Identity V is a four-player gothic-style horror game. One of the main aspects of this game is “kiting”. Kiting is the process where you have to avoid a hunter for as long as possible, so that your teammates can get enough time to decode messages and escape. It is not just about running in circles and avoiding the hunter. You have to learn different map layouts, know the abilities of each hunter, and strategically use your surroundings to kite efficiently.
This guide will talk about different strategies you can use to kite hunters, best places you can kite, and which kiting strategy is best for which hunter. Make sure you go for an Identity V top up from LootBar and stack up on Echoes, as you can purchase a lot of useful items in the game with it which can make your gameplay a lot more efficient and smoother.
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Kiting Strategies for Specific Hunters
Every hunter in Identity V has unique abilities. Here's a list of each hunter and the best strategies you can use to kite them.
Hell Ember
You have to drop pallets early and maintain a gap. His puppets can attack remotely, so avoid straight lines so that they can’t block you in.
Smiley Face
You have to be careful of his rocket dash. Try moving in a zig-zag pattern so that he gets interrupted while charging.
The Ripper
You have to be careful of his fog blades. Use high obstacles and zig-zag patterns so that he can’t see you directly, and vault frequently so that he is forced to guess.
Game Keeper
His hook pulls you towards him, so avoid straight paths. Also, vault randomly and hide behind objects to block his hook shots.
Soul Weaver
She can take advantage of tight spaces by using her webs. So, for her, kite in open areas and remove webs when possible.
Geisha
So, when you hear her dash is about to start, do not panic and just turn around and face her. Facing her makes her dash less effective.
Feaster
If you stop at a place for some time, tentacles will spawn and surround you. So, keep moving and even if you stop, do not stop in tight or closed spaces so that you can run away if tentacles start surrounding you.
Photographer
Time your kite carefully in the photo world. Avoid damage until the photo world fades. Don’t panic as damage there doesn’t last if you survive it.
Wu Chang
His black and white forms have different abilities. Black form can teleport and block; white form stuns. Predict his teleports and change directions when needed.
Mad Eyes
He controls consoles. Stay away from gates and console-heavy areas. Vault unpredictably and don’t kite near narrow choke points.
Dream Witch
Her followers chase you instead of her directly. Destroy follower spawn locations and keep moving to avoid being trapped.
Axe Boy
His flame paths damage over time. Kite in areas where you can change direction quickly, and avoid areas marked with fire.
Evil Reptilian
His leap closes distance quickly. Vault to interrupt his jump animation and use obstacles to block his landing zone.
Bloody Queen
Her mirror image attacks after a delay. Change position often and avoid staying near your own reflection.
Guard 26 (Bonbon)
He uses bombs which detonate at fixed intervals. Keep running in curved paths to avoid chains of bombs and stay out of confined spaces to avoid blowing up.
Disciple (Ann)
She uses cats to track you. Stay far from teammates so that she can’t track all of you at once, and move unpredictably to shake off her charges.
Violinist (Antonio)
His soundwave attack travels in a straight line. Move in zig-zag patterns and hide behind walls. This way he can’t see you and won’t be able to attack you directly with soundwaves.
Sculptor
Sculptor uses statues to attack from a distance. So use tight corners and vaults so that she can’t see you directly, and stop statues as soon as you see them.
Undead (Norton)
He charges forward with strong momentum. Use sharp turns and vaults to slow him down. Avoid long corridors.
Best Places to Kite
If you want to kite, you will need to do so in areas where you will get easy access to things that will help you in avoiding the hunter during close calls. Here are a few places you can consider for kiting:
Pallet-rich zones: You will find some areas with lots of wooden pallets. You can throw down these pallets temporarily stun hunters or slow them down.Windows and obstacles: You can vault over windows and run around obstacles.This will increase the distance and create a gap between you and the hunter.Large structures and loops: Choose buildings or areas which loop around on the inside so that you can reuse obstacles.Corners and tight spaces: Take advantage of corners and tight spaces. You can easily confuse hunters which makes it difficult for them to use ranged attacks or mobility skills effectively.
Avoid open spaces or areas with little cover. You will become an easy target for ranged or fast hunters, and you won’t be able to survive for long. Use Identity V Echoes in the in-game shop to buy items that can help you kite faster, making it easier to survive for longer periods of time.
Common Strategies
By now you know the best strategy for each hunter in the game. Here are some additional tips and strategies that you can use in general for maximizing your efficiency.
Pay attention to the heartbeat sound. When the sound gets louder, it means the hunter is nearby. As soon as you realize that, start moving and get ahead of the hunter.Use fake vaults or pretend to go one way, then change directions. Being unpredictable like this can really confuse the hunters.If you keep moving in the same loop again and again, the hunter will know when and where to attack after some time. So, from time to time keep changing your rotation pattern.Just like any other team game, talk to your teammates. Make sure you all are updated, so that each and everyone knows where to expect what.If you vault too early the hunter will catch you during the animation. So, use windows and pallets strategically, and only when necessary, and make sure to get your timing right.
Conclusion
Mastering kiting in Identity V takes practice, awareness, and strategy. With the right techniques and mindset, you can outsmart any hunter and lead your team to victory.
