The Skull Merchant
Power trajectory
Up = buffed, down = nerfedPatch history
- ▲📊NumericUndetectable duration6→8 s
Increased the duration of the Undetectable status effect, allowing for longer stealth windows.
numeric
- ≈🔁ReworkDroneUndetectable triggerDeploying→Recalling
Undetectable is now gained when recalling a drone instead of deploying one, changing the timing of stealth.
behavior
- ▲🐛Bug fixAdaptive LightingUndetectable bonus
Fixed a bug where the Adaptive Lighting add-on failed to increase the Undetectable status effect.
bugfix
- ≈🔁ReworkLow Power Mode Add-onDrone Rotation speed—→-100%
Low Power Mode now completely stops drone rotation instead of reducing power cooldown, changing the tactical use of the add-on.
rework
- ▼✂️RemovedLow Power Mode Add-onPower cooldown-25%→0%
Low Power Mode no longer provides a 25% reduction to power cooldown.
rework
- ≈🐛Bug fixClaw trapsdestruction
Claw traps are now properly destroyed when a survivor disconnects in a Custom Game without a bot replacement.
bugfix
- ≈🐛Bug fixRed Twine Add-Ondrone tracking
The map now correctly tracks drones when the Red Twine add-on is equipped.
bugfix
- ▲📊NumericHaste0%→3%
Gains a flat Haste bonus when one survivor is detected on the radar, improving map pressure.
One survivor detected
- ▲📊NumericHaste0%→5%
Gains a flat Haste bonus when two survivors are detected on the radar.
Two survivors detected
- ▲📊NumericHaste0%→6%
Gains a flat Haste bonus when three survivors are detected on the radar.
Three survivors detected
- ▲📊NumericHaste0%→7%
Gains a flat Haste bonus when four survivors are detected on the radar.
Four survivors detected
- ▲🎯BehaviorClaw TrapDrone Interaction—→Unhackable
Drones become unhackable when a survivor with a Claw Trap is nearby, making it harder to disable drones.
Nearby trapped survivors
- ▼✂️RemovedClaw TrapBattery RechargeActive Zone/Fail Hack→Removed
Entering active zones or failing hacks no longer recharges Claw Trap batteries, limiting trap longevity.
Recharge triggers
- ▲🎯BehaviorClaw TrapVault Interaction—→Break Pallet
Trapped survivors who fast vault pallets now break the pallet and the trap simultaneously.
Fast vaulting
- ▲✨NewUltrasonic Trap SpeakerUndetectable Delay—→-50%
New effect that reduces the time it takes for the Undetectable status to take effect by 50%.
New effect
- ▲📊NumericAdaptive LightingValue20%→50%
Increased the effectiveness of the Adaptive Lighting addon.
Addon buff
- ▼📊NumericExpired BatteriesValue150%→40%
Significantly decreased the value of the Expired Batteries addon.
Addon nerf
- ≈🐛Bug fixDronesVFX1 frame flash→Fixed
Removed a single-frame scanning VFX glitch when drones start scanning.
Visual fix