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Deadly Delivery Beginner's Survival Guide - Master the Basics in 30 Minutes

Complete beginner guide covering movement, pathing, early-money routes, elevator mechanics, inventory management, and survival fundamentals. Perfect for first-time players.

DeadlyBlox Team
Updated 2025-11-27
Beginner
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Understanding Your Objective

Deadly Delivery's core loop is straightforward but requires strategy: Fill the 'Money Bar' at the top of your screen by collecting food items scattered throughout the sewer levels, then return to the elevator to bank your earnings. Each food item has different values - prioritize high-value items when inventory space allows. The Money Bar visually represents your progress: when full, you can choose to evacuate or go deeper.

Mastering Movement & Pathing

Efficient movement is critical for survival. Always move with purpose - wandering increases exposure to threats. Learn common item spawn locations on early floors to create efficient routes. Use your flashlight strategically: turn it off in safe areas to conserve battery, but always have it ready for dark corridors. Sprint only when necessary - it drains stamina and makes noise that can attract entities. Practice movement in solo runs before attempting team coordination.

Early-Money Routes (Floors 1-3)

New players should focus on Floors 1-3 for learning and safe income. These floors feature simpler layouts, fewer threats (mostly Pit Maws and Human Mimics), and predictable item spawns. Recommended route: Start from elevator → clear nearby rooms first → work outward in a circular pattern → return to elevator before inventory fills. Average safe run: 2,000-4,000 coins. Time per run: 10-15 minutes. This builds fundamentals while generating income for class unlocks.

The Elevator System - Deep vs. Evacuate

The elevator is your decision point after filling the Money Bar. 'Deep' advances to a harder floor with better loot and higher-value items but increased entity spawn rates. 'Evacuate' ends the run and banks all collected coins safely. Beginner Strategy: Always evacuate until you're comfortable with enemy mechanics and team coordination. Deep runs require experience - one mistake on Floor 6+ can wipe your entire haul. As you improve, start voting 'Deep' on Floor 3-4, then gradually push deeper as skill increases.

Inventory Management (4 Slots)

You have exactly 4 inventory slots. This limitation forces strategic decisions. Prioritization Order: 1) High-value food items, 2) Revive Syringes (if team needs them), 3) Essential tools (Flashlight if yours breaks), 4) Weapons (if combat is expected). Return to elevator frequently - don't wait for full inventory. Early returns are safer than risking death with full slots. Pro Tip: Drop low-value items if you find high-value replacements. The difference between a 50-coin item and 200-coin item adds up quickly.

Understanding Death Mechanics

Death isn't game-over - you keep items in your inventory and are automatically evacuated. However, you lose all items you haven't deposited at the elevator yet. This makes frequent returns crucial. Don't risk death for one more item - evacuate early and bank your progress. Revive Syringes allow teammates to revive you, but only if they reach you in time and have a syringe available.

Essential Equipment Guide

Flashlight: Absolutely essential - never enter dark areas without one. Always carry a spare if possible. Baseball Bat: Effective for stunning Pit Maws and dealing with Mimics. Obtained from codes or spawn locations. Revive Syringe: Life-saver in team runs. Get from codes (DEADLYDELIVERY code) or vending machines. Z-Ray Gun: Utility tool from codes - reveals hidden entities in darkness. Not essential for beginners but useful later.

First 5 Runs Strategy

Run 1-2: Focus purely on learning movement, identifying items, and understanding the elevator system. Don't worry about profit. Run 3-4: Start optimizing routes and inventory management. Aim for 2,000+ coins per run. Run 5: Attempt your first 'Deep' vote on Floor 3 to experience increased difficulty. By Run 5, you should understand: basic entity types, efficient pathing, inventory priorities, and safe evacuation timing.

Team Communication Basics

If playing with others, communication is crucial. Call out entity types and locations. Coordinate who carries what items. Designate roles: scout, collector, defender. Use simple callouts: 'Pit Maw left', 'Mimic in room', 'Elevator ready'. Don't split too far - stay within voice/visual range. Experienced teams can spread out more, but beginners should stick together for safety.

Using Codes Effectively

Active codes provide free resources that save time and money. Redeem codes before your first run to get starting equipment. The DEADLYDELIVERY code provides Baseball Bat, Revive Syringe, and Z-Ray Gun - perfect starter kit. Check our codes page daily for new releases. Codes expire quickly, so redeem them immediately when available. These free items can make the difference between a successful early run and a frustrating wipe.

Source: This guide is based on verified gameplay testing and community research. Information last verified on 2025-11-27. All strategies and mechanics have been tested in-game by experienced players.

DeadlyBlox Team

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