2v8 killer selection made simple with primary and secondary tags (extra useful for beginners)
Explanation of each tag:
Aggression: Actively chases and pressures survivors.
Ambush: Uses stealth or surprise attacks to catch survivors off guard.
Control: Manipulates the map or survivor movement (traps, slows, zoning).
Punisher: Targets mistakes, injured survivors, or isolated players.
Ranged: Can attack or influence survivors from a distance.
Primary tag shows main playstyle, secondary tag shows secondary strength. Quick visual guide for new players or 2v8 modes. These tags would be shown in killer portraits:
Killer | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
Trapper | Control | Punisher |
Wraith | Ambush | Aggression |
Hillbilly | Aggression | Punisher |
Nurse | Ambush | Aggression |
Myers | Ambush | Punisher |
Hag | Control | Ambush |
Doctor | Control | Punisher |
Huntress | Ranged | Punisher |
Leatherface | Aggression | Punisher |
Freddy | Ambush | Control |
Pig | Ambush | Control |
Clown | Control | Punisher |
Spirit | Ambush | Aggression |
Legion | Aggression | Punisher |
Plague | Control | Punisher |
Ghost Face | Ambush | Aggression |
Demogorgon | Aggression | Control |
Oni | Aggression | Punisher |
Deathslinger | Ranged | Punisher |
Pyramid Head | Aggression | Control |
Blight | Aggression | Control |
Twins | Aggression | Ambush |
Trickster | Aggression | Punisher |
Nemesis | Aggression | Punisher |
Pinhead | Control | Punisher |
Artist | Control | Punisher |
Sadako | Ambush | Punisher |
Dredge | Ambush | Control |
Wesker | Aggression | Control |
Knight | Control | Punisher |
Skull Merchant | Control | Punisher |
Singularity | Control | Punisher |
Springtrap | Aggression | Punisher |
Unknown | Ranged | Ambush |
Vecna | Control | Punisher |
Dracula | Aggression | Punisher |
Houndmaster | Control | Punisher |
Ghoul | Ambush | Punisher |
I just had the idea to simplify the killer selection menu and thought it would be a useful QOL improvement for beginners. I tried to balance it with 5 unique tags, not too simple, but not too complicated.
I did my best placing appropriate tags on each killer. If you think I got any wrong, feel free to let me know!
Comments
You could definitely have this feature in 1v4 too, but I wanted to focus on 2v8 because I think it’s extra useful there.