Carnival Hunt: How to Unlock and Play the New Sisters Killer — Complete Guide

What This Guide Helps You Do#

Learn how to unlock, build, and effectively play the Sisters killer in Carnival Hunt—a mechanically distinct killer focused on mannequin placement and hook skill shots rather than invisibility or active traps. This guide works best for players new to the Sisters, returning players switching from other killers, and anyone struggling to understand how to position mannequins or land the hook mechanic.

Requirements & Prep#

You need to have the Sisters killer unlocked in your account. The transcript doesn’t specify the exact unlock method (story progression, battle pass, currency purchase, or achievement), so check your in-game unlock tree or character select screen for availability. No consumables or pre-game items are required to play the Sisters, though you start each match with one key in your inventory.

The Sisters mechanic relies heavily on positioning and timing rather than reflexes, so keyboard and mouse or controller both work equally well—use whichever feels comfortable for aiming the hook. If you’re new to hook-based killers, spend 10–15 minutes in custom mode (if available) moving mannequins and practicing the hook throw-and-hold mechanic before jumping into a ranked match.

Route Overview#

The Sisters killer doesn’t follow a traditional “route” like a farming run. Instead, your game flow revolves around three core mechanics: (1) placing mannequins in high-value locations to block bunny escape routes and slow progression, (2) hunting and hooking bunnies when you spot them, and (3) teleporting via mirrors to rotate between floors and cut off bunny movements. Unlike other killers, the Sisters can’t go invisible, so you must rely on map control and mannequin placement to pressure bunnies and prevent them from looting gears or reaching the striker. Your goal is to catch bunnies before they complete their objectives—loot all gears, place them in the box, move the box to the car, and escape.

Early game: roam the map, locate mannequins, and begin placing them in doorways and near key loot spawns (rope spots, gear locations). Mid game: hunt isolated bunnies and use your hook to catch them; use the scream stun if they loop you. Late game: focus mannequins around the striker and final escape route to prevent the last bunnies from winning.

Step-by-Step Walkthrough#

Learning the Mannequin Placement Mechanic#

Mannequins are statues scattered throughout the map that you can move and position to block bunny pathways. When you approach a mannequin, you can interact with it to pick it up and move it to a new location. The Sisters’ primary strength is using these to create walls and choke points. Start by finding a mannequin on your starting floor and experimenting with moving it to a nearby doorway or tight passage. You’ll notice the placement is slightly finicky at first—this is normal and improves with practice. Position mannequins so that bunnies must slow-walk past them or take a longer detour, buying you time to hunt other targets.

Once you’ve got the basics down, think strategically about high-value positions: near the rope spots (where bunnies grab essential items), in front of gear locations, and around the striker area. If you place a mannequin directly in a doorway, a bunny running at full speed will hit it and be forced to navigate around it, creating a brief window for you to close the distance or apply pressure.

Using the Hook Skill Shot#

The hook is your primary way to catch bunnies from range, but it requires a specific input sequence. When you see a bunny, aim at them and throw the hook. Crucially, you must hold down the button after throwing to drag the bunny toward you. If you simply click or tap and release immediately, the hook will stun the bunny on the floor, but you won’t pull them in—this gives you time to close the gap and grab them manually, but it’s less efficient than a full pull.

Once you release the button after holding, the bunny will be pulled toward you and a skill check will appear. Land the skill check to secure the catch. The hook has a moderate range but is harder to land than other killer abilities in Carnival Hunt (such as the hat throw used by the Magician). Expect to miss frequently at first—that’s totally normal. The hook doesn’t work through walls or around corners, so you must have a clear line of sight to the bunny. Practice in custom mode to build muscle memory for the throw-and-hold timing.

Combining the Hook with the Scream Stun#

The Sisters have a close-range scream ability that stuns and sends bunnies flying. If you throw the hook and miss, or if a bunny is looping you in a tight space, use the scream as a follow-up. The scream creates an area of effect around you, so if you throw the hook and it lands but doesn’t pull (because you didn’t hold), you can immediately scream to create additional pressure. The scream has a very short range, so you must be close to the bunny for it to land. Use it when you’re in a chase and the bunny is trying to outrun you in a loop—the stun breaks their momentum and gives you a grab opportunity.

Teleporting with the Mirror#

The Sisters can teleport via mirrors, just like other killers in Carnival Hunt. When you need to rotate to a different floor or cut off a bunny’s escape, use the mirror to teleport instantly. This is especially powerful when you’ve positioned mannequins on one floor and a bunny is trying to flee to another level—teleport ahead of them and set up a new mannequin wall or prepare a hook shot. The mirror has a cooldown, so use it strategically rather than spamming it for every rotation.

Roaming and Map Control#

Because the Sisters can’t go invisible, you must roam the map actively to locate and pressure bunnies. Start by checking the first floor thoroughly, placing mannequins in key locations as you go. Listen for bunny sounds and footsteps to track their movement. If you hear activity on a floor above or below you, teleport to investigate. Unlike invisible killers, you’re always visible, so bunnies will see you coming—use this to your advantage by herding them toward mannequin walls or into tight corners where your hook is harder to dodge.

Defending the Striker and Late-Game Areas#

As the match progresses and bunnies near the striker or final escape route, focus your mannequin placement around these critical areas. Create a wall of mannequins near the striker entrance so bunnies must navigate a gauntlet to reach it. If bunnies are trying to move the box to the car, position mannequins along the car’s path. This forces them to either slow-walk past your defenses or take a much longer route, giving you time to hunt them down. In the final moments, your mannequins are your primary defense—use them to control the map and prevent the bunnies from completing their objective.

Builds & Loadouts#

The Sisters don’t use cards, keys, or traditional loadout items the way other Carnival Hunt killers do. You start each match with one key in your inventory. The Sisters’ loadout is defined by their three core abilities: the hook skill shot, mannequin placement, and the scream stun. There’s no variant loadout to choose—all Sisters killers have the same ability set.

The closest thing to a “build” is your mannequin placement strategy. Some players prefer to spread mannequins across multiple floors to control the entire map; others concentrate them in a single high-value area (like the striker) to create an impenetrable wall. Experiment with both approaches in custom mode to find your playstyle.

Troubleshooting & Common Mistakes#

• Hook not pulling the bunny: You’re tapping the button instead of holding it. After throwing, hold down the button to initiate the drag. Release to land the skill check.
• Mannequins feel glitchy to move: This is normal during your first few games. The placement system requires you to be close to the mannequin and to move slowly. Don’t panic—the glitchiness is part of the learning curve, not a bug.
• Bunnies are dodging past mannequins too easily: You’re placing them too far apart. Move mannequins closer together to create a tighter wall, or position them directly in doorways so bunnies can’t slip through gaps.
• You’re being caught out in the open: Unlike invisible killers, the Sisters are always visible. Bunnies will see you coming, so use mannequin walls to funnel them into corners rather than chasing them in open space.
• Scream stun isn’t landing: You’re too far from the bunny. The scream has very short range—only use it when you’re close enough to grab. It’s a follow-up to the hook or a last-resort ability in tight loops, not a ranged attack.
• You’re wasting time moving mannequins instead of hunting: It’s easy to get distracted by the placement mechanic. Set a mental timer: spend the first 1–2 minutes placing key mannequins, then focus on hunting. Don’t spend the entire match repositioning.
• Bunny is on a different floor and you can’t reach them: Use the mirror to teleport. The mirror cooldown resets regularly, so you can rotate between floors frequently. Don’t waste time running to stairs when you can teleport.
• You’re losing track of bunny locations: Listen for footsteps and sounds. The Sisters are loud and visible, so bunnies will try to avoid you—use this to predict their movements and cut them off with teleports or mannequin placement.

Advanced Tips & Time Saves#

Predictive Mannequin Placement: Instead of reacting to where bunnies are, predict where they’ll go. If you know a bunny is looting on the first floor, place mannequins along the stairs and elevator to funnel them into a specific corridor. This forces them to either engage you or take a much longer detour.

Hook + Scream Combo: If you throw the hook and it lands but the bunny is still mobile (you didn’t hold long enough to pull), immediately follow up with the scream. The two abilities stack to create a powerful area of effect that can catch multiple bunnies or fully disable a single target long enough for a guaranteed grab.

Mannequin Patrol Mechanics: The transcript hints that mannequins can patrol or move on their own in certain situations, though the exact mechanic isn’t entirely clear. Experiment with placing mannequins in open spaces to see if they auto-patrol high-traffic routes. If they do, you can create “active” defenses that don’t require constant repositioning.

Rope Spot Denial: Place a mannequin directly on or in front of rope spots (where bunnies grab essential items). This forces them to slow-walk or take a detour, and if they try to push through, they’ll alert you to their position. This is one of the highest-impact placements early game.

Using the Hook to Stun, Not Pull: If a bunny is in a very tight loop and you can’t land a full pull, tap the hook to stun them on the floor, then immediately move in for a grab. This is less efficient than a full pull, but it’s better than missing entirely. Reserve full pulls for open-space chases where you’ve got room to drag.

FAQ#

Checklist#

• Unlock the Sisters killer (check in-game unlock tree or character select).
• Start a match and locate the first mannequin on your starting floor.
• Practice moving the mannequin to a nearby doorway to understand the placement mechanic.
• Place mannequins strategically in doorways, near rope spots, and around gear locations to block bunny escape routes.
• Learn the hook mechanic: throw, hold the button to drag, release to land the skill check. Practice in custom mode first.
• Use the scream stun ability when bunnies loop you or as a follow-up to the hook in close-range fights.
• Teleport with mirrors to rotate between floors and cut off bunny movements—don’t waste time running.
• Roam the map actively to locate bunnies (you’re always visible, so use this to your advantage).
• Focus mannequin placement on high-value areas: rope spots early game, striker and escape route late game.
• Expect a learning curve; the Sisters play very differently from other killers due to lack of invisibility.
• In your first game, prioritize learning mannequin placement and hook timing over winning—focus on practice.
• Review your placement strategy after each match and adjust based on how bunnies navigated your defenses.

Source & credit#

This guide draws on the excellent video walkthrough by Middi — watch it for the full visual run-through, and give the creator your view: