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The Clown

The Clown

Difficulty: Intermediate · Patch 10.2.2, data from October 28, 2026.

A strategic Killer, able to control and corral Survivors by throwing bottles of The Afterpiece Tonic to create clouds of noxious gas that cover large areas for a short amount of time. Survivors Intoxicated by the gas are inflicted with impaired vision and movement speed, and give away their location by coughing loudly.

Power

The Afterpiece Tonic

The Afterpiece Tonic

The Afterpiece Tonic: he throws gas bottles (Tonic) that impair vision and slow you; the Antidote hastes.

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Throughout his years experimenting with anesthetics and muscle relaxants, The Clown developed several effective concoctions and formulas. He has used his favorite, The Afterpiece Tonic, to great effect, intoxicating and capturing many unwilling victims. The associated Afterpiece Antidote also has useful effects.

Tap the Active Ability button to switch between the Afterpiece Tonic and the Afterpiece Antidote. Tap or hold and release the Power button to launch a bottle.

Press and hold the Active Ability button to replenish your bottles.

SPECIAL ABILITY: Afterpiece Tonic

On contact, the bottle will break, releasing a purple gas cloud that intoxicates Survivors. Intoxicated Survivors will suffer from impaired vision, involuntary coughing, and 14% Hindered for 1.6 second.

SPECIAL ABILITY: Afterpiece Antidote

On contact, the bottle will break, releasing a gray gas cloud which turns yellow upon activation. The Clown and any Survivors who enter an active Antidote cloud gain 12% Haste for 6 seconds. Intoxicated Survivors who enter an Antidote cloud are cured.

Killer perks

  • BamboozleBamboozle
  • CoulrophobiaCoulrophobia
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel

Builds

MetaHigh confidence
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • EruptionEruption

Add-onsSticky Soda BottleSticky Soda BottleCheap Gin BottleCheap Gin Bottle

Clown shortens chases with bottles, which feeds Pop, Pain Resonance and Eruption.

BudgetMedium confidence
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel
  • BamboozleBamboozle
  • Sloppy ButcherSloppy Butcher
  • Bitter MurmurBitter Murmur

Add-onsSolvent JugSolvent JugSticky Soda BottleSticky Soda Bottle

Owning Clown already gives Pop and Bamboozle: add two general perks for a complete cheap build.

FunMedium confidence
  • Save the best for lastSave the best for last
  • Rapid BrutalityRapid Brutality
  • BamboozleBamboozle
  • SurgeSurge

Add-onsCheap Gin BottleCheap Gin BottleSticky Soda BottleSticky Soda Bottle

Pure chase Clown. STBFL and Rapid Brutality are his two most used perks.

How to counter

  • Moving through a Tonic cloud makes it dissipate faster; do not stop in it.
  • When intoxicated you cough loudly, revealing your position: leave the cloud before hiding.
  • An Antidote cloud cancels Tonic and clears its effects: a white cloud can help you.

Add-ons to know

  • Kerosene Can
    Kerosene CanBlindness for 30 s on intoxicated Survivors.
  • Sulphuric Acid Vial
    Sulphuric Acid VialMangled for 70 s.
  • Starling Feather
    Starling FeatherThrow cooldown reduced by 50%.

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