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Killer Concept: Headless Horseman (head is power)

jakers
jakers Member Posts: 13
edited December 2022 in General Discussions

Had this kicking around long before the release of the Knight; could be a creepy rapier (piercing style) wielding figure?

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Power(s): Revolves around the removal of your own head to use as a tool. While 'headless' we see via a ghostly vision, with feint features flickering above the gruesomely truncated neck.

Holding the power button enters the ethereal 'Lantern' mode. The Killer is slowed, the world darkens, and Survivors in view become highlighted (similar to current Nightfall). Wherever you aim your head, you will detect Survivors via a short range Killer Instinct. In Lantern mode the Killer cannot attack. Release the button to restore your head.

When in 'Lantern' mode, interact with a Locker to place it inside! Within X meters, survivors auras are revealed and after 15 seconds within it's range, they become cursed with an oblivious status. Survivors may locate the locker and force it open via a lengthy animation, triggering your head to slowly respawn. That survivor becomes briefly exposed.

Without head: The Killer can additionally charge up a long lunge by holding the power button. Fully charged, the Killer is slowed. Piercing a Survivor with the lunge causes Hemorage.

The Killer may Retrieve their Head from any locker; holding your hand against the closed door and with a flash of light from within, your head is summoned. Open the locker to grab it and put it atop your shambling figure.


Thoughts??

-- Bit of chase, bit of hunting, some location trapping/scouting.

-- Alts: Place head on a stake anywhere in the map for area of effect debuff or aura reading (maybe it can be dismantled, like a temporary Hex)

-- Alts: switching between 'head' and Killer vision comes to mind, but this is basically Twins

-- Alts: using a 'stalking' mechanic while in Lantern mode, your head can curse a survivor revealing their aura for next 30 sec?

Comments

  • jakers
    jakers Member Posts: 13

    This incarnation above is probably too Gothic (especially given recent Knight) but think of powers used by Kratos (God of War) to use Gorgon heads or the head of Helios to sun opponents...gruesome and cool.