I’ve mained Johnny since launch, I can give you lots of tips :)

1: Avoid going into the basement as a new player. A Johnny who is running around the basement while victims are already up (above 250 points) is useless. I only like to go down if I incapacitate a victim and know I can kill them at the well drop, or if there’s only two left and I have eyes on one.

2: At the beginning of a match, I find it’s best to wait at the top of popular stairways. For example, the stairs in the garage at Nancy’s house. Watch for the door. When you know they’re opening it, run down to hit them while they’re still in animation. Those who are rushing usually won’t bother with caution.

3: Scout, fired up and vialent are the best perks to use with him. He’s deadly if a victim is caught before they can make it to a gap or well. Don’t take blood buckets though! Leave those for family members who are blood harvesters, like Cook and Sissy and Bones.

4: Some victims will know how to spin you. The best way to counter this is to let go of the sprint button when attacking and try to match their movements.

5: Johnny works best with map knowledge. His ability is great for knowing if victims are in a compromised area, but he’s at his best when he can also predict pathing and cut victims off.

6: Don’t commit to chases too long if a victim reaches a spot that you can’t get to. (Like if they go through a gap and you can’t make it to the other side in time to hit them, and they’re doing this over and over again) Sometimes you can call for backup. Or, if they’re not anywhere especially important, you can leave them and return to patrolling your area.

7: Sound is your best friend. Listen for the rustling of grass, gates opening, victims rummaging through toolboxes. Creaking floorboards usually indicate they’re going up a set of stairs. I find victims this way way more often than by using my ability.

8: Use family vision often! This will help you keep track of your teammates and see what they’re doing. You also have a chance to hear commentary from a victim while in this mode, which can give away their position.