Artful Swing: Die of Death ability guide
Swing is Artful's low-cooldown melee attack. Learn its confirmed rules, practical use and limitations.

Direct answer
Swing is Artful's low-cooldown melee attack.
What is confirmed
- Swing is Artful's low-cooldown melee attack.
- It converts the space denied by walls, music boxes and Puppets into direct damage.
- Let a trap remove the safe exit before walking into Swing range.
How to use this information
- Let a trap remove the safe exit before walking into Swing range.
- 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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Repurpose recycles Artful's placed objects or a caught Civilian into a new threat.