The Hillbilly: Changes to Add-ons and Power (Updated)
Greetings everyone!
On November 15th, I posted a discussion regarding some changes to Billy's power and add-ons. With the amount of feedback I got, I decided to change Billy's add-ons to make them a lot more useful as people justifiably pointed out that they were still useless. Hopefully, they will become a little more useful.
To recap, the only change I'd make to Hillbilly's basekit is to completely remove the overheat mechanic since BHVR decided to make the mechanic, “less limiting than before,” resulting in Billy, "feeling better to play."
Now, it's time for the updated add-on changes. You will some that will remain the same or some with minor tweaks.
Add-on Changes:
Junkyard Air Filter
This add-on increases the overheat limit of the Chainsaw by +20 charges.
Change: Reduces the cooldown on both missed and successful Chainsaw hits by 0.3 seconds.
Punctured Muffler
This add-on increases the cooling speed of the Chainsaw by +50%.
Change: During a Chainsaw Sprint, pallet stun durations are reduced by -50%.
*Doesn’t stack with Enduring.*
Off-Brand Motor Oil
This add-on reduces the range within which Chainsaw noises can be heard by 30%.
Change: Reduces the cooldown on both missed and successful Chainsaw hits by 0.5 seconds.
Big Buckle
This add-on reduces the terror radius by -8 meters while overheated.
Change: Reduces the terror radius by -8 meters while revving and during a Chainsaw Sprint.
Black Grease
This add-on increases the charge speed of the Chainsaw by +18% for 30 seconds after being blinded.
Change: During a Chainsaw Sprint, trigger a difficult skill check for survivors who are repairing or healing within 16 meters of your position. Does not trigger in range of survivors at the start of a Chainsaw Sprint.
Mother’s Helpers
This add-on increases the charge speed of the Chainsaw by +18 for 30 seconds after being stunned by a pallet.
Change: During a Chainsaw Sprint, the progress of generators is determined by the intensity of their aura.
Spiked Boots
This add-on increases the turn speed during the Chainsaw Sprint by +44% and increases the cooldown after hitting an obstacle during a Chainsaw Sprint by +28%.
Change: Simply remove the cooldown after hitting an obstacle. Makes no sense why Drift King Billy should be punished.
Pighouse Gloves
This add-on increases your action speed when damaging generators and breaking pallets or breakable walls by 20% and reduces pallet stun duration -50% if and only if the Chainsaw is overheated.
Change: After downing a survivor with the Chainsaw, you are able to continue your Chainsaw Sprint. Survivors hit with the Chainsaw within 5 seconds of downing a survivor only damaged for one health state.
Tuned Carburetor
This add-on reduces the charge time of the Chainsaw by 25% and reduces the base movement speed to 4.4m/s.
Change: Reduces the charge time of the Chainsaw by 18% and completely remove the movement speed penalty.
Apex Muffler
This add-on silences the Chainsaw for all survivors outside of the terror radius.
Change: Silences the Chainsaw for all survivors outside of the terror radius. Gain the undetectable status effect until you stop sprinting after maintaining a Chainsaw Sprint for 2 seconds.
Iridescent Brick
This add-on makes you gain the undetectable status effect until you stop sprinting after maintaining a Chainsaw Sprint for 2 seconds.
Change: Your movement speed during a Chainsaw Sprint is increased by 7% for every second over the course of 5 seconds.
Conclusion
Hopefully, with these new updated add-ons, Billy will have more usefulness instead of now. Any feedback is welcomed.