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Killer
Portia Maye
The Houndmaster
A relentless sea captain who hunts alongside her faithful hound Snug, sending him out to knock down and drag back her prey.
Builds
The Houndmaster perks
The 3 perks The Houndmaster teaches, and that you can unlock for every other killer in the Bloodweb's Shrine of Secrets.
All-Shaking ThunderTrueno Sísmico
"Enemies on land and sea learned to tremble before your might." After falling from a height, All-Shaking Thunder activates for 15/20/25 seconds:
- Increases the range of your Lunge Attack by +75 %.
No QuarterSin cuartel
"Every skirmish ended with a relentless volley of cannon fire, leaving no doubt who was superior." Whenever a Survivor healing themselves by any means reaches 75 % Healing Progress, No Quarter triggers its effect:
- The Survivor is faced with a continuous stream of Skill Checks until the Self-Heal is completed.
- If they fail a Skill Check or interrupt the action by any means, they suffer from the Broken Status Effect for 20/25/30 seconds.
Scourge Hook: Jagged CompassGancho flagelante: Brújula serrada
"Sometimes the compass points north. Other times it points somewhere else entirely." At the start of the Trial, 4 Hooks in the environment are changed into Scourge Hooks:
- The Auras of these Scourge Hooks are highlighted in white.
- The Hook is converted into a Scourge Hook.
- The Aura of the Generator with the most progression is highlighted in yellow for 6/8/10 seconds.
The Houndmaster add-ons
All 20 add-ons for The Houndmaster, sorted from rarest to most common. Add-ons change how the power works, so they are half of any build.
Ultra rare2
Iridescent Wheel HandleTimón Iridiscente
Once used to guide a greast vessel across the open seas, its remnants now serve as a memory of times past.
- Increases the Linger duration of The Dog at the Target Location of the Search Command by +20 %.
- Grants the Undetectable Status Effect while The Dog fulfils the Search Command.
- Touching the Search Path as The Houndmaster immediately removes the Status Effect.
Torn NovelNovela Desgarrada
A book given to her by her father.
All but destroyed after a raid. While possessing The Dog during the Chase Command to access the Redirect Chase ability, the following effect applies:
All but destroyed after a raid. While possessing The Dog during the Chase Command to access the Redirect Chase ability, the following effect applies:
- The Auras of Survivors within 10 metres of The Dog are revealed to you.
- This effect lingers for 2 seconds after exiting the ability by any means.
Very rare4
Gunpowder TinLata de Pólvora
Useful for all manner of explosive schemes.
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by +30 % for 20 seconds after a Survivor becomes affected by Houndsense:
- Breaking Breakable Walls.
- Breaking Pallets.
- Damaging Generators.
Leather HarnessArnés de Cuero
Allows greater control over a dog's every movement. Whenever a Generator is completed, Leather Harness triggers its effect for 30 seconds:
- Increases the Chase speed of The Dog by +20 %.
MarlinspikePunzón para Cabos
As good for unsplicing rope as it is for causing grievous bodily harm.
- Causes all Survivors within 20 metres of The Dog grabbing a Survivor to become affected by Houndsense.
Ship FigureheadMascarón del Barco
A trophy torn from the bow of another ship. The Terror Radius of The Houndmaster changes based on the proximity of The Dog:
- Increases the Terror Radius by +8 metres while it is following.
- Reduces the Terror Radius by -8 metres while it is away.
Rare5
Fatty MeatCarne Grasienta
A strange and irresistible treat for a canine friend.
- Survivors affected by Houndsense periodically scream every 15 seconds, but without revealing their location to The Houndmaster.
Spiked CollarCollar de Púas
A dangerous accessory worn by dogs sent to battle.
- Causes Survivors becoming injured while they were grabbed by The Dog to suffer from the Haemorrhage and Mangled Status Effects for 60 seconds.
Training BellCampana de Entrenamiento
Even over great distances, it will notify a dog exactly where their owner is.
- The Aura of the Survivor responsible for stunning The Dog is revealed to you for 8 seconds.
Unfinished MapMapa Inacabado
Features details on the area that would come to be known as the Bermuda Triangle.
- Causes Survivors affected by Houndsense to also suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 15 seconds.
WaterskinOdre
She gave him the last of her water, knowing he needed the strength to hunt.
- Increases the distance of the Redirected Chase Path by +20 %.
Uncommon5
Barley MealHarina de Cebada
The key ingredient for a bland but reinvigorating porridge.
- Increases the distance of the Initial Chase Path by +20 %.
Belaying PinsCabillas
Ideal for holding rope, securing knots, and rigging sails.
- Causes Survivors affected by Houndsense to also suffer from the Oblivious Status Effect for 20 seconds.
Knotted RopeCuerda Anudada
The dog's jaws tightened around the makeshift toy, and he thrashed it back and forth.
- Reduces the Attack cool-down of successful Basic Attacks on Survivors caught in the grasp of The Dog by -2 %.
Smoked SnapperHuachinango Ahumado
A protein-packed foodstuff, preserved to ensure its quality over long expeditions.
- Reduces the Power Recharge time by -5 %.
SpyglassCatalejo
Used to spot what one is looking for, no matter how far away.
- The Auras of Survivors affected by Houndsense are revealed for 3 seconds after it ends.
Common4
Creature's BoneHueso de Criatura
It was unlike anything she'd ever seen, and the marrow in its bones was delectable.
- Reduces the Stun duration of The Dog by -50 %.
Sticky PitchAlquitrán Pegajoso
A vital commodity for keeping a ship in tip-top shape.
- Increases the bonus Movement speed of The Houndmaster while walking along the Search Path by +2 %.
Trainer's BookLibro de Adiestramiento
Some of the advice contained within helped strengthen their bond.
- Increases the duration of Houndsense by +35 %.
Young CoconutCoco Tierno
Her first meal as a castaway, she shared it with her loyal companion.
- Increases the Chase speed of The Dog by +5 %.
Descriptions from deadbydaylight.wiki.gg, licensed CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
Gameplay tips
Use Search mode in chase, not just Chase mode: in areas with lots of rocks, cut their distance after the first hit so they can't reach the next structure.
Zone with the dog's second dash: send it so they vault the pallet while you go round one side; either they get greedy and you keep going, or you hit the second dash and put them down.
Track with the dog in Chase mode: entering its camera shows you nearby survivors, ideal for finding them after a hook without walking around.
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