Killer Deep Dive
Houndmaster Add-On Guide
The Houndmaster
Tracking profile for The Houndmaster. Focus on hound tracking control.
Core plan
The Houndmaster wins by lane checks and pursuit handoffs. Build add-ons around hound tracking control and avoid setups that only look good in highlight moments.
When this guide applies
- You want to maximize hound tracking control value rather than generic perk-only pressure.
- Your recent losses come from failing to convert tracking windows consistently.
- Secure first-contact pressure quickly.
- Convert info windows into decisive route cuts.
- Protect center-map objective lanes from split pressure.
Specific add-ons to consider
Iridescent Wheel Handle
Increases Search linger duration and grants Undetectable while The Dog performs Search, ending if you touch the Search Path.
Best when: Stealth tracking routes where coordinated dog placement creates low-warning approach windows.
Marlinspike
When The Dog grabs a survivor, nearby survivors become affected by Houndsense.
Best when: Cluster punish setups that spread information pressure off one successful grab.
Torn Novel
While possessing The Dog for Redirect Chase, reveals nearby survivor auras with a short linger after exiting.
Best when: Redirect-heavy pursuit where quick aura reads turn path corrections into guaranteed contact.
Perk pairings
Common mistakes
- Common leak: calling hound without follow-up path discipline.
- Overloading niche add-ons that reduce consistency in normal queue states.
- Ignoring map-state win condition while chasing extra mechanical value.
Sample setups
Houndmaster Stable Pressure
One tracking add-on + one consistency add-on that supports hound tracking control.
- Lethal Pursuer
- Discordance
- Nowhere To Hide
- Pop Goes The Weasel
Houndmaster Matchup Adapt
One reliability add-on + one flex add-on chosen for map and survivor comp.
- Corrupt Intervention
- Deadlock
- No Way Out
- Barbecue & Chilli