Would Open Handed be OP

If I remember correctly; Kindred caps at 24 meters I believe.

Open Handed could use a buff but double is too strong I think. Maybe 8/10/12m instead of 4/6/8. Could even cap how it assists other survivors at 8m or so if people think that's a problem.

If not just a numbers increase maybe it could affect Spine Chill and Premonition as well.

Okay, but who really uses those two perk? It's very rare to even see it in game. Also, you would need to be on the hook for it to even work. You're putting yourself in danger just to use two perks. I understand it's good but it's not that good.

I also think Kindred is capped by itself. And if you double the range, you would not only remove stackable effect, I would suggest that it just increases your personal aura reading. I would prefer to just slightly increase range or add 1/2/3 seconds to stuff like Rancor, Dark Sense and Alert

O mighty Peanits, why not give Open Handed an additional effect?

Survivors within 8 meters to you see all auras you see.

Once out of range, this effect persists for 15 seconds.

I use Kindred because it also allows me to see my teammates while someone else is hooked. It's extremely useful, and tacking on Open Handed makes the killer aura reading extremely potent.

Kindred honestly doesn't need a buff, it's pretty strong at the moment. It doesn't deserve a nerf either, it's perfectly fine as is.

I can see a buff for Open Handed, but it's one of the few perks that buffs could easily tip it way over the top, as the effect is stackable.

I think open handed is fine where it is. It's not meta nor should it be. But it does have it's place in the world. Don't forget that the player bringing the perk isn't the only one benefiting from it. All the survivors aura reading is increased. If it was self only buff then I would be inclined to agree. I would even say that as long as it isn't the killer's aura that it could be unlimited range without issue. If you want to give up 2 perks slots for unlimited range bond then I'd be good with it.

I think it'd honestly be better if instead of doubling the range, it let's you use other survivor's aura perks if you're close enough to them. For example you have open handed and someone you're on a gen with has better together, suddenly you get the better together bonus too (if someone is downed see the aura of all survivors). Or it'd work for empathy, aftercare, bond, kindred, dark sense, maps, the list goes on. It'd have some cool interactions and would be a great perk imo. Obviously there'd be an exception for mettle of man, that'd be a bit strong. Maybe OoO too.

Also could work in reverse to make it a better solo perk, not something for swf. If you have kindred and open handed, then people near you get the kindred info too.