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Why do most Killer Perks work during the Dying State but not for Survivors?

Nicholas
Nicholas Member Posts: 2,116

Why is it that most (all?) Killer Perks and Powers work on Survivors in the Dying State, but almost no Survivor Perks work in the Dying State? For example, why does Barbecue & Chilli work but not Iron Will? I'm curious what the community thinks.

Answers

  • SpringMyTrap
    SpringMyTrap Member Posts: 752

    because some perks dont differentiate between stages survivor is in.

    killer perks tend to do that more because the killer is able to take less perks than survivors can.

  • Nicholas
    Nicholas Member Posts: 2,116

    Some good points, but these perks don't have to also work in the Dying State. The fact that these Perks do work makes slugging super practical and appealing.

    You don't need to bring slug perks, but you should to be an effective slugger. No one runs Deerstalker because you get better value out of myriad other Perks, Powers, or Add-ons, which will show the aura of Survivors regardless of their health state. I wonder if removing the aura read on dying Survivors would make slugging a little less appealing. And if adding slugging perks would cause players to consider their playstyle and approach more closely.