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{{Quote|A most terrible man to behold. His physique is all twisted and disfigured as of by some awful accident. He carries a deadly and cruel chainsaw which he wields with devastating violence, seemingly imbuing him with a superhuman speed for a while. His advantage is also a weakness as the loud noise can give away his position. So I have tried to heighten my sense of sound. Honing in on any sound that is not stemming from nature. | [[Benedict Baker]]'s Journal, Nov. 1896|The Hillbilly|Dbd-journal-hillbilly.png}}
{{InfoKiller
| gamename    = The Hillbilly
| image       = HB_charSelect_portrait.png
| name        = Max Thompson Jr.
| altname     = ''"The Crooked"''
| gender      = Male
| nationality = American
| realm       = [[Coldwind Farm]]
| power       = [[Chainsaw]]
| powerattack = ''Special Attack''<br>(Chainsaw)
| weapon      = [[The Hammer]]
| speed       = 115 % '''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''' 4.6 m/s
| altspeed    = 230 % '''<nowiki>|</nowiki>''' 9.2 m/s (Chainsaw)
| heartbeat   = 32 metres
| height      = Tall
| actor       = Filip Ivanovic (Art Director)
| breathing   = Hillbilly_Breathing.ogg
| menu        = Hillbilly_Theme_Music.ogg
| terror      = TerrorRadius_Hillbilly.ogg
}}
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' or '''"The Hillbilly"''' is one of  '''{{clr|2|{{#Invoke:Killers|getCountOfKillers}}}}''' {{IconLink|Killers}} currently featured in ''{{IconLink|Dead by Daylight}}''.

He was introduced as a member of the original Killer Trio that released with the Game on 14 June 2016.


== Overview ==
'''The Hillbilly''' is a high-mobility Killer, able to cover large distances in a short amount of time and instantly down Survivors using his '''Chainsaw'''.

His personal Perks, {{IconLink|Enduring}}, {{IconLink|Lightborn}}, and {{IconLink|Tinkerer}}, allow him to enhance his Power and make him harder to lose during chases.

He is about persistence and resilience. This will make it harder for Survivors to foil him.

Difficulty rating: '''{{clr|3|Easy}}'''<br>
''(based on the amount of time and effort that is required to properly learn to play him and use his Power effectively)''


== Lore ==
[[File:HB_charPreview.png|frameless|left|150x385px]]
:Additional Lore can be found in ''Tome V - Unleashed'': [[A Man Named Boy]].
''The son of wealthy landowners [[Max Thompson Sr.]] and [[Evelyn Thompson]], this unnamed boy was an unwanted child born to savage parents. Hideously disfigured, he was shut away from society. So ashamed of their son, they bricked him off into a room and fed him through a hole in the wall. When the boy escaped, he took his revenge savagely and terribly, slaughtering the parents that had tortured him instead of raising him.''

''After the deed was done, he continued to live his life at the farm, taking out his deranged violence on the animals that were allowed to run free. As he finally broke free from his shackles he ran through the cornfields, chasing and slaughtering whatever he could find. They never found the bodies of Max and Evelyn, but they did find tortured and disembowelled animals all over the farm.''

''Coldwind Farm was quickly settled and the land split up and sold off. There was never a buyer for the farmhouse. Perhaps it was the sound of the chainsaw you could hear throughout those hot summer nights.''{{-}}

=== Arcus entries ===
:''This section lists Arcus entries specifically about {{PAGENAME}}.''
'''Tome II'''
* [[Tome II - Reckoning#Arcus 9082|Arcus 9082]]


== The Hillbilly's Perks ==
These are Perks which start off only appearing in The Hillbilly's {{IconLink|Bloodweb}}. After achieving Level 30, Teachable versions of these Perks can be found:
* '''Enduring''' - Level 30
* '''Lightborn''' - Level 35
* '''Tinkerer''' - Level 40
Once obtained, other Killers will be able to find The Hillbilly's Perks in their respective '''Bloodwebs''' from that point onwards
{{Char Perks|Enduring|Lightborn|Tinkerer}}


== Load-out ==
=== Weapon: The Hammer ===
[[File:Crooked_Weapon01.png|border|right|130px]]
The Hammer is the primary weapon of the Hillbilly. The cattle hammer deals a sharp blow to the skull as the most effective manner of slaughter.

=== Weapon Trivia ===
* After The Hillbilly successfully hit a Survivor, during the hit cool-down, he twists the hammer while holding it up into the air, thus making sure to use the other side of the hammer for the next hit and letting the blood drip off of it.{{-}}

=== Power: The Chainsaw ===
{{Chainsaw}}

==== Power Trivia ====
'''Chainsaw:'''<br>
* The ''Chainsaw'' Charge time takes '''{{clr|2|2.5 seconds}}''' by default.
* The ''Chainsaw's'' turn rate (Yaw speed) ranges from initially '''{{clr|6|412°/s}}''' for '''{{clr|6|0.75 seconds}}''' to '''{{clr|8|32°/s}}''' after that.
* The ''Chainsaw'' applies the following attack cool-downs:
** '''{{clr|4|3 seconds}}''' for a successful Chainsaw hit.
** '''{{clr|3|3 seconds}}''' for a missed Chainsaw hit.
** '''{{clr|10|3 seconds}}''' for bumping into objects.
* The ''Chainsaw'' Noise can be heard within '''{{clr|11|60 metres}}'''.
* A ''Chainsaw Sprint'' must last for at least '''{{clr|12|2 seconds}}''' to be considered a ''"Long Dash"''.
'''Overheat:'''<br>
* The ''Overheat'' limit is set at '''{{clr|2|100 Charges}}''' by default.
** Starting adds '''{{clr|6|5 Charges}}''' by default.
** Revving adds '''{{clr|8|8 c/s}}''' by default.
** Sprinting adds '''{{clr|4|2 c/s}}'''.
* Heat dissipates at a rate of '''{{clr|3|-3.5 c/s}}''' by default.
** After hitting the ''Overheat'' limit, heat dissipates at a rate of '''{{clr|10|-6.6 c/s}}''' by default.
* Heat only accumulates whenever the ''Power button'' is pressed.

=== Add-ons for The Chainsaw ===
:''Add-ons support '''{{clr|17|Mouse-over functionality}}''' ''(desktop version only)'': hovering over the modifier words with your cursor will reveal the values behind them.<br>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.''
{{Add-ons: Chainsaw (Hillbilly)}}


== Achievements ==
: ''Main article: [[Achievements]]''
There are currently '''{{clr|2|2}}''' Achievements related to The Hillbilly.

''The value of a '''Console Achievement''' that differs from the Steam (PC) version of '''Dead by Daylight''' is written in '''{{clr|4|Purple}}'''''.
{{AchKiller|Adept Hillbilly|The Grind}}


== Customisation ==
Players can customise their Character by choosing one outfit style from each Category. Blood-stained attire is obtained after The Hillbilly reaches Level 50 and prestiges.

Some Items of clothing can only be worn if the appropriate [[DLC]] is owned.

The Hillbilly's attire includes:

==== Default ====
{{Hillbilly's Default Cosmetics}}

==== Prestige ====
{{Hillbilly's Prestige Cosmetics}}

==== Special ====
{{Hillbilly's Special Cosmetics}}

==== Event ====
{{Hillbilly's Event Cosmetics}}

==== DLC ====
{{Hillbilly's DLC Cosmetics}}

==== Exclusives ====
{{Hillbilly's Exclusive Cosmetics}}

====[[File:IconHelp archivesGeneral.png|65px]]Archives ====
{{Hillbilly's Archive Cosmetics}}

==== [[File:IconHelp_store.png|50px]]In-Game Store ====
===== [[File:CategoryIcon outfits.png|40px]]Outfits =====
{{Hillbilly's Outfit Store}}

===== [[File:CategoryIcon upperBody.png|40px]]Upper Bodies =====
{{Hillbilly's Upper Body Store}}

===== [[File:CategoryIcon legs.png|40px]]Legs =====
{{Hillbilly's Leg Store}}

===== [[File:CategoryIcon weapons.png|40px]]Weapons =====
{{Hillbilly's Weapon Store}}


== DLC ==
: ''Main article: [[Downloadable Content]]''
The Hillbilly is currently part of '''{{clr|2|1}}''' DLC:
* [[The Bloodstained Sack]]


== History ==
=== Up to [[Patch 4.1.0]] ===
'''CHAINSAW:'''<br>
Press and hold the ''Power button'' to charge the Chainsaw:
* Break into a crazed '''Chainsaw Sprint''' upon activation, moving at '''tremendously increased''' speed ('''{{clr|2|9.2 m/s}}''').
* Survivors hit by the Chainsaw are automatically put into the {{IconLink|Dying State}}.

'''Power Trivia:'''
* The default Time penalty for bumping into objects lasts for '''{{clr|2|3 seconds}}'''.
* The default Charge time takes '''{{clr|6|2.5 seconds}}'''.
* The default Cool-down time lasts for '''{{clr|8|3 seconds}}'''.
* The Chainsaw Noise can be heard within '''{{clr|4|60 metres}}'''.


== Change Log ==
=== [[Patch 4.1.0]] ===
* '''''{{clr|4|Rework}}:''''' reworked The {{IconLink|Chainsaw}} and the majority of its {{IconLink|Add-ons}}.
* Added a unique Chase and Menu Theme for '''The Hillbilly'''.
=== [[Patch 4.1.1]] ===
* '''''{{clr|4|Rebalancing}}:''''' several balance changes and improvements to the newly reworked Add-ons.
=== [[Patch 4.1.2]] ===
* '''''{{clr|4|Rebalancing}}:''''' lowered the Heat dissipation from '''{{clr|2|-5 c/s}}''' to '''{{clr|6|-3.5 c/s}}'''.
=== [[Patch 4.7.0]] ===
* '''''{{clr|6|Quality of Life}}:''''' the ''Chainsaw'' now continuously revs while in the Charge state.


== Trivia ==
* In the original Lore with the Game's release, '''The Hillbilly''' is referred to as an unnamed child, but the official Art Book revealed it to be ''"Max Thompson"'', same as his father.
** [[Tome V - Unleashed#Memory 3729|Memory 3729]] in [[Tome V - Unleashed]] subsequently revealed that '''The Hillbilly''' had longed to have been named the same as his father and eventually took on the name by his own volition, despite his parents never having called him any name, having just referred to him as ''"Boy"''. 
* '''The Hillbilly''' is based on [[Leatherface]], both having similarly disfigured faces and wielding Hammers and Chainsaws.
** The Developers originally wanted to have Leatherface in the game, but obtaining the licence was not an option at that point during development.
* According to the [http://www.deadbydaylight.com/manual/ Manual], '''The Hillbilly''' had killed his parents, which was confirmed by Memories [[Tome V - Unleashed#Memory 3729|3729]] and [[Tome V - Unleashed#Memory 3730|3730]] in [[Tome V - Unleashed]], but the site contradicts itself on whether or not their bodies were found.
** The Coldwind Farm Lore states: "...remains were discovered in the basement, both from Mr and Mrs Adams together with livestock".
*** It should be noted here that the family name ''"Adams"'' was likely a ''Work in Progress'' name for the Thompsons and that ''"Mr and Mrs Adams"'' here actually refers to Max and Evelyn Thompson.
** '''The Hillbilly's''' Lore states: "they never found the bodies of Max and Evelyn, but they did find tortured and disembowelled animals, all over the farm." 
* Benedict Baker's journal entry about '''The Hillbilly''' makes little sense as the first hand-held, motorised Chainsaws weren't invented until in 1918 and thus a man that, according to Baker, was taken into the Entity's Realm in 1896 should not know about their existence, let alone how to use one.
* '''The Hillbilly''' was the first Killer with an ability that allowed him to instantly put a Survivor into the {{IconLink|Dying State}}.
* '''The Hillbilly''' limps when he walks and hunches over when he stands. However, when breaking a Pallet or damaging a Generator, his posture is completely straight as this interaction uses a default animation for most Killers.
* [[File:All_Hallows_Eve_Theme.mp3|right]] '''The Hillbilly's''' Theme music is a remix of the [[All Hallows' Eve]] Theme music from around Halloween 2017.
** '''The Hillbilly's''' version adds a new melody line on top of the otherwise same accompaniment.

== Gallery ==
For more go to the [[Hillbilly's Gallery]]
<gallery>
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File:902373545 preview img137.jpg|The Hillbilly: Max Thompson
File:902373545 preview img139.jpg|Max Thompson 3D Sculpt
File:902373545 preview img141.jpg|The Hillbilly's Concept Art
File:Damien-devaux-damien-devaux-the-crooked-01-damien-devaux.jpg|The Hillbilly's Model (With His Alpha Name And Without Texture)
File:Eric-bourdages-hillbillyw02-anni01.jpg|Marked Spiked Maul Model
File:Blood-hillbilly-1.png|The Scarecrow
File:Blood-hillbilly-2.png|Rancher's Vest & Hat
File:HillbillyHammer 1.png|The Hammer
File:HillbillyChainsaw 1.png|The Chainsaw
File:Dead by daylight hillbilly sfm portrait by anin00tlikesthings-dao0xmn.jpg|The Hillbilly's Fan Art (Made By Anin00tLikesThings)
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File:Dead-by-daylight.jpg
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