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The Deathslinger

The Deathslinger

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

A vengeful Killer, able to spear Survivors from a distance and Reel them in using his power, The Redeemer.

Power

The Redeemer

The Redeemer

The Redeemer: a speargun hooks a Survivor within 18 m and reels them in.

Full power text

The Deathslinger’s ingenuity affords him the ability to Reel in bounties with a unique invention—a heavily modified, hybrid rifle that replaces conventional ammunition with a razor-sharp spear affixed to a chain.

THE REDEEMER

Press and hold the Power button to aim down sights. Press the Attack button to shoot a spear that can lodge itself in a Survivor, allowing them to be Reeled in towards The Deathslinger against their will.

Reel:

While a Survivor is speared by The Redeemer, press and hold the Power button to Reel them in towards you. Survivors may struggle against the chain or use the environment to pressure the chain to break. Doing so will result in briefly stunning The Deathslinger as well as putting The Survivor in the injured state and applying the Deep Wound status effect. Using a basic attack while a Survivor is speared will break the chain without applying a penalty to either The Deathslinger or The Survivor. Successfully hitting a Survivor with a basic attack while they are speared and healthy will also apply the Deep Wound status effect.

Reload:

The Redeemer must be Reloaded after every shot, before it may be fired again. Press the Active Ability button to Reload The Redeemer.

Killer perks

  • Dead Man’s SwitchDead Man’s Switch
  • GearheadGearhead
  • Hex: RetributionHex: Retribution

Builds

MetaMedium confidence
  • Turn Back The ClockTurn Back The Clock
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Help WantedHelp Wanted

Add-onsBayshore’s CigarBayshore’s CigarIridescent CoinIridescent Coin

Reliable-hit but slow map killer: passive slowdown (Corrupt, Pain Resonance, Turn Back the Clock) plus Help Wanted buffed in 10.2.0.

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.

FunMedium confidence
  • AgitationAgitation
  • StarstruckStarstruck
  • Thrilling TremorsThrilling Tremors
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance

Add-onsBayshore’s CigarBayshore’s CigarModified Ammo BeltModified Ammo Belt

Starstruck build. Survivors near a fast-carrying Slinger become Exposed.

How to counter

  • He must aim (0.4 s) and fires with a 0.5 s delay; if you are inside his Terror Radius a sound warns you he is aiming at you.
  • Speared, struggling slows the reel; the chain breaks under tension or on obstacles (-20 c/s) and stuns him for 2.7 s.
  • A missed shot costs 1.5 s, plus a 2.6 s reload: cross open ground then.

Add-ons to know

  • Iridescent Coin
    Iridescent CoinExposed if speared from 12 m or more.
  • Hellshire Iron
    Hellshire IronUndetectable while a Survivor is speared.
  • Honey Locust Thorn
    Honey Locust ThornMangled for 70 s when breaking free.

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