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I disagree with the above.

i believe:
leatherface
hag
[after that it doesn't matter]

survivors:
claudette
david king
Dwight

bond is a very good control perk. with enough game experience, the information provided by bond can give you near-to-absolute insight on solo or group.

the perks provided by the spirit are underwelming, as is the spirit herself

Word of advice don't play killer all of them are awful most killers are brain dead

play as survivor only

Some map tips for you:
Lery's Memorial Institute and The Game both have exit signs above the doorways of the rooms near the exits.

Make sure you repair generators equally on both sides of Azarov's Resting Place otherwise you will lose.

Hatch can only spawn on bottom floor of The Game. 

@Kilmeran said:
Hey there. So, here's the thing: looking for some typical newbie advice.

I've owned the game and all the DLCs since the summer sale, and just got the Spirit DLC. But, I haven't had time to really jump into the game until now.

I plan to play both Killer and Survivor. Are there any specific Survivors or Killers I should focus on as a newbie? I'm not too concerned about climbing ranks per se. After two years in Overwatch and Paladins, I'm more than a little done caring about Rank. It'll happen as it happens. I'm just looking to have some fun.

Also, I hear HybridPanda has good videos. Are there any other YouTube channels you guys would recommend for getting familiar with the ins and outs of the game?

As a killer focus on Leatherface. He is easy to use and every single perk he has is very beneficial. With BBQ you will gain so much bloodpoints. Then, try to level up hag for her ruin.

As a survivor, focus on Claudette first. Get her self care. Then I would recommend Nea for urban evasion, Jake for Iron will because it is a little bit difficult to learn map layouts and pallet, window spawns at the beginning. It is better to start with stealth builds.

I would suggest playing each survivor to lvl 15 and get the adept achievement for each, then get the teachable perks you want from there.

For killer, i would suggest getting bbq and chili from leatherface first because it works on pretty much any killer and great bp addition.

Hex ruin can he useful from hag, monitor and abuse is very useful to be stealthy.  I would suggest unlocking at least those 3 then pumping your favorite killers to at least 40 until you have the perks you want.

Kilmeran said:

Thanks for the advice so far guys.

I was going to do Dwight first for survivor, as I liked the team-oriented perks he started with, but it seems from responses that Claudette is the way to go. Fortunately, I only have six levels invested in Dwight, so no huge BP loss at this stage.

Seems the general consensus is Leatherface or Hag due to perks. I don't have anything really invested in killers yet. I was going to do Anna, but it seems I should go for those two and get their perks, first. I can live with that.

Had HybridPanda bookmarked already. Just did the same for Monto.

I'll watch some guide videos on Hag and Leatherface.

Honestly  Claudette's self care really is a must but dwught should definitely be your second imo. Either him or David King for dead hard and BP boost.

On the killer side leatherface's BBQ is definitely  something you'll want but if you're like me and can't use chainsaws to save your life, you can always do your favorite, lvl to a reasonable place and start pumping BP on leatherface that way.

Hag's ruin is good but you won't need it at lower ranks and with good setups it isn't as necessary as most say (the perk's totem rarely lasts more than 30s anyway). I'd say it isn't a  waste to get it but not a priority. It'll be good for you to learn how to play without it.

Nurse's "Nurse's Calling" is a way better perk imo as it combines well with others.

Other perks worth looking at: Monitr and abuse from Doctor, Brutal Strength, Clauro phobia and bamboozle from clown, tinkered. All of these are great in certain killers and  situations, so I'd say see who you like to play as and then take a look at them, to see if they can help you.

Gl have fun  

Kilmeran said:

@Ashkiin , Question. Being 45-years-old, I am really partial to Michael Myers as a horror killer. How is he for starting out? I'd watched a few videos on using his power, but is he a waste perk-wise?

Oh, and I do suck with chainsaws so far.

Meyers is great and a lot of fun! His perks aren't the best to unlock but you can definitely do some work with dying light and save the best for last. He's not a bad choice to level until you have a decent build (nothing crazy) and then use him to grind BP to level leatherface and unlock BBQ.

Trust me, not everyone was made for them. I gave up on  ever playing Billy 

@Kilmeran No problem. Meyers is a good fun choice as first killer. Hope you enjoy the game

One perk I would say for Survivor that people overlook is Empathy.

It has a limitless range at rank 3 and has two uses:

1: It shows you where injured people are, so you can go heal them if they're clearly unable to heal themselves or find someone to do so.
2: If they're injured you can see if they're running from the Killer, if you're new that tells you where the killer is and if you want to be around there or not.

Not all that talked about but very handy so worth grabbing off Claudette.

I wrote a guide recommending which killer perks to unlock and which order here: https://forum.deadbydaylight.com/en/discussion/19816/dbd-teachable-perk-unlock-guide-for-killers#latest

Hopefully you find that useful.

Kilmeran said:

Thanks for the advice so far guys.

I was going to do Dwight first for survivor, as I liked the team-oriented perks he started with, but it seems from responses that Claudette is the way to go. Fortunately, I only have six levels invested in Dwight, so no huge BP loss at this stage.

Seems the general consensus is Leatherface or Hag due to perks. I don't have anything really invested in killers yet. I was going to do Anna, but it seems I should go for those two and get their perks, first. I can live with that.

Had HybridPanda bookmarked already. Just did the same for Monto.

I'll watch some guide videos on Hag and Leatherface.

If you want a killer that takes skill use hag nurse doc or huntress each has advantages and skills to learn I use huntress for her hatchets if your timing I good and your lucky you can take down survivors dropping pallets vaulting (use lunge on those works better) or if there trying to flashlight you behind a pallet or window a hatchet can down or wound them making them run nurse her blink can negate most obstacles but leaves you stunned for a second so u need to time hits correctly to use her doctor is good for map pressure as well as finding survivors with his static field as it drives them mad and screams unless they use calm spirit and hag is good for.mind games but her perks are majority hex perks so you need to be prepared to guard your totems like mad but if you are lucky you can Mori people with devour hope

You also dont have to technically play leatherface, you can pump him with bp when you feel like it for bbq and play something else.

I have almost all teachables unlocked from playing my favorites and using bp on others. Then when im ready to try them, they are at 40 with good addons and perks to slot.

Definitely grindy, but doesnt have to be if you know who you want to play. You could always save shards from leveling and wait for a certain perk in the shrine to get it that way.

Just have fun!!! I didnt really try to unlock teachables when I started. Perks help you in game A LOT. I main Freddy and I have tons of fun with him, unfortunately he isnt in the best spot in terms of power but it just makes the victory that much sweeter. So just have fun and enjoy yourself it's a game after all!!!

Kilmeran said:

@PhantomMask20763 said:
Just have fun!!! I didnt really try to unlock teachables when I started. Perks help you in game A LOT. I main Freddy and I have tons of fun with him, unfortunately he isnt in the best spot in terms of power but it just makes the victory that much sweeter. So just have fun and enjoy yourself it's a game after all!!!

Freddy and Myers have my interest. I grew-up on them. I know Freddy is in a weak place right now. But hey, one of my mains in Overwatch was Reinhardt, so I know all about Devs ignoring someone or simply screwing them over. I can work with it, though. 8-)

Ooh a rein main, I always appreciated a tank on my team. I try to play most characters but I'd consider myself a sombra and reaper main. But back to Freddy, I love playing him because well its freddy. I loved the films and being able to finally play him in a game is fun but hey he's getting buffed soon so we can rejoice!!!

Oh and if you get Myers he is op as all hell

@Kilmeran While I won't guarantee the usefulness of all of my tips I will say that most of this knowledge has helped me get around.

Lery's Memorial Institute
Most people hate this map and avoid it at all costs, I for one actually enjoy the map and have noticed some navigational tools within the level. I have a guide about the facility in the Community Guides subforum so I'll try to keep this brief.
Once the exits need to be opened the fastest way to locate the exits are to run to the edge of the map and run around the perimeter. Keep an eye out for the flickering red exit signs as they will let you know when you're almost out.
There are yellow and blue flickering signs for the two special rooms in Lery's. What you'll really want to pay attention to are the wall symbols. There's a blue one for the shock therapy zone and a yellow one for the office.

So the easiest way to escape Lery's is like this:
1.) Look for a wall symbol (Blue or Yellow)
2.) FInd the room they represent (Treatment Theatre or Office)
3.) Check for the basement.
4.) After finding where the basement is, stay far away from there.
5.) Fix gens anywhere you want to, just make sure you run away from the basement. Once the doors are powered open one and bail.

The Game
Another map people hate, which is a shame as the indoor maps really break up the monotony of the outdoor levels. To survive the game you must know these things:

• The Basement will always spawn in a bottom corner
• If you see a closed door, a generator is nearby
• The hatch will always spawn in the bottom half.
• There are multiple exit signs above some doorways that lead you to the actual exits once the light fades.

All you need to do to escape The Game is keep an eye on door positions. If there's a particular area you think you might need to access open the door with a generator.

YouTubers I like and watch are HybridPanda, Ochido, Noob3, Monto, Scoobs G and Artheda.