Surviving the relentless primate waves in the Roblox horde shooter Survive a Million Monkeys requires choosing the right role for your squad. While every player begins with the default Survivor loadout, the game features specialized classes that fit specific combat roles: Medic, Engineer, Juggernaut, Bomber, and Outlaw.
Whether you need massive area-of-effect damage to stop clustered swarms or dedicated health sustain to keep your team alive, selecting the right class dictates how far your squad can climb on the survivor leaderboard.
Class Roster Overview and Costs
According to community gameplay guides and official store listings by developer gorilla warfare, classes are balanced across defensive support, crowd control, and assault roles. Unlock costs range from entry-level currency purchases to premium bundles.
| Class | Role Archetype | Rarity / Tier | Cost / Unlock Method | Primary Strengths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Survivor | Starter | Default | Free (Starter Class) | Baseline wave defense, early crowd control |
| Medic | Support | Standard | 15,000 (or 49 Robux Starter Pack) | Area healing, burst team recovery |
| Engineer | Utility / Defense | Mid-Tier | 30,000 | Automated turret fire, structure repairs |
| Juggernaut | Tank | Heavy | 75,000 | Damage resistance, health boost, taunting |
| Bomber | Assault | Epic | 120,000 | Massive area-of-effect explosive damage |
| Outlaw | Assault | Legendary | Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux) | High single-target burst, bouncing shots |
Detailed Breakdown of Every Class
Each class brings three active tools or abilities into a match. Player testing and tier breakdowns confirm exact damage, area of effect, and cooldown metrics for the roster.
Survivor (Free Starter)
Survivor is the default class unlocked automatically when joining a session. It provides simple tools to survive the early waves while players save currency for specialized roles.
- Grenade: Throws an explosive projectile to thin out low-tier monkey clusters.
- Air Strike: Calls in heavy ordnance to wipe early swarms across open pathways.
- Barricade: Places a defensive wall to slow approaching enemies (places as a physical wall rather than a modular build piece).
Medic (Support)
The Medic is the most affordable support class, priced at 15,000 in-game currency. Players can also obtain it through the official 49 Robux Starter Pack, which includes the Medic class, the Shorty weapon [T1], and 10,000 gems.
- Medkit: Restores 15% health to target allies.
- Healing Pod: Deploys a station that ticks for 15 healing across a 25-unit radius.
- Code Blue: An ultimate ability that instantly grants a 50% team-wide heal.
Engineer (Utility and Defense)
Priced at 30,000, the Engineer is widely regarded in community guides as the best mid-tier investment for team defense. It allows players to hold chokepoints and fortify structures.
- Repair: A free ability that restores 20 durability per swing at a 0.65-second attack speed.
- Turret: Costs 50, hits for nine, and reaches 60.
- Overclock: Temporarily doubles defensive and turret output power for 10 seconds.
Juggernaut (Tank)
Costing 75,000, the Juggernaut serves as the frontline damage sponge, designed to draw monkey aggression away from squishier damage dealers.
- Round Slam: Deals 60 damage in an area around the player.
- Brace: Grants 30% damage resistance for 5 seconds.
- War Path: Increases maximum health by 100 and taunts monkeys within a 40-unit radius to focus attacks on the Juggernaut.
Bomber (Epic Assault)
Priced at 120,000, Bomber is an Epic-tier assault class recognized in community tier lists as the top wave-clearing specialist on the roster.
- Satchel: Deals 200 damage within a 20-unit radius.
- Short Fuse: Deals 200 damage across a massive 36-unit blast radius, providing the largest single explosion radius in the game.
- Blast Dash: Ultimate ability dealing 120 damage across a 20-unit radius while propelling the player forward for rapid repositioning.
Outlaw (Legendary Assault)
Outlaw is an endgame Legendary assault class. Official game pass data indicates it is obtained through the Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux), which also awards the Dead Man's Hand revolver and 50,000 gems. It excels when monkeys are scattered across open spaces where standard explosive bombs would miss.
- Quick Draw: Fires a high-damage 200-damage shot on a 6-second cooldown (costs 50 to cast).
- Ricochet: Deals 200 damage with a projectile that bounces up to 8 times, operating on an 8-second cooldown.
- Fandy: An ultimate skill that deals 200 damage per shot once the class charge meter reaches 100.
Recommended Class Progression
Community video guides recommend a clear upgrade route for spending earned resources:
- Begin with Survivor: Use your starting Grenade and Air Strike to clear standard enemies in the initial waves without spending resources prematurely.
- Invest First in Medic or Engineer: Medic at 15,000 or Engineer at 30,000 offer immediate team utility. Engineer’s 60-range turret and repair tools simplify defense, while Medic's 50% team heal prevents early party wipes.
- Save for Bomber: Once your mid-game stability is secured, save toward the 120,000 mark for Bomber. Its 36-radius Short Fuse and mobility from Blast Dash offer the highest wave-clear efficiency against late-game horde swells.
Official Game Passes and Class Bundles
Players who prefer skipping the currency grind can access specific classes and bonus resources via the developer's official store bundles:
- Starter Pack (49 Robux): Grants the Medic class, the Tier 1 Shorty weapon, and 10,000 gems.
- Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux): Grants the Outlaw class, the exclusive Dead Man's Hand revolver, and 50,000 gems.
- Additional Utilities: Players can also purchase the 2X Gems pass (359 Robux) to permanently double gem rewards from matches, or Dimitri's Bundle (1,299 Robux) for weapons including the Deagle, P90, SCAR, and Grenade Launcher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best class for wave clearing in Survive a Million Monkeys?
Community guides rank Bomber as the best wave-clearing class due to its Short Fuse ability, which hits for 200 damage across a 36-unit radius, paired with the Blast Dash ultimate for repositioning.
How much does the Engineer class cost?
The Engineer costs 30,000 in-game currency. It provides a 50-cost automated turret that hits for nine and reaches 60, along with a free repair ability and a 10-second Overclock buff.
Can you unlock the Outlaw class with Robux?
Yes. The official Roblox store listing confirms that Outlaw is included in the Gunslinger Bundle for 899 Robux, packaged alongside 50,000 gems and the Dead Man's Hand revolver.
What does the Medic's Code Blue ability do?
Code Blue is the Medic's ultimate ability. When activated, it immediately restores 50% health to the entire squad.
