Perk slots
- Kindred
- Deja Vu
- Windows of Opportunity
- Lithe
Perk links and jobs
Use these links to understand what each slot is doing.
Information
Kindred
A solo queue information perk that helps teammates make cleaner rescue and repair decisions while someone is hooked.
Solo queueSafe rescuesReducing duplicate rescue attempts
Generator
Deja Vu
A beginner-friendly generator information perk that helps survivors understand objective placement and avoid poor generator splits.
New survivorsSolo queueLearning generator priorities
Chase
Windows of Opportunity
A map-learning perk that shows nearby pallets and windows so new survivors can plan routes instead of panicking.
Learning tilesChase practiceNew maps
Chase
Lithe
An exhaustion perk that rewards clean window or pallet vault timing and helps beginners create distance.
Chase escapeWindow-heavy mapsSimple exhaustion practice
When to use this build
- Queue with this build when you need safer solo decisions: who rescues, which generator matters, and how to survive the first chase longer.
- Best for early matches where clear decisions matter more than perfect perk optimization.
- A safe public-match structure with information, one chase tool, and objective value.
How to play it
- 1Repair away from crowded teammates.
- 2Use aura information to decide whether to rescue or stay productive.
- 3Plan chase routes before the killer reaches you.
Common beginner mistakes
- Letting the build fall back into poor rescue timing.
- Letting the build fall back into ignoring generators.
- Letting the build fall back into using lithe outside chase.
- Swapping perks before learning the job of each slot in real matches.
What to read next
Use this survivor build as a practice route, then open the key perk guides and role guide that explain why each slot matters.
GuideBest Survivor Builds for BeginnersCompare this loadout with the broader beginner build structure.PerkKindred guideStart with the first perk slot and learn the job it performs.PerkDeja Vu guideUse the second perk link to understand the support slot.GuideSurvivor Macro Guide for BeginnersMove from perk names into the decisions that make the build useful.