Alien Class Dead Rails Guide, How to Unlock!

Getting new classes in Dead Rails always feels rewarding, especially when they come with unique mechanics like the Alien class. This one isn’t something you unlock by accident—you need to follow a specific route and survive a full run under pressure. If you’re trying to get it quickly and safely, here’s a clear breakdown of what to do from start to finish.

What is Alien Class & How to Unlock Guide

The Alien class is a special unlock in Dead Rails that requires you to complete a hidden objective during a run. Before unlocking it, you’ll trigger something called Alien Mode, where enemies become much more aggressive and dangerous. During this phase:

• Aliens will spawn and deal high damage
• You’ll receive a Ray Pistol from an NPC event
• Survival becomes the main challenge instead of just progressing normally

It’s not just about reaching the end—you need to handle the added chaos along the way.

Step 1: Prepare Your Run Properly

Start by choosing:

• Bite-size mode (shorter and easier run)
• A solid class like Vampire (for healing)

Early setup:

• Sell gold immediately
• Buy 3 bandages + 2 coal
• Fuel your train and get moving quickly

This setup helps you survive early fights and keeps your run efficient.

Step 2: Activate Alien Mode (Hidden Lever Puzzle)

To unlock the Alien class, you must activate five hidden levers in order at the starting town:

1. Behind the Doctor building
2. Next location nearby (follow path progression)
3. Inside the Sheriff building
4. Inside the Gunsmith
5. Near the flag area (final lever)

Once all levers are activated correctly:

• Alien Mode begins
• A character named Rico Miller appears
• He drops a Ray Pistol → grab it immediately

After this, enemies become much more dangerous, so leave the safe zone fast.

Step 3: Survive the Run

Now the real challenge begins. Focus on survival and steady progress:

Combat Tips

• Keep moving constantly (don’t stay in tight spaces)
• Use melee (like Vampire knife) to heal while fighting
• Circle enemies instead of standing still
• Use AoE tools (bomb zombies, holy water, crucifix)

Looting Tips

• Clear towns fully before looting
• Prioritize: Armor (very important), Coal (for travel), Ammo + rifle

Bonus Tip

• If you find Tesla Lab, loot it—easy money and no enemies

Step 4: Handle the Final Outpost

This is where many runs fail. What to do:

• Do NOT rush in with your train
• Stop at a distance and fight from range
• Use: Rifle for long-range kills, Ray Pistol for strong bursts

Focus on:

• Turrets first
• Then clear remaining outlaws

Once cleared:

• Wait until night time
• Activate the crank
• Leave the area quickly

Step 5: Finish the Run

After escaping the outpost:

• Keep traveling until you reach a safe house
• Defend yourself if aliens spawn again
• Survive until the run ends

Once you successfully complete the run:

• The Alien Class unlocks automatically

Unlocking the Alien class in Dead Rails is more about consistency than luck. If you manage your resources well, avoid unnecessary risks, and stay mobile during Alien Mode, the run becomes much more manageable. It might take a few tries, but once you get the flow down, unlocking it feels straightforward and worth the effort.