Driller
Punching through the planet's crust, one hole at a time.
The Driller is one of the four playable classes in Deep Rock Galactic. Each class has a unique loadout of weapons and tools, giving them varied capabilities in combat and navigation. The Driller's specific loadout is not detailed in the source, but the class is defined by its role in excavation and close-quarters combat, working together with other classes to efficiently navigate caves, complete objectives, and fight enemies.
- Affiliation
- Deep Rock Galactic
- Operational Zone
- Hoxxes Sector
- Status
- Active
Lore & Background
Deep Rock Galactic is set on the alien planet of Hoxxes IV, whose caves are rich in precious minerals but filled with hostile wildlife and environmental hazards. The player controls a dwarf miner employed by Deep Rock Galactic, an intergalactic mining corporation, to extract valuable resources and operate a variety of heavy machinery. The Driller is one of the four classes players can choose before starting each mission. The source does not provide specific lore or backstory for the Driller class beyond its existence as a playable class with a unique loadout.
In Their Own Story
The air smelled of sulfur and ozone as Krog ignited his thrusters. Below him, a Glyphid Praetorian roared, its chitin gleaming under the dim cave lights. He didn't hesitate. With a burst from his jetpack, he launched himself upward, hooking onto a stalactite above. The Grapnel Hook whined as it retracted, pulling him out of reach just as the beast lunged. Krog aimed his Drill Rifle, charging the shot until the barrel hummed with energy. He fired, blasting through the creature's armor, then drilled straight down into the rock face to flank its position. Another dwarf shouted over the comms about a vein behind that wall. Krog grinned, adjusting his helmet. Rock or monster, it was all just material waiting to be processed.
Reader's Guide
The Driller is a class in Deep Rock Galactic that players can choose before starting each mission. The game features various progression systems, such as new weapons, equipment upgrades, and cosmetics, that can be purchased using credits and crafting minerals obtained from missions. By completing challenges, players can also acquire perks; these give dwarves additional abilities, such as increased running speed. The source does not provide specific gameplay strategies or detailed guidance for the Driller class, but it emphasizes that by working together to take advantage of how their different capabilities interact, teams can more efficiently navigate a cave, complete objectives, and fight enemies. As an example of class interaction, the Engineer class can shoot platforms onto cave walls, while the Scout class has a personal grappling hook. In order to mine a difficult-to-reach mineral deposit high up on a wall, an Engineer could shoot a platform beneath the deposit, which a Scout could then grapple onto for safe access to the deposit. The Driller's specific tools and weapons are not described in the source.
Did You Know?
- Deep Rock Galactic is the first game developed by Danish studio Ghost Ship Games.
- The game was inspired by both Minecraft and Left 4 Dead.
- The low-poly art style was chosen for its efficiency in adding content.
- The most difficult part of development was creating the procedural world generator.
- The game has sold over eight million units as of January 2024.