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Barbecue & Chilli

Burn the progress to light the path of your prey.

Barbecue & Chilli is a Killer perk that embodies the sadistic philosophy of The Trapper, turning the act of repairing generators into a lethal game of cat and mouse for Survivors. When a Survivor completes a generator repair, this ability triggers a chain reaction that alerts nearby Killers to the location of the progress.

Quick Facts

Category
Killer Perk
Affiliation
The Trapper
Unlock requirement
Unlocks at Tier I for The Trapper or via Bloodweb for other Killers
Effect type
Aura Reading; Generator Sabotage
Domain
The Entity's Realm

Lore & Background

The name itself is a grim metaphor for the Trapper's hunting style: slow cooking over an open fire. Just as meat is seared and charred by intense heat, the perk ensures that any progress made by Survivors is 'cooked' into a liability. It represents the Entity's cruel design, where the very act of survival becomes a trap, illuminating the path for those who wish to end it.

Reader's Guide

Effect Description: When a Survivor completes a generator repair, all other uncompleted generators within your Terror Radius are revealed to you for a short duration. Simultaneously, the completed generator is marked with a red aura, and its progress is instantly reduced by a significant percentage. Activation Conditions: This perk activates immediately upon the completion of any generator by a Survivor. It requires no manual input from the Killer but relies on proximity to the Terror Radius for the initial reveal effect. Counterplay Strategies: Survivors should avoid finishing generators when the Killer is nearby or actively hunting in that area. Utilizing distractions, such as breaking pallets or using items like the Toolbox, can delay completion until the Killer is distracted elsewhere. Coordinating with teammates to finish multiple generators simultaneously can make it harder for the Killer to react to all alerts at once. Synergy Notes: This perk pairs exceptionally well with perks that increase Terror Radius awareness or slow down generator repair speeds. It creates a powerful loop where Survivors are punished for efficiency, forcing them into risky situations that benefit other aggressive Killer abilities.

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