Bug #8320

Flamethrower bypasses Decisive Strike effect in Dead by Daylight

Status:	Open
Priority:	High
Added by:	Anonymous on October 29, '26
Assigned to:	Unassigned
Due date:
Reported for:	10.3.0. Terrifier PTB Patch Notes
Actual Result:	Picking up the survivor again right after
Expected Result:	The survivor can't run away after using decisive strike
Severity:	Major
Reproducibility:	Always
Platform:	Steam
Additional Notes & Comments:	Not set

Steps to Reproduce

1. Play as "The Terrifier"
2. Wield Flamethrower
3. Spread the flames around the survivor when they are on the ground or trapped in a locker
4. Grab the Survivor

Explanation

By using the flamethrower on the ground, Art the Clown can ignore Decisive Strike effects.

To do this, you need your flamethrower maxed out, and the green addon to make your flames stays 5s longer.

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