If you’re tired of victims speed-running through every match and want to rack up more wins as the family, you’re in the right place. In this guide, we’ll cover essential tips and strategies to help you dominate as the family and secure those elusive 4K victories.

What Counts as a Win?

A win in Texas Chainsaw Massacre is subjective. Some players are satisfied with three or even two kills, but for the perfectionists out there, a 4K (all victims dead) is the gold standard. Whichever camp you fall into, this guide will help you improve your kill count.

1. Know Your Role

Every killer has a specific role to play:

• Leatherface: Rushdown and pressure. He’s the fastest family member and the only one capable of breaking obstacles.
• The Cook: Support and control, locking doors and detecting victims through sound.
• Hitchhiker: Trapper and chase specialist, setting traps and navigating crawl spaces.
• Sissy: Poison and harassment, with the ability to poison health items and block paths.

Understanding these roles and playing to your character’s strengths is crucial.

2. Leatherface: The MVP

Leatherface is arguably the most important member of the family. His speed and ability to break obstacles make him essential for applying pressure and securing kills.

Key Strategy: Patrol objectives and exits aggressively to prevent victims from gaining ground. Use his one-shot potential to eliminate threats quickly.

3. Supporting the Team: The Cook, Sissy, and Hitchhiker

Support characters play a vital role in controlling the map:

• The Cook: Uses padlocks to limit victim movement and tracks them through sound.
• Sissy: Poisons key items and passages, making life difficult for victims.
• Hitchhiker: Sets traps at high-traffic areas and chokes points.

Pro Tip: Prioritize leveling up Grandpa by collecting blood to unlock team-wide perks.

4. Zoning and Map Control

Zoning involves controlling key areas and preventing victims from completing objectives:

• Split Map Control: Assign family members to cover specific areas—left, right, and center.
• Trap Placement: Use Hitchhiker’s traps to secure entrances and pressure gates.

Advanced Tip: Leatherface should constantly rotate between zones to apply pressure.

5. Managing Grandpa’s Power

Feeding Grandpa blood is essential:

• Level 3: Unlocks powerful team perks.
• Level 5: Reveals all victims, regardless of movement.

Guard Duty: Assign a family member to protect Grandpa from being attacked by victims.

6. The Art of the Chase

Chasing victims is a double-edged sword. While it’s essential to secure kills, overly long chases can allow other victims to complete objectives.

When to Chase:

• If a kill is certain within a short timeframe.
• To force victims into hiding, buying time for the family.

When to Break Off:

• If the chase takes too long and other objectives are being completed.

7. Effective Communication

Team communication is vital for calling out victim locations and coordinating traps.

• Call Outs: Use simple and clear communication to report victim positions and status of objectives.
• Trap Alerts: Inform teammates when a trap is triggered.

Pro Tip: Even if voice chat isn’t an option, use in-game pings to coordinate.

8. Optimal Team Compositions

Certain team comps work better on specific maps:

• Best All-Rounder: Leatherface, Hitchhiker, and Cook.
• Situational Comps: Swap Sissy or Johnny based on map layouts and victim strategies.

Counter Tips: Avoid using two large-body killers, as it limits mobility through crawl spaces.

9. Master the Early Game

The first few minutes of each match are crucial:

• Set Traps: Focus on exits and high-traffic areas.
• Padlock Doors: Cook should immediately secure key doors to delay victims.
• Break Obstacles: Leatherface needs to clear pathways that victims might exploit.

Quick Tip: Prioritize feeding Grandpa early to unlock detection abilities faster.

10. Flexibility is Key

Be prepared to adapt based on how the match progresses:

• Switch Roles: If you’re failing as a support, focus more on chasing.
• Change Zones: Rotate map control if victims are exploiting one area.

Pro Move: Use Leatherface’s speed to intercept victims attempting different exits.

Final Thoughts

Mastering the family in Texas Chainsaw Massacre requires a mix of map control, effective chasing, and strategic support play. With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to securing consistent 4K victories.

Good luck, and happy hunting!