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Dead Man’s Switch

Dead Man’s Switch

Killer perk · Character: Gunslinger · Patch 10.2.2 · data from October 28, 2026

Effect

Whenever you hook a Survivor, the next time any Survivor stops repairing a Generator for more than 2s, it is blocked for 30/35/40s. Cooldown: 30/35/40s.

Usage rate

  • No usage rate published for this perk.

Builds that use it

Build for The Huntress

MetaMedium confidence
  • Turn Back The ClockTurn Back The Clock
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch

Add-onsRose RootRose RootFlower BabushkaFlower Babushka

Full slowdown so the Huntress can focus on hatchets. Dead Man's Switch now needs a 2 s interruption since 10.2.0, but blocks for longer.

Build for The Deathslinger

BudgetMedium confidence
  • GearheadGearhead
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • Sloppy ButcherSloppy Butcher
  • Hex: No One Escapes DeathHex: No One Escapes Death

Add-onsSnake OilSnake OilSpit Polish RagSpit Polish Rag

Gearhead and Dead Man's Switch are his perks. DMS now needs a 2 s interruption (10.2.0) but blocks for 40 s.

Build for The Nemesis

FunMedium confidence
  • THWACK!THWACK!
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • AgitationAgitation

"Multipurpose Build" variant: a different playstyle from the standard build, to vary your matches.

Build for The Artist

MetaHigh confidence
  • Lethal PursuerLethal Pursuer
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • Barbecue & ChiliBarbecue & Chili

Add-onsSevered HandsSevered HandsFestering CarrionFestering Carrion

This is the #1 Artist build. Dead Man's Switch was nerfed in 10.2.0 (2 s delay): if it underperforms, swap it for Grim Embrace.

Build for The Skull Merchant

MetaMedium confidence
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Turn Back The ClockTurn Back The Clock
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch

Add-onsVital Targeting ProcessorVital Targeting ProcessorUltrasonic SpeakerUltrasonic Speaker

No-limits build. CI and Turn Back the Clock also appear in the top-winning build. DMS nerfed in 10.2.0.

Build for The Ghoul

FunMedium confidence
  • Lethal PursuerLethal Pursuer
  • Alien InstinctAlien Instinct
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • Grim EmbraceGrim Embrace

"Simple Aura Build" variant: a different playstyle from the standard build, to vary your matches.

Build for The First

MetaMedium confidence
  • Scourge Hook: Jagged CompassScourge Hook: Jagged Compass
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • Scourge Hook: Floods of RageScourge Hook: Floods of Rage

Add-onsPizza GogglesPizza GogglesBloody Roller SkateBloody Roller Skate

Generic build: Jagged Compass recreates Scourge Hooks and shows the most progressed gen. DMS nerfed in 10.2.0 (alternative: Grim Embrace).

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