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The Ghoul
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Ken Kaneki

The Ghoul

A student turned half-ghoul; his kagune let him launch himself across the map, torn between doubt and a hunger for flesh.

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The Ghoul perks

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

Forever EntwinedUnidos eternalente
"The greater the struggle, the more difficult the escape." Whenever a Survivors takes damage, Forever Entwined gains +1 Token, up to a maximum of 6/7/8 Tokens:
  • Increases the Action speeds for Dropping, Hooking, and Picking up a Survivor by a stack-able +4 % per Token, up to a maximum of 24/28/32 %.
"You tried to devour me so you have no room to complain if I eat you, do you?" — Ken Kaneki
Hex: Nothing But MiseryMaleficio: Solo hay miseria
After you damage Survivors with a basic-attack 8 times, a Dull Totem ignites.
Whenever you damage a Survivor with a basic-attack, they gain 5% Hindered for 10/12.5/15s.
None Are FreeNadie se libra
"You know better than anyone that the light at the end of the tunnel is only an illusion." Whenever you hook a Survivor for the first time, None Are Free gains +1 Token, up to a maximum of 4 Tokens.
Once all Generators are completed, None Are Free calls upon The Entity to trigger the following effect:
  • Blocks all Windows and upright Pallets for a stack-able 12/14/16 seconds per Token, up to a maximum of 48/56/64 seconds.
"I'm not wrong. What's wrong is this messed-up world!" — Ken Kaneki

The Ghoul add-ons

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

Ultra rare2

Iridescent Eye PatchParche de Ojo Iridiscente
An innocent way to hide his true nature from the world. Unlocks potential in the third consecutive Kagune Leap while in Enraged Mode:
  • If used to vault a dropped Pallet, it instantly breaks.
Yamori’s MaskMáscara de Yamori
Worn by a ghoul from the 13th district whose hobby was torture. Hooking a Survivor while in Enraged Mode triggers the following effect:
  • Causes all Survivors further than 40 metres to scream and reveal their location to you for 3 seconds.

Very rare4

CCG ID CardTarjeta de Identificación de CCG
A card carried by every ghoul investigator. Performing a Kagune Leap Vault action triggers the following effect:
  • The Auras of all Survivors affected by the Kagune Mark are revealed to you within 24 metres of your location for 3 seconds.
Fresh CoffeeCafé Recién Preparado
Every ghoul's favourite drink, the one human delicacy they can consume.
  • Increases the Movement speed during Kagune Leaps by +2 m/s.
Red-Headed CentipedeCiempiés Pelirrojo
The thing caused him immeasurable torment. Performing a Vault action while in Enraged Mode triggers the following effect:
  • Blocks that Window to all Survivors for 10 seconds.
Torture ApparatusAparato de Tortura
A cutting tool used every time his extremities grew back. Whenever Enraged Mode ends, you benefit from the following effect:
  • Grants a +5 % Haste Status Effect for 6 seconds.

Rare5

Amon’s NecktieCorbata de Amon
Cold, calculated, precise.
He had a firm grasp of every situation. While aiming Mid-Leap, you benefit from the following effect:
  • The Auras of Pallets and Windows are revealed to you within 32 metres.
Aogiri Tree RobeTúnica de Árbol Aogiri
Garments worn by an anti-human ghoul organisation. Whenever a Generator is completed while in Enraged Mode, you benefit from the following effect:
  • Grants the Undetectable Status Effect for 20 seconds.
Mado’s GloveGuante de Mado
A glove worn by a ghoul investigator. Survivors affected by the Kagune Mark experience the following effect after it is removed:
  • Causes them to suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 15 seconds.
Red Spider LilyFlor del Infierno
The white flowers turned red as blood. Survivors hit with a Basic Attack while in Enraged Mode inflicts the following effect:
  • Causes them to suffer from the Haemorrhage Status Effect for 60 seconds.
Rize's GlassesLentes de Rize
They made her look innocent enough, which was exactly what she wanted. Upon entering Enraged Mode, you benefit from the following effect:
  • The Auras of healthy Survivors currently repairing a Generator are revealed to you for 8 seconds.

Uncommon5

Blood-Stained HandkerchiefPañuelo Ensangrentado
Even a single drop of blood can excite the senses of any gourmet.
  • Increases the maximum reach of Kagune Leaps by +1 metre.
Broken ChainCadena Rota
Nothing could restrain him once he finally embraced his full potential.
  • Reduces the Cool-down duration of Kagune Leap by -1.4 seconds per Token when outside of Enraged Mode.
Hide’s HeadphonesAuriculares de Hide
They belonged to his best friend, who he tried to keep safe at all costs. Survivors affected by the Kagune Mark experience the following effect while carrying it:
  • Causes them to suffer from the Oblivious Status Effect until the mark is removed.
Hinami’s UmbrellaParaguas de Hinami
It was raining the day her mother was viciously taken from her.
  • Increases the amount of time added to the Countdown for each perfectly timed Grab-Attack by +10 seconds.
Kaneki's SatchelBolso de Kaneki
Essential gear for any student trying to keep up with their studies.
  • Increases the Movement speed of the third consecutive Kagune Leap by +4.2 m/s.

Common4

Anteiku ApronDelantal de Anteiku
Standard-issue uniform at a lovely little coffee shop.
  • Shortens the slide after Kagune Leaps by -50 %.
Kaneki’s WalletCartera de Kaneki
Lost to a strange boy who happened to bump into him on the street.
  • Extends the window of opportunity to perform consecutive Kagune Leaps by +3 seconds.
Taiyaki
Ghouls can never eat human food, but they can find ways to pretend.
  • Extends the Countdown by +5 seconds.
The Black Goat’s EggEl Huevo de la Cabra Negra
The book he used to bond with a woman of consequence.
  • Succeeding the Quick Time Event during a Grab-Attack grants +100 % bonus Bloodpoints.

Descriptions from the game itself and from deadbydaylight.wiki.gg, licensed CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.

Gameplay tips
Don't use the last dash to travel the map (it barely glides and gives you a brutal cooldown): move with the first two dashes while Enraged, or just the first one outside of it, and cancel the power.
Master the slide tech: move left/right through the air (or slide along walls) to land right next to whichever survivor you want.
In the open while Enraged, don't injure a healthy survivor with the power (huge cooldown): throw it and cancel, hit M1, and repeat for a very fast two-tap. Only injure with the power at pallets.
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