MetaDBD
EN

All killers

The Trickster

The Trickster

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

A ranged Killer, able to quickly unleash a flurry of blades by using his power, Showstopper.

Power

Showstopper

Showstopper

Showstopper: 36 blades thrown at 3 per second up to 128 m; 6 Laceration charges remove one Health State.

Full power text

SPECIAL ABILITY: BLADE THROW

Press and hold the Power button to enter the Throw State. Tap the Attack button to throw a single Blade, or hold down to unleash a flurry of Blades. Restock Blades at Lockers.

SPECIAL EFFECT: LACERATION

Survivors' Laceration Meter increases when hit by Blades. When the meter is filled, they lose a health state. Laceration decreases after a delay if Survivors are not hit by Blades. Injuring Survivors with basic attacks decreases Laceration.

SPECIAL ABILITY: STYLE POINTS & STYLE RANKS

By throwing Blades, injuring Survivors and performing distinct actions back-to-back, The Trickster earns Style Points. Regular actions give few Style Points, while skillful actions give more.

Earning Style Points causes The Trickster to go up in Style Ranks. Each Style Rank improves his Blade throw and restocking speed. Earning Style Points refreshes the current Style Rank timer.

SPECIAL CONDITION/ABILITY: S-RANK & MAIN EVENT

At S-Rank, The Trickster gains a 44-meter Terror radius, the Lullaby is disabled, Laceration Meters decay blocked, Blade throw and restock speeds increase further, and he can trigger Main Event.

Main Event is activated by pressing the Ability button, causing The Trickster to throw unlimited Blades at high speed. Each Blade hitting Survivors awards bonus Style Points. End Main Event early by pressing the Ability button. Main Event ending triggers fatigue.

Main Event cannot be activated near hooked Survivors.

Killer perks

  • StarstruckStarstruck
  • Hex: Crowd ControlHex: Crowd Control
  • No Way OutNo Way Out

Builds

MetaHigh confidence
  • Thrilling TremorsThrilling Tremors
  • Turn Back The ClockTurn Back The Clock
  • Secret ProjectSecret Project
  • DeadlockDeadlock

Add-onsIridescent PhotocardIridescent PhotocardCut Thru U SingleCut Thru U Single

Every gen block (No Holds Barred) triggers Secret Project's Undetectable, and Turn Back the Clock kicks gens from range after hooks. It is also one of the most played Trickster builds.

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

Add-onsIridescent PhotocardIridescent PhotocardDeath Throes CompilationDeath Throes Compilation

General-meta variant: Pain Resonance and Corrupt Intervention (most used killer perks in 10.2) plus Pop, with Bamboozle to shut windows while you throw blades.

BudgetHigh confidence
  • DeadlockDeadlock
  • Spies from the ShadowsSpies from the Shadows
  • Hex: No One Escapes DeathHex: No One Escapes Death
  • No Way OutNo Way Out

Add-onsTequila MoonrockTequila MoonrockCaged Heart ShoesCaged Heart Shoes

Only general and Trickster perks: No Holds Barred stalls, Spies from the Shadows finds survivors, NOED + No Way Out lock down the endgame.

FunMedium confidence
  • StarstruckStarstruck
  • Hex: Crowd ControlHex: Crowd Control
  • No Way OutNo Way Out
  • Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceScourge Hook: Pain Resonance

Add-onsMemento BladesMemento BladesWaiting for You WatchWaiting for You Watch

Trickster's own three perks (most picked on him) plus Pain Resonance for some slowdown. Fun, but with a low kill rate.

How to counter

  • Throwing slows him to 3.86 m/s (3.16 m/s after 10 blades): keep cover between you rather than running in the open.
  • Laceration decays by 1 every 4.4 s after 16 s without a hit: once safe, it fades.
  • He reloads at a locker in 3 s: do not linger in the open near lockers.

Add-ons to know

  • Iridescent Photocard
    Iridescent PhotocardMain Event +100% duration and blocks generators for 6 s.
  • Death Throes Compilation
    Death Throes CompilationRefills 75% of blades when Main Event ends.
  • Edge of Revival Album
    Edge of Revival AlbumBlade hits from beyond 20 m deal +100% Laceration.

All builds · All killers