State of the Manor: The 2025 Hunter Meta Overview
Manor’s buzzing this Season 39—aggressive hunters dominate with S-Tier scores hitting 30-35/35, pulling 65-75% win rates and 20% more efficient chases. Dream Witch owns 92% pro picks; Breaking Wheel crushed 88% of IVL tournament wins (Autumn circuit, Oct 2-Jan 1). Keep an eye on that Nov 20 hotfix (08:00 UTC+8) for Geisha’s buffs.
Stick to 2-3 S-Tiers after 100+ practice runs. Replay analysis? Aim for >60s chases and 2-3 downs per match—that nets a 15-20% win boost plus 15-20% cipher disruption. (Editor’s take: I’ve seen squads climb straight to Legendary this way; it’s the real grind.)
S-Tier Hunters: The Kings and Queens of Ranked
These S-Tiers (30-35/35) rule: Dream Witch, Breaking Wheel, Sculptor, Geisha. They snag 85-92% pro picks, 75% pick/ban rates, 65-75% wins, and 2-3 faster downs. Dream Witch shines on large maps (92% picks). Breaking Wheel hits 8.03 m/s with Execution Wheel (80% speed boost, instant pallets). Sculptor’s 34/35 on Hieroglyphic Graveyard cipher hits. Geisha clocks 33/35 post-buffs.
Main Dream Witch on Lakeside—followers swarm multi-ciphers. Breaking Wheel owns small maps: Energy Charge for 14s spike traps. Pair Sculptor with Bonbon synergy; ban priority sits at 75%.
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A-Tier Hunters: Consistent and Viable Picks
A-Tiers (25-30/35) hold steady: Bloody Queen at 33/35, Disciple 26/35, Naiad 30/35. Expect 50-60% wins, though captures drop 20-30%. Bloody Queen mirrors drag chases past 60s. Disciple’s Swoop delivers 2-hit kills. Naiad ramps 5%/s damage after 10s—Humidity decay nerf hits outside 18m Slipstream (6.03 m/s).
Bloody Queen counters kiting with audio cues on mirrors. Disciple shuts down kites via Cling Paralysis teleports. Naiad thrives on wet maps: Surging Tides (40s CD) slows foes hard.
Optimizing Your Loadout: Best Persona Builds 2025
The 3-6-9 meta caps at 130 points: 36 for rescues (Borrowed Time + Tide Turner’s 20s invincibility, 90% success at 49% chair); 39 for kiting (Borrowed Time + Knee Jerk’s 30% vault speed); 129 for large maps (Flywheel’s 0.5s immunity + Knee Jerk, 60s kites, 20-30% vaults).
Hunters love Confined Space (20s window block), Insolence (presence gain), Detention (endgame double damage, 40 pts/match). Breakdown: 1) Rescue 36—Borrowed Time at 3 o’clock (50% last-cipher boost). 2) Kiting 39/129—Knee Jerk on 3s/40s CD for small/large maps. 3) Hunter setup: North Confined Space + South Detention + Tinnitus patrols.
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Trait Synergy: Choosing the Right Spell
Sculptor pairs Wisdom (horizontal block), Agility (vertical precise), Nobility (homing); Hieroglyphic Graveyard + Bonbon for AOE chaos. Breaking Wheel’s Execution gives 80% speed/immunity; brother modes crank Reticent traps, Pessimistic blasts. Geisha post-Nov 20: faster butterfly teleports, 4s dash CD. Dream Witch followers zip at 6.08 m/s.
Against loops? Breaking Wheel’s Execution Wheel smashes pallets instantly. Map pressure? Sculptor’s Wisdom sculptures block paths. Chase power: Geisha’s Swallowtail Butterflies with 0.66s recovery.
Map-Specific Meta: Where Each Hunter Shines
Large maps like Lakeside Village or Moon River? Dream Witch’s followers spread panic; Geisha butterflies dominate (Persona 129 counters 60s kites). Small maps—Red Church, Arms Factory—go Breaking Wheel for 8.03 m/s pallet smashes, Sculptor’s density (Persona 36 rescues). Night Watch vaults clock 1.20-1.31s.
- Large: Dream Witch for early chaos—counters Seer owls (+20s chases). 2) Small: Breaking Wheel rotations on curved paths. 3) Pre-game map check? That’s your 20% win edge. (Pro tip from the editor: I’ve clutched games just spotting the map lobby.)
The Ban Phase: Strategic Drafting in Legendary Rank
Legendary means 2 bans per faction. Survivors target Dream Witch (75%), Breaking Wheel, Sculptor. Hunters nix Seer (owl extensions), Priestess (rotations), Mechanic (80% decoding); Duo Hunters ban DW/BW. Tournaments lock out DW/BW/Mechanic.
- As Hunter: Ban Mechanic’s cipher rush. 2) Survivor side: DW first on large maps (75%). 3) Counter-pick: Ban Opera Singer against aggressive teams.
Counterplay: How to Survive the Meta
Stretch chases 20-60s with these: group leech removal vs Dream Witch; eye contact vs Geisha; Persona 129’s 0.5s immunity vs Breaking Wheel. Seer owls add +20s against DW; Sculptor’s 81s cracks need camera awareness; Bloody Queen kites hit >60s.
Vs DW: anti-cluster paths, Prospector magnets. Vs Geisha: zigzag to interrupt audio. Vs BW/Sculptor: Knee Jerk vaults (20-30% speed), dodge safespots.
FAQ
Who is the strongest hunter in Identity V 2025?
Dream Witch (35/35, 75% ban, 92% pro picks) leads multi-pressure large maps.
Is Dream Witch still meta in 2025?
Yes, 35/35 rating, 65-75% wins; banned Legendary/Duo Hunters.
What is the best Persona build for hunters in 2025?
3-6-9: Confined Space windows, Insolence presence, Detention double damage (40 pts/match).
What does the current ban meta look like in Identity V?
Survivors ban DW 75%, BW; hunters ban Seer, Mechanic 80% decoding.
How to stop cipher rush as a hunter?
Sculptor Hieroglyphic Graveyard global hits; Breaking Wheel traps 15-20% disruption.
Which hunter is best for beginners in Identity V?
Smiley Face/Hell Ember (40-55% wins): Excitement/Blink/Teleport; transition Guard 26/Naiad.
