Identity V is a fantastic little competitive game to get sucked into and invest a lot of time (and possibly money) and it’s been around for quite a while now. But as time goes on, more and more players are getting into IDV for its solid repertoire of game modes, plentiful collabs, and addicting, ever-growing collection of skins.
Plus, the ‘ranked’ and e-sports scene is just getting better, so it may be time to take things seriously. And if that’s you, then we’ve got you covered because today we’re showcasing some great tips & tricks to ‘master’ the basics of the game.
Remember, the basics are what sets you apart from the rest of the player base, especially when you’ve got things down to a T.
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Narrow Down Your Favorite Playstyles
The first thing you have to do is narrow down what type of IDV characters and playstyle you prefer. Identity V has four major archetypes for Survivors; Decode, Assist, Contain, and Rescue.
Decode characters are IDV characters that’ll focus on decoding Ciphers and completing the machines as quickly as possible. Assist characters are typically more suited to helping their team survive by providing heals, buffs, and other abilities to help you escape.
Contain characters are characters that specialize in ‘containing’ or kiting the Hunter. They’ll keep the IDV Hunter occupied while Decoders handle the Cipher machines. Lastly, we have Rescue characters whose main goal is to rescue other players from the Chair as well as abilities that can stun/CC the Hunter to give the team more time.
Once you’ve figured out your preferred archetype of IDV character, you’ll need to select just one character to fully master. Check out their abilities, get a feel for how they play, and pick the Survivor that suits you best.
This also applies to IDV Hunters so to truly dominate the game, go for the Hunter Survivor that fits your playstyle best. Master them before expanding and learning other IDV characters.
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Learn to Kite Efficiently
Kiting is an essential skill to learn and it’s not exclusive to only Contain characters.
All players will at some point or the other need to ‘juke’ and dodge the Hunter that’s chasing them. While ‘Contain’ IDV characters do it best, any IDV character can kite the hunter if they know what they’re doing.
If you’re unfamiliar, kiting in other games typically means causing a character to aggro you and follow you to give your team time to deal damage to them or CC. In Identity V, kiting refers to keeping the Hunter occupied while your teammates finish decoding Cipher machines or saving other teammates.
This typically involves running around quickly, jumping over windows, throwing down pallets, and just general running around items and obstacles to ensure the IDV Hunter doesn’t catch you.
There are several areas in maps known as ‘kiting areas’ that are built specifically for players to waste the Hunter’s time. Utilizing these areas and just general reflexes will help greatly in avoiding capture.
Contain IDV characters are typically faster and have abilities suited to the task, but learning to kite is still useful for later ends of a match in case you have just one Cipher machine left but you’re down to two people in the game.
Prime Ciphers When You Can
‘Priming’ is a term players use in Identity V which essentially ‘primes’ a Cipher machine by completing about 90% of a Cipher. This is usually reserved for the last Cipher machine on the map before the gates open.
When the last Cipher machine is decoded, players will enter ‘Borrowed Time’ which recovers health and gives players a 50% speed boost to make a quick getaway once the Exit Gates are opened.
So even if your teammate is injured or about to be downed, this gives them a second chance to make a break for the Exit Gates.
This is exclusive to the Borrowed Time passive trait on the Persona Web so make sure to keep it in your build regardless of IDV character type. ‘Priming’ is a standard practice in most IDV matches so make sure to follow it as often as possible to perfect your end-game play.
Time it Right
One of the most integral parts of the game is timing your button presses right when doing quick-time event calibrations while decoding or picking up your teammates. Essentially, press the button at the right time to gain a bonus to your decoding/healing to complete it faster.
Mastering the calibration skill check is important since it can make or break high-stakes matches. Missing the calibration can ‘fail’ the check, which will alert the Hunter and could cost you the match.
Plus, the bonuses for nailing the QTEs in the yellow portion of the bar result in a Perfect Calibration which can speed up the process and be a big determiner of whether you escape or not.
For IDV Hunters, the tip is a little different. Hunters need to make sure they’ve got their timing right especially when attacking Survivor players. A missed attack will prompt a lengthy animation that could let the Survivor escape.
Learning the best distance and timing to nail your attack is essential to winning matches as the Hunter.
Get Familiar With the Map
Lastly, the map plays a crucial role in Identity V (for obvious reasons) but it can be an aspect of the game players might overlook. The map is your friend and can save you a lot of headaches in ranked games.
Essentially, you’ll want to learn by heart where the Exit Gates and Dungeon Doors are. These are crucial to know so you can always find your way out (or the way to keep IDV Survivors in).
Additionally, try and familiarize yourself with where the Ciphers are located. Cipers spawn in set locations but are randomized with each map. But in general, as you play the game you’ll get a sense of where to find the Cipher specifically in every match.
Plus, learning the map is just a generally good tip since it helps you stay aware of the situation, plan escape routes, locate where the Hunter might patrol/camp, kiting areas, etc.
