Shack Playbook
When to commit, when to leave, and how not to donate shack pallet.
Core Concepts
- Shack is the highest-value single tile on many maps, but only if managed intentionally.
- Shack pallet is a strategic resource; throwing it early changes mid and late game.
- Window control and approach angle matter more than raw reactions.
Survivor Playbook
- Greed shack only with clear spacing and known killer commit angle.
- Pre-drop pallet when one mistake means immediate down.
- Leave shack after a successful reset if nearby chain tiles are stronger now.
Killer Playbook
- Force survivors to path into weak side before committing hard.
- Take pallet trade early if it unlocks long-term pressure.
- If pallet is gone, revisit shack aggressively in later hooks.
Common Mistakes
- Throwing shack pallet on first neutral mindgame.
- Staying in shack after window line is compromised.
- Killer ignoring shack economy and letting it remain untouched all match.
Quick Checklist
- Preserve shack pallet when possible.
- Respect commitment states; do not ego-greed.
- Track whether shack is still a live fallback.
- Plan later macro around shack status.