- MM2 of The Locust rewards players who plan routes before the chase begins.
- Survivors should preserve cover, avoid dead ends, and rotate through safe spaces.
- Locust players should pressure exits instead of following the nearest target blindly.
- Best escape habit: break line of sight, change direction, and keep one route available.
- Round awareness matters more than reckless speed during a prolonged pursuit.
MM2 of The Locust Chase Basics
MM2 of The Locust is built around sudden pursuit encounters, so the opening seconds of a chase often determine its outcome. Whether you are trying to escape the Locust or control the round as the monster, your first priority should be understanding the space around you.
A chase is not only a test of movement speed. It also measures route knowledge, camera control, timing, and decision-making under pressure. Players who run without checking corners can quickly enter a dead end. Players who hesitate too long may give the opposing role enough time to close the gap.
Before committing to a route, identify three features:
- A break point, such as a corner, doorway, room divider, or obstacle.
- A backup route that remains usable if the first path becomes unsafe.
- A recovery area where you can pause briefly without becoming trapped.
| Chase Element | Survivor Objective | Locust Objective |
|---|---|---|
| Line of sight | Break visual contact at corners | Keep pressure through open areas |
| Route choice | Select paths with two exits | Push targets toward limited exits |
| Cover | Use obstacles to create distance | Check likely hiding positions |
| Camera control | Watch behind without losing direction | Track movement and escape turns |
| Timing | Save defensive actions for danger | Attack after escape options narrow |
Open Routes
Open halls provide visibility and several movement options, but they also expose survivors to direct pursuit. Use them to reach a safer area rather than lingering.
Tight Corners
Corners are valuable for breaking line of sight. Turn decisively, then change your direction if the Locust continues to follow.
Fallback Rooms
A fallback room should have more than one exit whenever possible. Entering a single-door room during an active chase creates unnecessary risk.
Do not choose the shortest route automatically. A slightly longer path with multiple exits often gives you more options when the chase changes direction.
Survivor Chase Strategy
Survivors should treat every map as a network of connected escape zones rather than a collection of isolated rooms. The safest movement pattern is deliberate: move from one flexible area to another while preserving a route behind you.
When the Locust first appears, avoid immediately sprinting into an unfamiliar hallway. Use a short movement burst to determine whether the monster is following, then commit to a route. This prevents you from wasting your best escape path against a threat that may be moving elsewhere.
During pursuit, apply these principles:
- Keep the camera angled far enough to read the chase without walking into a wall.
- Avoid turning into unexplored spaces when your current route still has room.
- Use corners to create uncertainty, not merely to make a sharp turn.
- Change levels, rooms, or directions only when the transition is safe.
- Do not stop in open areas to check inventory or interact with objects.
| Survivor Situation | Recommended Response | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Locust is visible behind you | Move toward a route with two exits | Running into the first doorway |
| Line of sight is broken | Rotate direction or hide briefly | Continuing in a predictable straight line |
| You reach a corner | Check the next space before turning | Turning into a dead end |
| You are near a teammate | Split routes instead of stacking together | Giving the monster multiple targets |
| Escape path is blocked | Reassess immediately and backtrack if needed | Waiting until the Locust is within attack range |
The most useful escape maneuver is a controlled direction change. Run past a corner, break visual contact, and then choose whether to continue, reverse direction, or enter a side room. The goal is to force the Locust to spend time checking the wrong option.
A panic turn usually sends survivors into dead ends or blocked corners. When the Locust closes in, make one clear decision instead of changing direction repeatedly without checking the map.
Step-by-Step Escape Walkthrough
Use the following sequence whenever a Locust chase begins. It is designed for players who need a repeatable response instead of improvising every round.
Confirm the Threat
Identify whether the Locust is actively pursuing you. Look for direct movement, repeated turns, or an approach from the same route. If the threat is not committed to your position, avoid exposing your safest escape path too early.
Choose a Flexible Route
Select a path that leads toward at least one alternate room, corner, or exit. Avoid narrow corridors with no side access unless they are the only available option.
Create a Line-of-Sight Break
Use a corner, obstacle, doorway, or room transition to interrupt direct vision. Once contact is broken, do not immediately reveal your new direction.
Change the Chase Pattern
Decide whether to continue forward, reverse direction, or rotate through a side route. The best choice depends on which option leaves the most space between you and the Locust.
Recover and Reposition
After escaping immediate danger, move toward a safer zone and prepare for another encounter. Do not remain in the same hiding location if the monster is still searching nearby.
A successful escape does not always mean reaching the farthest part of the map. Sometimes the better result is forcing the Locust to lose time while you reposition near teammates or an objective. Survival depends on the quality of your next decision, not only the distance created by the first turn.
| Step | Main Goal | Success Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Confirm | Verify active pursuit | You know whether the Locust is tracking you |
| Route | Preserve options | Your path has a backup direction |
| Break | Remove direct vision | The Locust cannot immediately see your movement |
| Redirect | Become less predictable | The monster must choose between multiple routes |
| Recover | Prepare for the next threat | You reach cover without entering another trap |
After breaking line of sight, pause for only the time needed to choose your next route. A short, informed reposition is safer than blindly running until you become trapped.
Locust Chase Tactics
Playing as the Locust requires a different approach. The objective is not simply to follow the closest survivor. Strong monster play comes from controlling movement, forcing bad turns, and denying the routes that offer the most flexibility.
Begin by identifying where survivors are likely to move. Open corridors, familiar hiding areas, and major intersections often become natural traffic points. Rather than committing to a long pursuit through a predictable path, pressure the target toward an area where their alternatives are limited.
Use these hunting priorities:
- Cut off escape routes before attempting a direct attack.
- Watch for survivors who repeatedly favor the same corner or room.
- Approach from angles that limit the target’s ability to reverse direction.
- Avoid wasting time on a target who has already reached a highly flexible area.
- Reassess the map after every missed attack or failed interception.
| Locust Decision | Stronger Approach | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Target runs into an open area | Move to the next intersection | Interception can be stronger than direct following |
| Target disappears around a corner | Check likely exits first | Survivors often use line-of-sight breaks to redirect |
| Several survivors separate | Pressure the less flexible route | Narrow paths create better control opportunities |
| Attack opportunity is uncertain | Maintain distance and reposition | A missed attack can give the survivor a full reset |
| Target reaches a safe zone | Search nearby routes, then rotate | Repeating one approach wastes pursuit time |
The Locust should also avoid predictable attack timing. If every approach follows the same rhythm, experienced survivors can anticipate the engagement and turn away before the threat becomes unavoidable. Vary your route, delay an attack when necessary, and use map geometry to create pressure.
A chase can be valuable even when it does not end immediately. Forcing survivors away from strong positions can create openings elsewhere, especially when the round contains multiple active players.
Practice Checklist and Match Review
Improvement comes from reviewing decisions rather than focusing only on whether a round ended in survival or elimination. After each chase, identify the first moment when your options became limited.
Survivors should ask:
- Did I know where my backup route was?
- Did I enter a room without checking its exits?
- Did I break line of sight before changing direction?
- Did I preserve enough space to react?
- Did I return to a location the Locust had already searched?
Locust players should review:
- Whether the pursuit created useful map pressure.
- Whether an interception was available earlier.
- Whether the target escaped because of route choice or delayed attack timing.
- Whether another survivor became vulnerable after the chase began.
- Whether the same approach can be improved in the next round.
Chase Practice Goals:
- Identify two flexible escape zones on each familiar map
- Practice breaking line of sight before changing direction
- Avoid entering single-exit rooms during active pursuit
- Review the first mistake after every failed escape
- Test interception routes instead of following directly
| Review Question | Survivor Focus | Locust Focus |
|---|---|---|
| What started the chase? | Awareness and positioning | Target selection |
| Where did options disappear? | Route and camera control | Interception and pressure |
| Was the turn deliberate? | Direction change timing | Cutoff timing |
| What caused the outcome? | Space management | Attack discipline |
| What should change next round? | Safer fallback route | Better route denial |
The strongest players build a small library of responses. They know which rooms are temporary cover, which intersections create danger, and which routes should be reserved for emergencies. This knowledge develops through repetition, but structured practice makes each round more useful.
Q: What is the most important survival skill in MM2 of The Locust?
Route awareness is the foundation of survival. Learn which areas have multiple exits, identify safe line-of-sight breaks, and avoid committing to unfamiliar dead ends during an active chase.
Q: Should survivors always run when the Locust appears?
Not always. If the Locust has not committed to your position, immediate movement can expose your location or waste a strong route. Confirm the threat, then move toward flexible cover.
Q: How can the Locust catch players who use corners?
Use interception rather than direct following. Predict the exits near the corner, deny the safest route, and force the survivor toward an area with fewer movement options.
Q: Why do I keep losing chases after reaching a room?
The room may provide visual cover without providing a real escape. Check for alternate exits before entering, and avoid treating a single-door room as a safe location when the Locust is nearby.
Measure progress by better decisions: earlier threat recognition, cleaner turns, safer routes, and more disciplined repositioning will improve chase results over time.