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Without further ado, here's my guide.
Updated with better Shotgun and Hunter tips based on further testing and advice from fellow players from Penny Arcade. Revised suggestions on shooting and releasing pinned allies.
Left 4 Dead for Dummies: A Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse
Survivors
Basic Rules of Engagement:
- Rule #1: Be aware of what your team is doing at all times.
- Rule #2: If you're in front, get down! Those in front should always crouch so those behind can have a clear field of fire. It's your fault if you get shot in the back.
- Rule #3: There should be no more than one hunting rifle in the team. Having more than one of those is just a death sentence to the Horde.
- Rule #4: If an ally is pinned by a Hunter or a Smoker, friendly fire is off and shooting your allies will deal no damage to them. If you are in striking distance, melee a pinned enemy to immediately release him and always remember to finish off the infected, if you can.
Try not to fire your shotgun at Hunter-debilitated allies more than is necessary, as you may end up hitting them after they're released. Be sure to do so only when you've a clear line of fire. If you're close enough, just melee the hunter off and finish him off with a blast of the shotgun.
Automatics: The SMG and the assault rifle run out of ammunition very easily, so never waste your ammunition by spraying. Aim for the head and conserve your ammo. Switch to the pistols when facing roaming zombies.
Dual Pistols: They are by no means a 'last resort'. Weaker than the hunting rifle, they are accurate at long distances when you crouch, and useful in many situations. They're a good alternate weapon for shotgun users for long distance shots and for automatic users to conserve ammo.
Reloading and Melee: You can reload as you use your melee attack, so alternate between your main weapon and meleeing zombie hordes as you reload.
Situational Awareness: Always stay close to your team and always inform them of what you're doing. Pills, health kits and ammunition piles are important, so let them know if you've found any. Never run off on your own; bring a friend, it is not safe to be alone out there.
Medkits: Conserve your Medkits and make good use of your Painkillers. Always make full use of your painkillers before you use your Medkits and don't heal with a Medkit unless you've already been incapacitated and revived. In Versus mode, your entire team should use the Medkits in the safe room before closing the door to get the most out of their score.
The Witch: The rule of thumb is: Don't **** with the witch!
If you have startled the witch, make sure that the rest of your teammates are firing on her before she incapacitates you with her initial attack. If you're playing in Expert, the only way to deal with this is to use the cheap tactic of having them 'teamkill' you because one swing of her surprise attack will instantly kill you. If you're incapacitated, her attacks will not do much damage and they will be able to kill her before you die.
Automatics: The SMG and the assault rifle run out of ammunition very easily, so never waste your ammunition by spraying. Aim for the head and conserve your ammo. Switch to the pistols when facing roaming zombies.
Dual Pistols: They are by no means a 'last resort'. Weaker than the hunting rifle, they are accurate at long distances when you crouch, and useful in many situations. They're a good alternate weapon for shotgun users for long distance shots and for automatic users to conserve ammo.
Reloading and Melee: You can reload as you use your melee attack, so alternate between your main weapon and meleeing zombie hordes as you reload.
Situational Awareness: Always stay close to your team and always inform them of what you're doing. Pills, health kits and ammunition piles are important, so let them know if you've found any. Never run off on your own; bring a friend, it is not safe to be alone out there.
Medkits: Conserve your Medkits and make good use of your Painkillers. Always make full use of your painkillers before you use your Medkits and don't heal with a Medkit unless you've already been incapacitated and revived. In Versus mode, your entire team should use the Medkits in the safe room before closing the door to get the most out of their score.
The Witch: The rule of thumb is: Don't **** with the witch!Disable your flashlights and try to walk around the witch as quickly as you can. Walking close to her back and forth will startle her so get past her as quickly as you possibly can. You do not want this to happen.
If you have startled the witch, make sure that the rest of your teammates are firing on her before she incapacitates you with her initial attack. If you're playing in Expert, the only way to deal with this is to use the cheap tactic of having them 'teamkill' you because one swing of her surprise attack will instantly kill you. If you're incapacitated, her attacks will not do much damage and they will be able to kill her before you die.
I doubt Valve intended for it to work this way, so it'll probably get fixed at some point.
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erika Jun 4, 2009 at 7:18 am
+1 votes
is not a joke... im scared of these game when i try to play this game im scared
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aira Jun 4, 2009 at 7:19 am
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my favorite zombie is a witch,tank and many king of zombie.....
Dark_Shadow Jun 12, 2009 at 3:18 am
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The best!!!!
I come form thailand.
Game very good *0*
I come form thailand.
Game very good *0*
L4D Rulez Jul 1, 2009 at 8:16 pm
+1 votes
I love L4D It Rulez. I play every time I can!
ena Jul 6, 2009 at 10:52 pm
+1 votes
I thought you loose points if you use your medkit in the saferoom
zack Aug 29, 2009 at 3:37 am
+1 votes
maaan this game is siiick!!
could use alot more levels though...but still..awesome game!
could use alot more levels though...but still..awesome game!
knin 3 days 18 hours ago
+1 votes
here's a tip for boomers stand beside a survivor that has been pounced or smoked so when the survivors decide to shoot a the hunter or smoker you will explode and get bile onto the survivor
Some Guy :] 3 days 18 hours ago
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The strongest combination of weapons are:
One guy will take the sniper (he should be the guy who is most supportive. He will be in charge of your backs.)
Two guys will take the shotgun (they are the frontliners they will be in charge of the incoming attacks they will also become baits for the tank. 'Coz even though they have the weakest accuracy they have the strongest firepower. Personally, I love shotguns.)
One guy will take the assault rifle (he is the one in charge of the incoming horde so he is the guy who gets the most kills. but the other guys can still support him.)
LEFT 4 DEAD is not based on how many kills you get it is the teamwork that matters. heheheheheh
One guy will take the sniper (he should be the guy who is most supportive. He will be in charge of your backs.)
Two guys will take the shotgun (they are the frontliners they will be in charge of the incoming attacks they will also become baits for the tank. 'Coz even though they have the weakest accuracy they have the strongest firepower. Personally, I love shotguns.)
One guy will take the assault rifle (he is the one in charge of the incoming horde so he is the guy who gets the most kills. but the other guys can still support him.)
LEFT 4 DEAD is not based on how many kills you get it is the teamwork that matters. heheheheheh
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