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Would it make me a better player if I experiment with builds?

dweetmain
dweetmain Member Posts: 65
in General Discussions

I've been a since year 3 console player of dbd and being completely honest I really use the same build for my killers and always use the same perk group for survivor.


Survivor:spine chill, kindred,prove thyself and lithe

Killer: discordance,pop wheasal bbq and a shuffle of tinkerer, whispers or devour hope depending on killer

My question here is should I experiment with more specific builds. I play solo only so I've never tried focusing on one aspect like healing or totems and it just didn't seem so useful. and I know my build isn't the most op but it's fun and I almost always get use outta every perk. Should I experiment to get a better understanding of the game or is experimenting with perks only for otzdarva to make more vids?

Hope you have a good day

Comments

  • ReverseVelocity
    ReverseVelocity Member Posts: 5,510

    It'd certainly help, switching things up every now and then can open up different playstyles for you.

    More importantly, though, experimenting with perks is fun. You're bound to find at least a couple of perks you like out of all of the ones you don't use.

  • Hi_Im_Chucky
    Hi_Im_Chucky Member Posts: 366

    It’s okay to have a comfort build man, put it on an easy access slot and go back to it whenever you want it. Now that you got one established, might be time to experiment a little.

    Sometimes half my fun is just staring at my perks like a mad man trying to piece together the most amazing unique build. I know the truth is that it’s all be done before and people much smarter than me and squeezed out any and all builds that are remotely viable. Still fun though :D

  • Nazzzak
    Nazzzak Member Posts: 7,343

    Yes. I use the same build for killer atm because I literally don't have alot of killer perks unlocked, but i am always changing my survivor build. At least every week or so, even if I just change up a perk or two. Perk overhauls are also going to happen more and more, so I wouldn't advise getting too comfortable with any.

  • Basement_Bubba420
    Basement_Bubba420 Member Posts: 397
    edited March 2023

    Yes. Trying out different builds is helpful for understanding certain effects and their likely effects on survivors.

    Going for an Oblivious build with Plaything, Deathbound, Hysteria, and Retribution can show the power of Obliviousness. To maximize this power you will need to path correctly and minimize line of sight towards gens and survivors. You also have more freedom to direct survivors when starting a chase towards a dead zone or suboptimal area.

    All of these are important traits generally when playing killer. An Oblivious build just further emphasizes these things allowing you to focus and train on them and be rewarded more than usual for doing so.

    Basically, trying out different perk builds will allow you to focus on different aspects of gameplay. Oblivious is more strategic, but a chase build with Enduring, Bamboozle, Spirit Fury, and SBTFL can let you spend more of the trial focusing on mind games and predicting survivors behavior as opposed to playing every tile carefully.