- The Locust of MM2 rewards players who learn escape routes before the chase begins.
- Sprint timing matters more than running in a straight line across open areas.
- Lockers, vents, windows, and side rooms can break line of sight during pursuit.
- Keys and defensive items are valuable, but collecting them is not worth every risk.
- Monster players should search the full map instead of guarding one obvious location.
The Locust of MM2 Map Layout
The Locust of MM2 uses familiar murder-mystery ideas but gives the map a more dangerous exploration focus. Larger rooms, alternative routes, hidden areas, and unexpected events make memorizing the environment one of the strongest advantages available.
Start by identifying three route types: a fast loop for chases, a hiding route for breaking sight, and a fallback route for reaching another section. Do not rely on one favorite locker or doorway because experienced monster players will check predictable locations.
| Map Feature | Main Use | Best Habit |
|---|---|---|
| Open hallways | Fast movement | Cross quickly and avoid stopping |
| Side rooms | Line-of-sight breaks | Enter only when an exit is visible |
| Lockers | Short-term concealment | Use after the monster loses sight |
| Vents and lower routes | Route changes | Learn both entrances before relying on them |
| Windows and alternate exits | Emergency escapes | Keep them as backup options |
Escape Loop
Connect two turns and one room entrance so you can redirect during a chase.
Hidden Route
Use lockers, side rooms, or lower sections after breaking visual contact.
Fallback Route
Keep a second path available in case the first exit is blocked.
Before collecting items, spend one round locating major turns, hiding places, and alternate exits. Familiarity reduces panic when the Locust appears.
How to Survive a Locust Chase
When the Locust begins pursuing you, your first objective is not distance alone. Your priority is to create a corner, doorway, or room transition that interrupts the monster’s view. Sprint only when it improves your position, since careless movement can leave you without an escape option.
Avoid leading the chase toward teammates who may not see the danger. A crowded area can become difficult to navigate, while a clear side route gives you more control. If the map contains a sprint mechanic, activate it when the Locust is close enough to threaten you rather than wasting it during ordinary travel.
| Situation | Recommended Action | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Monster is far away | Move toward a loop or fallback route | Standing in the center of the map |
| Monster sees you | Sprint toward a turn or obstacle | Running in a straight line |
| Line of sight is broken | Hide or change direction | Immediately returning to the same hallway |
| Defensive item is ready | Use it at practical range | Spending it before danger is close |
| Teammates gather nearby | Choose a separate exit | Following the crowd without a plan |
Create Distance
Move toward the nearest turn, obstacle, or room entrance. The goal is to make the next movement difficult to predict.
Break Visual Contact
Turn behind cover, pass through a side room, or use an alternate route. Do not hide while the Locust still has a clear view.
Change Your Direction
After the chase line is interrupted, avoid returning along the exact path you used. A different exit makes tracking harder.
Recover Safely
Once clear, reposition near another escape route and check your surroundings before collecting items or helping teammates.
Never assume that distance alone means safety. If the Locust knows your route, a predictable straight-line escape can quickly collapse.
Keys, Taser, and Risk Management
Exploration often creates a trade-off between progression and survival. Keys can support objectives, while a taser or similar defensive item may create a short opportunity to escape. The safest approach is to plan the route first and collect the item only when the nearby exits are clear.
A defensive tool is most useful when the Locust is close enough for the effect to matter. Save it for a genuine emergency instead of testing it in an open area. Item behavior may vary by round, so keep a backup route even when your equipment appears ready.
| Priority | Action | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Locate an exit | Survival depends on route access |
| 2 | Check nearby danger | Items are risky when the monster is close |
| 3 | Collect the key or tool | Take the objective when the path is reasonable |
| 4 | Reposition | Do not remain beside the pickup location |
| 5 | Save emergency equipment | Use it when an escape window is needed |
Keys
Search rooms and lower areas when the route is safe. Do not cross a known danger zone for one pickup.
Taser
Treat the taser as an emergency escape tool. Range, timing, and positioning determine its value.
Revive Option
Consider the resource cost before using a revive. It is a second chance, not a replacement for safer routing.
A useful item has greater value when paired with a route. Before picking it up, know where you will run if the Locust arrives immediately afterward.
Playing as the Locust
The monster role reverses the map’s priorities. Instead of searching for safety, control the spaces players use to escape. Check rooms, lower areas, hiding locations, and alternate routes rather than repeatedly guarding the most obvious hallway.
Strong Locust play comes from reading behavior. Players often run toward familiar lockers, follow a group, or return to an area they already checked. Use those habits to predict movement, but avoid spending too long on one hiding place while other sections remain unexplored.
| Hunting Goal | Effective Approach | Common Mistake |
|---|---|---|
| Find isolated players | Sweep side rooms and outer routes | Staying in the central hallway |
| Stop a chase escape | Cut toward the next turn | Following directly from behind |
| Check hiding spots | Revisit predictable locations | Searching only once |
| Control the map | Rotate between major sections | Guarding one room too long |
| Use abilities | Activate near a realistic target | Wasting them during empty movement |
Locust Round Checklist:
- Check the nearest side rooms and alternate routes
- Predict where players will turn after breaking line of sight
- Search lockers and lower sections instead of guarding one area
- Learn the attack and ability controls before chasing
- Rotate across the map when no target is visible
A full-map search is usually stronger than repeated attacks through one route. Force survivors to move, then intercept the escape path they choose.
Best Practice for Every Round
The most reliable improvement comes from turning each round into a short map study. Note which routes connect, where players tend to hide, and which locations become dangerous when the Locust controls the central area. Then adjust your plan instead of repeating the same movement.
Use the checklist below before entering a serious round. It keeps your attention on route knowledge, item timing, and controlled movement rather than panic.
| Round Phase | Survivor Focus | Locust Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Learn nearby exits and avoid dead ends | Identify traffic routes |
| Mid-round | Rotate after breaking sight | Sweep side areas and hiding spots |
| Item phase | Collect only when the path is clear | Pressure players near objectives |
| Final phase | Keep a defensive route available | Check predictable hiding locations |
Survivor Preparation:
- Identify one chase loop and one fallback route
- Mark at least two hiding locations
- Keep open space between yourself and suspicious events
- Use sprint and defensive items with a clear purpose
- Leave an area after collecting an important item
Q: What is the best way to survive The Locust of MM2?
Learn the map before chasing begins, break line of sight at turns or doorways, and change direction after reaching cover. Sprint works best when it helps you reach a safer route.
Q: Should I collect every key I see?
No. Collect keys when nearby exits are available and the risk is reasonable. A key is not worth crossing an exposed route while the Locust is close.
Q: Where should I hide from the Locust?
Use lockers, side rooms, lower sections, and other locations that become available after breaking visual contact. Avoid using the same obvious hiding place every round.
Q: How should I play as the Locust?
Search the entire map, predict common escape routes, revisit likely hiding spots, and intercept players at turns instead of following directly behind them.
The strongest route is the one you understand before the chase starts. Practice movement, identify fallback exits, and make every item pickup part of a survival plan.