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Deathslinger Perks

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Deathslinger Character Mini Guide

Deathslinger includes 3 perks (0 Survivor · 3 Killer).

Unlock Identity

  • Signature tags: Aura, Repair, 3 Gen, Generator, Heal
  • Bloodpoint coverage: Deviousness, Hunter, Brutality
  • Killer-heavy pool: use perk value to force repeatable pressure loops, not one-off highlight plays.

How To Pilot This Character Pool

  • Choose one perk as the primary match-phase anchor, then let the second slot stabilize its weakest window.
  • If character perks duplicate value, keep the reliable one and convert the extra slot into stability.
  • Dead Man's Switch: After hooking a Survivor , Dead Man's Switch triggers its effect: Blocks the first Generator any Survivor stops repairing for 25 / 30 / 35 seconds .

Practical Use

  • Reference perks: Dead Man's Switch, Gearhead, Hex: Retribution
  • Gearhead: After a Survivor loses a Health State , Gearhead activates for 30 seconds : While Gearhead is active, a Survivor succeeding a Good Skill Check while repairing reveals their Aura to you for 6 / 7 / 8 seconds .
3 PERKS
Dead Man's Switch perk icon

Dead Man's Switch

KillerDeathslinger

After hooking a Survivor, blocks the first generator a Survivor stops repairing for a short time and highlights it. Cannot activate while its effect is already active.

Gearhead perk icon

Gearhead

KillerDeathslinger

After a Survivor loses a health state, good Skill Checks on generator repairs reveal that Survivor’s aura for a short time.

Hex: Retribution perk icon

Hex: Retribution

KillerDeathslinger

When a Survivor blesses or cleanses a Totem, applies Oblivious to them for a short time. When a Hex Totem is removed, reveals all Survivors' auras briefly until the Hex Totem is cleansed or blessed.