Understanding Passive Tiers in MoCo (2025)
In mo.co, your passive choices provide continuous bonuses that shape your playstyle. With the game's March 18, 2025 launch, the meta is still evolving, but clear patterns have emerged. This guide ranks all passives from S-tier (essential) to C-tier (niche), helping you make informed choices for your build.
S-Tier Passives: Essential Game-Changers
These passives consistently outperform in most situations:
Vampire Teeth
- Heals you for a percentage of damage dealt
- Perfect for Speedshot and Techno Fists
- Scales with DPS for unparalleled sustainability
A-Tier Passives: High-Impact Specialists
These passives excel in specific scenarios:
Unstable Laser
- 20% chance to shoot lightning at damaged enemies
- Great for AOE weapons
- Strong with high-damage builds
B-Tier Passives: Situational Boosts
These passives are useful in specific builds:
C-Tier Passives: Niche or Underwhelming
These passives are less effective or situational:
Passive Stats Overview
Here's a detailed breakdown of each passive's characteristics:
| Passive | Type | Damage | Utility | Best Weapon Pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire Teeth | Sustain | None | Heal on Damage | Speedshot, Techno Fists |
| Unstable Beam | Single | High | None | Speedshot, Wolf Stick |
| Explode-O-Matic | AOE | High | Chain Explosion | Techno Fists, Monster Slugger |
| Unstable Laser | Random | Moderate | None | Monster Slugger, Spinsickle |
| Auto Zapper | Single | Moderate | Stun | Portable Portal, Spinsickle |
| R&B Mixtape | Support | None | Team Heal | Staff of Good Vibes |
| Healthy Snacks | Survivability | None | HP Boost | Toothpick and Shield |
| Smelly Socks | AOE | Low | None | Squid Blades, Spinsickle |
| Chicken-O-Matic | Summon | Low | Triggered DPS | Buzz Kill, CPU Bomb |
| Healthy Charm | Support | None | Heal Boost | Medicine Ball |
| Unstable Lightning | Random | Low | None | Speedshot (niche) |
| Unstable Lazer | Random | Low | None | Speedshot (niche) |
Choosing Your Passives
Consider Your Playstyle
- Solo players: Focus on self-sufficient passives like Vampire Teeth
- Team players: Consider support passives like R&B Mixtape
- PvP focused: Damage passives like Unstable Beam shine
Game Mode Matching
- Rifts: Single-target passives like Unstable Beam excel
- Wave clearing: AOE passives like Explode-O-Matic dominate
- Group content: Mix of damage and support passives
Pro Tips for Passive Mastery
Passive Mastery
- Practice passive combos in Cool Zone
- Learn each passive's unique mechanics
- Experiment with different weapon combinations
Build Synergy
- Match passives with complementary weapons
- Consider passive interactions
- Test builds before serious hunting
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
Remember: mo.co's meta is still evolving, and balance changes may shift these rankings. The best passives are often the ones that match your playstyle and weapon choice. Keep experimenting and check back for updates as the game develops!