Quick answer
New survivor keeps losing chases quickly and wants practical reasons plus fixes.
You are running into dead zones
A dead zone is an area with little safety: no nearby pallet, weak windows, or long open ground. Many fast downs happen because a survivor keeps running forward without checking where the next safe resource is.
- Look for pallets, windows, shack, main building, or connected tiles before chase starts.
- If the area is empty, leave early instead of waiting for the killer to catch up.
- Use Windows of Opportunity while learning where safe resources appear.
You are dropping pallets too late
Beginners often try to save every pallet and then get hit before using it. A good pallet is not wasted if it creates distance, protects a teammate objective, or lets you reach a stronger tile.
- Drop earlier when you are injured or the killer has a strong chase power.
- Do not camp a pallet so long that the killer simply hits you through greed.
- After dropping a pallet, decide immediately whether to loop it or leave.
You are looking backward without a plan
Looking backward is useful, but beginners often stare at the killer until they run into walls. Glance quickly, then look forward to choose your path. Your route matters more than perfect camera control in your first matches.
- Use short camera checks instead of holding the camera backward.
- Know your next destination before you start mindgaming.
- If you panic, run toward a known safe area rather than a random edge of the map.
Recommended next pages
These next pages split the most common chase leaks into pallets, windows, dead zones, and loop strength.
Should I throw pallets early as a beginner?
Often yes. Learning to create distance is more important than saving every pallet. As you improve, you can judge which pallets are worth preserving.
What is the easiest way to last longer in chase?
Before touching a generator, identify the nearest pallet or window. Starting a chase with a destination is the fastest beginner improvement.