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The Deathslinger
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Killer
Caleb Quinn

The Deathslinger

An engineer swindled by his partners, he forged a harpoon rifle to drag everyone who wronged him back to face him.

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The Deathslinger perks

The 3 perks The Deathslinger teaches, and that you can unlock for every other killer in the Bloodweb's Shrine of Secrets.

Dead Man’s SwitchInterruptor del hombre muerto
After hooking a Survivor, Dead Man's Switch triggers its effect:
  • Blocks the first Generator any Survivor stops repairing for 25/30/35 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
GearheadOido por la maquinaria
"You have got an ear for well-oiled gears." After a Survivor loses a Health State, Gearhead activates for 30 seconds:
  • While Gearhead is active, a Survivor succeeding a Good Skill Check while repairing reveals their Aura to you for 6/7/8 seconds.
"Sometimes a man's best work is what puts him in the grave." — The Prison Warden
Hex: RetributionMaleficio: Represalia
"A Hex that lashes out upon its destruction.
Those who cross you will be punished."
Whenever a Survivor blesses or cleanses a Totem, Hex: Retribution triggers its primary effect:
  • Causes that Survivor to suffer from the Oblivious Status Effect for 40/50/60 seconds.
Whenever a Hex Totem is removed by any means, including its own, Hex: Retribution triggers its secondary effect:
  • The Auras of all Survivors are revealed to you for 20 seconds.
The Hex Effects persist until the Hex Totem is either blessed or cleansed by a Survivor, disabling it for the remainder of the Trial. "Bloody fool, you pulled the trigger on yourself." — Caleb Quinn

The Deathslinger add-ons

All 20 add-ons for The Deathslinger, sorted from rarest to most common. Add-ons change how the power works, so they are half of any build.

Ultra rare2

Hellshire IronHierro de Hellshire
The Hellshire Gang's branding iron.
Despite folklore, it never made its mark on new initiates, instead having been used to brand particularly quarrelsome bounties.
  • Grants the Undetectable Status Effect while a Survivor is speared by The Redeemer.
    • This effect lingers for 10 seconds.
"Hellshire Gang: Justice Seekers or Outlaws?" — Glenvale Gazette headline
Iridescent CoinMoneda Iridiscente
A glass-like coin moulded from The Fog itself.
A payment to the bounty hunter for the services rendered.
  • Survivors suffer from the Exposed Status Effect while speared by The Redeemer, if shot from at least 12 metres away.
"Deals made in desperation are paid for in madness."

Very rare4

Barbed WireAlambre de Púas
Pliable American-made steel lined with sharp barbs.
Despite its simplicity, Caleb found it could be wrapped around a spear to increase its viciousness.
  • Increases the Mending time of Survivors by +3.5 seconds.
"There won't be nothing to fear soon. Till then, fear me." — Caleb Quinn
Bayshore’s CigarEl Puro de Bayshore
A quality cigar, plucked from the jacket of Caleb's boss while he wailed over the spear lodged in his abdomen.
  • Reduces the Stun duration when Survivors break free from The Redeemer by -0.75 seconds.
"Do not point that thing at me, you slack-jawed imbecile." — Henry Bayshore
Gold Creek WhiskeyWhisky Gold Creek
Warm comfort in a bottle that quelled Caleb's anger and slowed his step.
  • Reduces your Terror Radius by -8 metres during Aim Down Sights.
"A smooth taste for the rugged frontier." — Gold Creek Advertisement, 1876
Prison ChainCadena de Prisión
A thick, heavy chain that once held a steel ball and latched to Caleb's ankle.
It has been re-purposed to hook onto a spear.
  • Increases the Break-Free time of Survivors from The Redeemer by +10 %.
"Inmates working beyond the prison yard must be affixed with a steel ball of no less than 18 pounds." — Hellshire Penitentiary Guard Book

Rare5

Bayshore’s Gold ToothDiente de Oro de Bayshore
A golden tooth torn from Henry Bayshore as he screamed for mercy, hours before he was finished off.
  • Increases the Reeling speed of The Redeemer by +5 %.
"Know your place, boy. Know you damn place." — Henry Bayshore
Honey Locust ThornsEspinas de Acacia Negra
Angered with a bounty who fled twice before, Caleb twisted thorn branches onto a spear and let it loose.
  • Speared Survivors breaking free from the The Redeemer suffer from the Mangled Status Effect for 70 seconds.
Tin Oil CanLata de Aceite
A can holding a small amount of oil to reduce friction in machinery.
Early models of the Speargun were notorious for jamming, and oil had to be readily available.
  • Reduces the Cool-down time of missed shots with The Redeemer by -0.5 seconds.
Wanted PosterCartel de "Se Busca"
The bullet that ripped through Caleb's jaw during a frenzy shootout.
It brings back burning desire for revenge.
  • Increases your Movement speed by +3 % during Aim Down Sights.
"You'll be met with a fierce reckoning, swear it on my mum's grave." — Caleb Quinn
Warden’s KeysLlaves del Alcaide
The dull jangle of the keys evokes a furious memory within Caleb.
  • Reduces the Reload time of The Redeemer by -0.35 seconds.

Uncommon5

Chewing TobaccoTabaco para Mascar
A can of clipped and sweetened tobacco leaves lifted from a gutted body in Glenvale.
Stimulates the nervous system.
  • Reduces the Stun duration when Survivors break free from The Redeemer by -0.25 seconds.
Jaw SmasherDestructor de Mandíbulas
The bullet that ripped through Caleb's jaw during a frenzy shootout.
It brings back burning desire for revenge.
  • Increases your Movement speed by +1.5 % during Aim Down Sights.
"You called death to your door the instant you done me wrong." — Caleb Quinn
Marshal's BadgeInsignia de Alguacil
A silver badge taken from the corpse of a lawman in Arizona Territory who interfered with the Hellshire Gang's bounties.
  • Reduces your Terror Radius by -4 metres during Aim Down Sights.
"Get your prayers in, you'll be swinging by noon." — Caleb Quinn
Poison Oak LeavesHojas de Roble Venenoso
An ordinary-looking plant, Caleb found out that spears coated in its oil cause unbearable blistering around wound.
  • Increases the Mending time of Survivors by +1.5 seconds.
Rusted SpikeClavo Oxidado
A railroad spike that Caleb fastened to the front of the Speargun during a moment of morbid curiosity.
The dull tip prevents it from cleanly piercing its target.
  • Speared Survivors hit with the The Redeemer suffer from the Mangled Status Effect for 60 seconds.

Common4

Modified Ammo BeltCinturón de Municiones Modificado
An old ammo belt Caleb altered for his specialised weaponry.
Still holds the fine red dirt of the Arizona Territory desert.
  • Reduces the Reload time of The Redeemer by -0.25 seconds.
Rickety ChainCadena Deteriorada
Weak steel links first used on Caleb's prototype Speargun.
Despite the chain's failings, it holds sentimental value.
  • Grants +50 % bonus Bloodpoints for Speared Score Events.
  • Increases the Break-Free speed of Survivors from The Redeemer by +33 %.
Snake OilAceite de Serpiente
A tincture of oils and extracts purchased from a travelling salesman.
Purported to cure all that ails you.
  • Increases the Reeling speed of The Redeemer by +2.5 %.
Spit Polish RagTrapo para Pulir con Saliva
A grimy piece of burlap.
Spit and elbow grease was enough to wipe down the Speargun in the heat of a shootout.
  • Reduces the Cool-down time of missed shots with The Redeemer by -0.25 seconds.

Descriptions from deadbydaylight.wiki.gg, licensed CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

Gameplay tips
After you spear someone, walk backwards so the survivor is reeled in faster and doesn't get stuck on crates or rocks; you injure them sooner.
Bait the shot: aim then lower the gun; the survivor tries to dodge, you gain distance and end up hitting with an M1 or a point-blank shot.
Against a corner or a strong area, keep aiming at the corner and be patient: close in until you can either take the shot or finish with an M1.
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