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The Demogorgon

The Demogorgon

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

An unidentified Killer, able to open multiple Portals and traverse between them to cover large distances. Using its power, Of the Abyss, it can detect any Survivors within a close proximity to the Portals then unleash a leaping attack to inflict damage from a distance.

Power

Of the Abyss

Of the Abyss

Of the Abyss: he places Portals to traverse the Upside Down and attacks with Shred.

Full power text

An unknown and otherworldly power surged through its body. Suddenly the ground ripped open, swallowing The Demogorgon whole.

OF THE ABYSS

Press and hold the Power button to fully charge and activate Of the Abyss. All Survivors within a close proximity to an activated Portal will be indicated by Killer Instinct.

SPECIAL ATTACK: SHRED

Press the Attack button while charging or holding Of the Abyss to dive forward and unleash a vicious slash. Hitting a dropped pallet or breakable wall will special-break it.

SPECIAL ABILITY: PORTALS

Press the Active Ability button to open a Portal on the ground in front of you.

Traverse Upside Down:

While standing on a placed Portal with a different Portal highlighted, press the Active Ability button again to travel through the Upside Down to arrive at the targeted Portal. Emerging from a Portal grants Undetectable.

Activated Portals:

Portals become 'activated' when they are first traversed to or from. Only activated Portals may be sealed by Survivors. Activated Portal auras are highlighted in yellow.

Killer perks

  • Cruel LimitsCruel Limits
  • MindbreakerMindbreaker
  • SurgeSurge

Builds

MetaHigh confidence
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Turn Back The ClockTurn Back The Clock
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel

Add-onsLeprose LichenLeprose LichenBarb's GlassesBarb's Glasses

Portals let him return to gens fast. Pain Resonance (42%), Corrupt, Pop and Turn Back the Clock are among his most played perks.

BudgetMedium confidence
  • SurgeSurge
  • Sloppy ButcherSloppy Butcher
  • Bitter MurmurBitter Murmur
  • WhispersWhispers

Add-onsRat LiverRat LiverBlack HeartBlack Heart

Surge (his own perk, 19% usage) plus general perks buffed in 10.2.0.

FunMedium confidence
  • Lethal PursuerLethal Pursuer
  • Barbecue & ChiliBarbecue & Chili
  • EnduringEnduring
  • Spirit FurySpirit Fury

Add-onsBarb's GlassesBarb's GlassesLeprose LichenLeprose Lichen

Anti-pallet build. Enduring and Spirit Fury punish every pallet.

How to counter

  • Active Portals are visible and can be sealed (12 s alone, 6 s with four); this reveals their aura to everyone.
  • Sealing can trigger skill checks without a Great zone.
  • Inside a Portal's area while he channels you are Oblivious and revealed (Killer Instinct): avoid active Portals in a chase.

Add-ons to know

  • Leprose Lichen
    Leprose LichenReveals all auras while he traverses.
  • Brass Case Lighter
    Brass Case LighterBlindness for 60 s while sealing.
  • Lifeguard Whistle
    Lifeguard Whistle+2 Portals.

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