Opinion: Freddy is the strongest killer on console
So obviously the killer metas on Pc and consoles are a bit different, like for example Nurse was the most powerful on Pc, but a joke on consoles.
Spirit and billy are still pretty popular but truthfully? Freddy is the big dog in red ranks. I could vs billy and spirit all day and not sweat too much. But Freddy? Freddy is straight up painful to face.
His map pressure is insane, his teleport paired with Discordance/Surveillance and Pop goes the weasel is god tier.
His snares are borderline game breaking, basically a clown with no recharge or slow down.
His ability to remain invisible until he’s in your face whilst your asleep shortens the hell out of chases.
His lunge is ridiculous (surely I’m not the only one who thinks this)
His movement speed even though his abilities don’t slow him down is also insane, the only killer not slowed whilst using abilities.
Anyways, I’m not asking for a nerf or anything, but reading blah blah Spirit this and that all day, when Freddy is in my opinion, even stronger, is funny.
Anyone else on consoles agree? Or does no one truly believe Freddy is top tier?
Not sure what he’s like on PC, but he’s just as popular, if not more then spirit on Xbox.
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I just played him today for the first time since the rework. Not sure where he ranks yet. I do know not needing to sleep everyone first was awesome.
The thing about Freddy is that he's reliant on survivors not knowing how to deal with his gimmicks. It doesn't really matter if he keeps his speed while dropping snares because there's a specific animation for it and once survivors see it they abandon that loop.
Ditto for the gen teleport, it's one of the most telegraphed moves in the game except for maybe the Demogorgon portals... still not sure why that includes a universal notification.
With Spirit, it doesn't really matter if you know her tricks or not. There will always be an element of randomness because you can't really predict what she's doing.
Well has one if my main I was good with Freddy before the rework BUT he has gotten MUCH stronger and I feel ppl still don't think "Oh Freddy better be careful" which in return destroys them.
Like some ppl said, he has some cheese counters but has a whole he's gotten harder to go against.
A find spirits are one trick pony, if you know how to mindgame her properly she’s not too bad.
Its true you can abandon loops with Freddy but that just gives him more time to catch up.
Idk I seriously struggle against Freddy, spirit not so much.
Nurse is still #1 on console and spirit is much better, billy is definitely worse than Freddy imo though.
Yes
Hag has the highest on pc and Trapper is the second, are they better than nurse? If you put the time in then Nurse is still really good.
Most good nurses in my experience don’t use those, I always played without add ons when I mained her.
Most use ruin, I’ve only faced good nurses while solo.
I agree with everything except Billy being worse than Freddy , you're pushing it a little on that one , sure Freddy has map pressure now but you can't disregard the insta down and better map pressure he offers compared to Freddy
When used at their best or at least close to their best, who is the best of the three?
Billy is a lot more loopable than Freddy is my reasoning.
I’ve also mained Nurse in red ranks before, mainly struggled in corn.
Honestly I can count the number of decent nurses on console with one hand, very niche killer.
Freddy and spirit are the two big ones, don’t see as many Billy’s but he’s still strong.
Its a different meta.
My top 3 on console
Billy (map pressure/instadowns)
Spirit (sorry not buying her as better than Billy)
Freddy
I hate how Hag is being left out. I played on PS4 a majority of my time playing DBD until my PS4 developed a problem and I cant use it anymore.
Hag has the ability to shut down every loop, apply gen pressure, and destroy survivors so quickly. I know this is dependent on the killer and survivors but I believe played right the Hag on console is stronger than Freddy. Not that Freddy is weak by any means necessary, again just my opinion. I think the problem is most people don't know how to properly play her and spend way to much time chasing.
I would say on console it would be Spirit, Nurse, Hag, Freddy, Billy.
True Hag is very strong, I honestly just never see her. It would be legit months since I’ve played against one. 🤔
I’ve legit played against one Nurse in the past three months lol. She’s not good on console so no one uses her as much
She is good, just really really hard to learn.
Honestly his ability to basically just show up out of no where is part of the reason he’s so strong.
spirit begs to differ
No. Even a no add-on Spirit 100% beats ANYTHING Freddy can do. Freddy still has to chase normally and eat pallets, Spirit does not.
Hag is also better than Freddy. As is Billy.
It’s not as easy to play Nurse on console but she’s still the best killer if you play her very well. Spirit is just easier to play hence when she is so popular.
You still have somewhat of a warning due to the lullaby. If Spirit is running Prayer Beads you basically have zero warning.
I can’t buy Freddy being better than Spirit. She ends chases too quickly and has map pressure as well.
I always think people overrated Billy. He’s extremely loopable. He is still #4 in my opinion and the best male killer in the game. Nurse, Spirit, and Hag are #1-3 respectively.
Freddy is strong but I don’t find him nearly ad challenging as people say he is. I’m just bored to death because almost every Freddy wants to run Swing Chains and Red Paint Brush with Thantophobia and Dying Light. He’s very annoying and BORING to face. Not the kost challenging killer for me to face personally though. That honor belongs to Spirit.
I like him before those add ons became meta. Billy is overrated, I agree.
I agree prayer beads spirit is stronger, but her other add ons besides the speed enhancers are all pretty ordinary.
I find Freddy a lot more versatile and certain perks compliment him a lot better. I personally just struggle against Freddy a lot more then spirit.
Spirit hands down
Billy is more map dependant on that map pressure. Put him in Hawkins for instance and see how long it takes him to pressure the gen upstairs, lol.
Freddy's lunge is the EXACT SAME AS EVERY OTHER KILLERS BASE LUNGE how tf does everyone not know this? oh... console. (coming from a console player )
Go watch space esports PS4 tournament they had on twitch not too long ago. Nurse was the most picked and did very well, yes Nurse is great on console and is more than playable against sweaty SWFs. She's #1 killer on PS4.
Thanks for the recommendation, I’ll give that a watch.
I mostly agree but most people won't understand and will argue you down that Freddy is better because he has more versatility and is easier to play than Spirit. There aren't many good Spirits believe it or not, and as Spirit you HAVE to be good and consistent at downing survivors with your phasing. If not then it's a waste, not to be confused though. I believe Spirit is 100% better than Freddy but there are just a lot of bad spirits and Freddy is easier to play (he also gen slowing add ons which is fap lol.)
Awesome. I believe most console players should, that way this myth of "Nurse is bad on console." Can die, she's harder to learn but just as effective once you get her down. I knew and seen some of the peoplre there beforehand.
I think it’s because his character model is so small compared to most other killers, he just seems further away when he really isn’t.
Thats my guess anyways
Spirit is similar to Nurse in the regard that she doesn’t have to respect pallets and can easily down a survivor in under 20 seconds. She has so many things working for her. There’s no denying that she’s better than Freddy. She can do everything Freddy better than him.
It all boils down to the fact that Spirit can play more “MiNdGaMeS” (faking her power) and can end a chase way quicker than Freddy can. Freddy will still have to play pallets like a normal killer while Spirit will be able to just phase around the pallet or predict a survivors movement.
Spirit is still the only killer who can down a survivor by literally doing nothing. Just stand still and wait for they’ll run into you.
It only seems longer because he has to throw his whole body because his weapon is his hand.
Now compare that with Doctor’s big stick or Spirit’s long katana. It just SEEMS like Freddy has a longer lunge but we all know he doesn’t.
I think you are right freddy is WAY stronger on console but i think Spirit still has the edge in terms of mind game potential. Because without iron will escaping from a spirit is crazy hard.
I versed a Freddy like that the other night and it was quite possibly one of the most painful experiences I’ve had on DBD.
Freddy is a good mid-tier killer, that's all. Nurse, Spirit & Billy are much better. That also applies to consoles.
The only thing I have to complain about with freddy is lunge. It’s ridiculous. I haven’t met a single person that thought his lunge is fine.
I wouldn't say he's the top killer. Then again I havent got the hang of his new abilities. I felt his previous power set was more fitting and far more interesting.
Billy is much better than Freddy, his map pressure has no cooldown and he can negate a lot of loops via curving.
He also has a one shot down and all that.
I don't see how Freddy is better at all.
Finally, someone else who appreciates the Pill Bottle.
Freddy can shut down loops quite effectively and also teleport the map, billy can be looped pretty easily.
They both have strong map pressure and whilst billy has the one hit down Freddy has so many abilities backing him.
As someone that has completed the nurse chapter on console she is very very strong the only problem I have is the insane amount of focus she requires and normally would end up with a head ache after playing her for so long.
I'd say she's the strongest tho! Just hard to master and the headaches 😫
Spirit is the easier more powerful to utilise but you'll get abuse hardcore for using her not to mention dcs.
But still gonna say it pig is S tier on console (jokes) uh I love my girl 🐖💖
Actually looking forward to trying out the new add ons for nurse and hey with the rework we might start seeing more nurses I hope!
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Spirit is the best on console then Freddy
I just wanted to say that just because Freddy doesn't have the limitations Clown has, that doesn't mean Freddy's snares are game breaking, but it means Clown's bottles are extremely weak and laughable.
Yeah I really like clown but man he needs a buff.
Freddy is strong, but not top tier
He can still be looped like everyone else (including spirit) but its just harder
Running no perks no add-ons on spirit v no perks no add-ons on Freddy, spirit will win with chase potential
I find Freddy has a larger map presence, spirit can only be in one place at one time.
Freddy has potential to traverse the map in seconds.