Beginner's Guide
Complete starter guide for Bite By Night. Learn the basics of Survivor and Killer roles, objectives, and how to earn Scrap efficiently.
💡 Quick Tip: Disable Killer in Settings to focus on Survivor gameplay for maximum Scrap farming.
🎮Game Overview
Bite By Night is an asymmetrical horror survival game inspired by FNAF. Each round, one player becomes the Killer (Animatronic) while others play as Survivors trying to complete objectives and survive until 6 AM.
🏃 Survivor Role
Repair generators, deliver batteries, barricade doors, and survive until 6 AM. Earn Scrap for completing objectives.
👹 Killer Role
Hunt Survivors, break doors, and eliminate players before 6 AM. Earn Scrap from eliminations.
💰How to Earn Scrap
Scrap is the only currency. Maximum 525 Scrap per game as Survivor. Survivors earn far more than Killers.
| Action | Scrap Earned | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Repair Generator | 75-100 | Survivor |
| Deliver Battery | 50-75 | Survivor |
| Barricade Door | 25-50 | Survivor |
| Escape Chase | 25-50 | Survivor |
| Survive Until 6 AM | 100 | Survivor |
| Heal Teammate (Medic) | 25-50 | Survivor |
| Stun Killer (Fighter) | 25-50 | Survivor |
| Eliminate Survivor | 50-75 | Killer |
| Break Door | 10-25 | Killer |
🔓What to Unlock First
- Medic (600 Scrap) — Healing earns bonus Scrap, great for farming
- Fighter (600 Scrap) — Swing and Parry both earn Scrap, best for aggressive play
- Security Guard (900 Scrap) — Taser provides crowd control utility
- VIP Pass (15,000 Scrap) — 1.2x Scrap + 1.5x XP boost, essential long-term
Focus on unlocking Medic or Fighter first — both cost only 600 Scrap and dramatically increase your earning potential.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What should I unlock first?
Unlock Medic or Fighter for 600 Scrap each. Both earn bonus Scrap through their abilities, making them far better than the free Customer class.
How do I disable playing as Killer?
Open Settings > Gameplay > Enable 'Disable Killer'. This lets you focus on Survivor for maximum Scrap farming.
What's the max Scrap per game?
525 Scrap per game as Survivor. With VIP (1.2x boost), that becomes 630 Scrap per game.