Top 50 Tips & Tricks
General Tips
- 1.
Learn the maps in Custom mode
Spend time in Custom mode exploring every corner of each map before jumping into ranked play.
- 2.
Watch experienced streamers
Twitch and YouTube are full of top players. Observe their strategies, hiding spots, and paint techniques.
- 3.
Communicate with your team
Use the emote system to share intel. A quick ping can save a teammate.
- 4.
Stay calm under pressure
Panicking leads to sloppy paint or bad positioning. Take a breath and think strategically.
- 5.
Adapt to the lobby
Every lobby plays differently. Adjust your strategy based on how aggressive or passive the other team is.
- 6.
Play both roles equally
Understanding seeker tactics makes you a better hider, and vice versa. Rotate roles often.
- 7.
Use headphones
Sound cues like footsteps and paint spraying can reveal enemy positions before you see them.
- 8.
Don't chase the score
Focus on survival and teamwork rather than individual stats. Wins come from coordination.
- 9.
Learn from every loss
After each round, think about what went wrong. Were you spotted? Why? Use losses to improve.
- 10.
Warm up before serious play
Spend 5-10 minutes in a casual match to get your aim and awareness dialed in.
Hider Tips
- 11.
Find your spot BEFORE painting
Locate the perfect hiding spot first, then paint yourself to match. Painting first wastes time.
- 12.
Stand completely still
Movement is the #1 way hiders get caught. Once painted, freeze in place.
- 13.
Think like furniture
Hide where objects naturally exist. A player-shaped blob in the middle of a hallway looks suspicious.
- 14.
Use the environment
Corn plants, barrels, shelves — these provide natural cover and break up your silhouette.
- 15.
Avoid popular spots
The same corner behind the couch is checked every round. Find creative alternatives.
- 16.
Blend edges, not just centers
Pay attention to where your body meets the background. Hard edges stand out.
- 17.
Consider your shadow
Shadows can either help or betray you. Position so your shadow blends with the environment.
- 18.
Don't hide near other hiders
If one of you gets caught, the seeker will search the entire area. Spread out.
- 19.
Fake being an object
Some hiders position themselves to look like chairs, plants, or decorations.
- 20.
Stay in the game mentally
Even while hiding, track the seeker's position. Be ready to relocate if needed.
Seeker Tips
- 21.
Scan methodically
Don't randomly wander. Move through the map section by section and check every surface.
- 22.
Look for color mismatches
Even skilled painters can't perfectly match every angle. Scan for slight color differences.
- 23.
Check paint streaks
Freshly painted surfaces may have visible brush strokes or uneven coverage.
- 24.
Listen for sound cues
Breathing, footsteps, or paint sounds can reveal a hider's general location.
- 25.
Team up to cover ground
Split the map with your partner. Two seekers can check twice as many spots.
- 26.
Use emotes strategically
Signal to teammates when you spot someone. Coordination wins rounds.
- 27.
Check vertical spaces
Many players forget to look up. Shelves, ledges, and rooftops are prime hiding spots.
- 28.
Rush at the start
Hiders need time to paint. An aggressive early rush can catch players before they blend in.
- 29.
Re-check cleared areas
Hiders sometimes relocate. If you cleared a room 30 seconds ago, check again.
- 30.
Trust your instincts
If something looks off, investigate. Your brain notices mismatches even when you can't articulate why.
Paint Tips
- 31.
Use the 3D eyedropper
Right-click on the surface you're hiding against to grab the exact color. Don't eyeball it.
- 32.
Match texture, not just color
A smooth green blob on a textured brick wall sticks out. Vary your brush patterns.
- 33.
Consider lighting angles
Colors look different depending on light direction. Paint while facing the same way seekers will look.
- 34.
Use multiple colors
Real surfaces have variation. Layer similar tones for a more natural look.
- 35.
Adjust brush size
Use small brushes for detail work and large brushes for base coats. Vary your brush size.
- 36.
Paint your edges carefully
The silhouette edges are what seekers notice first. Blend edges into the background.
- 37.
Don't over-paint
Too many layers create visible texture. Keep it clean and precise.
- 38.
Use dark colors in shadows
If you're hiding in a dark area, go darker than you think. Shadows amplify color.
- 39.
Test your paint at distance
Walk 10-15 meters away and check if you blend. What looks good up close may fail at range.
- 40.
Save color presets
If you find colors that work well on a map, remember them for future rounds.
Map Tips
- 41.
Learn every map's layout
Know the rooms, corridors, and spawn points. Map knowledge separates good players from great ones.
- 42.
Identify high-traffic areas
Seekers naturally patrol main paths. Avoid hiding near these routes.
- 43.
Find the best corners
Every map has a few hidden corners that most players overlook. Memorize them.
- 44.
Use map-specific tricks
Some maps have unique features like breakable walls or secret rooms. Learn them.
- 45.
Know the escape routes
Always have a backup plan. If you're found, know where to run.
- 46.
Control the center
Seekers who control the center of the map can rotate to any area quickly.
- 47.
Check dead ends
Hiders love dead ends because they feel safe. Always sweep these areas.
- 48.
Use verticality
Many maps have multiple floors. Hiders rarely expect seekers to check upper levels first.
- 49.
Time your rotations
Don't rotate too early or too late. Seekers develop patterns you can predict.
- 50.
Study new maps immediately
When a new map drops, play it in Custom mode ASAP. Early knowledge is a massive advantage.