Identity V’s satisfying gameplay loop of pitting survivors against hunters is a massive success, attracting countless players worldwide. A huge reason the loop works is the number of unique survivors and hunters that possess various abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. While the game usually has a lot of running, that isn’t the only way to get from one place to another. Those who want to travel in style should give the Perfumer a shot after checking out this definitive guide on her.
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Who is the Perfumer in Identity V?
The Perfumer is a moderate difficulty survivor in Identity V, originally from Grasse. This survivor’s playing style revolves around using her Contain-type abilities, with her signature Euphoria ability being her standout. With its ability to teleport Perfumer in the same condition she was in at any given time, using the right timing for this character is key to bringing out her innate potential. It’s all the better if you play her with one of her better skins, though LootBar can help with that one.
According to the lore, the Perfumer was searching for the ideal fragrance for years until she finally took inspiration from a mysterious perfume recipe. Through it, she created Euphoria, a perfume that helps people forget about their worries. However, the perfume had one major downside, which was its short lifetime.
To bypass this, the Perfumer went to the source of the formula, hoping to find a way to improve the perfume recipe. Little did she know that the manor would be so much more than she signed up for. Fortunately, Euphoria will also help the Perfumer survive in the manor, at least for a little while.
All Perfumer abilities in Identity V
The Perfumer in Identity V has three primary intrinsic traits, though only one of them actually helps the player. The first is her signature ability called Euphoria. Having three uses and a 9-second cooldown, using the ability for the first time will record the state and location at the moment of use. The player can then use the ability again to return to the previous state and location, effectively teleporting in the process.
Some players may have seen this perfume before, since the Perfumer drops it when she dies. However, others can only keep up to two bottles, compared to the Perfumer’s three. This is because the Perfumer is the maker and therefore is more efficient with it.
However, the Euphoria perfume isn’t without its drawbacks. If the Perfumer fails to calibrate a cipher machine, then the calibration process will be reduced by three times as much as normal survivors. This ensures that players must be more careful when compared to other survivors when it comes to calibrations.
The second downside is that the Perfumer is sensitive to scents, especially those of medical equipment. Therefore, it takes 15% more time than usual for the Perfumer to be healed, making it even more of an issue if the player finds themselves in a bad spot.
How to play Perfumer in Identity V
Those who want to play Perfumer need to keep three things in mind. The first is, of course, when you time her Euphoria perfume. Since this ability is the Perfumer’s bread and butter, you must familiarize yourself with it and use it at the right time. Always spray it before you’re hit or as soon as the hunter is rushing in, ensuring you’re at good health. Remember that you can basically nullify certain hunters’ attacks by timing your recall correctly, all the while catching them off guard.
It may be a good idea to use extra Euphoria bottles to chain recalls. This will ensure you have a way to run if the first bottle’s recall spot has the hunter roaming nearby, while giving you some extra ease of mind.
Then, there’s positioning. This is one of the most important things to master if you want to play Perfumer like a professional, since utilizing elevated or confined environments is a good idea to maximize your recall’s efficiency. For example, say you recall close to a vertical place and then instantly drop down while the hunter’s chasing you. The hunter will either drop down with you and give your teammates a good opening or turn around and look for someone else, ensuring both decisions work out to your advantage.
Finally, while playing to the Perfumer’s strengths is important, it’s equally important to avoid her weaknesses. Things like slower decoding on failed calibrations and slower healing times can both put the player in tough spots. Therefore, the best way to go is to avoid these tasks entirely, instead opting to focus on containment, tempo resetting, and kiting. Remember, Identity V is usually a team game, and you don’t have to do everything. Play to your strengths and let your teammates do the same.
Best persona build for Perfumer in Identity V
The Perfumer specializes in escaping and kiting the hunter. Therefore, it’s crucial to take talents that support that. For example, Knee-Jerk Reflex is excellent, since it gives the player extra speed when vaulting. Since The Perfumer can frequently find themselves recalling near windows or pallets, this extra burst of speed can help the Perfumer escape sticky situations. Flywheel Effect gives a short dash, Broken Windows also gives boosted speed after vaulting, and Exit Path is good for those who want to secure the late game.
While not exactly crucial, it may be a good idea to also take Borrowed Time with you. Healing isn’t the Perfumer’s job, but having insurance in case you want to save someone later on is a good idea, which is why this talent is also part of the meta in the game. Alternatively, you can swap Borrowed Time for something like Tide Turner or another vault buff.
There are also a handful of talents you should likely avoid when playing the Perfumer. For example, all of the stun-based talents are wasted on this survivor, considering she doesn’t have any talents that stun. Talents that make it easier to heal teammates are also better suited for a survivor like the Doctor.
What’s the best way to counter the Perfumer?
The Perfumer may have an ability that seemingly makes her invincible, but those who want to learn how to counter this survivor have a handful of ways to go about it. The best advice is to force the Perfumer to waste her perfume by applying pressure, either through fast follow-up attacks or multi-hit abilities.
Remember, she only has a limited number of perfumes, and forcing her to waste all of them will basically render her without any clutch abilities. It’s also a good idea to use area denial abilities to limit the number of places the Perfumer can safely teleport back to. If you don’t have any hunter with these types of abilities, then LootBar can help you acquire them without any problem.
Since timing is key for the Perfumer, use patience to make timing her recall harder. Things like faking your attack or delaying your swing will make the enemy player second-guess, increasing your chances of success. Keep her weaknesses of decoding and healing in mind, ensuring you know what to expect when faced against her.
Conclusion
All of this is crucial for Identity V players who want to master playing the Perfumer. With high-speed chases and close escapes on the horizon, this character is perfect for those who love to keep the pace fast. Of course, like other characters, the Perfumer also has some awesome skins, and those who want to go into matches in style will want to buy an Identity V top up or two to get that drip.
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