In Identity V, the survivor faction heavily relies on team coordination. Four players must assist each other and work closely to escape the hunter's pursuit. If any link in the chain fails, it could render the efforts of the other three in vain..
Speaking of ranked matches, the ordeal of solo queue players is well-known. After running around all evening, you might find your ranking points have dropped by hundreds. Despite such a challenging gaming experience, there is never a shortage of lone wolves in Identity V—truly commendable courage!
This time, let's recommend some characters suitable for solo ranking!
Let's discuss based on different scenarios:
If your personal skill level is above your current rank:
It's recommended to choose decoders who are likely to be chased first and have good self-preservation abilities! For example, Mechanic, Prisoner, and Composer are all strong decoding characters.
Solo queue teammates are like opening a mystery box—you never know if you'll get a hidden gem with a 20% win rate! The early game is the hunter's weakest period in terms of chase difficulty. If you can effectively kite during this phase, you can often secure the victory! Taking on the crucial first chase yourself is better than hoping for exceptional teammates.
If you're proficient with harasser roles, the next recommendation is harassers! Characters like Forward, Batter, and Archer, who can protect both living and incapacitated teammates, are very strong in the current meta. Also, Wildling, who can kite and harass, is a great choice.
Even if a teammate is downed quickly, if the harasser coordinates well throughout the match, there's still a chance to turn the tide! Effective harassment requires good coordination, so it's slightly less recommended than decoders.
The third recommendation is rescue roles, such as Knight, Journalist, and First Officer. The reason rescue roles are placed third is because kiting > rescuing. Although rescuing is crucial in matches, if the initial kiting is poor, it's hard to regain momentum through rescues alone, and the hunter is unlikely to allow a clean rescue opportunity.
If your personal skill level is equal to or below your current rank:
It's recommended to choose harassers with multiple tools and strong kiting abilities! Meteorologist, Magician, and Novelist (requires some basic skills for using the book) are good options.
If your teammates include inexperienced characters, the hunter usually won't target harassers at the start. Even if you become the focus, you can use your tools to stall for time. Therefore, it's highly recommended for players with relatively weaker fundamentals to choose these roles!
If your fundamentals are lacking, consider practicing in casual matches or with friends first. Focus on improving your reactions and awareness, and don't forget to review your games afterward!
Wishing everyone to become top-tier players and climb the ranks swiftly! Thank you for reading this article! Finally, may you, the reader, shine brightly and rank up effortlessly!
