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Dead Man's Switch

Dead by Daylight killer perk · Unique perk of The Deathslinger

Slowdown

What does Dead Man's Switch do?

After hooking a Survivor, Dead Man's Switch triggers its effect:
• The first Generator any Survivor stops repairing for 2 seconds is blocked for 30/35/40 seconds
• The Blocked Generator is highlighted to you in white.
Dead Man's Switch cannot activate if its effect is still active from a previous activation.

"I've seen the look on a man's face when he realises he's going to die. " — Caleb Quinn

Best perks to combine with Dead Man's Switch

• Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance – Pain Resonance makes survivors scream and stop repairing; Dead Man’s Switch blocks that gen. Used together in 7 hand-picked builds. Also slowdown.
• Grim Embrace – Used together in 9 hand-picked builds. Also slowdown.
• Lethal Pursuer – Used together in 7 hand-picked builds.
• Pop Goes the Weasel – Used together in 6 hand-picked builds. Also slowdown.
• Deadlock – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also slowdown.
• Undone – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also slowdown.
• Scourge Hook: Gift of Pain – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also slowdown.
• Hex: Plaything – Used together in 1 hand-picked build.

Builds with Dead Man's Switch

Frequently asked

Who has Dead Man's Switch?

Dead Man's Switch is the unique perk of The Deathslinger in Dead by Daylight.

What playstyle is Dead Man's Switch good for?

Dead Man's Switch fits a slowdown playstyle.

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