Unleash Nemesis' Deadly Tentacles with the Aka Backpack Build

Introducing the Aka Backpack Build

In the popular multiplayer horror game Dead by Daylight, players take on the role of Survivors or Killers in a deadly game of cat and mouse. One of the most popular Killers in the game is Nemesis, the hulking Tyrant from the Resident Evil series. Recently, some skilled Nemesis players have pioneered a powerful new build known as the "aka backpack" build.

What Makes This Build So Powerful

The aka backpack build leverages some of Nemmy's most potent abilities to apply devastating map pressure. At the core of the build are two ultra-rare add-ons called the Marvin's Blood and the Combat Straps.

Equipping these add-ons reduces the amount of time it takes Nemmy to whip out his lethal tentacle strike. They also grant the ability to instantly destroy dropped pallets just by walking through them. This gives Nemesis supreme mobility and allows him to end chases quickly by smashing pallets.

Shredding Survivors With Ease

In addition to the strong add-ons, the rest of the build focuses on enhancing Nemmy's tentacle strike. Perks like Save the Best for Last, Lethal Pursuer, and Brutal Strength all synergize to make it much easier to land devastating tentacle whips.

Before survivors know what hit them, Nemesis will shred through their health states. And if they try to run or drop pallets to get away, this build ensures Nemmy can chase them down and bust through obstacles with ease thanks to the add-ons and perks.

Getting Insane Value From Your Power

A hallmark of strong killer builds in Dead by Daylight is their ability to get strong value out of the killer's unique power. The aka backpack build does exactly that by doubling down on Nemesis' tentacle strike and leveraging add-ons to offset its drawbacks.

Being able to quickly whip out tentacle attacks makes it extremely difficult for survivors to effectively loop Nemmy. The synergy between perks like Save the Best for Last and Brutal Strength also enables Nemesis to end chases decisively with a devastating tentacle strike.

Countering the Backpack Build as Survivor

Facing off against a properly executed aka backpack build can feel oppressive as survivor. However, there are a few things you can do to counter this powerful Nemesis setup.

Avoid Narrow Loops & Structures

Since the build enhances Nemmy's ability to smash pallets, you want to avoid running to areas full of them. Seek out open areas and wide loops without structures so you can dodge tentacle strikes.

Spread Out and Be Unpredictable

Stacking up together as survivors plays right into this build's snowball potential. Instead, try to spread out and be unpredictable in your movements to make it harder for the Nemesis player to get tentacle value.

Take Protection Hits

With perks like Save the Best for Last, focused protection hits when Nemesis is about to down a teammate can limit the steamroll potential of the build. Forcing Nemmy to lose tokens on Save the Best for Last can slow him down substantially.

While extremely powerful in the right hands, the aka backpack build does have counterplay. As survivor, focusing on avoiding structures, spreading out, and taking protection hits are key to limiting its oppressive potential.

Experimenting with the Aka Backpack Yourself

For newer Nemesis players or those simply looking to shake up their gameplay, the aka backpack build is extremely fun to try out. Equipping those ultra-rare Marvin's Blood and Combat Straps add-ons truly feels like you've strapped a deadly tentacle-firing backpack onto Nemmy's shoulders!

It doesn't take long for survivors to fear the sound of Nemmy charging up a tentacle strike. Watching them panic when you suddenly round corners faster than expected never gets old. Smashing through dropped pallets also feels incredibly satisfying.

If you enjoy getting strong value out of your killer's power, leverage Nemesis' mobility and lethal tentacles with the aka backpack. Just be careful not to get too addicted to shredding through survivor health states with wicked tentacle shots!

FAQs

What perks work best with the aka backpack build?

Some of the best perks to run with this build are Save the Best for Last to enhance your tentacle strikes, Brutal Strength to smash pallets faster, and Lethal Pursuer to start chases quickly. Information Perks like Discordance can also help find survivors to shred with your tentacle.

Do I need both ultra-rare add-ons for the build to work?

While the Marvin's Blood and Combat Straps add-ons synergize incredibly well, you can substitute one of them for something like the Umbrella Theta or Tentacle Strike Rate add-ons. Having at least one of the ultra-rares equipped makes a massive difference though.

How do I defend against a tentacle strike?

The best way is to use side-to-side juking maneuvers rather than just running in a straight line. Trying to break line of sight with structures and obstacles can also cause Nemesis' tentacle to hit the object instead of you.

Can survivors heal from tentacle strike damage?

No, Nemesis' tentacle applies hemorrhage and broken status effects which prevent survivors from being able to self-care heal. They must find another survivor to heal them instead.