The Complete Pavlov Shack Guide | Modes, Mods, Tips & Progression

Pavlov Shack VR is one of the most popular and replayable shooters in virtual reality, but for new players, it can be overwhelming. This video is a complete Pavlov Shack guide, covering every major game mode, progression systems, settings tips, party modes, survival modes, and custom content.
Whether you’re brand new to Pavlov Shack on Meta Quest, returning after an update, or looking to understand which modes you should be playing, this guide breaks it all down clearly and honestly.
This video covers:
All core Pavlov Shack game modes
Skill-building and competitive modes
WWII playlists
Party and social modes like TTT and Prop Hunt
Zombies, Resurgence, and sandbox content
Progression, stats, skins, and grinding
Practical settings fixes and Tornado Tips for common issues
CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro | What This Video Covers
Chapter 1 — Core Game Modes
00:12 – Core Game Modes Overview
00:19 – Deathmatch (DM)
00:33 – Team Deathmatch (TDM)
00:49 – Stats, Skin Grinding & Progression
01:05 – Search and Destroy (SND)
01:42 – Push
02:07 – Aim Settings Tornado Tip
Chapter 2 — Skill Builders
02:20 – Skill Builder Modes
02:22 – Gun Game
02:53 – One in the Chamber (OITC)
03:21 – King of the Hill
03:50 – Stick Drift Workarounds Tornado Tip
Chapter 3 — WWII Playlist
03:54 – WWII Playlist Overview
03:56 – WWII Team Deathmatch & WWII Gun Game
Chapter 4 — Party & Social Modes
04:41 – Party & Social Modes Overview
04:43 – Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT)
05:37 – Prop Hunt
06:15 – Hide
06:59 – Infected
07:31 – Mic Issue Fixes Tornado Tip
Chapter 5 — Survival & Sandbox
07:42 – Survival & Sandbox Overview
07:44 – Zombies
08:36 – Resurgence
09:30 – Custom Modes & Mods
10:08 – Killhouse Quarry
10:55 – Outro | Final Thoughts
ABOUT PAVLOV SHACK VR
Pavlov Shack is a competitive and social VR shooter available on Meta Quest. It features multiple PvP modes, cooperative survival experiences, party games, and a massive amount of community-created content through mods and custom servers.
This guide is designed to help players:
Understand what each mode actually plays like
Decide where to start
Improve performance without exploiting or cheesing mechanics
Enjoy Pavlov fairly, competitively, and responsibly
WHO THIS VIDEO IS FOR
✔ New Pavlov Shack players
✔ VR players choosing their next main game
✔ Players confused by modes, stats, or progression
✔ Players dealing with aim, stick drift, or mic issues
✔ Anyone who wants a clear, honest Pavlov overview
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Have a GG.