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Does Vecna completely change the game?

SweetTerror
SweetTerror Member Posts: 2,695
in General Discussions

Vecna can choose between four different powers that each bring with it four complete separate abilities. These abilities can see him traversing the map quickly, anti-loop to completely block pallets, attack over long distances, and last but not least activate an ability that highlights where survivors are.

If you were to compare this to any other killer in DBD, especially any M1 killer, the last thing I would want to be doing is playing anyone that didn't have all of those options at their disposal.

If I had to choose between Freddy's puddles or anything that a killer like Vecna can do, it's kind of a no-brainer who I'm going to choose.

Do you think Vecna will start a series of other killers that have multiple powers to choose from? Do you think we'll start seeing other killers be redesigned to be more effective now? Lord knows Freddy and Michael both need a complete rework.

Comments

  • LordGlint
    LordGlint Member Posts: 8,699

    Keep in mind that while he does have alot, each one is on quite a long cooldown. He'll be able to do like 1 of each power per chase where other Killers can use theirs way more often.

    His Map traversal while better than nothing at all... is still basically a single nurse blink once a minute or so.

  • HexHuntressThighs
    HexHuntressThighs Member Posts: 1,245
    https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/discussion/414328/does-vecna-completely-change-the-game

    I would honestly love to see all the older killers get secondary abilities tbh. Trapper maybe could throw a trap a few feet every 45 seconds, Wraith could make pallets invisible but they would shimmer still, Huntress could get a small dash attack with her hatchets that’s on a long cool down as well.

    I’ve noticed almost all new killers have multiple abilities for the past 4 years. Dredge has nightfall, teleport and remnant. Xeno has tunnels, crawler mode and tail attack. Heck even trickster has knives and a main event. It would be neat to have more abilities to make older killers more interesting.

  • GeneralSkien
    GeneralSkien Member Posts: 207
    https://forums.bhvr.com/dead-by-daylight/discussion/comment/3720148#Comment_3720148

    I’ve given a suggestion before but I feel like tons of killers would benefit from secondary powers, at least simpler killers. Complex killers like skull merchant, or powerful killers like nurse don’t need a secondary power, but weaker killers like legion, or myers would benefit greatly from a secondary power.


  • Vanishlord
    Vanishlord Member Posts: 555

    I think it is an interesting idea that could work. Vecna is probably a test to see how successful it is and obviously it is the anniversary chapter which is one that people usually have high expectations for. I think some of Vecna's powers sound quite strong but the cooldown should hopefully minimise the chances of it being overpowered. If there are issues, hopefully they will fix them for the live version. This is a character I am looking forward to and want to enjoy playing as and against him.