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There should be a Tutorial on Every Killer

ChrissyG88
ChrissyG88 Member Posts: 27
edited March 10 in Feedback and Suggestions

In the custom games section you can play as a survivor against any killer you wish...as long as you have unlocked that killer.


I am a survivor main, and have only unlocked 3 killers. But I find it difficult in matches against certain killers because I have no idea what they do. In the store section, you get a brief overview of their power, but it doesn't explain the full extent of their power, and the reality is that you never know what that power does until you experience it in a match setting. And there is absolutely no explanation to what the killer's add-ons are.


In my last match, I came up against a Cenobite. I had no idea what to do in a given situation. I had no idea why I was getting chained every few seconds or what I could do about it. And the problem is, I have no idea when I'm next going to face a Cenobite so there is no way I can learn from experience in how to face him.


I did just watch a Youtube video where his counterplays were explained, and it was really helpful. Why can't these type of explanations be within DBD? And even after watching that video, I want to try out the tips and tricks against a Cenobite now, but who knows when I'll face him again? How do newbie survivors actually learn to get better at the game when there are so many different killers where there is no solid learning platform?


So in my opinion, BHVR should implement an AI killer gameplay tutorial to help new survivors in how to play vs a killer to learn their powers and how to counter them, even if that killer is locked. Such a tutorial could also help killer mains who want to play as that killer.

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Comments

  • PreorderBonus
    PreorderBonus Member Posts: 318

    Yeah, I agree, there's a lot of information to learn about the game, and unless you have a friend or a video to explain it to you, it can be impossible to figure out by yourself.

    Sadly, BHVR outsourced their tutorials to the community a long time ago. I'm not sure how long you've been playing this game, but a custom tutorial for each killer is just not something BHVR would ever do, so don't even expect it to be a thing.

  • JPLongstreet
    JPLongstreet Member Posts: 5,874

    I agree, however most people will direct new killers to YouTube and Twitch and say there ya go.

  • Caiman
    Caiman Member Posts: 2,883
    edited March 9

    Each killer at least needs some kind of "guide" page that outlines general strategies for their power, like a more in-depth version of the loading screen tooltips.

  • Xernoton
    Xernoton Member Posts: 5,842

    Agreed. Although for starters, I'd appreciate an update on the general tutorials. There is no mention of the anti 3 gen mechanic or the AFC.

  • BlackRabies
    BlackRabies Member Posts: 941

    Yeah the tutorials have always been neglected in this game and teach only the bare minimum it's rather pathetic. Building a proper AI for every single killer since they work differently don't see it happening since they just take too long to make. Maybe a simple slide show with pictures and text on how the killer's power work, what to watch out for and how to deal with it. Needs to be kept short and simple and not a bloody novel. Read huntress power it's just 1 or 2 lines of text while others like doctor's a fat book...

  • Marc_go_solo
    Marc_go_solo Member Posts: 5,326

    It would be a great addition, even if it came when buying the Killer and getting a short, introductory tutorial with it, it would make for a nice little extra.

    I'm all for anything to help newer players or introducing tutorials for newer mechanics.