Pursuer — Default Rushdown Killer
Stats, abilities and tips for Pursuer, the default Killer in Die of Death.
Pursuer is the free, default Killer in Die of Death — a Rushdown Killer with no passives and a stacked kit of 6 abilities that reward aggressive pressure.
In-game description: "A dangerous apex predator of unknown origin, its speed and hunting abilities are unmatched. With its unique ability to turn completely invisible, it is able to sneak up on unsuspecting prey before quickly dispatching of them without a trace. By the time you hear its howl far off in the distance, it's already too late."
Stats (from the Info panel)
Mastery unlock: 250 Kills. Passive: None.
Abilities
Swing
"Its claws were like razors, it tore through [REDACTED] like he was paper…"
Pursuer quickly slashes forward with one of its claws after 0.25 seconds, dealing 20 damage.
Cleave
"As soon as it got it's hands on that sword, it seemed like it was second nature…"
Pursuer receives a speed boost and quickly winds up his sword, slashing anyone unfortunate enough to be in range. This attack can hit multiple targets at once.
- On hit: 20 damage + 10 Bleed over 5 seconds.
- The Civilian is highlighted to Pursuer for the full Bleed duration.
- Bleed stops at 1 health (not lethal).
- End-of-attack: 1.5 seconds of Slowness — Pursuer is very vulnerable here.
Howl
"That piercing wail… Nothing dare make any sound to contest its call."
Pursuer stops in place for a second and howls, releasing a shockwave projectile forward. The shockwave applies Slowness and highlights hit Civilians for 4 seconds. Pursuer also receives a short speed boost.
The shockwave starts small and weak; Slowness strength grows with distance traveled.
Stalk
"I still remember it vividly… the feeling of it breathing down my neck… yet I couldn't see it."
Pursuer turns completely invisible after a short wind-up. While Stalked, Pursuer can see all Civilians and his Swing locks on to nearby targets. Stamina regeneration drops by 50% during Stalk.
Lunge (during Stalk)
A long-ranged lunging claw strike available while Stalked, dealing 20 + 10 Bleed damage.
Chomp (during Stalk)
A short-ranged bite attack while Stalked, dealing 10 + 5 Bleed damage.
How to play Pursuer
- Pursuer is free. The default Killer; you're always learning him. No Points cost.
- Cleave hits multiple targets but ends in 1.5s Slowness — don't Cleave into a crowded group if you can't finish.
- Howl applies Slowness and highlight — fire it across chokepoints, not at point-blank range (Slowness scales with distance).
- Stalk is Pursuer's signature. Drop Stalk to sneak a flank or chain Lunge/Chomp on a low-HP target.
- Bleed caps at 1 HP — so a tagged Civilian will survive Bleed if rescued in time. Bleed damage plus a Swing finishes them.
- 900 HP + 27.5 Sprint + 110 MaxStamina is the best statline for raw chases; favor open maps like Temple and Tundra Trench.
Related Guides
FAQ
Is Pursuer free in Die of Death?+
Yes. Pursuer is the default Killer, unlocked for free with no Points required. Every other Killer is bought with Points (Artful 500P, Badware 700P, Killdroid 900P, Harken 1000P).
What does Stalk do on Pursuer?+
Stalk makes Pursuer completely invisible after a short wind-up. While Stalked, Pursuer sees all Civilians, his Swing locks on, and Stamina regen drops by 50%. Lunge (long-ranged, 20+10 Bleed) and Chomp (short-ranged, 10+5 Bleed) are unlocked while Stalked.
What is Pursuer's best ability?+
Stalk. It's the only ability that lets Pursuer flank unnoticed — pair it with Lunge for a long-ranged surprise hit. Cleave is the best AoE option for stacked Civilians, but leaves Pursuer open for 1.5 seconds after.
How much damage does Cleave do?+
20 damage on hit + 10 Bleed damage over 5 seconds (Bleed caps at 1 HP). The Civilian is highlighted to Pursuer for the full Bleed duration, and the attack can hit multiple targets at once.
How many kills for Pursuer mastery?+
Every Killer mastery unlocks at 250 kills. The Info panel shows the KILLS progress bar from 0 to 250.