Forsaken — Tips & Strategies
Win more as survivor and monster. Beginner fundamentals to advanced competitive strategies.
The three fundamentals of Forsaken: as a survivor — always do tasks and never run straight lines. As the monster — patrol tasks not survivors and never tunnel one player. Master these and your win rate improves immediately.
Survivor Tips
Complete tasks first — always
Your entire goal as a survivor is completing tasks. Hiding, running and avoiding the monster only delays the inevitable. Tasks are the only path to escape.
Never run in straight lines
The monster gains on survivors in open corridors. Every time you flee use corners, doorways, furniture and obstacles. A straight sprint through open space is a death sentence.
Pair up for task completion
Solo survivors are the easiest targets. Complete tasks in pairs — one doing the task, one watching for the monster. Switch roles on the next task.
Learn the map exit routes
Before focusing on tasks take 10 seconds to identify the elevator location and 2 possible routes to it. When time comes to escape you should not be searching for the exit.
Save your ability for emergencies
Character abilities have cooldowns. Using your ability when the monster is far away wastes it for the moment you actually need it — when the monster is directly chasing you.
Listen for audio cues
Every monster in Forsaken generates audio — footsteps, ability sounds, ambient effects. Use headphones. Knowing the monster's location before seeing them gives you critical reaction time.
Pre-position near exit before last task
When only one task remains stop what you are doing and move near the elevator. Complete that final task and reach the exit in one fluid movement — do not complete it from the opposite side of the map.
Monster Tips
Playing as the monster is completely different from surviving. These strategies win rounds.
Patrol task areas not survivors
Survivors must come to tasks. Instead of chasing individuals position yourself between task locations. Survivors have no choice but to approach you.
Do not tunnel one survivor
If a survivor is skilled at kiting they can waste 3 minutes of your time while teammates complete all tasks. If you cannot catch someone in 30 seconds switch targets.
Cut off the exit route on final task
When only one task remains position between the last task and the elevator. Survivors must go through you to escape. This is the highest-value position in the entire round.
Target isolated survivors first
Eliminate survivors who are alone before going after paired ones. Reducing numbers early creates a snowball effect — fewer survivors means less task completion speed.
Use your ability proactively not reactively
Most monster abilities are more powerful when used to initiate a chase rather than extend one. Use abilities to close gaps on healthy survivors not to finish off ones already cornered.
Learn which character abilities counter yours
Shade's invisibility and Blaze's fire ring directly counter certain monster approaches. Know which survivor abilities affect you and plan around them.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| ❌ Mistake | ✅ Fix |
|---|---|
| Using ability when far from monster | Save it for when the monster is within one room |
| Running in straight corridors | Always turn corners — never sprint through open areas |
| Ignoring tasks to hide | Hiding never wins rounds. Do tasks. |
| Going to exit after it opens from far away | Pre-position near exit when last task is almost done |
| Playing completely solo | Pair up for task completion — never go fully alone |
Advanced Techniques
The Bait Play (Survivor)
One experienced survivor deliberately draws the monster to one side of the map while teammates complete the remaining tasks. High risk — requires excellent kiting skills and team coordination.
Task Split Strategy (Survivor)
Split into two pairs. Each pair takes half the map tasks. Both pairs warn each other of monster position. Completes tasks in half the time but requires coordination.
Corner Trapping (Monster)
Instead of chasing, predict where a survivor will go and position at the far end of their expected route. Let them run into you rather than chasing from behind.
Ability Baiting (Survivor)
Deliberately enter monster range and immediately use your ability when they commit to the chase. Forces the monster to waste their pursuit on a survivor who just reset the engagement.
Strategy FAQ
Player Tips & Community
Tips sourced from Reddit and Discord. Have a tip? Submit it below.
void scythe range is longer than it looks on screen. u can catch people who think they escaped with the extended hitbox. practice the timing
duo up during task phase. solo players get isolated and eliminated fast. stick with one teammate and protect each other during tasks
as the monster dont tunnel one player too long. if theyre good at kiting switch to an isolated target. easier kills = more pressure on the team
learn the map edges. survivors love hugging walls and corners. if u know the layout u can cut off escape routes before they get there
blood katana slept on in A tier. the bleed effect does consistent damage even when ur not in range. great for hit and run plays
never run straight lines. turn at every corner, use doorframes and furniture as obstacles. makes u way harder to hit
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