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So, you’ve decided to take on evil with the best of them, have you? Well, grab your trusty boomstick and something blunt or sharp because evil is out there, and it is hungry for the souls of the innocent inEvil Dead: The Game.
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Newcomers to this asymmetric horror show will undoubtedly want to learn the tools of the trade as a survivor first. There’s a healthy list of survivors to choose from across all the Evil Dead films and the Ash vs Evil Dead television show. Each survivor comes with their own strengths, weaknesses, and special abilities. It’s these abilities that can often make or break a fresh-faced newcomer. So, pay attention to each character’s skills and monitor your gauges.
It’s just as important to manage your fear levels as it is to your own health. Why? If your fear is high, the demon player can find you easily, andif they’re feeling aggressive at any particular moment, they can possess you.
The youngest version of Ash from the original Evil Dead film has the ability toreduce his own fear and those in his party that are in close proximity. This is particularly useful for a beginner, however, as it’s important to stay out of the demon’s site. Use the ability as frequently as you can, even if your teammates aren’t close by.
Cheryl Williams - Healing Zone
Also in the Support category is Ash’s sister, Cheryl. Her active ability isestablishing a healing perimeter that gradually replenishes the health of those who stand in it. Aside from Shemps, this is the only other ability to self-heal within the game making this a prime selection for a beginner.
Keep in mind that you’re not going to receive a full bar of health with this action. But it could pull you out of a tight spot, especially if you’re capturing an objective like the Necronomicon or the dagger.
If you’re not communicating with your team through mics,it can sometimes be frustrating to ensure they stay in one place if you’re trying to heal them with this ability. It’s best to use this ability to heal the team when they makepit stops, like opening a loot chest or pausing at a light source to reduce fear.
Henry The Red - Temporary Invincibility
Henry is an absolute brute. As far as survivors go, he is the ultimate damage sponge of the group. That in and of itself makes him a perfect choice for beginners. However, his active ability also makes himtemporarily invulnerable.
Aside from the obvious reasons of temporary relief from an onslaught,this ability is also perfect to be used while reviving another playersince no enemy can hit Henry and stop the process. Likewise, this can be used when resurrecting players, activating objectives like the Necronomicon or the dagger, and absolutely laying into demon boss characters.
Keep an eye on Henry’s invulnerability, especially if you used it as a last-ditch effort with a low health bar. It can often give you a false sense of security whenit really doesn’t last very long. It lifts just as quickly as you activate it leaving you vulnerable. If you’re low on life, you should use the ability to flee a dangerous situation.
As a hunter, the version of Ash Williams from Evil Dead 2 has anincreased efficiency wielding a boomstick. When properly leveled, he can even begin matches with a boomstick without the need for scrounging for one.
But his ability toexorcise demonsis one of the best defensive maneuvers in the entire game. Demons are at their strongest when the enemy player is actually in control of one. Kicking the player out of their demon meat suit can be a lifesaving capability. And, while a boss can’t be exorcised, using the ability on one will greatly diminish its demonic energy.
This ability is a projectile-like force ash emits in the direction he is aiming. Soit’s very possible to miss your intended target. If you miss, the game is unforgiving. You will have to wait for the ability to replenish. For beginners, it might be easiest to target player-possessed demons as they charge directly at you.
Amanda Fisher - Temporary Unlimited Ammo
Sometimes, ammo can be few and far between. A pistol is Amanda’s bread and butter as her statscan increase her efficiency with the weapon including attack speed and damage. Her active ability perfectly complements her ability with a handgun bygranting her a short time to fire a gun without using any ammo.
This ability is best utilized with a handgun for rapid fire. Additionally, you should upgrade Amanda’s skills that give her increased critical, stun, and dismemberment damage using firearms. This combination will prove deadly.
Of course, this ability comes in handy when ammo is scarce. But it’s also a perfect move to unleash your wrath on big demon enemies such asboss characters. Activate the ability and then fire your handgun at the enemy as fast as your trigger finger can fly. You’d be surprised how many rounds you can fire and how much damage you can do in the short window this ability affords you.
Mia Allen - Possession Protection
Mia is a DLC character. She is an absolute beast whenwielding a machete thanks to her heightened attack speed and increased damagewith the weapon. Her special ability, when activated, isprotection from demonic possession. The caveat is that her fear level rises rapidly, but it also will decrease when the ability ends depending on how many demons she killed during the moment.
This ability works well coupled with her damage output when fear is high.Mia can deal more damage the higher her fear meter is. So while her ability is active and sending her fear ability skyrocketing, she’s doling out plenty of pain and punishment to any demons that get in her way.
Be wary, thatdemons can see all survivors highlighted wherever they are on the map if their fear meter is high. During this ability, Mia will likely be highlighted red in the demon’s perspective typically indicating both her location and that she can be possessed. But of course, this unique ability keeps the demon from actually possessing her.
Regardless, it’s best not to use the ability if you haven’t yet gained the actual demon player’s attention. Otherwise, you’ll throw up a metaphorical flare for the demon player to find you.
Ash Williams (Army Of Darkness) - Health, Fear, And Damage Boost
If you’re looking for an all-around generic boost amid the chaos of your battle with Kandarian demons, then the Army of Darkness version of Ash might be your best bet. His ability (Wiseman’s potion) is somewhat of a cure-all. Itheals, decreases fear, reduces damage taken, and increases your damage output for a short period.
Because it doesn’t focus on any one ability, don’t expect to be Superman when using it. It moderately helps across all categories. However, be sure to take advantage of the boosts immediately after using the ability. Taking the Necronomicon or Dagger are ideal moments to utilize this ability as the deadite onslaughts ensue.
