How to Use Window Tech in Dead by Daylight

Window tech is an advanced evasion technique in Dead by Daylight that allows survivors to gain distance from the Killer during a chase. This high-risk, high-reward strategy requires precise timing and positioning to execute successfully. In this guide, we’ll break down the window tech mechanic and show you how to use it effectively in your matches.

What is Window Tech?

Window tech is a chase technique that revolves around using a Killer’s limited perspective to your advantage. When you’re being chased by the Killer and you reach a window, the strategy involves vaulting over the window and then quickly repositioning to the side. While the Killer walks away from the window, you take advantage of their limited field of view to stealth back over the window quietly. If executed correctly, you can gain valuable distance before they realize what happened.

How to Execute Window Tech

Step 1: Identify Your Window

When being chased by the Killer, locate a nearby window you can vault. The key is having a window available before the Killer gets too close to catch you.

Step 2: Vault Quickly

Rush to the window and vault over it. This action draws the Killer’s attention and causes them to follow you across the window.

Step 3: Exploit the Killer’s POV

As the Killer walks away from the window following your vault, they lose direct line of sight on your exact position. This is the critical moment where window tech becomes effective. Take advantage of the Killer’s limited perspective during this window of opportunity.

Step 4: Stealthily Return to the Window

While the Killer is focused on your previous direction, quickly and quietly run back to the window. This counter-intuitive move is what makes window tech work—the Killer doesn’t expect you to come back.

Step 5: Vault Quietly

Vault back over the window as quietly as possible so the Killer doesn’t hear or detect your movement. If done correctly, the Killer won’t realize you’ve returned to the window, and you’ll have gained significant distance.

Maximizing Your Success

Timing is everything with window tech. You normally have very little time to execute this technique before the Killer catches on, so practice is essential. If you have items or perks that provide additional assistance—such as a fog vile—you can potentially make the technique easier to pull off by further obscuring the Killer’s vision or creating additional confusion.

Final Thoughts

Window tech is a powerful chase technique that can turn the tables on an aggressive Killer. However, remember that it is a high-risk, high-reward strategy. If you fail to execute it properly, you may end up in a worse position than if you had simply continued running. Practice this technique in your matches, and soon you’ll be using window tech like a pro to extend your chases and help your team survive.

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