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Master Left 4 Dead 2's Scavenge mode with essential tips for Survivors and Infected. Learn coordination, Fuel Can mechanics, and effective strategies for victory.

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Master Left 4 Dead 2's Scavenge mode with essential tips for Survivors and Infected. Learn coordination, Fuel Can mechanics, and effective strategies for victory.

Scavenge requires more teamwork than ever before! Coordination is key to victory!

Survivors:

  • Always split up into two teams, or stay together as one. Each team must find Fuel Cans and deliver them to the Generator. Try to put the Fuel into the Generator as soon as possible!
  • Defend whoever is pouring in the Fuel.
  • When carrying Fuel, if the outline around the Fuel hole is red, the Survivor cannot pour it in. If it is white, the Survivor can.
  • Try not to accidentally toss the Fuel Can when trying to pour it in!
  • Always have a buddy to pair up with in Scavenge Games. Loners die quickly.
  • Get into the habit of tossing Cans towards the Generator; doing so will allow the Cans to constantly move towards the Generator. This can also be used to toss Cans over obstacles to save time.
  • Never leave a dropped Fuel Can alone; Spitters!

Infected:

  • Spitters are much rarer in this game, and much more valuable. Whenever there is a dropped Fuel Can (outlined in orange), SPIT ON IT!
  • If a Survivor dropped a Fuel Can, attack them and bring them away from it!
  • Ambush the Survivors where the Fuel Cans and the Generator are.
  • Always target Survivors carrying Fuel Cans first (unless they are in groups of two), and always target Survivors pouring in Fuel.
  • Or attack the Survivor not carrying the Can, as the one with the Can will have to react, dropping it in the process.
  • If there's an Alarm Car nearby, force the Survivors to touch it as soon as possible (with Smokers or Jockeys).
  • Boomer explosions can send a dropped Fuel Can flying away!

Tip by Teh Thief:

  • If you are a Spitter and there is a Survivor pouring Fuel, spit on him/her. It can do several things, such as: Damaging the Survivor, stopping the pouring process (They can't pour when spat on, the bar keeps resetting), and hopefully will make the Survivor drop the Can and it will explode from Acid.

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