Is it the classic stunning Jane build, the Boon Mikaela or maybe a full power struggle one for Ash? Especially if they are over-tuned to the max, committing to the theme over synergy and better perks.
I go through phases were I only play a special build which matches the current main. First was loot goblin Elodie, then a smashing Jane and some floppy Ash in between.
Currently I run medic builds on Rebecca which are ridiculously over the top.
Even though it’s completely countered by Plague, it feels so rewarding having Autodidact ramp up. (Especially against sloppy Thana-Legions!)
I always take one aura perk with me. If I want to play offensive and get Autodidact online early, Empathy is great. Want to lay back and mainly do objectives? Swap it for Empathic connection. Although randoms often ignore your aura in favour of self-healing or objectives.
Bite the bullet helps you heal more safely and even close to the killer. I usually heal others first, so it also masks my noise.
Better than New boosts others and also gets you faster backrubs in return. Also, I like healing. I think it’s neat.
Do you have similar over the top builds for specific survivors or themes?
Combat Medic - https://www.dbdbuilds.com/community-builds/survivor/panarctichare/b8b102aa-f799-47e1-ac97-f92db28c47b2
Triage Medic - https://www.dbdbuilds.com/community-builds/survivor/panarctichare/eca6f0ca-4a48-4e7f-b743-307b720f147f
My favorite build:
If the killer is chasing you run around a wall and break the line of sight. After that fast jump into a locker (it will be silent because of quick and quiet)
Vanish builds are so fun! Watching the confused killer circle around the tile from a locker is great.
Head On for defensive or Lucky Break for more bamboozling also fit in the 4th slot.
My version of this was Lithe+Dance with me and do a slow jump into the locker on the next tile or around the corner.