killer
The Houndmaster
Unique perks · 3

All-Shaking Thunder
DAfter falling from a height, All-Shaking Thunder activates for 15/20/25 seconds: Increases the range of your Lunge Attack by +75 %. All-Shaking Thunder has a cool-down of 5 seconds. "Go on. Run. Tell your friends I'm coming for them." — Portia Maye

Scourge Hook: Jagged Compass
BAt 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. Whenever a Survivor is unhooked from a normal Hook, the following effect applies: The Hook is converted into a Scourge Hook. Whenever you hook a Survivor onto a Scourge Hook, the following effect applies: The Aura of the Generator with the most progression is highlighted in yellow for 6/8/10 seconds. "Drop anchor! I will chart us a new course." — Portia Maye

No Quarter
DWhenever 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. "Fire another broadside! Don't stop until the sea takes them!" — Portia Maye
Otzdarva builds · 3
Classic Gen Control
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Chase & Info
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Houndmaster Snug Track
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Recommended add-on combo · 4
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Best combo
- Barley Meal
Torn Novel
Solid combo
- Barley Meal
Spiked Collar
Good value combo
- Belaying Pins
Young Coconut
Fun combo
- Iridescent Wheel Handle
Sticky Pitch
Power add-ons · 20

Young Coconut
ACommonHer first meal as a castaway, she shared it with her loyal companion. Increases the Chase speed of The Dog by +5 %.

Sticky Pitch
BCommonA 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 %.

Creature's Bone
CCommonIt was unlike anything she'd ever seen, and the marrow in its bones was delectable. Reduces the Stun duration of The Dog by -50 %.

Trainer's Book
CCommonSome of the advice contained within helped strengthen their bond. Increases the duration of Houndsense by +35 %.

Barley Meal
SUncommonThe key ingredient for a bland but reinvigorating porridge. Increases the distance of the Initial Chase Path by +20 %.

Belaying Pins
BUncommonIdeal for holding rope, securing knots, and rigging sails. Causes Survivors affected by Houndsense to also suffer from the Oblivious Status Effect for 20 seconds.

Smoked Snapper
BUncommonA protein-packed foodstuff, preserved to ensure its quality over long expeditions. Reduces the Power Recharge time by -5 %.

Knotted Rope
CUncommonThe 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 %.

Spyglass
CUncommonUsed 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.

Waterskin
DRareShe gave him the last of her water, knowing he needed the strength to hunt. Increases the distance of the Redirected Chase Path by +20 %.

Unfinished Map
BRareFeatures 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.

Training Bell
CRareEven 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.

Spiked Collar
ARareA 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.

Fatty Meat
ARareA 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.

Leather Harness
BVery RareAllows 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 %. Leather Harness applies its effect permanently after all Generators are completed.

Gunpowder Tin
BVery RareUseful 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.

Marlinspike
BVery RareAs 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. Marlinspike does not affect the Grabbed Survivor.

Ship Figurehead
BVery RareA 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.

Torn Novel
SVisceralA 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: 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. "I'll find out who they are... and they'll pay. Every last one." — Portia Maye

Iridescent Wheel Handle
AVisceralOnce 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. "I fear no obstacle, be it man or storm." — Portia Maye
Goals for The Houndmaster · 6
achievement
Adept Houndmaster
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Prestige III: The Houndmaster
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Prestige 25 portrait: The Houndmaster
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Prestige 50 portrait: The Houndmaster
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Prestige 75 portrait: The Houndmaster
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Prestige 100 portrait: The Houndmaster
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