Getting a +3 stamina curio and some stamina regen will also help with your survivability. Combat ability regen, block eff, sprint eff and a little gunner resist also good depending on build. Try to get a good amount of toughness from your talent tree and curios. Don't bother with wounds just go toughness/health/stamina or toughness/toughness/stamina.
I, honestly, don't use slides as much, cause i can't figure out where to put them so it wont be awkward to use with left hand, and if i use them, its mostly for either engaging forward as zealot or disengaging behind cover This technique is really cool, my friends have great trouble surviving on psyker, i think all of us can utilize this
I just use my little finger for both. Press shift for sprint then flatten finger for crouch (ctrl). I also have dodge set to sprint and then turn off diagonal forward dodging. Side mouse buttons for crouch or dodge are popular alternatives.
@@torm0 This is what i do. I have 3 additional thumb-buttons on my mouse. Two right above where i hold the mouse, one at the tip of my finger. Tip one is left-ALT (not used in darktide), the other ones are Left-Shift and left-Control. So if i lift my thumb and slide it a little bit back, i Sprint>Crouch
I never thought of timing my quells like that to take advantage of sliding, that's clever. I'm not sure how useful the attack sliding technique actually is for my own gameplay but I already slide more than most people playing this game. I'll mix it in and see how it goes. Interesting tips
Genuinely amazing guide. I was wondering how to improve myself as a Psyker aside from just improving greatly with reaction time, but this will be perfect!
This is insane ! Ty ! I'll try it with my trauma staff :D For the feedback, at first I started listening on speakers and the music was clouding your voice, no issue with my headset but hey, here you go. Maybe lower it or something, look at it :D
Glad you found it useful! I've since moved from Adobe Premiere to Davinci Resolve which is easier to manage audio-wise, hopefully I've eliminated any audio issues! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Sorry, don't play with a controller myself and the controller players in my Discord haven't really found a way.. They just tell me that it's insanely hard for a controller to pull off 🫠
Didn't really know how to use Premiere Pro back then to fix the audio but I've been using something else so the issue's no longer present in newer videos. Was still a complete novice back then!
Also, regarding edits, maybe an avatar we can look at, like your face or something, could be great to give someone to relate to. Would do wonders for the feeling of personality.
Not sure if I wanna add another thing to OBS, the footage is choppy enough as it is lol. Been trying to change settings around some more to see if the footage can be clearer. Also, thanks so much for the support, rinto!
Yeah I think I've tried everything. Pretty sure it's just the limitation of the rig combined with the bad optimization of the game. Looking to see if I can upgrade my rig lol @@rinto3814
does this only work on the charge staff? cos when i try to slide with any charging staff or sprint it stops dead.Nevermind you showed exactly what i meant haha. You don't quite stop dead but it feels a lot slower hence why i just switched to knife and sprint slash. So i tested trauma and lighting in Psykanium. Even getting somewhat ok the button presses at it you can't outrun bulwarks with slides. I was at several points being overtaken even when using the lighting staff. Even using its charge attack it didn't slow the group of 15 down that much. You have to flick round so fast you can easily lose your slide speed and lightinging doens't alway go where where you want it (like teh nearest enemy). Also i was getting hit when sliding so you don't really dodge when you slide, melee will still hit you if they get close. So i've no idea how you are making this work. The only way i can do it is to switch to knife and create space, turn use trauma twice (and trauma is hilarious cos it really does stop you dead mid slide) and sprint with knife attacks. Maybe include your button sequence and how you actually avoid stopping dead in the guide? cvlearly i am doing somethign wrong but from what you have put i can't work it out. I;m basically copying your movements and i slow down and get caught up. One thing i did notice which i;m not sure mentioned but there is a sprinting wind up where you take a moment to get up to speed., if you slide before that you stop dead. Are you sliding letting yourself get up to that speed again then sliding. That was the only other way i could stay ahead but it was veru inconsistant, i need to practice more.
Implementing a UI to display button inputs is a brilliant idea! I'm considering incorporating it into my future guides. Thanks for the suggestion! When it comes to sliding, timing is crucial. Starting your slide before your sprint gains momentum can leave you stagnant. If you're new to sliding, I recommend practicing without integrating staff attacks initially. Once you've mastered the timing, gradually incorporate attacks. Each staff requires different timing and practice to execute smoothly. It's important to note that the technique shouldn't replace dodging entirely. Only the Surge Staff is fast enough for you to potentially forego dodging altogether (and may be the Trauma because it stuns everyone). It's most effective as a way to buy time for your dodges to recharge and as a positioning tool.
I think you might just need to find the right build for you. For example, I hate playing with the Thunder Hammer, but enjoy the Heavy Sword, Mk 6 Knife, and the improved old Chainaxe a lot. How fun the weapon is makes a huge difference!
Really solid video. The only critique is the music is a bit too loud and your voice or your mic is a bit too low maybe just focusing on having more of a vocal presence during your recording would go a long way. Excellent guide!
I'm not sure if this is exactly what I did, but I recently had a Damnation Maelstrom with my Psyker (Empowered Smite, Surge staff and Force Sword) where I took almost no damage during the whole mission (except at the beginning and at the end). It was probably my best game yet and I felt so good about it, but I couldn't quite put my finger on how I was able to do this. I simply thought it was because I am used to that particular loadout (it's my favorite), and while this probably has to do with it, after watching this video I think part of it was because of how well I was able to maneuver while using my staff for most of the mission. Anyway, I thought it was a cool moment which I can use to confirm your times, and now I'm aware of this tips for future games. Thank you.
I think being comfortable with your build has a _lot_ to do with it. The more you know about what your class is capable of, the less you have to think about in order to manage critical situations.
@@_Jay_Maker_ yup, if you're uncertain which way to react to enemies or situations then that will slow down your response time and increase the likelihood you take damage
How do you slide backwards? Idk if im doing something wrong or my keybinds are just F'd xD I've implemented the movement well enough so far.. 1300+ hours of habit is still strong but I do feel the difference :)
@@xstreamdray I found it, theres an option to dodge backwards by default if no other movement command has been clicked :) Had a mission where that exact movement actually saved my ass 👍 Looking for ward to more videoes!
It's not that you need this. Just like any other game with movement tech (e.g. Counter Strike's bunny hop, Titanfall 2's momentum tech, etc.), the people who abuse it will always have a massive advantage over those who don't.
All this stuff feels so weird to do on console especially the slide attack. I do some of this stuff a little but I know I dont move near enough. I have been getting better with psyker cuz you really cant tank stuff but im nowhere near mobile as I could be. Even crouch sliding laft or right sideways is basically impossible given the controller layouts we have without custom controls which is still incredibly stupid to me but hey it is what it is. For me I play advanced 2 because everything else feels incredibly weird to me. Crouch is right stick and dodge is B. Theirs just no eay to do this stuff without some kind of elite controller or custom controls which we still dont have. To my knowledge advanced 2 is the only control scheme we can even play with that doesnt bind crouch and jump to the same button.
Yeah I would imagine that you would probably have difficulty flicking 180 degrees that quickly with a controller. The techinque should still serve you well as a gap closer though.
@@xstreamdray yeah but its okay. I do think its hilarious we dont have custom controls. If i could make left bumper crouch and right stick weapon special I could probably do a little more but we work with what we have.
Do left and right click on Brain Rupture have different uses? I basically thought you always left click to aim it and right to fire. Also, subscribed and liked. Informative with multiple gameplay clips edited in. I never understand it when people talk about a gameplay concept and only illustrate it in a training tool. Not that it's invalid, just having gameplay footage makes it click way better.
Thanks so much! If you've heard about their differences and just wanted to understand how they're supposed to be used differently: - Left click is just see target, hold it till the bar fills and pops your target. - Right click is for precharging your bar, so you can slide around a corner and pop someone instantly. This was supposedly glitched before and didn't work, I barely the right click so I don't know if they fixed it or not.. May be someone else can jump in here and give more updated info regarding this lol
@xstreamdray yeah dodge sliding forwards is natural for me, but for some reason my turning sensitivity is so ass in darktide. If I could get super quick turn speed I would be doing laps around auric missions with this play style but I just can't and it's not fair. OK I'm gonna go throw my controller outside now lol
Left click from Purgatus can stagger majority of enemies, except carapace, mutant and bosses. Combine with terrifying barrage, hordes are pretty much nothing.
This does work, you know what also works just as well, at least for avoiding damage? Learning to block when you heard the woosh sound of being attacked.
Yeah because the Trauma just stuns everything. You don't really need the mobility unless you either foresee poop's gonna hit the fan and need to reposition, or you're already swarmed and desperately need to reposition.
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My boy gonna need new pants after every mission
Now this is a great guide
You know it's good when Tanner likes it
This guide has helped me clutch way more often with staffs.
That escape with the trauma staff has completely convinced me to use that staff.
This makes me sad that I play in Xbox. The mobility difference is enormous
This makes me sad that I play on Xbox. The mobility difference is enormous
Yeah I've heard that this movement is unfortunately very difficult to reproduce with a controller.. That's a pity.
Good info, psyker is the only class I don't click with and I think learning this will help a lot
Getting a +3 stamina curio and some stamina regen will also help with your survivability. Combat ability regen, block eff, sprint eff and a little gunner resist also good depending on build. Try to get a good amount of toughness from your talent tree and curios. Don't bother with wounds just go toughness/health/stamina or toughness/toughness/stamina.
The GOAT has a name, great video man
Thanks, you're too kind!
I, honestly, don't use slides as much, cause i can't figure out where to put them so it wont be awkward to use with left hand, and if i use them, its mostly for either engaging forward as zealot or disengaging behind cover
This technique is really cool, my friends have great trouble surviving on psyker, i think all of us can utilize this
Hope your friends abuse the crap out of it!
I just use my little finger for both. Press shift for sprint then flatten finger for crouch (ctrl). I also have dodge set to sprint and then turn off diagonal forward dodging. Side mouse buttons for crouch or dodge are popular alternatives.
@@torm0thank you sibling!
@@torm0 This is what i do. I have 3 additional thumb-buttons on my mouse. Two right above where i hold the mouse, one at the tip of my finger. Tip one is left-ALT (not used in darktide), the other ones are Left-Shift and left-Control. So if i lift my thumb and slide it a little bit back, i Sprint>Crouch
I never thought of timing my quells like that to take advantage of sliding, that's clever. I'm not sure how useful the attack sliding technique actually is for my own gameplay but I already slide more than most people playing this game. I'll mix it in and see how it goes. Interesting tips
Genuinely amazing guide. I was wondering how to improve myself as a Psyker aside from just improving greatly with reaction time, but this will be perfect!
ye no one tells me about it, thats why i became your no. 218 fan.
This is insane ! Ty ! I'll try it with my trauma staff :D
For the feedback, at first I started listening on speakers and the music was clouding your voice, no issue with my headset but hey, here you go. Maybe lower it or something, look at it :D
Glad you found it useful!
I've since moved from Adobe Premiere to Davinci Resolve which is easier to manage audio-wise, hopefully I've eliminated any audio issues! Thanks so much for the feedback!
This technique is a pain in the ass to play
It's a lot easier with practice, and easiest if you came from games that had sliding mechanics like Titanfall 2.
how to beat the game 5 min guide LMAO well done
Any tips for how to adjust keybinds to make this work on console?
Sorry, don't play with a controller myself and the controller players in my Discord haven't really found a way.. They just tell me that it's insanely hard for a controller to pull off 🫠
the left click purgatus attack is infinite free stagger so its not even necessary to use this slide technique. great video tho
Great vid man unfortunately im playing with controller and uncordinatex so its hard for me to do this
Ah yes I've heard about that from other controller players as well. I wonder if a modded controller would help. 🤔
@@xstreamdray maybe so but damn dude you are awesome!
Thanks for your kind words! 🥰
why do you whisper so much
Didn't really know how to use Premiere Pro back then to fix the audio but I've been using something else so the issue's no longer present in newer videos. Was still a complete novice back then!
Psyker main thanks you very much. Until now, I can only do it on trauma lol
Will try your tips. Love the guide.
Maybe a staff build guide someday?
Also, regarding edits, maybe an avatar we can look at, like your face or something, could be great to give someone to relate to. Would do wonders for the feeling of personality.
Not sure if I wanna add another thing to OBS, the footage is choppy enough as it is lol. Been trying to change settings around some more to see if the footage can be clearer.
Also, thanks so much for the support, rinto!
As a psyker main level 345, I still struggle with that slide movement but getting better everyday! Love ur videos keep up the good work!
Hmmm, if footage is the problem, try increasing the bitrate on obs, I think its in the recording or the video tab iirc?@@xstreamdray
Yeah I think I've tried everything. Pretty sure it's just the limitation of the rig combined with the bad optimization of the game. Looking to see if I can upgrade my rig lol @@rinto3814
does this only work on the charge staff? cos when i try to slide with any charging staff or sprint it stops dead.Nevermind you showed exactly what i meant haha. You don't quite stop dead but it feels a lot slower hence why i just switched to knife and sprint slash.
So i tested trauma and lighting in Psykanium. Even getting somewhat ok the button presses at it you can't outrun bulwarks with slides. I was at several points being overtaken even when using the lighting staff. Even using its charge attack it didn't slow the group of 15 down that much. You have to flick round so fast you can easily lose your slide speed and lightinging doens't alway go where where you want it (like teh nearest enemy). Also i was getting hit when sliding so you don't really dodge when you slide, melee will still hit you if they get close. So i've no idea how you are making this work. The only way i can do it is to switch to knife and create space, turn use trauma twice (and trauma is hilarious cos it really does stop you dead mid slide) and sprint with knife attacks.
Maybe include your button sequence and how you actually avoid stopping dead in the guide? cvlearly i am doing somethign wrong but from what you have put i can't work it out. I;m basically copying your movements and i slow down and get caught up.
One thing i did notice which i;m not sure mentioned but there is a sprinting wind up where you take a moment to get up to speed., if you slide before that you stop dead. Are you sliding letting yourself get up to that speed again then sliding. That was the only other way i could stay ahead but it was veru inconsistant, i need to practice more.
Implementing a UI to display button inputs is a brilliant idea! I'm considering incorporating it into my future guides. Thanks for the suggestion!
When it comes to sliding, timing is crucial. Starting your slide before your sprint gains momentum can leave you stagnant. If you're new to sliding, I recommend practicing without integrating staff attacks initially. Once you've mastered the timing, gradually incorporate attacks. Each staff requires different timing and practice to execute smoothly.
It's important to note that the technique shouldn't replace dodging entirely. Only the Surge Staff is fast enough for you to potentially forego dodging altogether (and may be the Trauma because it stuns everyone). It's most effective as a way to buy time for your dodges to recharge and as a positioning tool.
For some reason I'm only good on the psyker. Gunker with caxe and revolver? Golden. Zealot with evisc and shotgun? Naahh
I think you might just need to find the right build for you. For example, I hate playing with the Thunder Hammer, but enjoy the Heavy Sword, Mk 6 Knife, and the improved old Chainaxe a lot. How fun the weapon is makes a huge difference!
Good Job, i play with all movement as well
Really solid video. The only critique is the music is a bit too loud and your voice or your mic is a bit too low maybe just focusing on having more of a vocal presence during your recording would go a long way. Excellent guide!
Thanks so much! Tried to tweak some audio software so I can improve on future videos!
Insane skill
You're too kind! With practice, anyone can do the same!
just started today, gonna abuse this lol ty
Fucking perfection, bro.
Das some good shit right there.
I'm not sure if this is exactly what I did, but I recently had a Damnation Maelstrom with my Psyker (Empowered Smite, Surge staff and Force Sword) where I took almost no damage during the whole mission (except at the beginning and at the end). It was probably my best game yet and I felt so good about it, but I couldn't quite put my finger on how I was able to do this. I simply thought it was because I am used to that particular loadout (it's my favorite), and while this probably has to do with it, after watching this video I think part of it was because of how well I was able to maneuver while using my staff for most of the mission. Anyway, I thought it was a cool moment which I can use to confirm your times, and now I'm aware of this tips for future games. Thank you.
I think being comfortable with your build has a _lot_ to do with it. The more you know about what your class is capable of, the less you have to think about in order to manage critical situations.
Movement is indeed very strong! Hope my tips can help you avoid even more damage!
Good points, need to practice with your build!
@@_Jay_Maker_ yup, if you're uncertain which way to react to enemies or situations then that will slow down your response time and increase the likelihood you take damage
How do you slide backwards? Idk if im doing something wrong or my keybinds are just F'd xD
I've implemented the movement well enough so far.. 1300+ hours of habit is still strong but I do feel the difference :)
Glad it's helping!
I don't have the default keys. I have left Alt exclusively for dodging, left Ctrl for crouch, so just S + Alt + Ctrl.
@@xstreamdray I found it, theres an option to dodge backwards by default if no other movement command has been clicked :)
Had a mission where that exact movement actually saved my ass 👍 Looking for ward to more videoes!
Good tip, thanks bro 🙏
ty sibling
Pretty good shit nice guide
Awesome vid and technique, but I know I havent the energy for this xD
Thanks!
You could just incorporate it into your gameplay but by bit! I'm sure you'll get the hang of it in no time!
Gonna try! I have been disrespecting my Spyker for my knife priest and the Spykie boi needs more love again @@xstreamdray
Followed for this one ☝️
Would love to see some Gun Psyker too. Definitely the most underrated build in the game ATM.
LMAAAAOOOO, UNDERRATED?!
Bro, gun psyker is literally one of the best builds for psyker right now xD
@@Ghost1170 Do u understand what underrated means xD?
@@Ghost1170he said underrated not underpowered. You don’t see a lot of the big casual Darktide UA-camrs post it bc you have to aim.
Hell yeah, I'm also a big fan of Gun Psyker. Buffing the Revolver is so fucking good.
Could be a nice idea!
I want a macro where I dodge and slide together so my pinky can survive.😊
Sliding seems like it's here to stay.. Titanfall 2, Halo Infinite, now Darktide.. Might as well get used to it lol!
I swapped my crouch to left alt, so I just move my thumb from space bar dodge and it's served me well.
Yeah feel free to change whatever keybinds feel best for you!@@OrAngelicBlitz8633
Hi, I'm trying to learn this, but for some reason my sprint is cancelling my charge on my staff - any ideas?
Oddly enough it works while I'm brainbursting, curious
You might be letting go of your charge prematurely. Try holding the charge the entire time until you unleash your attack.
@@xstreamdray I have been, tried enabling and disabling toggle alt fire, didn't work :(
Don't you just hold right click to charge staff attacks?
I have a mod for toggling right clicks since that’s what I’m used to in gaming
if you need to slide all over the map to get shit done then thats a game problem. the psyker needs to be redesigned
It's not that you need this. Just like any other game with movement tech (e.g. Counter Strike's bunny hop, Titanfall 2's momentum tech, etc.), the people who abuse it will always have a massive advantage over those who don't.
Great information Dray. Much appreciated 👍
Happy to help!
All this stuff feels so weird to do on console especially the slide attack. I do some of this stuff a little but I know I dont move near enough. I have been getting better with psyker cuz you really cant tank stuff but im nowhere near mobile as I could be. Even crouch sliding laft or right sideways is basically impossible given the controller layouts we have without custom controls which is still incredibly stupid to me but hey it is what it is. For me I play advanced 2 because everything else feels incredibly weird to me. Crouch is right stick and dodge is B. Theirs just no eay to do this stuff without some kind of elite controller or custom controls which we still dont have. To my knowledge advanced 2 is the only control scheme we can even play with that doesnt bind crouch and jump to the same button.
Yeah I would imagine that you would probably have difficulty flicking 180 degrees that quickly with a controller. The techinque should still serve you well as a gap closer though.
@@xstreamdray yeah but its okay. I do think its hilarious we dont have custom controls. If i could make left bumper crouch and right stick weapon special I could probably do a little more but we work with what we have.
Do left and right click on Brain Rupture have different uses? I basically thought you always left click to aim it and right to fire. Also, subscribed and liked. Informative with multiple gameplay clips edited in. I never understand it when people talk about a gameplay concept and only illustrate it in a training tool. Not that it's invalid, just having gameplay footage makes it click way better.
Thanks so much!
If you've heard about their differences and just wanted to understand how they're supposed to be used differently:
- Left click is just see target, hold it till the bar fills and pops your target.
- Right click is for precharging your bar, so you can slide around a corner and pop someone instantly. This was supposedly glitched before and didn't work, I barely the right click so I don't know if they fixed it or not..
May be someone else can jump in here and give more updated info regarding this lol
@@xstreamdrayLast i played (around this video's release) it was fixed. I love me some brain burst.
Cries in controller player
Haha, you can still make it work as a gap closer!
@xstreamdray yeah dodge sliding forwards is natural for me, but for some reason my turning sensitivity is so ass in darktide. If I could get super quick turn speed I would be doing laps around auric missions with this play style but I just can't and it's not fair. OK I'm gonna go throw my controller outside now lol
Haha MKB is always the preferred controls for FPS games! @@otaraforever114
Left click from Purgatus can stagger majority of enemies, except carapace, mutant and bosses. Combine with terrifying barrage, hordes are pretty much nothing.
This does work, you know what also works just as well, at least for avoiding damage? Learning to block when you heard the woosh sound of being attacked.
True, nothing can replace mastering the basics! This technique is best served as a supplement.
whats with your voice dude? talk natural
whats with your uploads dude? there are none
VACUUM CAPSULE!!
Vacuum Capsule!
Nice tech, i don't even think u need to slide that much with the trauma since everything will be on the floor by the time u cast a second warp fart
Yeah because the Trauma just stuns everything. You don't really need the mobility unless you either foresee poop's gonna hit the fan and need to reposition, or you're already swarmed and desperately need to reposition.