Borrowed Time
Rescue a teammate to grant them temporary immunity and pause their bleeding status.
Borrowed Time is a Survivor perk that activates when you rescue a Survivor from a Hook. It grants the rescued Survivor a temporary pause on their bleeding status and makes them immune to the Killer's Terror Radius for a set duration. This effect embodies the desperate camaraderie found within The Entity's realm, allowing one to shield allies from the immediate threat of death.
Quick Facts
- Tier
- 3
Lore & Background
The perk reflects the philosophy of those who refuse to be alone in their suffering. By intervening during the critical moment of a rescue, the Survivor effectively 'borrows' time that would have been lost to the Killer's relentless pursuit. This borrowed duration allows the rescued ally to recover from their injuries without the immediate pressure of being downed again, turning a vulnerable moment into a strategic retreat.
Reader's Guide
Effect Description: When you rescue a Survivor from a Hook within range, both you and the rescued Survivor gain the Borrowed Time token for a set duration. The rescued Survivor's injured state is paused, preventing them from being downed again during this time, and they are immune to Terror Radius detection. Activation Conditions: Must successfully perform a rescue on a hooked Survivor while standing within the perk's activation range. The effect triggers immediately upon completing the rescue animation. Counterplay Strategies: Killers can avoid triggering the perk by hooking Survivors far from other teammates or using perks that slow down rescues. Interrupting the rescue before completion prevents the token from activating entirely. Synergy Notes: Works exceptionally well with perks that reduce hook time or increase rescue speed, maximizing the window of safety. Combining this with stealth-oriented items can create powerful escape scenarios where the Killer is completely unaware of the Survivors' location.
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