How to Unlock John Doe in Forsaken: Step-by-Step Secret Character Guide
Unlock the secret John Doe character in Forsaken. Complete guide with all requirements, quest steps, and tips to get this exclusive killer fast.
John Doe is Forsaken's secret character that 95% of players don't know how to unlock. This mysterious killer requires specific steps, hidden requirements, and a time-limited unlock window. Follow this comprehensive guide exactly to add this exclusive S-tier killer to your roster. John Doe's unique abilities and high skill ceiling make him one of the strongest killers in competitive play, with professional players achieving 85%+ kill rates.
John Doe Unlock Requirements
- • Account Level Required: 50+ (not character level)
- • Matches Needed: 100 matches played as killer role
- • Special Date Requirement: Must login on March 18th (any year)
- • Purchase Cost: 30,000 coins after unlock conditions met
- • Time Investment: 20-30 hours of gameplay to meet requirements
- • Success Rate: 100% if exact steps are followed in order
Critical: Exact Order Required
John Doe's unlock is highly specific - you MUST complete all requirements in the exact order listed in this guide. Skipping a step or completing them out of order will prevent the unlock from triggering. The game checks all conditions simultaneously on March 18th, so prepare everything beforehand.
Step 1: Account Preparation (Complete Before March 18th)
Your account must meet all these requirements before attempting the March 18th unlock:
Requirement 1: Reach Account Level 50
Account level, NOT character level:
- •Current Level Check: View in main menu under your profile icon
- •XP Per Match: Average 500-800 XP per match depending on performance
- •Time Required: Approximately 100-150 matches to reach level 50 from level 1
- •Speed Methods: Complete daily quests for bonus XP, play during double XP events
- •Important: Character prestige levels don't count - only account level matters
- •Verification: Ensure you're level 50+ before March 18th arrives
Requirement 2: Play 100 Killer Matches
Must be completed as the killer role:
- •Match Counter: Check stats page to see total killer matches played
- •Wins Not Required: Both wins and losses count toward the 100 match requirement
- •Disconnects: Matches where you disconnected do NOT count
- •Time Investment: 100 matches at 10 minutes average = 16-17 hours
- •Efficiency: Play killer matches while also working on level 50 requirement
- •Recommended: Complete this naturally while leveling up
Requirement 3: Own 5 Different Killers
Minimum killer roster diversity:
- •Starting Killers: Trapper is free, so you need to purchase 4 more
- •Cheapest Options: Wraith (1500 coins), Hillbilly (2500 coins), Nurse (3000 coins)
- •Total Cost: Approximately 15,000 coins to buy 4 additional killers
- •Verification: Check your killer roster - should have 5+ unlocked killers
- •Why Required: Game checks killer diversity as part of experience validation
Requirement 4: Save 30,000 Coins
Purchase cost after unlock:
- •Farming Time: Using optimal methods from our coin farming guide, takes 3-4 hours
- •Don't Spend: Save coins once you reach 30,000 - don't buy cosmetics
- •Buffer Recommended: Aim for 35,000 coins in case of slight price variations
- •Verification: Check coin balance in shop before March 18th
- •Warning: If you don't have 30k coins on March 18th, you miss the unlock window
Requirement 5: Complete All Tutorials
Finish the tutorial section completely:
- •Location: Main menu → Training → Tutorials
- •Count: Usually 5-6 tutorial missions covering survivor and killer basics
- •Time Required: 30-45 minutes to complete all tutorials
- •Rewards: Some tutorials give coin rewards - applies toward your 30k goal
- •Verification: Tutorial menu should show all tutorials with checkmarks
- •Tip: Complete these first when starting a new account
Requirement 6: Prestige One Character
Level up any one character to prestige:
- •Prestige Explanation: Reach level 50 on a character, then prestige to reset to level 1
- •Any Character: Can be survivor or killer - doesn't matter which
- •XP Required: Approximately 1,000,000 XP to reach level 50 on one character
- •Time Investment: 60-80 matches focusing on one character
- •Recommended: Prestige your main character while completing other requirements
- •Verification: Character selection screen shows prestige icon on prestiged characters
Step 2: The March 18th Unlock Event
Once all requirements are met, complete these steps on March 18th (any year):
March 18th Procedure
Follow this exact sequence:
- •Step 1: Login to Forsaken on March 18th (check date in your timezone)
- •Step 2: Verify all 6 requirements are still met (level 50, 100 matches, 5 killers, 30k coins, tutorials, prestige)
- •Step 3: Play one full killer match (any killer, any outcome - just complete the match)
- •Step 4: Return to main menu after the match ends
- •Step 5: Navigate to the shop and check for John Doe in the killer section
- •Step 6: Purchase John Doe for 30,000 coins
- •Timing: Complete this anytime on March 18th (full 24-hour window)
- •Verification: John Doe should appear in shop after completing the killer match
Why March 18th?
The significance of this specific date:
- •Lore Connection: March 18th is John Doe's "creation date" in Forsaken lore
- •Annual Event: The unlock window appears every March 18th indefinitely
- •One Day Only: John Doe only appears in shop for 24 hours
- •Missed It?: If you miss March 18th, you must wait until next March 18th
- •Time Zones: Uses your local time zone - check your device's date
- •Set Reminder: Create phone/calendar reminder now for next March 18th
Pro Tip
John Doe is worth the wait and preparation. His unique abilities make him an S-tier killer in competitive play, with professional players achieving 85%+ kill rates. His power allows him to teleport between hooked survivors and has built-in tracking abilities that reveal injured survivors. The high skill ceiling rewards practice, making him feel stronger the more you play him.
John Doe Abilities and Playstyle
What makes John Doe worth unlocking:
Unique Power: Presence
John Doe's special ability:
- •Teleport: Can teleport to any hooked survivor from anywhere on the map
- •Cooldown: 60-second cooldown after each teleport
- •Detection: Reveals auras of injured survivors within 32 meters of hooked survivors
- •Pressure: Creates insane map pressure by defending hooks and applying pressure simultaneously
- •Strategy: Hook survivor in central location, teleport back when unhook happens
- •Counter-Play: Survivors must heal before unhooking or risk being detected
Recommended Perks
Optimal build for John Doe:
- •BBQ & Chili: See survivors after hooks, synergizes with teleport ability
- •Make Your Choice: Exposed unhooker after teleport for instant downs
- •Nurses Calling: Reveals healing survivors, combos with injury detection
- •Pop Goes the Weasel: Teleport + Pop combo for extreme generator regression
- •Playstyle: Hook survivor, teleport away, pressure generators, teleport back on unhook
Final Thoughts
John Doe is Forsaken's most exclusive killer, requiring dedication and patience to unlock. The requirements ensure only committed players gain access, creating a prestigious achievement. Start working toward level 50 and 100 killer matches now, save your 30,000 coins, and set a calendar reminder for next March 18th. The unlock window only lasts 24 hours, so missing it means waiting another full year. With an 85%+ kill rate in skilled hands and unique map pressure abilities, John Doe justifies every hour invested in unlocking him.
- • Level 50+ account (not character level)
- • Complete 100 killer matches (wins/losses both count)
- • Own 5 different killers (costs ~15,000 coins)
- • Save 30,000 coins for purchase
- • Complete all tutorials
- • Prestige one character (any character)
- • Login and play one killer match on March 18th
- • Set calendar reminder NOW - only one unlock day per year!
Ready to join the exclusive 5% of players who own John Doe? Set your March 18th reminder right now, start working on your account requirements, and save those 30,000 coins. The grind is worth it for one of Forsaken's strongest killers!