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Introduction
Winning in Fall Guys isn’t just about flashy plays or lucky runs—it’s about consistency, discipline, and strategic thinking across dozens (sometimes hundreds) of rounds. If you’ve made it past the basics and want to start winning often, this guide will help you build tactical habits, control outcomes, and increase your win rate in every season. These 10 advanced strategies are crafted for players aiming to improve session by session—not just get lucky once.
1. Shift Your Goal from Winning to Surviving Longer
Many players burn out fast because they play for the win every round. But statistically, even pro players don’t win every time. The mindset you need is consistency.
Play with this order in mind:
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Survive the first round
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Qualify consistently to semi-finals
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Execute in finals when the opportunity arises
This approach removes pressure and helps you develop habits that build a foundation for frequent wins.
2. Identify Your Weak Round Types
Everyone has weak spots—maybe you panic in “Jump Club” or fumble under pressure in “Blast Ball.” Knowing your weak points is the first step to overcoming them.
How to fix them:
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Play Custom Lobbies and focus only on those rounds
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Watch YouTube breakdowns of winning strategies for that specific map
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Practice recovery techniques—like mid-air dive saving or ledge grabs
Mastering your weakest round will give you a significant overall advantage. One fixed flaw can mean 10 fewer early eliminations.
3. Learn Fall Patterns and Bounce Physics
Fall Guys is built on cartoon physics. The better you understand how your jellybean bounces and lands, the better your control.
Important bounce-related tips:
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After being hit, don’t immediately jump—wait for the landing
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Learn to dive-roll to reduce bounce and recover quickly
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Use falling momentum for forward jumps on downhill slopes
Players who understand physics can recover faster, navigate obstacles more cleanly, and avoid getting eliminated in tight spaces.
4. Use Peripheral Vision to Make Fast Reads
You don’t need to stare at your character the whole time. In fact, elite players spend just as much time watching what’s around them.
Train your eyes to:
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Scan for obstacles 1–2 seconds ahead of time
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Watch other players’ movements to predict collisions
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Track rotating platforms and paths at the edge of your view
This level of awareness allows you to respond before danger hits, instead of reacting after it's too late.
5. Practice the “Fake Dive” Technique
The dive is one of the most powerful tools in Fall Guys—but faking it can be just as valuable, especially in PvP or crown grab scenarios.
Fake Dive tactics:
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Mid-jump, tap dive briefly to fake out a chaser or grabber
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Use short dive baits on thin paths to make players misstep
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On “Thin Ice” or “Hex-A-Gone,” fake diving to make opponents fall early
By using the dive as misdirection, you create unpredictability—and confusion is a powerful weapon in Fall Guys.
6. Take the High Ground When Possible
Vertical advantage in Fall Guys matters more than most players realize. From a high position, you can plan jumps, block opponents, and observe the course.
High ground benefits:
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In “Hex-A-Gone,” it buys you more time and options
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In “Slime Climb,” it gives you safety from rising slime
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In “Lost Temple,” choosing elevated doors often puts you closer to the crown
Choose the upper route in every map unless the risk greatly outweighs the reward.
7. Understand Risk vs Reward in Map Design
Fall Guys maps are intentionally designed with multiple routes: a low-risk, low-reward path and a high-risk shortcut. Knowing when to take which is vital.
Ask yourself:
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Am I ahead of the pack? Take the safe path.
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Am I near elimination? Risk the shortcut.
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Is the crowd bunching up? Look for the least populated route.
Choosing your path based on your position and timing, not impulse, will make your runs more successful over time.
8. Avoid “Emotional Tilt” After Close Losses
Few things are more frustrating than losing a crown by one second or falling just short of qualifying. But letting it tilt your mindset will affect your next game.
Mental resets that help:
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Take a 2-minute break after every final round
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Use each loss as a learning moment: What caused the failure?
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Watch a streamer or highlight clip to reset your mood
Fall Guys is streaky. You can win two crowns in a row or lose 10 times straight. The key is to stay neutral and keep improving.
9. Play to Control, Not Chase
Chasing in Fall Guys—whether it’s chasing a tail, a golden hoop, or a player—is rarely the optimal play. You’re better off controlling zones or angles.
Examples:
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In “Tail Tag,” find an open space and circle around it
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In “Hoopsie Legends,” guard an area where hoops spawn regularly
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In “Blast Ball,” control center space instead of chasing others
Zone control wins more matches than wild chasing, especially in Hunt or Survival rounds.
10. Review Every Match Like a Competitive Game
If you’re truly aiming to win consistently, you should review your gameplay the way athletes or speedrunners do.
What to review:
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Where you lost time in Race maps
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Which choices led to failure in Survival maps
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Whether your route or decisions in Finals helped or hurt your outcome
Self-review makes invisible mistakes visible. You’ll discover, for example, that you jump too early, rotate too slowly, or panic in grabs—fixing these adds crowns over time.
Conclusion
Becoming a consistently strong Fall Guys player isn’t about luck—it’s about mindset, habits, and decision-making. By shifting your focus from "win now" to "play smart always," you'll find yourself in finals more often and in better positions to succeed. Build your skills like an athlete: train weaknesses, study behavior, control your emotions, and make each match a step toward long-term mastery.
