Template:InfoKiller Caleb Quinn or "The Deathslinger" is one of 35 Template:IconLink currently featured in Template:IconLink.
He was introduced as the Killer of CHAPTER XV: Chains of Hate, a Chapter DLC released on 10 March 2020.
Overview
The Deathslinger is a vengeful Killer, able to spear Survivors from a distance and reel them in using his Power, The Redeemer.
His personal Perks, Template:IconLink, Template:IconLink, and Template:IconLink allow him to locate and impede Survivor objectives, and punish Survivors for destroying Totems.
Difficulty rating: Intermediate
(based on the amount of time and effort that is required to properly learn to play him and use his Power effectively)
Lore
Born in the dust-ridden badlands of the American Midwest, Caleb Quinn was son to struggling Irish immigrants. On the edge of the frontier, sickness, famine, and death were common sights, and pioneers contended for whatever scraps they could claim while tycoons feasted. Caleb's father, once an engineer, had few options to ply his trade as businesses posted a common sign: No Irish Need Apply. His antiquated tools laid untouched for years until Caleb uncovered them. Noticing his son's interest in the trade, he gifted him his old wrench.
The devices Caleb made under his father's guidance had quaint applications, but when his father was away, they took a grim turn. He hid plans for a mask that would gouge barbed needles into a human's eyes and rip them from their sockets, complete with sketches of it fitted on boys who bullied him.
With age, Caleb's engineering abilities became marketable and employers put their discrimination aside. Henry Bayshore, the owner of United West Rail, hired him.
Caleb first invented a gun that shot railroad spikes into the ground. Next, he made a steam-powered tunnelling drill. But as Bayshore feigned indifference, the devices began turning up at other companies, the patents stolen from Caleb and sold.
A familiar sensation coursed through Caleb's blood, feeding the sharp pain in his heart. Rage overwhelming him, he burst into Bayshore's office and smashed his face into a bloody stew. As he was pulled away, he pushed his specialised gun to his boss' gut and squeezed the trigger. A railroad spike plowed through skin and viscera, nailing Bayshore to his desk.
The only thing that saved Caleb from hanging was Bayshore's unlikely survival. For fifteen years, Caleb was confined to Hellshire Penitentiary, the nation's first private prison. In a fortress of illiterate convicts, he found an unlikely friend in the educated prison warden. He designed torture devices for him and in return received extra meals. After a time, the warden offered to commute his sentence. He spoke of something greater than monetary wealth — political capital — and that his connections could have Bayshore framed and rotting behind bars for life. He had only one request: make him rich. Fill the prison. Use ingenuity to bring outlaws in alive.
Caleb returned to his workshop, and with a few modifications emerged with something new — the speargun. The first trial occurred when a thief robbed a Chinese laundry. Seizing on the opportunity, Caleb unleashed his prototype. Metal joints screeched as the spike shot forward, gouging into the target's abdomen. But as the spear tugged, it caught the thief's intestines, and, with an ungodly sound, yanked them onto the dusty road. After several iterations, the disembowelments dwindled, but Caleb had already earned his new nickname: The Deathslinger.
Looking to protect his asset, the prison warden pulled strings and released Irish inmates to form Caleb's posse. The Hellshire Gang was born. For six years, they roamed the country collecting wanted outlaws for the prison, fulfilling their end of the bargain. After a bloody battle at Glenvale, Caleb caught notice of a newspaper headline: Henry Bayshore Purchases Hellshire Penitentiary. In the picture, a disfigured Bayshore proudly shook the warden's hand. Caleb's heart pounded with rage, blood swelling as if it would burst from his veins. He'd been sold out, a pawn in a rich man's game.
The Hellshire Gang pledged their loyalty to Caleb and called for the warden's head. In a thundering gallop, they smashed through the prison entrance, shrieking like bloodthirsty marauders. A guard raised his pistol, but hesitated. A spear punctured his chest. Caleb grabbed the man's head and slammed it against a prison cell until it spilled through the bars.
Reaching the warden's office, Caleb kicked the door and was met with a fortunate sight — it wasn't only the prison warden who cowered in a corner, but Henry Bayshore. Overpowered with rage, Caleb rushed to Bayshore, beating, bludgeoning, tearing at his flesh. The man's blood dripped from his face, crimson pooling at his feet. The Hellshire Gang swarmed the warden, snapping bones with each kick.
With the two men broken and begging for death, the posse dragged them to the commons, where they were left to the growing crowd of prisoners.
Soaked in blood and sweat, Caleb hobbled to his old cell, hardly paying notice to Bayshore's screams. He sat on the bed's edge as drops of blood ran from his fingertips. A thick, unnatural fog streamed through the barred window. He pulled out his old wrench, cracked and rusted, and ran a thumb along the metal, regarding it with faded eyes. He couldn't remember when it came into his possession. He didn't care to remember. At his feet, he saw a dusty path, and, at its end, silhouettes of all who had done him wrong: the boys who bullied him, the executives who took advantage of him, and, again... Henry Bayshore. Emerging from a fog were the tools to dispose of them — unforgiving steel hooks, brilliant and beautiful in their simplicity. Pain tore through his leg as he stood, but he endured, pushing onwards, walking the dusty path, leaving a trail of blood flowing behind him.
The Deathslinger's Perks
These are Perks which start off only appearing in The Deathslinger's Template:IconLink. After achieving Level 30, Teachable versions of these Perks can be found:
- Gearhead - Level 30
- Dead Man's Switch - Level 35
- Hex: Retribution - Level 40
Once obtained, other Killers will be able to find The Deathslinger's Perks in their respective Bloodwebs from that point onwards. Template:Char Perks
Load-out
Weapon: Death to Bayshore
A sharp weapon with a strong bite.
Power: The Redeemer
Template:The Redeemer
Power Trivia
- The Speargun has a maximum range of 18 metres with a projectile speed of 40 m/s (equal to fully charged Template:IconLink).
- Aim Down Sights (ADS) takes 0.15 seconds, firing takes 0.5 seconds.
- ADS zooms in to 125 %.
- During ADS, The Deathslinger's camera yaw speed is limited to 80/90 % (mouse/game-pad) vertical speed and 40/50 % (mouse/game-pad) horizontal speed.
- During ADS, The Deathslinger's Movement speed is slowed down to 75 % of his default speed, causing him to move at 3.3 m/s or 82.5 %.
- The Speargun takes 2.75 seconds to reload.
- During Reload, The Deathslinger's Movement speed is slowed down to 60 % of his default speed, causing him to move at 2.64 m/s or 66 %.
- The Speargun's chain has a default durability of 100 Charges (may be changed with Add-ons).
- Tension causes durability to deplete at a default rate of 2.5 c/s.
- Collision increases the depletion rate to 20 c/s.
- Pulling increases the depletion rate to 15 c/s.
- Tension causes durability to deplete at a default rate of 2.5 c/s.
- Upon being impaled, Survivors are temporarily immobilised for 0.75 seconds.
- Breaking the chain will stun The Deathslinger for 4 seconds.
- Successful Speargun hits cause a cool-down of 0.5 seconds.
- Missed Speargun hits cause a cool-down of 1.5 seconds.
- The Harpoon projectiles launched by the Speargun will disturb all Template:IconLink within 24 metres.
Add-ons for The Redeemer
- Add-ons support Mouse-over functionality (desktop version only): hovering over the modifier words with your cursor will reveal the values behind them.
On mobile browsers, the values are displayed in small text after the modifier words. Desktop users experiencing issues with the mouse-over may temporarily switch to mobile view at the bottom of an Article page.
Template:Add-ons: The Redeemer (Deathslinger)
Achievements
- Main article: Achievements
There are currently 2 Achievements related to The Deathslinger. Template:AchKiller
Customisation
Players may customise their Character by choosing one outfit style from each category. Blood-stained attire is obtained after The Deathslinger reaches Level 50 and prestiges.
The Deathslinger's attire includes:
Default
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description |
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The Deathslinger | 
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Common | An inventive and volatile engineer, Caleb derived all his passion from his groundbreaking designs. When a wealthy man stole his life's work, revenge became his sole priority. |
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Frock Coat | 
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Common | A fitted, long-sleeved coat to keep his weapons and devices concealed but easy to reach. |
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Death to Bayshore | 
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Common | A sharp weapon with a strong bite. |
Prestige
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Additional Notes |
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Bloody Deathslinger |
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Rare | An inventive and volatile engineer, Caleb derived all his passion from his ground-breaking designs. When a wealthy man stole his life's work, he sought to tear his body apart limb from limb. | Prestige Level 6 Reward |
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Sanguinary Frock |
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Rare | A fitted, long-sleeved coat to keep his targets from drenching his weapons and devices in blood. | Prestige Level 5 Reward |
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Violent Death to Bayshore |
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Rare | A sharp weapon with a strong bite... and a thirst for blood. | Prestige Level 4 Reward |
Special
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event |
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Pecan Crown (4th Anniversary) |
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Uncommon | He used his ingenuity to find how to bring in outlaws-not dead, but alive. | Fourth Year Anniversary |
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Red Peak Jacket (4th Anniversary) |
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Uncommon | He went to his workshop and immersed himself in his work to take on this new job. | Fourth Year Anniversary |
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Radical Badland Grit (4th Anniversary) |
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Uncommon | When he emerged, he carried the prototype of a pressure-based spear gun. | Fourth Year Anniversary |
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Frosty Eyes |
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Uncommon | The cold eyes of a Killer who wants warm blood.
"Have a fantastic holiday season and a bloody good new year!" — The Dead by Daylight Team |
Advent Calendar 2020 |
Event
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event | Exclusive to Event Participation |
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Crown of the Entity |
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Event | A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan. | Fourth Year Anniversary | Yes |
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5th Anniversary Crown |
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Event | A crown crafted for a very special anniversary.
"Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team |
Fifth Year Anniversary | Yes |
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Deathslinger's Mask |
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Event | A mask they found themselves wearing at the masquerade ball. | Twisted Masquerade Event | Yes |
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Holiday Harpoon |
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Event | A unique way to get your friends to come over during the holidays. | Bone Chill 2022 Tome: Level 1 | Yes |
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Chocolate Spike |
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Event | Any make-shift weapon would look tempting when coated in chocolate. | Haunted by Daylight 2023 | Yes |
In-Game Store
Outfits
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Contents | Collection | Price | Release Date | |
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Merciless | Common | A creative inventor who squandered his talent and skill pursing vengeance. | Frontier Dress Shirt (Crimson)
Greasetooth (Crimson) |
Badland Born | 90  |
1800  |
10 March 2020 |
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Lawless | Common | A creative inventor who squandered his talent and skill pursing vengeance. | Frontier Dress Shirt (Indigo)
Greasetooth (Ashen) |
Badland Born | 90 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Heartless | Common | A creative inventor who squandered his talent and skill pursing vengeance. | Frontier Dress Shirt (Sand)
Greasetooth (Beige)(2) |
Badland Born | 90 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Godless | Common | A creative inventor who squandered his talent and skill pursing vengeance. | Frontier Dress Shirt (Sweat-stained)
Greasetooth (Beige) |
Badland Born | 90 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Rough Rider | Uncommon | After being detained for fifteen years, the prison warden paid him a visit, offering to expedite its release. There was a catch: he would have to fill the prison. | Renegade
Frontier Overcoat Ruthless Badland Grit |
Sundown | 270 |
5400 |
10 March 2020 |
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Outback Engineer | Uncommon | After being detained for fifteen years, the prison warden paid him a visit, offering to expedite its release. There was a catch: he would have to fill the prison. | Windstorm
Sand Duster Restless Badland Grit |
Sundown | 270 |
5400 |
10 March 2020 |
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Bounty Hunter | Uncommon | After being detained for fifteen years, the prison warden paid him a visit, offering to expedite its release. There was a catch: he would have to fill the prison. | Pecan Crown
Red Peak Jacket Radical Badland Grit |
Sundown | 270 |
5400 |
10 March 2020 |
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Diligent Cowpuncher | Rare | He doggedly tracked his bounty through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, cornering him in the town of Silverton. | Dented Browtine
Stampede Shirt Rail's Razor |
Field Test | 675 |
13500 |
10 March 2020 |
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Silver Desperado | Rare | He doggedly tracked his bounty through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, cornering him in the town of Silverton. | Old Colt
Cold Stream Shirt Rail's Edge |
Field Test | 810 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Double-Crossed | Very Rare | He'd need protection to last. The prison warden pulled strings, had him deputized, and released two dozen Irish inmates to form his posse. The Hellshire Riders were born and they were thirsty for blood. | Custom Made Custer
Blackmount Vest Killjoy |
Tombstone | 1080 |
21600 |
10 March 2020 |
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Frontier Vigilante | Very Rare | After being left for dead, he suffered a grueling surgery that left him with a limp. He swore vengeance. | Smooth Head
Self-Proclaimed Deputy Spirit of Belfast |
Showdown | 1080 |
10 March 2020 | |
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The Oxen Bounty | Very Rare | The man Caleb claimed a bounty on had an unusual outfit, like nothing he’d seen before. Wherever it was from, it was his now. | Horned Hood
Faraway Robe Crimson Might |
Gilded Stampede | 1080 |
11 February 2021 | |
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Fishy Target | Very Rare | His target was a bank robber who had escaped justice by boarding a whaling ship leaving the harbour. Five years later, the bank robber was spotted at the harbour up north. | Stolen Hat & Pipe
Fish Market Overalls Anchored Harpoon |
Sea-Washed Creatures | 1080 |
21600 |
20 July 2021 |
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Twilight Swarm | Very Rare | One cannot skulk in the shadows without attracting the creatures of the night. | Winged Colony
Moth-Ridden Duster Bugbear |
Chrysalis Collection | 1080 |
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Heads
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | Release Date | |
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Renegade | Uncommon | He used his ingenuity to find how to bring in outlaws-not dead, but alive. | Rough Rider | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Wind Storm | Uncommon | He used his ingenuity to find how to bring in outlaws-not dead, but alive. | Outback Engineer | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Pecan Crown | Uncommon | He used his ingenuity to find how to bring in outlaws-not dead, but alive. | Bounty Hunter | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Dented Browtime | Rare | Using a snow storm as cover, he ambushed his mark and clamped him in a metal spear. | Diligent Cowpuncher | Field Test | 250 |
4500 |
10 March 2020 |
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Old Colt | Rare | Using a snow storm as cover, he ambushed his mark and clamped him in a metal spear. | Silver Desperado | Field Test | 300 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Custom Made Custer | Very Rare | The dusty hat that bears the markings of the fight that almost killed him. | Double-Crossed | Tombstone | 400 |
7200 |
10 March 2020 |
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Smooth Head | Very Rare | A bloody gang war ensued, with Bayshore and the prison warden backing separate side. | Frontier Vigilante | Showdown | 400 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Horned Hood | Very Rare | A brilliant red hood adorned with the mighty horns of the ox. | The Oxen Bounty | Gilded Stampede | 400 |
11 February 2021 | |
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Stolen Hat & Pipe | Very Rare | To catch the bank robber off guard, The Gunslinger dressed up as a fisherman and walked to the harbour. | Fishy Target | Sea-Washed Creatures | 400 |
7200 |
20 July 2021 |
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Winged Colony | Very Rare | A group of moths are using his maw as a cocoon. | Twilight Swarm | Chrysalis Collection | 400 |
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Body
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | Release Date | |
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Frontier Dress Shirt (Crimson) | Common | A formal shirt that reminds him he's got a job to do. | Merciless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Frontier Dress Shirt (Indigo) | Common | A formal shirt that reminds him he's got a job to do. | Lawless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Frontier Dress Shirt (Sand) | Common | A formal shirt that reminds him he's got a job to do. | Heartless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Frontier Dress Shirt (Sweat Stained) | Common | A formal shirt that reminds him he's got a job to do. | Godless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Frontier Overcoat | Uncommon | He went to his workshop and immersed himself in his work to take on this new job. | Rough Rider | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Sand Duster | Uncommon | He went to his workshop and immersed himself in his work to take on this new job. | Outback Engineer | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Red Peak Jacket | Uncommon | He went to his workshop and immersed himself in his work to take on this new job. | Bounty Hunter | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Stampede Shirt | Rare | Though the man was seriously injured, he was alive and ready for incarceration. | Diligent Cowpuncher | Field Test | 250 |
4500 |
10 March 2020 |
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Cold Stream Shirt | Rare | Though the man was seriously injured, he was alive and ready for incarceration. | Silver Desperado | Field Test | 300 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Blackmount Vest | Very Rare | The skirmishes became a regular danger to citizens as collateral damage added up. | Double-Crossed | Tombstone | 400 |
7200 |
10 March 2020 |
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Self-Proclaimed Deputy | Very Rare | He suffered through convalescence to make a bold come back. | Frontier Vigilante | Showdown | 400 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Faraway Robe | Very Rare | An exotic robe that was wholly unfamiliar to the world Caleb had grown up in. Decorated with unusual gold markings. | The Oxen Bounty | Gilded Stampede | 400 |
11 February 2021 | |
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Fish Market Overalls | Very Rare | He wore thick overalls, equipped with a utility belt with fresh catches and sharp hooks. As he scouted the harbour, he found his elusive bounty unloading a crate of giant squids. | Fishy Target | Sea-Washed Creatures | 400 |
7200 |
20 July 2021 |
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Moth-Ridden Duster | Very Rare | They've made a mess of his jacket. Should have used mothballs. | Twilight Swarm | Chrysalis Collection | 400 |
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Weapons
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Price | Release Date | |
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Greasetooth (Crimson) | Common | Some wrongs must be washed in blood in order to be forgotten. And even then, they can never be forgiven. | Merciless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Greasetooth (Ashen) | Common | Some wrongs must be washed in blood in order to be forgotten. And even then, they can never be forgiven. | Lawless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Greasetooth (Beige) (2) | Common | Some wrongs must be washed in blood in order to be forgotten. And even then, they can never be forgiven. | Heartless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Greasetooth (Beige) | Common | Some wrongs must be washed in blood in order to be forgotten. And even then, they can never be forgiven. | Godless | Badland Born | 50 |
900 |
10 March 2020 |
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Ruthless Badland Grit | Uncommon | When he emerged, he carried the prototype of a pressure-based spear gun. | Rough Rider | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Restless Badland Grit | Uncommon | When he emerged, he carried the prototype of a pressure-based spear gun. | Outback Engineer | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Radical Badland Grit | Uncommon | When he emerged, he carried the prototype of a pressure-based spear gun. | Bounty Hunter | Sundown | 100 |
1800 |
10 March 2020 |
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Rail's Razor | Rare | It was the first successful test of the pressure-based spear. From that moment, the number of disemboweled victims quickly trailed off. | Diligent Cowpuncher | Field Test | 250 |
4500 |
10 March 2020 |
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Rail's Edge | Rare | It was the first successful test of the pressure-based spear. From that moment, the number of disemboweled victims quickly trailed off. | Silver Desperado | Field Test | 300 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Killjoy | Very Rare | The more people died, the more he thirsted for blood. His need for revenge was his food, faith, and fire. Nothing outside of it existed. | Double-Crossed | Tombstone | 400 |
7200 |
10 March 2020 |
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Spirit of Belfast | Very Rare | First day back on the job and he was capturing the leader of the notorious Mason Kelly Gang. While the act immediately gained him recognition as a top bounty hunter, it also put him in the crosshairs of vengeful outlaws. | Frontier Vigilante | Showdown | 400 |
10 March 2020 | |
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Crimson Might | Very Rare | Caleb draped shreds of the red cloth on his speargun, allowing it to serve as a warning flag to those who crossed him. | The Oxen Bounty | Gilded Stampede | 400 |
11 February 2021 | |
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Anchored Harpoon | Very Rare | He shot his barnacle-crusted harpoon into his bounty's shoulder blade. The bounty would not get away this time. | Fishy Target | Sea-Washed Creatures | 400 |
7200 |
20 July 2021 |
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Bugbear | Very Rare | It's said he could hit a target at a hundred yards in the dead of night. | Twilight Swarm | Chrysalis Collection | 400 |
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DLC
- Main article: Downloadable Content
The Deathslinger is currently part of 1 DLC package:
Available DLC
Tip
- While reeling in Survivors, The Deathslinger walks considerably faster backwards (within a maximum angle of 120°) than any other direction.
Trivia
- The Chains of Hate Behind The Scenes Video reveals that Caleb Quinn was born in South Dakota.
- The descriptions for the Silver Desperado and Diligent Cowpuncher Outfits reveal that The Deathslinger hunted his bounty to Silverton, CO, where he cornered him. Silverton is actually a real town in San Juan County, Colorado.
- The name of the Silver Desperado Outfit is likely a reference to Silverton's most important mine at the time, Sunnyside Mine, where considerable amounts of silver had been found.
- Zarina Kassir's Lore reveals that Hellshire Penitentiary, in which Caleb Quinn was an inmate, is located in Nebraska.
- The Deathslinger is the second Killer to laugh after hitting a Survivor.
- The Deathslinger is the fourth Killer to have a special chase music.
- The Deathslinger is the third Killer to have a projectile attack.
- The Deathslinger is the third Killer to break Template:IconLink and damage Template:IconLink with his Weapon.
- The Deathslinger is currently the sole male Killer to have a reduced Movement speed.
- The canonical explanation is his leg-brace, which made Caleb limp into the Entity's Realm.
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