Homer Strategies
Speed Advantage
As Homer, you are faster than the survivors. Use this to close the gap quickly. Remember that Homer does not get extra time for kills, so speed is essential.
While Homer is fast, certain survivor maneuvers and tight turns can give them the edge in a chase, so don't just chase blindly.
Visual Cues
Clipping Awareness: Pro Homers look for "clipping." Even if a survivor is behind a wall, their hair, hands, or accessories might clip through the geometry.
Watch Your Hitbox: Be aware that some player models might have hands or parts "sticking out" of walls while hiding, giving away their position.
Check High Ground: Survivors often head to the highest points of the map first. Always check balconies and rooftops.
Look Up: Intermediate survivors love to hide on top of refrigerators, wardrobes, and signs. Get into the habit of looking at the ceiling area.
Sound Cues
Listen for Voice Lines: Listen for the specific audio lines (like "Eat my shorts") which trigger when survivors are nearby or interacting with objects.
Follow the Sound: Listen for survivors spamming voice lines (emotes). They often do this to taunt you, but it gives away their exact floor and room.
Directional Audio: Use the game's directional audio system to pinpoint which room survivors are hiding in.
Room Clearing Techniques
Corner Checking: Always check behind doors and under tables. Survivors often hide in plain sight but in "blind spots" relative to your forward movement.
Clearing Rooms: When entering a room, always check the "blind spot" immediately behind the door frame.
Check "Unlikely" Spots: Some survivors hide under beds or inside wardrobes. If a room feels "too quiet," check the furniture.
360-Degree Sweep: New players often hide right behind doors or in the darkest corners. Always do a quick 360-degree sweep when entering a building.
Tactical Strategies
Control the Chokepoints: Instead of chasing one survivor in circles, try to cut them off at narrow corridors or ladders.
Trap the Exits: Don't just chase blindly. Try to herd survivors into dead ends like the bathroom or small rooms where they have no room to juke.
Cornering: Try to drive survivors into small rooms or dead ends where they cannot jump over you or escape.
Camping the Exits: If you know survivors are in a specific area (like an upper floor), waiting near the main exit or ladder can catch them as they try to escape the shrinking timer.
Map-Specific Strategies
Lighthouse
Lighthouse Check: On maps with a lighthouse, survivors often congregate at the top. Check the stairs and be ready for them to jump down.
Anticipate the Jump: When chasing someone toward a ledge (like the Lighthouse), don't follow them down immediately. Wait a split second to see where they land, then drop down to intercept them.
The House
Patrol Routes: Check high ground first, then systematically clear each room. The attic is a common spot, but survivors can quickly drop down.
Moe's Tavern
The small size makes it difficult for survivors to hide for long. Focus on quick room clears and cutting off escape routes.
The "Weight" Mechanic
Every time Homer eliminates a survivor, he gets physically larger ("fatter"), which is a fun visual cue of your progress.
Growth Management: Remember that Homer grows larger with each kill. Use your increased size to block entire hallways, making it impossible for survivors to squeeze past you.
Pro Tips
- Speed is essential - Homer does not get extra time for kills.
- Always check behind doors and in corners - these are the most common hiding spots.
- Use your size advantage after getting kills to block paths and corner survivors.
- Listen carefully for audio cues - survivors often give away their position with voice lines.
- Don't just chase - think strategically about cutting off escape routes.