Communication Tips for the 7 Survivors

In a 1-vs-7 game, coordination is the survivors' only real advantage. Seven random players get picked off; seven coordinated players cure the monster. But talk too much and you hand the monster your position by sound. This guide balances talking with staying quiet.

Use Push-to-Talk, Always

Open mic is how lobbies die. The monster hears voice chat. Bind push-to-talk and only key up for:

• "Books, east wing, two left."
• "Decoy now, drawing it to cellar."
• "Crafting, guard the station."

Short, positional callouts. No idle chatter.

Agree on Roles at Spawn

Before you move, assign lanes: book runners, decoys, cure carrier. A squad that decides roles in the first ten seconds plays like seven players; one that wanders plays like one. Our Survivor vs Monster breakdown shows the lanes.

Ping the Map, Save Your Voice

When the monster is near, ping instead of talk. A map ping is silent. Use pings for "monster here," "book there," and "regroup." Save voice for the few seconds a decoy needs to redirect it.

Crouch Discipline Is Communication Too

Moving quietly is telling your team "I am not drawing aggro." When a decoy is pulling the monster, the book runners should crouch-walk in near-silence. The monster should hear one target, not seven.

Call the Cure Early

The cure is a planned play. Call it before you start the craft, not during. "Crafting in five, guard station, decoy to gallery" gives the team time to set up. Fumbling the call is how cures fail.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use voice or just pings?

Both. Pings for silent updates near the monster; voice for the few high-value callouts. Never open-mic.

What if my team does not talk?

Lead with pings and one clear role assignment at spawn. Even a quiet lobby improves if someone sets lanes.

How do I decoy without dying?

Make noise from a defensible route with a hide spot, then peel and break sight. See Best Hiding Spots.

Related

• How to Survive
• Beginner Mistakes
• Advanced Tips to Win More Rounds