executerev

An addon pass, especially to the addons that give debuffs while tormented, or a base buff to torment would make it a much more viable status effect.

This! No other killer comes to mind that has a base kit way to counter grasp saves so directly. Its definitely enough of a reason to keep the cage mechanic while introducing an anti tunnel mechanic to it. It would be fine to keep hook/unhook perks not activating if you couldn't just instantly die out of the box. The time…

An addon buff/rework and base kit buff would be enough to keep him a good killer if he were made unable to tunnel and camp as easily. Not being exposed but instead other debuffs while tormented is a good idea for a buff.