Survivor File: Rick Grimes

By Ares Interactive / June 12, 2026

The Last Shot Counts

Epic • Fire • Ranged Leader

Rick does not shoot blindly. Every bullet has a target. Every decision carries weight. When things fall apart, he is the one who keeps his group together.

Who Is This Survivor?

Rick Grimes is a hardened leader who knows what it means to rebuild, not just survive. Inside the walls, he fights to protect a fragile future, but he knows how quickly it can all fall apart. Rick moves with purpose and authority, making the calls no one else can. In a fight, he is relentless and decisive, doing whatever it takes to keep his people safe. He carries the weight of every life on his shoulders, balancing hope for a new world with the brutal reality of the one they live in.

Playstyle Overview

Rick is built around powerful, controlled gunplay.

  • Fire high-impact penetrating shots
  • Scale damage through Fire effects
  • Control space with grenades
  • Enhance bullet behavior for multi-target damage

He rewards positioning and smart targeting.

Signature Mechanic: Bullet Control

Rick’s strength comes from modifying how his shots behave.

His bullets can penetrate enemies, bounce off surfaces, and trigger additional effects. This allows him to control large groups while maintaining strong single-target damage.

Tip: The right upgrades turn every shot into a chain reaction.

Core Abilities

Double Shot

Adds additional forward bullets, increasing overall damage output.

Rick-ochet

Bullets bounce off walls and edges, allowing Rick to hit enemies from multiple angles.

Fire Reactions

Burning enemies can explode on defeat, damaging nearby targets.

Double-Tap

Fires follow-up shots that reinforce damage against the same target.

Passive Traits & Progression

Early Strength

  • Increased bullet penetration
  • Automatically collect grenades

Mid-Game Power

  • Higher chance to gain Fire-based upgrades
  • Unlock Resolve:
    • Increased attack speed
    • Additional bullets
    • Faster reload

Late-Game Dominance

  • Increased chance for ricochet shots
  • Greater access to weapon upgrades

Combat Tips

  • Position yourself to maximize bullet penetration
  • Use walls to take advantage of ricochet
  • Prioritize Fire upgrades for area damage
  • Use grenades to control large groups
  • Focus on consistent, controlled firing

Why He Matters

Rick is not just a survivor. He is a leader.

He adapts. He pushes forward. And when everything falls apart, he finds a way to win anyway.

Recruit Rick

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