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With the last update to Friday the 13th: The Game all the players were given the best perks available, the legendary ones. At the same time only the most popular perks remained in the game, the least used ones were removed altogether, and it is impossible to use them anymore.
But there are some perks that are considered essential for survival.
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The most commonly used perk is Thick Skinned. When you use it it takes more hits from Jason for you to go into limping mode. You can also step into a trap and not limp after it. So if you are serious about surviving in F13, then thick skin perk is a must.
Second commonly used perk by pro players is Medic. It gives you two uses of each med spray, and also increases healing a bit.
Another rather similar perk is Hypochondriac. If you use it you start the match with a healing spray in your inventory. The legendary bonus of this perks makes the cops arrive a bit faster, if the cop call is made by a counselor who uses this perk.
One popular perk used is Marathon. Since stamina is the most important thing in the game, better stamina makes it easier to survive. Another perk for stamina generation is Restful, but it's a common claim that in high fear it does not work, so Marathon is a better choice.
Nerves of Steel is also used by pro players. If you use it you never lose your minimap with fear, and it's easier to dodge Jason's shift grabs.
If you want to troll Jason, you might want to use the perk Sucker Punch. It increases the chance of Jason being stunned when hit by a weapon. But once Jason hits rage mode, this perk is absolutely useless.
Another common perk used by trolls is Swift Attacker. It makes your swing with a weapon a little faster.
If you are new to the game you might want to use Preparedness, which makes you start with the large map, so it's easier to navigate. Yes, you do find a map in most matches, but not all. Yes, there are map stands on every map, but if you don't know where they are or you are on the other side of the map on a large map... It especially sucks if you don't have the map when the police arrive. Then you don't know on which exit the police are.
If you are really unselfish and altruistic by nature, then you might wanna use the perk My Dad Is A Cop. It reduces the time for the cops to arrive. It's especially useful on repair counselors, such as Deborah Kim. I'm always in awe of counselors who use this perk, instead of perks more important for their own survival.
See you at the lake! Remember to wear your speedo, it's hot out there!
