Map Fundamentals
Foundational map strategy chapters that improve every other map-specific guide.
Chapter 1
How DBD Maps Actually Generate
Tiles, spawn rules, and why layouts feel random but still familiar.
Chapter 2
Main Building Playbook
How survivors use it and how killers break it.
Chapter 3
Shack Playbook
When to commit, when to leave, and how not to donate shack pallet.
Chapter 4
Jungle Gym / Maze Tile Atlas
Common tile shapes and best pathing habits.
Chapter 5
Pallet Economy 101
When to pre-drop, greed, or rotate.
Chapter 6
Window Management
Strong vs weak windows and when to abandon.
Chapter 7
3-Gen Prevention & 3-Gen Breaking
Macro rules that decide entire matches.
Chapter 8
Safe vs Unsafe Zones
How to route the map without donating free downs.
Chapter 9
Basement Strategy
Hook trading, denial, and when to cut losses.
Chapter 10
Indoor vs Outdoor Fundamentals
LOS, stealth value, chase value, and patrol value by map type.
Chapter 11
Map Offerings: When They Help / When They Backfire
What offerings signal and how to respond.