How to Patrol Generators
Patrol with purpose: deny key lanes, force contact, and keep tempo.
Core Concepts
- Patrolling is prioritized route control, not random map laps.
- Efficient patrol minimizes dead travel time between meaningful contacts.
- Good patrol maps evolve as resources and hook states change.
Survivor Playbook
- Exploit predictable patrol loops with timing offsets and split pressure.
- Delay touches to desync killer information cadence.
- Punish over-defended lane by accelerating opposite lane safely.
Killer Playbook
- Build patrol around most contestable cluster, not lowest progress gen.
- Use audio/info cues to shorten patrol cycle length.
- After hook, resume patrol through highest-value contact lane.
Common Mistakes
- Looping full map when only one cluster matters.
- Staring at one gen while two others regain tempo.
- No patrol update after major hook or gen pop.
Quick Checklist
- Is patrol path focused on win-condition cluster?
- Can I shorten route with better cue interpretation?
- Did recent match state change invalidate current path?
FAQ
How often should patrol route change?
After major state events: hooks, gen pops, or clear survivor lane shifts.
What makes patrol inefficient?
Long dead travel segments and low-priority objectives dominating route time.