Let me tell you, nothing gets my heart racing like perfectly timing a pallet drop just as that terrifying Killer steps through! ๐Ÿ™Œ After countless trials and errors (plus many hook sacrifices ๐Ÿ˜…), I've realized that stunning and blinding isn't just button mashing โ€“ it's an art form. You've gotta read their movements like a psychic, position like a ninja, and execute with sniper precision. One mistimed flashbang? Boom, you're basement hook material. But when you nail it? Pure magic that saves the whole squad. ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ”จ Pallets: Your Bread & Butter

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The OG stun tool! My pro tip? Fake like you're running through, then U-turn like your life depends on it (because it does!) and DROP IT when they commit. Took me ages to stop panicking and mistiming this. ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ Map knowledge is clutch here โ€“ if you're still learning layouts, Windows of Opportunity perks are literal lifesavers highlighting pallets and vaults. But seriously, don't waste these precious boards โ€“ every missed drop screws your team later when gens are popping!

๐Ÿ”ฆ Flashlights: Precision Instruments

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Found mine in a bloodweb last week โ€“ best RNG ever! Timing is EVERYTHING with these bad boys. Aim for:

  • Killer picking up teammates ๐Ÿš‘

  • Mid-pallet break animation

  • Vaulting windows

And honey, keep that beam STEADY! I used to flick away too early until a sweatlord teammate yelled 'WAIT FOR THE BLIND NOTIFICATION!' ๐Ÿ˜‚ Backpedal while shining to maintain distance, and if they move? Girl, RUN.

๐Ÿ’ฅ Firecrackers & Flashbangs: High-Risk Rewards

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These single-use babies don't need eye contact โ€“ total game-changer when a Killer's back is turned during a pickup. Just yeet it near their feet and poof! โœจ Flashbangs need 40% personal gen progress though, so work solo if you're crafting mid-match. Proximity matters โ€“ I've blinded myself more times than I'd care to admit...

โšก Perks That Pack a Punch

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My favorite part! Mix-and-match these for nasty combos:

Perk Why I Love It
Decisive Strike One free stun after unhook โ€“ fail first skill check intentionally to save it for when you're truly screwed!
Head On Locker surprise attacks ๐Ÿ˜ˆ Lure Killers near lockers or coordinate with teammates โ€“ pair with Blood Rush for exhaustion reset
Blast Mine Booby-trap gens and watch them explode when kicked โ€“ sweet revenge!
Champion of Light Flashlights slow Killers AND speed you up โ€“ absolute must for flashlight mains

Try combining Blood Rush + Decisive Strike + Head On + Flashbang for maximum chaos potential! ๐Ÿคฏ

โŒ Common Oopsie-Daisies

We've ALL been here:

  • Lightborn Killers? Don't even try blinding โ€“ they'll see your aura and wreck you. Read perks before flashing!

  • Pallet drops at Narnia distance? Wasteful! Watch for commitment cues before slamming.

  • Flashing backsides? Point at faces ONLY and hold until 'Killer Blind' pops.

  • Perk cooldown amnesia? Track those timers like your morning coffee ritual โ˜•

โ“ People Also Ask

"Can perks stun without items?"

Heck yes! Head On (lockers), Decisive Strike (skill check), and Power Struggle (wiggle + pallet proximity) work naked!

"What's the easiest stun method?"

Pallets for beginners โ€“ less precision than flashlights. Just practice fakeouts!

"Do stuns work on every Killer?"

Mostly, except Nurse during blink and chainsaw-rushing Hillbillies. Know your matchups!

So spill the tea, fellow survivors โ€“ what's your most savage stun combo that made a Killer DC in shame? ๐Ÿ˜ And honestly... is it ever ethical to flashlight save yourself instead of a teammate? ๐Ÿ‘€