Killer Deep Dive
First Add-On Guide
The First
Economy/Cooldown profile for The First. Focus on state-shift pressure cycle.
Core plan
The First wins by stable map value across repeated engagements. Build add-ons around state-shift pressure cycle and avoid setups that only look good in highlight moments.
When this guide applies
- You want to maximize state-shift pressure cycle value rather than generic perk-only pressure.
- Your recent losses come from failing to convert economy windows consistently.
- Smooth power cycle downtime across long matches.
- Maintain map pressure between hooks.
- Avoid low-impact overcommits in weak lanes.
Specific add-ons to consider
Iridescent Soteria Chip
On Worldbreaker activation, grants Undetectable and reveals auras of nearby survivors with Worldbreaker tokens until specific actions end the effect.
Best when: Worldbreaker openers where stealth plus token-based aura reads create immediate chase conversion.
Stained Glass Mural
While The Upside Down is on cooldown, breaking pallets or breakable walls reduces that cooldown significantly.
Best when: Aggressive resource-clearing routes that rapidly cycle mobility power back online.
Shattered Wrist Rocket
Undergate explosion instantly breaks pallets and damages generators.
Best when: Objective-and-loop pressure paths where one Undergate activation taxes both map resources and gen tempo.
Perk pairings
Common mistakes
- Common leak: chasing stylistic plays over reliable macro.
- Overloading niche add-ons that reduce consistency in normal queue states.
- Ignoring map-state win condition while chasing extra mechanical value.
Sample setups
First Stable Pressure
One economy add-on + one consistency add-on that supports state-shift pressure cycle.
- Corrupt Intervention
- Deadlock
- Tinkerer
- Pop Goes The Weasel
First Matchup Adapt
One reliability add-on + one flex add-on chosen for map and survivor comp.
- Corrupt Intervention
- Deadlock
- No Way Out
- Barbecue & Chilli