Agitation

Lore & Background

Survivors often describe a sudden tightening in the air when Agitation takes hold, as if the darkness itself presses closer against their skin. It is a psychological weapon that preys on the fear of being hunted by something that refuses to be ignored. The Entity rewards this volatility with increased sensory range, allowing the Killer to feel the pulse of the game more acutely when driven by instinct.

In Their Own Story

The chainsaw idled, a low hum vibrating through the floorboards. He didn't need to see them; he could feel the frantic rhythm of their hearts against his own. The air grew heavy, charged with static. A generator sparked nearby, a Survivor's desperate attempt to escape. His grip tightened on the handle. The radius around him pulsed, invisible waves rippling out into the fog. They would hear him coming before they saw him. They would know he was angry.

Reader's Guide

**Effect Description** Agitation increases your Terror Radius significantly under specific conditions related to chasing or repairing activity. **Activation Conditions** The effect triggers when you are sprinting towards a Generator that has recently been repaired by a Survivor, or immediately after landing a Basic Attack on a Survivor. The duration is temporary and resets upon stopping the action. **Counterplay Strategies** Survivors should utilize noise distractions to mask generator repair sounds when they suspect Agitation is active. Hiding in lockers during the heightened Terror Radius window can prevent detection if you are not already being chased. **Synergy Notes** This perk pairs well with perks that reward aggression or tracking, such as those that increase speed after hitting a Survivor. Combining it with items that reduce noise can help manage the trade-off between detection and stealth.

Did You Know?

• The visual icon for this Perk often features jagged lines representing rising anger or sound waves.
• It is thematically linked to Killers who rely on speed and aggression in their hunting style.
• Some lore entries suggest Agitation was born from a Hunter's inability to remain calm during the Hunt.