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The Huntress
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Killer
Anna

The Huntress

Raised in the frozen forests of Russia, she hums lullabies as she throws her hatchets, abducting so she is never alone again.

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The Huntress perks

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

Beast of PreyBestia de Presa
"Your lust for a kill is so intense that your connection withThe Entity is momentarily lost, making you totally unpredictable." Whenever you trigger the Bloodlust Status Effect, Beast of Prey activates for 30/35/40 seconds:
  • Grants the Undetectable Status Effect.
"Where did she go?"
Hex: Huntress LullabyMaleficio: Nana de cazadora
"A Hex rooting its power in despair.
Your hunt is an irresistible song of dread which muddles your prey's attention." Survivors performing Healing or Repairing actions suffer from the following effect:
  • Increases the Progression penalty for Failed Skill Checks by 2/4/6 %.
Each time a Survivor is hooked, Hex: Huntress Lullaby grows in power and gains +1 Token, up to a maximum of 5 Tokens.
Survivors performing Healing or Repairing actions suffer from the following additional effect:
  • Reduces the time between the audio cue announcing an imminent Skill Check and it appearing, depending on the number of accumulated Tokens:
    • 1 Token: -14 %
    • 2 Tokens: -28 %
    • 3 Tokens: -42 %
    • 4 Tokens: -56 %
    • 5 Tokens: Suppresses the audio cue altogether.
The Hex Effects persist until the Hex Totem is either blessed or cleansed by a Survivor, disabling it for the remainder of the Trial. "That song, it drives me crazy!"
Territorial ImperativeInstinto territorial
Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
Whenever a Survivor enters the Basement while you are farther than 24 metres from its entrance, Territorial Imperative activates:
  • The Aura of that Survivor is revealed to you for 4/5/6 seconds.
Territorial Imperative has a cool-down of 45 seconds. "We're not safe anywhere..."

The Huntress add-ons

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

Ultra rare2

Iridescent HeadCabezal Iridiscente
A glass-like Hatchet head moulded from The Fog itself.
The blade is warm and reverberating with The Entity's power.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets are automatically put into the Dying State.
  • Reduces the number of carried Hatchets to 1.
"The iridescent glass cuts through flesh and soul."
Soldier's PutteePolaina del Soldado
A wrap taken from a dead soldier.
It provides protection and support to the ankle and lower leg.
  • Increases the Movement speed of The Huntress to 4.6 m/s while out of Hatchets.

Very rare4

Begrimed HeadCabezal Mugroso
This Hatchet head is stained with a foul substance that afflicts anyone who it touches with debilities.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Haemorrhage and Mangled Status Effects for 80 seconds.
Glowing ConcoctionPreparado Brillante
An otherworldly concoction that faintly glows a foreboding light.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets have their Aura revealed to you for 5 seconds.
Infantry BeltCinturón de Infantería
A sturdy utility belt pillaged from a soldier.
He was quick in combat, but she was quicker.
  • Successfully hitting a Survivor with a Hatchet grants a +3 % Haste Status Effect for 5 seconds.
Wooden FoxZorro de Madera
Roughly carved, this fox statuette is no more than a few inches.
A reminder that stealth and cunning is as effective as raw power.
  • Grants the Undetectable Status Effect after reloading at Lockers for 30 seconds.

Rare5

Deerskin GlovesGuantes de Piel de Ciervo
Cured leather gloves that protect the hands and give a sure grip.
  • Reduces the Reload time of Hatchets at Lockersto 80 % of its default value.
Flower BabushkaBabushka de Flores
A clean and colourful handkerchief adorned with a flower pattern.
This memory of a lost little one fills The Huntress with rage and focus.
  • Reduces the Wind-up time of Hatchets by -0.1 seconds.
Rose RootRaíz de Rosa
Dried petals that relieve symptoms of fatigue and overexertion when brewed in a tea.
  • Increases the Projectile speed of Hatchets by +20 %.
Rusty HeadCabezal Oxidado
This Hatchet head is covered with crusty and volatile rust spots that make injuries particularly difficult to heal from.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Mangled Status Effect for 70 seconds.
Venomous ConcoctionBrebaje Venenoso
A toxic concoction, applied to the Hatchet's blade.
The murky concoction is mainly composed of Berus Snake venom, which gives it fatiguing capabilities.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 5 seconds.

Uncommon5

Leather LoopPresilla de Cuero
The right tool in the right hands is key to a successful hunt.
  • Successfully hitting a Survivor with a Hatchet grants a +2 % Haste Status Effect for 5 seconds.
Manna Grass BraidTrenza de Hierba del Maná
A circular decorative braid made from manna grass.
This memory of a lost little one fills The Huntress with rage and focus.
  • Reduces the Wind-up time of Hatchets by -8 %.
Oak HaftMango de Roble
A polished haft which allows for a quick and sly manipulation of the deadly tool.
  • Reduces the Cool-down duration between successive Hatchet throws by -20 %.
Shiny PinInsignia Reluciente
A copper pin defaced beyond recognition yet polished to a high sheen.
Pillaged from a particularly difficult prey.
  • Increases the Movement speed while winding Hatchets up by +5 %.
Weighted HeadCabezal con Peso Adicional
An oddly weighted Hatchet head, crafted to deliver a hard blow to its target.
It requires a wielder with a strong arm.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Incapacitated Status Effect for 10 seconds.

Common4

Amanita ToxinToxina de Amanita
A toxin from the Amanita mushroom, applied to the Hatchet's blade.
It numbs the mind.
  • Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Blindness Status Effect for 60 seconds.
Bandaged HaftMango Vendado
First-aid bandages securely rolled and attached to the Hatchet's haft.
  • Reduces the Cool-down duration between successive Hatchet throws by -10 %.
Coarse StonePiedra Basta
This stone is too coarse to do any good.
A blade damaged by it inflicts awful open wounds.
  • Increases the volume of Grunts of Pain of injured Survivors hit by Hatchets by +50 %.
Yellowed ClothTela Amarilla
A simple scrap of material to tend to blisters and wipe the puss away.
  • Increases the Projectile speed of Hatchets by +10 %.

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

Gameplay tips
Know the difference between the lobbed hatchet (uncharged, to arc over low structures) and the direct throw (charged and fast, for sniping at range).
If they're at melee range and healthy, throw the hatchet instead of the M1: you recover sooner and can chain another hatchet, whereas the M1 gives them more distance.
In corridors and chokepoints aim at the centre: the hatchet's hitbox is generous, so even if they try to dodge to one side you still hit.
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