How to Unlock Driller in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor
Unlocking the Driller in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor is one of the first big milestones after starting the game. The Driller is known for fast mining speed and a toolkit full of elemental weapons. If you want flamethrowers, sludge, and throwable tools, this is the class you need to grind for.
How to unlock Driller in DRG Survivor
The Driller unlocks at Player Rank 7. You do not need to complete special challenges or achievements, just reach the required rank. Once unlocked, the Driller becomes available with his own class mods, weapons, and mastery goals.
Driller starting kit
The Driller begins with the CRSPR Flamethrower, Subata 120, High Explosive Grenade, and Krakatoa Sentinel. This loadout focuses on fire damage, explosives, and mining speed. His base stats also give him the fastest mining ability in the game, making him ideal for digging through blocked paths and farming biome resources.
Driller class mods
Foreman (Default at Player Rank 7): Grants +2% mining speed for 2 seconds per mine, stacking up to 25. Starts with Subata 120.
Interrogator (Driller Rank 9): Doubles status effect damage at the cost of lower base damage. Starts with the Flamethrower.
Strong Armed (Driller Rank 18): Adds +20% weapon range and unlocks throwable weapons. Starts with the Impact Axe.
Why unlocking Driller matters
The Driller is the most versatile miner, able to cut through terrain quickly and apply elemental damage types like fire, acid, and cryo. His throwable weapons and area control give him a unique role compared to Gunner’s raw damage or Engineer’s turrets. Unlocking him early gives you new builds and makes biome progression easier.
Final Blurb
To unlock the Driller in Deep Rock Galactic Survivor, you must reach Player Rank 7. Doing so opens a class built for firepower, fast mining, and status effect builds. Push ranks, grab the Driller, and add elemental chaos to your dives.
FAQ
What rank unlocks Driller
Driller unlocks at Player Rank 7.
What is the Driller’s default class mod
Foreman, which boosts mining speed whenever you dig.
Does Driller have throwable weapons
Yes. Unlocking Strong Armed at Driller Rank 18 gives access to throwables like Impact Axe and grenades.
Is Driller good for farming resources
Yes. His high mining speed makes him the fastest dwarf for clearing terrain and collecting minerals.
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