Dead Man's Switch
Dead Man's Switch is a Teachable Perk 
unique to The Deathslinger 
. It can be unlocked for all other Characters from Level 35 onwards:
- Perk descriptions may vary from in-game descriptions for reasons explained here.
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| Icon | Tier I | Tier II | Tier III | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4,000
|
5,000
|
6,000
|
You become obsessed with one Survivor.
After hooking the Obsession
You can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. "I've seen the look on a man's face when he realises he's going to die." — Caleb Quinn |
| Icon | Teachable | Description |
|---|---|---|
 |
5,000
|
Unlocking this Perk makes it available in the Bloodweb of all Killers
You become obsessed with one Survivor. After hooking the Obsession, Dead Man's Switch activates for the next couple of seconds.
You can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. "I've seen the look on a man's face when he realises he's going to die." — Caleb Quinn May be unlocked in the Shrine of Secrets or in The Deathslinger's Bloodweb at Level 35. |
Trivia
- Dead Man's Switch will also block Generators being repaired by multiple Survivors as long as any one of them decides to stop repairing during the activation window.
- A "Dead Man's Switch" is a common safety feature found on heavy machinery, which will shut it off in case of the operator depressing the switch for too long due to incapacitation.
