- You don't need to kill everything. While it's tempting, sometimes it's best to just survive. Using Bruisers and Assaults to stun and hold off walkers while you're opening a gate is sometimes a better strategy than trying to kill everything that comes your way. (Example: Woodbury 46.1) Alternatively, on certain maps, you can just run for the crates or exit. (Example: The Getaway 49.2, Train Wreck 50.2, or Lost Bunker 49.2)
- Know when to struggle. Sometimes, maps are hard and you will get one star. That’s okay. Use that to your advantage. Accept that you will be in a struggle and CONTROL it. Let it happen when you want it to happen, not at an inopportune time. Have an exit plan to get out of that struggle. (Example: Closing Time 48.2 or Sanctuary 50.1)
- Don’t be afraid to “waste” a turn. Sometimes, taking a turn to block a spawn, get your survivors into a good position, etc. is better than rushing into things. Patience is a virtue! (Example: Suburbia 43.1 or Parking Lot 43.1)
- Use your environment to your advantage. Exploding walkers can drastically simplify some maps. You may bring non-traditional teams that are useful for a particular map. (Example: M.A.S.H. 50.1 or All Around The Watchtower 50.2)
- Use half movements to your advantage. When you don't have Daryl as a leader, a full movement past a walker could trigger an attack. A half movement allows you to walk up to the walker and then past them without a potential attack.
- Overwatch is great: You can use it to (1) stun/stop a walker moving towards you if you have a Bruiser or Interrupt on your gear, (2) avoid creating threats with ranged survivors, (3) keep your team in an advantageous setup or position, and/or (4) attack with two space melee weapons (Kingdom Spear, Dragon's Tongue, etc.) without getting hit.