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Punch: Die of Death ability guide

Punch is a close-range Civilian knockback and stun tool. Learn its confirmed rules, practical use and limitations.

General Die of Death gameplay illustrating the Punch ability guide

Direct answer

Punch is a close-range Civilian knockback and stun tool.

What is confirmed

  • Punch is a close-range Civilian knockback and stun tool.
  • It demands dangerous proximity and behaves differently in Gunslinger, where the usual control is removed.
  • Save Punch for a committed Killer animation or a teammate rescue, not a neutral approach.

How to use this information

  1. Save Punch for a committed Killer animation or a teammate rescue, not a neutral approach.
  2. Recheck the live card or HUD after balance updates before relying on exact values.

Source, review and limitations

Content reviewed on September 9, 2026. Die of Death community wiki.

Live balance values and behavior may change after an update.

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