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The Mastermind

The Mastermind

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

Albert Wesker is a brilliant and ruthless mastermind infused with the power of Uroboros.

Power

Virulent Bound

Virulent Bound

Virulent Bound: 2 tokens; a 0.5 s bound (about 7 m), chainable into a 1 s bound (about 14 m) at 14 m/s.

Full power text

The Mastermind can barrel forward, Infecting Survivors with the Uroboros virus or leaping over obstacles.

Press and hold the Power button to charge a Bound attack. While charging, The Mastermind moves slightly slower as he prepares his strike. When charged, press the Attack button to Bound. If The Mastermind hits a Survivor, that Survivor becomes Infected (or furthers their Infection). Should The Mastermind crash into something during this Bound, he will slam the Survivor, causing damage; if not, the Survivor is thrown, losing a health state if they are thrown into any solid object.

If Virulent Bound hits a window or dropped pallet, The Mastermind will special-vault the obstacle.

SPECIAL EFFECT: UROBOROS INFECTION

Upon being hit by Virulent Bound, Survivors become Infected. Infected builds over time, and when fully Infected, the Survivor suffers from a 4% Hindered status effect. If a Virulent Bound grabs and slams a Survivor while they are fully Infected, The Mastermind will automatically carry them.

SPECIAL INTERACTION: FIRST AID SPRAY

At the beginning of each trial, several Supply Crates spawn. Each contains a First Aid Spray. When Infected, a Survivor can use the First Aid Spray on themselves or another, removing the Infection. Each First Aid Spray has a set number of charges. After using a First Aid Spray, the Survivor's location is briefly revealed by Killer Instinct.

Killer perks

  • Superior AnatomySuperior Anatomy
  • Awakened AwarenessAwakened Awareness
  • TerminusTerminus

Builds

MetaHigh confidence
  • Brutal StrengthBrutal Strength
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel
  • EruptionEruption
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance

Add-onsUnicorn MedallionUnicorn MedallionLab PhotoLab Photo

Highest-winning Wesker build (70% kill rate). Brutal Strength breaks quickly with the dash, and three perks handle regression.

MetaHigh confidence
  • Corrupt InterventionCorrupt Intervention
  • Brutal StrengthBrutal Strength
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Barbecue & ChiliBarbecue & Chili

Add-onsUnicorn MedallionUnicorn MedallionLab PhotoLab Photo

Generic build: more info (BBQ) and a safer start (CI).

BudgetHigh confidence
  • DeadlockDeadlock
  • Awakened AwarenessAwakened Awareness
  • Brutal StrengthBrutal Strength
  • Hex: No One Escapes DeathHex: No One Escapes Death

Add-onsUroboros TendrilUroboros TendrilLeather GlovesLeather Gloves

General / Trapper perks plus Wesker's Awakened Awareness: easy to play.

FunMedium confidence
  • UnforeseenUnforeseen
  • Pop Goes the WeaselPop Goes the Weasel
  • Machine LearningMachine Learning
  • Hex: No One Escapes DeathHex: No One Escapes Death

"Gen-Kick Based Build" variant: a different playstyle from the standard build, to vary your matches.

How to counter

  • Charging lasts 1.5 s at reduced speed: that is your cue to move before the bound.
  • A missed or completed bound leaves about 2.7 to 3 s of cooldown (5 s with a throw): regain distance then.
  • Infection rises 0.8 per second; at 100 you reach Critical Infection: a hook resets it to 1.

Add-ons to know

  • Chalice
    Chalice+50% remaining bound duration after colliding with a Survivor.
  • Leather Gloves
    Leather GlovesPower recharge time -8%.

Public numbers

  • Pick rate: 4.3%

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