Intro

Battlemode has plenty of guides dedicated to playing battlemode as a slayer, but very few focus on being a demon: this guide aims to remedy that. Feel free to comment if you think I forgot anything, so i can improve this guide!

General Tips

Here we will talk about general rules that apply no matter what demon or skillset you use.

1: Use and abuse cover

The slayer has hitscan weapons, you do not. As such, cover is vital as a demon, way more than it is for the slayer. You should always seek cover the second you think the slayer has it’s attention turned towards you, and have a plan when you decide to go out.

2: Keep an eye on your ally

That one sounds evident, but it’s easy to forget: the otehr player is as valuable as you are, and as such you shoudl keep tabs on him: if you see the slayer trying to kill your demon buddy, you should be agressive as the slayer’s attention is away from you, allowing you free damage and the added bonus of possibly forcing the slayer to abandon his target. Use healing areas to help your demonic buddy if he is in a safe position and both of you are hurt, and damage areas to further force the slayer to stop harassing him. Also, be mindful of loot block usage and try to avoid the double block as much as possible (for that one, using the mic is recommanded though) You’ll be surpried how many times I’ve seen the slayer kick the bucket after a wild goose chase with a very low health demon, allowing another, as badly damaged demon free range to deal damage.

3: Don’t feel bad if you lost the first round

Demon players earn upgrades that are a LOT more powerful and game-changing than those of the slayer. It’s rather common to get flattened on the first round against a good slayer, only to end up pulling off a win once upgrades kick in.