Executioner Chainsaw

Lore & Background

In the twisted logic of the Realm, tools of industry become instruments of ritual. The chainsaw was originally a mundane object from **The Trapper's** past life, but upon entering the Entity's domain, it was corrupted and enhanced. It operates on a finite fuel system that depletes with every rev and sprint, forcing the wielder to manage their resources carefully rather than relying on cooldowns. The blade vibrates with a malevolent hum that seems to anticipate the cries of its victims. The weapon symbolizes the industrialization of slaughter, stripping away humanity from both user and victim. When revved, the engine grows louder, demanding attention and obedience. Survivors describe the sound as a mechanical heartbeat growing closer, often causing them to freeze in terror before they even see the mask. It is a relentless force that can dismantle flesh with terrifying ease, though it cannot destroy the Trial's generators directly.

In Their Own Story

The fog thickened around the generator, muffling all but the distant hum of machinery. Then came the cough—a sputter of metal and oil—followed by the rising whine of an engine waking from slumber. A Survivor froze, hand hovering over the wrench. The sound wasn't coming from the machine they were repairing; it was coming from behind them. Heavy boots crunched on gravel, accompanied by the rhythmic ticking of cooling metal. There was no time to run.

Reader's Guide

This artifact grants its wielder exceptional mobility during specific bursts of aggression. When activated, the chainsaw allows for a sprint that ignores standard stamina limitations, closing distances rapidly across the map. However, this power comes with significant noise penalties; the engine's roar alerts Survivors within a large radius to the Killer's precise location immediately. The blade can be used to damage generators directly, slowing progress significantly if not repaired quickly by terrified Survivors. It also inflicts high damage upon contact with flesh, often knocking victims down or causing severe injuries instantly without warning. Between uses, the artifact requires a cooldown period where it must cool down and rev up again, leaving the wielder momentarily vulnerable to counterattacks. Mastery of this tool requires patience and precise timing from the Hunter. The Executioner must balance the noise generated by the engine against the need to chase targets silently through the fog. Survivors often utilize the distinct sound as an auditory cue to hide in lockers or block paths effectively. It remains one of the most iconic and feared artifacts within the Trial grounds, representing raw, unfiltered violence sanctioned by the Entity itself.

Did You Know?

• The chainsaw consumes fuel with use and must be refueled or allowed to run dry; it does not operate on cooldowns after actions like sprinting.
• It creates a loud noise that reveals position to Survivors.
• It is exclusively associated with the Killer known as **The Trapper**.
• While devastating against Survivors, the chainsaw cannot damage generators directly.