This is the definitive guide for mastering the core systems in Killing Floor 3. Follow these expert strategies to dominate any difficulty.
Table of Contents
Skills & Survival: Core Techniques
Survival requires more than just good aim. Mastering these skills is essential.
- The Perk System:
- The game features six main classes, known as perks.
- Level up perks by investing points earned from missions. Any skill can be upgraded a maximum of three times.
- Warning: Skill point investments are permanent. They cannot be refunded, so plan builds carefully.
- Spending points also builds proficiency, unlocking powerful passive bonuses. It is best to spend points immediately to gain these advantages early.
- Mastering Movement:
- On higher difficulties, movement is the best form of defense. Standing still is a death sentence.
- Always combine sprinting with sliding for a fundamental speed boost.
- For maximum mobility, chain slides together with jumps and dashes.
- This allows for effective kiting of bosses and large enemy groups while maintaining damage output.
- Essential Combat Tips:
- Use melee weapons during early rounds to conserve ammunition and money.
- A melee weapon can block incoming damage, including ranged attacks, which is a critical survival tool.
- The bash command (‘V’ key) staggers enemies and can interrupt powerful attacks.
- Pro Tip: Immediately swap weapons after using a healing syringe. This cancels the long animation, allowing a faster return to combat.
Mods & Weapons: The Perfect Loadout
The right gear is critical for success. Here is the optimal approach to the armory and weapon modifications.
- Armory and Customization:
- Always enter a match with a custom loadout built in the armory.
- Relying on random in-game weapon drops is inefficient.
- Weapons are organized in four tiers: normal, green, blue, and purple.
- Be aware that adding mods increases a weapon’s purchase price in the in-game shop.
- Upgrades and Materials:
- Upgrading weapons unlocks hidden bonus abilities, which are essential for maximizing effectiveness.
- These bonuses can include effects like a chance to heal on a kill shot.
- Materials for upgrades are gathered by killing enemies. Boss-specific materials are needed for max-level upgrades.
- Remember to break cameras found in levels for extra materials.
Levels: The Most Efficient XP Farming Method
Leveling can be a grind without the right strategy. This is the fastest method available.
- The Core Strategy:
- Prioritize completing daily and weekly orders. They provide a massive amount of bonus XP.
- Play on a difficulty that allows for consistent, full clears.
- The Best XP Farm:
- The most effective farming map is “Convoy.”
- Utilize the tunnel system on the map to funnel all enemies into a concentrated kill zone.
- This method can yield between 8,000 and 10,000 XP per hour.
- For farming purposes, Hard mode is often more efficient than Normal because the overall clear times are faster.
