Deep Rock Galactic Survivor How to Dodge
Dodging in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor can feel confusing at first. There is no dodge button or movement input, yet players see dodge mentioned in milestones, artifacts, and Scout’s Recon subclass. Learning how dodge works is important if you want to unlock upgrades like Armor Grease or take advantage of damage avoidance in higher hazards.
How dodge works in DRG Survivor
Dodge is a chance-based effect that triggers when you are about to take damage. If the roll succeeds, the hit is completely ignored and you take zero damage. If it fails, the attack lands as normal.
Scout begins with a base 5 percent dodge chance, while other classes have none without artifacts or class mods.
How to increase dodge chance
Scout Recon is the main source of dodge in the game. Unlocking Recon at Scout Rank 9 increases base dodge chance to 25 percent and gives a short boost to move speed and reload after each successful dodge.
Artifacts such as Armor Grease add more dodge chance, usually tied to movement conditions. Other milestone rewards and artifacts can stack with these effects.
Tips for farming dodge triggers
Since dodge is random, the best way to trigger it more often is to face lots of incoming attacks. Farming dodge milestones is easier in low hazard missions where damage is low but enemy hits are frequent. Standing on damaging terrain like lava while playing as Recon Scout is a common method, since it gives constant chances for dodge to activate without instantly ending your run.
Why dodge is useful
Dodge does more than just reduce damage, it removes it entirely when it activates. This makes it one of the strongest forms of defense, especially when stacked with armor or health regen. Dodge-focused builds can turn Scout into a slippery survivor that avoids huge amounts of damage while keeping up high mobility and damage output.
Final Blurb
Dodging in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor is an automatic effect that relies on chance, not input. Scout starts with 5 percent dodge, which can be pushed higher through Recon and artifacts.
If you want to unlock dodge milestones or build a defensive setup, focus on boosting your dodge chance and let the rolls carry you through the toughest dives.
FAQ
How does dodge activate
It activates automatically when you would take damage. A successful roll cancels the attack and you take no damage.
Do all classes have dodge
No. Only Scout starts with dodge chance. Other classes need artifacts or mods.
What increases dodge chance
Scout Recon, certain artifacts, and milestone rewards can raise it.
How do I farm dodge for Armor Grease
Use Scout Recon on a low hazard mission, stand in safe damaging zones like lava, and let enemies or terrain trigger dodge rolls repeatedly.
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