fires assault-rifle rounds, including full-auto. Can zoom in when shooting for increased accuracy.
4-30 distance- depending (70m - 10m)
Rifle Grenade
Launches a grenade that explodes upon impact. Pushes player position back slightly when activated.
18 seconds
Up to 160
8 seconds
N/A
Thrust Attack
A close-range strike that knocks enemies back that’s also chargeable for increased impact and range.
9 seconds
10 - 100
Cluster Strike
Unleashes powerful heavy bullet fire onto the target in a single direction straight ahead via additional weaponry built into the suit.
Approx 210 seconds
12 x multiple
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The Best Modules and Rig for Deadeye in Exoprimal
Deadeye has the same choice of Rigs asExoprimal’s other Exosuits, but some are better options depending on players' preferred playstyle. Deadeye also has a set of class-specific modules for players to choose from among the generic class-shared modules. Thebest Rigs for Deadeye include the Cannon Rig,which shoots a powerful cannon projectile at the target. It’s upgradable, deals up to approximately 160 damage, and starts with around a 16-second cooldown. It’s also worth investing inBlade, enabling Deadeye to take down multiple enemies at once using an electromagnetic shuriken.
Deadeye’s class-specific modulesinclude theDamage Chain module, where consecutive Ravenger hits increase base damage by a minimum of 5% and upwards. Upgrading Damage Chain is one of the best rigs for Deadeye to increase DPS base damage with the Ravager, especially while explosive and other high-powered abilities are on cooldown. Some players may also appreciate theRechargermodulefor its Rifle Grenade and Thrust Attack cooldown reduction when landing Ravager hits, with cooldown time variable according to enemy type.
TheShot Grenade moduleis another of Deadeye’s best unique modules, as it boosts base damage to direct hits. It also increases projectile speed, so it flies on a straight path, making it much more accurate when players use the zoom-in function to shoot. There’s alsoPiercing Thrustthat increases base thrust attack and enemy knockback distance. Upgrading Piercing Thrust launches enemies across the battlefield, making it an ideal close-range defensive investment.
There are also class-specific modules focused on enhancing Deadeye’s dodge ability, includingReload Dodge,which handily automatically reloads weapons and reduces cooldown time by 4 seconds when dodging. However, it’s worth gettingDive Dodge+over Reload Dodge for its additional dodge benefits, including increased dodge distance, a temporary increase in defense, and a reduction in flinching. Reloading Deadeye’s Ravenger is pretty quick, so an alternative option is to equip a generic module like theRecovery modulefor their third module slot for a different kind of defensive boost, as it automatically recovers health.
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Tips for Playing Deadeye in Exoprimal
As a DPS-focused class, Deadeye is ideal for players who prefer versatile, all-rounder attack classes. When playing as Deadeye, it’s best to maximize grenades to take out swarms ofExoprimal’s dinosaurs or Neosaursand use the Ravenger assault rifle in between cooldowns.
Although players can upgrade Deadeye’s Thurst Attack for additional close-quarters protection, it’s a class that works best when shooting enemies from mid-long-range distances. Deadeye is not the best when getting swarmed unless players equip the Catapult Rig for an evasive boost jump or the Dodge+ module. Players can use the Cannon to some decent effect between grenade shots, mowing down enemies with the Assault rifle while cooldowns reduce. Shooting flying dinosaurs accurately, like Pteranodons, can prove tricky but not impossible. However, this becomes easier when using the Blade rig.
Ultimately, it’s best to play to Deadeye’s strengths, combining high DPS damage from the cannon, assault rifle, and grenade launcher from mid-range distances as much as possible, making use of environmental terrain to get a high vantage point for shooting incoming enemies from a safe distance.
Exoprimalis available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X.
