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The Skull Merchant

KillerKiller · Stealth · Drone · Area Denial · Tech
3 patcheslast touched 6mo ago▲ +7

Power trajectory

Up = buffed, down = nerfed
0+7Mar 22, 2023Dec 9, 2025Mar 22, 2023 — 6.6.2 | Bugfix Patch +8 / -2 (cum +6)Oct 26, 2023 — Update 7.3.2 | Bugfix Patch +0 / -1 (cum +5)Dec 9, 2025 — 9.3.2 | Bugfix Patch +2 / -0 (cum +7)
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Patch history

  1. Dec 9, 2025·9.3.2 | Bugfix Patch+2
    • 📊NumericUndetectable duration68 s

      Increased the duration of the Undetectable status effect, allowing for longer stealth windows.

      numeric

    • 🔁ReworkDroneUndetectable triggerDeployingRecalling

      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

  2. Mar 22, 2023·6.6.2 | Bugfix Patch+8-2
    • 📊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 InteractionUnhackable

      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 HackRemoved

      Entering active zones or failing hacks no longer recharges Claw Trap batteries, limiting trap longevity.

      Recharge triggers

    • 🎯BehaviorClaw TrapVault InteractionBreak 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 flashFixed

      Removed a single-frame scanning VFX glitch when drones start scanning.

      Visual fix