You want to place your first three Idols in a triangle shape covering the area you intend to patrol.
Why a Triangle? This creates overlapping zones. If a Survivor runs away from Idol 1, they run towards Idol 2. If a Leech attaches to them near Idol 1, you can switch to the Mirror Image at Idol 2 or 3 to cut them off.
The Dream Witch's kit revolves around her Leeches and the Bond between them.
Final Talent:
The search results give you pieces of a good Dream Witch guide, but no single source is complete. You’ll need to watch 3-4 videos, read 2 Reddit posts, then spend 10 custom matches just practicing servant switching. If you want a truly beginner-friendly guide, the search fails – expect to learn through frustration. If you’re intermediate, you’ll find useful nuggets buried in outdated content.
Would I recommend relying solely on the top search results? No. Use them as a starting point, then join the Identity V Discord’s Dream Witch channel for current tech.
Dream Witch (Yidhra) is an S-tier hunter known for her high skill ceiling and unparalleled map pressure. Mastering her requires managing multiple units simultaneously and strategic positioning. ⚡ Core Mechanics
Invisible Main Body: Yidhra cannot be seen by survivors and cannot attack. Use this to scout and block windows or pallets. Follower Mechanics: identity v dream witch guide
Spawn Follower: Accompanies Yidhra and has a set movement radius.
Leech Followers: Created by "leeching" a survivor. They have a limited movement radius around that specific survivor.
Auto-Follow Speed: Followers move significantly faster when they are NOT being controlled and are out of their movement radius. 🏗️ Recommended Builds & Traits Persona Web
Trump Card: Essential for switching traits mid-to-late game (e.g., Patroller to Blink or Teleport).
Confine Space: Helpful to trap survivors in kiting loops, especially since Yidhra can vault as the main body to block windows.
Wanted Order: Provides crucial information for camping and multitasking. External Traits
Patroller (Start): The standard choice to secure a fast first down by slowing survivors for a guaranteed hit. You want to place your first three Idols
Blink: Often switched into via Trump Card to end late-game kites quickly. Abnormal: Useful for heavy cipher control in the late game. 🎮 Advanced Gameplay Strategies The "Sandwich" Chase The goal is to trap a survivor between two followers. Position the Spawn Follower on one side of a loop.
Switch to a Leech Follower or use the Main Body to drive the survivor toward the Spawn Follower for a pincer attack. Effective Camping
Double Layer: Place the Spawn Follower directly at the chair.
Use the Leeched Follower (from the chaired survivor) to intercept rescuers further away.
Pro Tip: If a survivor is chaired, leech them first. If the rescuer gets hit by the leeched follower, that follower disappears, but if they get hit by the spawn follower, you keep your pressure. Cipher Pressure
Don't just tunnel one survivor. If you see another survivor decoding nearby, leech them immediately.
This forces them to stop decoding to remove the mark or risks them being surprise-attacked while you chase your primary target. Common Mistakes to Avoid Why a Triangle
Hitting with the wrong follower: Avoid downing a survivor with their own leeched follower unless necessary, as it causes that follower to vanish.
Staying in one form too long: You must switch every few seconds to keep all followers positioned correctly.
Ignoring the Main Body: Use Yidhra’s invisibility to body-block narrow paths or windows during a chase. If you'd like to dive deeper, let me know: What Tier are you currently in?
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Less common, used against specific comps (Coordinator/Mechanic/Forward).