Texas Chain Saw Massacre How to Get Skill Points and Farm XP Fast (5 Ways)

Looking to get skill points in Texas Chain Saw Massacre? No problem. Earning points is simple with mastery of gameplay. Stick around for our best tips.

Split between Slaughter Family members and their Victims, the 10 playable characters in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre game requires practice and know-how to master. Each comes equipped with a unique ability and attributes, which can be optimized with the help of skill points. Earned by participating in matches, getting your hands on extra points to navigate their own skill tree and unlock perks is simple, but it can be time-consuming, there are also a set of guaranteed perks for each character. Here’s what you can do to quicken the process and pocket more points.

How to Get Skill Points in Texas Chain Saw Massacre

You’ll earn five skill points each time you level up in Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The more levels you gain from participating in matches, the more SP you’ll get to spend on skill trees and increase your character level. While pretty straightforward, the process can take a lot longer if you haven’t yet mastered the game’s controls, which differ a bit between Family members and Victims. Member of the family each have their own unique attributes and abilities like Blood Harvesting, Endurance and Savagery. Moreover, Leatherface boasts his own set of commands and must be present in a match to begin, making the iconic killer a top priority among new players. You can also gain experience point bonus, by being the last victim to leave a round. 

How To Farm XP Fast In Texas Chainsaw Massacre

1. Destroy Noise Makers
2. Open All Exits
3. Heal Your Fellow Victims
4. Use Your Perks
5. Stay Close To Victims

1. Destroy Noise Makers

The noise makers act as alarms and will alert the killer to what you are doing. Use bone scrap to destroy these and maintain your stealth, plus earn some XP.

2. Open All Exits

In TCM, there are many ways to escape a place and you run into different exit points. Aim to open any exit points you see, even if you don’t plan to use it, as opening exits will earn you experience points. 

3. Heal Your Fellow Victims

Try to keep your allies alive and heal them if possible. When you heal your allies you will gain experience points. 

4. Use Your Perks

When you gain new fun perks, make sure to use them correctly and you will be rewarded with experience points.

5. Stay Close To Victims

You can earn bonus XP by staying close to other victims.

How to Use Skill Points in TCM

The skill points you earn from leveling up can later be spent on a character’s skill tree in TCM. This is essentially a way to snag additional attribute points and beneficial perks to modify character builds, note that loadouts only have 5 slots. In turn, this will help you win matches and pocket even more points to spend.

It’s also worth mentioning that certain paths will lead to greater hauls. For this reason, you’ll want to carefully consider when and where you spend your hard-earned points to get the biggest bang for your buck.

How to Unlock Skill Trees in TCM

The Skill Tree tab is an automatic unlock following your first match in TCM. Simply navigate to the designated tab from the Customization main menu on the home screen or the desired character’s profile in the lobby. Regardless of whether you’ve played as a specific character, all 10 skill trees will be available. This is a huge plus in itself, as you can effectively modify these characters with beneficial perks before entering the ring and loadouts, bettering your odds.

You can access all types of perks through the character’s main skill tree, but only various perks which have been unlocked in the Skill Tree, can be equipped on the Loadout Menu. Each perks have their own special abilities, such as increasing stamina or adding stamina. 

Tips For Earning Skill Points

You’ll need to earn XP to level up and earn skill points. This means successfully fulfilling your goals as either a member of the Slaughter Family or one of their Victims. If you’re unable to complete necessary tasks like executing survivors and reaching escape points, you won’t earn as much XP. Not to mention, Victim XP has been disrupted by a recent glitch, which is waiting for a full fix, adding more of a challenge to the objective. Luckily, there are ways to quickly master the game’s characters and reap the rewards. Here’s a few pointers.

Watch the Tutorials

Yes, it can be boring, but watching the in-game tutorials can lend you some much needed insight to understanding each character and their gameplay. By familiarizing yourself with their unique qualities, you can get a handle on their commands sooner rather than later. Just navigate to the Tutorials tab on the home menu to get started.

Study Character Profiles

This one’s a given, yet often overlooked. One of the biggest mistakes new players make is neglecting each character’s attributes and abilities, which are outlined in their profiles. I’ve watched teammates struggle to pick locks with Julie as Connie stands idly by, ignoring the highly proficient farm girl’s Focused ability. Pay attention to unique skills to make your job easier and rack up more XP.

Practice Both Sides

If you’re just starting out, it can be intimidating to jump right in as a Victim. This is totally understandable, as the lives of Family members aren’t at stake, making them a more comfortable option for beginners. However, you’ll want to step out of your comfort zone and switch to other characters to better your own skills as a player and gain more levels.

From Family members like the Cook and Johnny to each of their Victims, all characters have their place in a TCM match. Master their abilities and better their builds to snag XP, rack up skill points, and earn achievements. Read more of our TCM guides like How To Fix Victim XP Glitch, How To Feed Grandpa and Best Victim Perks.