Survivor perk · Patch 10.2.2 · data from October 28, 2026
Until all Generators are completed, whenever you are unhooked, for the next 40/50/60s: when the Killer picks you up, once per trial, hit a Special Skill check: Stun the Killer for 4s. Become the Obsession. This is disabled by conspicuous actions. At the start of the trial, you are more likely to be the Obsession.
Lithe
Five Moves Ahead
ResilienceDecisive StrikeItem
Medkit
All four perks are among the six most played right now: Lithe (#1, 24.8%), Resilience (#2), Decisive Strike (#5) and Five Moves Ahead (#6). Five Moves Ahead is paired with Resilience and with Lithe in 31.6% of builds. Since 10.2.0 it only shows pallets but keeps the early start after a pallet drop, and Resilience got its tier I and II buffed (7/8/9%).
Dead HardDecisive StrikeResilience
Deja VuItemMedkit
Dead Hard (#3, 21%) is mostly run with Resilience (37.6%) and Decisive Strike (35.3%). Since 9.5.0 Dead Hard only works after being unhooked, making it an extra health state after the hook that complements Decisive Strike. Deja Vu (#4, 20.5%) helps cover gens and prevent 3-gen situations.
Off the RecordDecisive Strike
ResurgenceDead HardItemMedkit
Everything to survive after an unhook: Off the Record gives Endurance and removes aura, scratch marks and grunts for 30 to 40 s, Decisive Strike stuns for 4 s, Resurgence heals 70% on unhook and Dead Hard works after the hook. This stacks with the 10.1.0 baseline (10 s of Endurance and Elusive). Off the Record is rarely played (1.2%) but rated S-tier in 2026 guides.
Dark Sense
KindredDecisive StrikeResilienceItemMedkit
Beginner build, general perks only (unlockable on any survivor): BHVR redesigned Dark Sense to teach maps and pallet spawns, Kindred teaches hook reads, Decisive Strike ('Will to Live', general since 9.4.0) protects from tunnelling, Resilience helps everywhere once injured.