If you’ve been diving deep into the madness of Hell is Others, you know the learning curve can be brutal—but once you get the hang of it, the tension and tactics become incredibly rewarding. Based on real in-game experience, this guide will walk you through 11 practical and effective tricks to survive, progress, and confuse your enemies. These aren’t surface-level tips; they’re battle-tested tricks designed for serious survivors.
1. Prioritize Movement and Smell Bonuses First
When you’re just starting out, boosting your stats through pills and mushrooms is critical—but not all upgrades are created equal. Focus on movement speed and smell. Movement speed also ties into your endurance, which together lets you escape danger more reliably. You don’t want to rely on tanking hits when you’re weak—you want to avoid them altogether. Being able to run longer and faster is far more valuable than a slight health increase when you’re still trying to get your bearings.
2. Heartbeat Detection? Turn It Around and Run
Whenever that familiar red pulse kicks in on your screen, a nearby enemy is locking in. That heartbeat indicator is more than just a warning—it’s a proximity sensor. Use it smartly: walk in a direction until it flares up, then reverse course or probe another direction. Fine-tune your directional path until you’ve safely slipped out of that detection zone.
3. Use Player Hearts as Decoys
Killed a player? Don’t just grab their loot—grab their heart, too. You can drop it somewhere else on the map, and it will continue emitting a heartbeat. This acts as a heartbeat decoy, confusing nearby enemies who may think another player is hiding there. It’s a clever tactic that adds another layer of deception to your run.
4. Pre-Break Windows for Tactical Escapes
Windows are both entry and exit points—and they’re loud when broken. If you think combat is coming or you’re heading through a high-traffic area, break windows ahead of time. Not only does this give you multiple escape options, it also prevents enemies from knowing which window you used, since they won’t see one break during a chase.
5. Use Deodorant Defensively
Deodorant is often underutilized by new players. For 5,000 at the supermarket, this item hides your heartbeat (aka your smell) for five minutes. This is invaluable if you’re laying low or avoiding aggressive players. It’s not just for PVP—it’s a survival tool. If you’re rebuilding after a death or still boosting your stats, deodorant is one of the best tools to keep you from getting hunted.
6. Activate Multiple Elevators When Extracting
Extracting is one of the most dangerous parts of any run. If you want to survive, don’t just activate one elevator and sit there. Instead, activate multiple elevators as decoys. Stay between them, scope them out, or double back. Force your enemies to guess. If you’re unpredictable, you’re harder to catch. Once you activate one, stay hidden or go loot until it’s nearly ready, then return.
7. Don’t Overheal: Match Your Health to the Meal
It’s tempting to grab the biggest food item when you’re injured—but don’t waste high-healing food on minor wounds. Food also fills your satiety bar, so if you eat a burrito (140 HP) when you only need 75, you’re wasting healing and filling your food bar unnecessarily. Heal smart—match the item to your missing HP.
8. ADS Frequently to Check for Mines
Mines will wreck your day—and they’re often placed in high-traffic areas like doors or near elevators. When traveling across the map, run a bit, then stop and ADS (aim down sights) to scout the area ahead. Use this leapfrog pattern: sprint a screen-length, ADS, scan for traps, repeat. This simple pattern will save you from countless ambushes.
9. Loot Near Quest Locations
This is all about quest efficiency. Whenever possible, try to loot near the NPCs who gave you the mission. This makes it easier to turn in items immediately—even mid-run. Even if you die afterward, you’ve banked some progress. Sometimes, the items they want are in the very room they’re standing in, so always check your surroundings.
10. Listen for Shots and Choose Elevators Accordingly
Elevators are frequent ambush spots. If you’re moving toward extraction, listen carefully for gunfire near elevators. If you hear conflict, immediately pivot to another extraction point. Let them fight each other while you slip away safely. You can also pre-activate elevators and circle back later, keeping your enemies guessing.
11. Use Melee for a Speed Boost
Every edge counts when you’re trying to outrun someone. Fists and brass knuckles give you a 15% speed boost, while katanas and bats give 10%. So when you’re trying to escape or just want to move quickly across the map, switch to melee and get that sprint advantage.
Final Thoughts
Mastering Hell is Others takes practice, patience, and a little bit of paranoia. These 11 tips will help you not only survive, but start outsmarting and outmaneuvering your enemies. Whether you’re avoiding conflict, setting up decoys, or sneaking off to extract, always remember—the best players aren’t just fighters. They’re planners, and they’re unpredictable.
Good luck out there. Stay sharp, run smart, and keep one ear on the heartbeat.
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