Perk Update Killer Action Terminology

  • Accompanying the new language found in the Perks Description Update (see UX section below), we have expanded our distinction between basic and special actions performed by Killers.
  • Starting in update 9.5.0, the following terms will now appear in Power, Add-on and Perk descriptions:
    Basic-break
    When a Pallet or Breakable Wall is broken by the default ability of any Killer.
    Special-break
    When a Downed Pallet or Breakable Wall is broken due to an ability granted by a Killer's Power.
    Basic-vault
    When a Window is vaulted by the default ability of any Killer.
    Special-vault
    When a Window or Downed Pallet is vaulted due to an ability granted by a Killer's Power.
    Damaging Generators
    When a Generator is damaged and loses progress due to the default ability of any Killer.
    Generator Explosions
    When a Generator loses progress due to an ability granted by a Killer's Power or Perk.
  • With these new terms, we intend to express with increased accuracy when specific gameplay interactions are intended to work alongside one another.
    Notably Killer Powers and Killer Perks.
  • Multiple gameplay descriptions. been updated to surface these new interactions.
  • The following Killers' Power descriptions have been updated:
    Basic-break
    The Singularity
    Special-break
    The Shape
    The Hillbilly
    The Cannibal
    The Demogorgon
    The Oni
    The Blight
    The Nemesis
    The Knight
    The Dark Lord
    Special-vault
    The Legion
    The Mastermind
    The Good Guy
    The Ghoul
    The Krasue
  • The following Killer Add-on descriptions have been updated:
    The Wraith - "The Serpent" - Soot
    The Wraith - "Shadow Dance" - White
    The Wraith - "Shadow Dance" - Blood
    The Hillbilly - Lo Pro Chains
    The Spirit - Kintsugi Teacup
    The Legion - Iridescent Button
    The Ghost Face - Olsen's Wallet
    The Demogorgon - Barb's Glasses
    The Executioner - Obsidian Goblet
    The Mastermind - Lab Photo
    The Knight - Pillaged Mead
    The Skull Merchant - Geographical Readout
    The Xenomorph - Self-Destruct Bolt
    The Good Guy - Hard Hat

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