Kenneth Chase alias Jeffrey Hawk

*As we emerged into a new, yet somehow familiar, place, I saw it clearly for the first time: a carney's caravan, pulled by something that appeared to be a horse but was, to my eyes, older and more terrible.*
*I watched from the trees as a crack appeared at the doorway and a warm, golden light spilled forth into this desolate place. The effect was, I suspect, deliberately inviting, but the figure that emerged was anything but: its costume a hodgepodge of ringmaster, clown and other fairground attire. Its face was a nightmare in greasepaint, a caricature of a smile slashed across its flabby lips. At its waist were a collection of what looked for all the world like fingers. But what creature would be so monstrous as to collect such trophies?*
*The Clown surveyed its new surrounding and its gaze lit on me. A rictus split its face in two and it nodded at me before returning to the caravan. I suspect that it prefers its victims to be less aware than I, and I thanked the stars for that.''*

**Jeffrey Hawk** or **"The Clown"** is one of **34** Killers currently featured in *Dead by Daylight*.

He was introduced as the Killer of CHAPTER 8: Curtain Call, a Chapter DLC released on 12 June 2018 and retired on 8 January 2024.

He is still available in the In-Game Store and as part of the Maddening Darkness Pack Chapter Pack DLC.

## Overview

**The Clown** is a strategic Killer, able to control and corral Survivors by throwing bottles of **The Afterpiece Tonic** to create clouds of noxious gas that cover large areas for a short amount of time. Survivors intoxicated by the gas are inflicted with impaired vision and movement speed, and give away their location by coughing loudly.

His personal Perks, Bamboozle, Coulrophobia, and Pop Goes the Weasel, provide vaulting advantages and negatively impact Survivor Healing speed and Repairs.

He has a surprising agility for a man of his size, along with a terrifying appearance and the ability to sabotage the Survivor's efforts.

Difficulty Rating: **Moderate**

*(These Killers require the Player to be comfortable with the basics of the role, though they share common mechanics with easier ones)*

## Lore

Additional Lore can be found in *Tome 8 - Deliverance*: Finger of Chaos.
*Kenneth Chase was born in 1932 by a difficult labour, which his mother wouldn't survive. This event drove a rift between him and his father that never closed. As the boy grew, so did his father's resentment, and his drinking habit. By the time Kenneth was at school, they lived mostly separate lives.*

*Academically, he was unremarkable, coasting by on his significant athletic prowess. He grew tall and strong, excelling at track events, but shunned any attempts to coax him into team sports.*

*On his walk home from school, he would often find feathers on the ground and he soon began a collection, keeping them in a cigar box under his bed. With his father either at work or in an alcohol-induced stupor, Kenneth had hours to spend alone, transfixed by the regularity of the feathers' barbs and the feeling of softness as he ran them over his lips. Watching the birds that came to the feeder in his garden, he imagined how soft they must be and resolved to catch one. He ingratiated himself with the local dentist, soon procuring some anaesthetic. Using this, he rigged up a trap on the feeder, that he hoped would knock out a bird long enough that he could touch it.*

*After a few failed attempts, he managed to trap a robin. As it lay in his hand, he felt a sudden rush, of a life at his mercy. He had planned to release it once it recovered from the anaesthetic. Instead, as its eyes flickered back into consciousness and it began to struggle, his grip remained firm. His fingers slowly tightened around its throat, squeezing until its chest feathers were finally still. He disposed of the body, keeping just a feather, with which he started a new collection, discarding the others as "fake".*

*By the late 1940s, Kenneth had left school and started working as a busboy at a local diner. He had also escalated to larger prey, like squirrels, raccoons and dogs, becoming skilled at customising the anaesthetic dosage for each.*

*In early 1954, a young man went missing and the town was turned upside down in the search. A few months later, Kenneth's father, while doing some work in the crawlspace under the house, found a cigar box. He broke it open and saw, to his horror, that it contained feathers, animal paws, and a man's finger.*

*Returning from work, Kenneth saw his father leaving the crawlspace with a cigar box in his hands. He turned on his heel and never went home again.*

*After a few weeks of living rough, he encountered a travelling circus and, with his prodigious strength, was hired to work the ropes. He assumed a new name: Jeffrey Hawk.*

*Suddenly surrounded by a close-knit community, "Jeffrey" had to learn to socialise. He donned a new personality like a disguise, quickly becoming known as charming and helpful, and was welcomed into his new family.*

*Over the next decade, he stayed with the circus, travelling the length and breadth of the United States. But, with the itinerant life providing few repercussions, he fell into bad habits. Drinks, junk food, drugs, he indulged in all of them to excess. For a time, these vices were enough, but then his old urges returned and his nomadic existence became a cover for him to resume killing. He stole clothes and make-up from performers, fashioning a disguise that would let him get close to his victims before he anaesthetised them, bringing them back to his caravan, where they would awake to find themselves bound and at his mercy. He would finally get to have his fun, mentally and physically torturing them, their screams fuelling him, before being lost in the night.*

*Once their strength was at its lowest, he would carefully examine their fingers, searching for the prettiest, running them over his tongue to find the tastiest. Once he found the best, he would cut it from their hand and proudly add it to his collection, disposing of the rest of the body as pointless waste.*

*Men, women, young, old, he didn't care. The essence of a good collection is in the variety, in the memories and stories they evoke.*

*He removed the costume less and less, shedding his old personality with it, fully embracing the clown, his true self.*

*With time, he became complacent and sloppy. A victim managed to work free of her bindings while he was sleeping off the drink. She escaped, screaming for help, and he awoke to find the rest of the circus bearing down on him. He whipped his horse and the caravan disappeared into the night.*

*Since then he has roamed the country, a parasite who could always be found at a carnival or circus, but who would never be seen on any playbill. He lured those brave, or foolish enough, to come near, trapped them and moved on before they could be found missing.*

*Somewhere along the way, he left the ordinary roads of the United States behind him, travelling through a veil of mist and entering a new realm. It was a place of transience and impermanence, perfectly suiting the life he had chosen to lead. Feeling more at home than he had in his entire life, he set up camp and waited for his first visitor.*

## Load-out

### Unique Perks

**The Clown** comes with **3** Perks that are unique to him:

After vaulting a Window<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, ''Bamboozle'' calls upon The Entity<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> to block that Window for the next '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">8</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">12</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">16</span>''' '''seconds'''.
\* Blocked Windows cannot be vaulted by Survivors.
\* '''Increases''' your general Vaulting speed by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">5</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">10</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">15</span>''' '''&#37;'''.
<p>''Bamboozle'' only blocks one Window at a time and does not apply either of its effects to vaulting Pallet|Pallets<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>.

After vaulting a Window, *Bamboozle* calls upon The Entity to block that Window for the next **8**/**12**/**16** **seconds**.
* Blocked Windows cannot be vaulted by Survivors.
* **Increases** your general Vaulting speed by **5**/**10**/**15** **%**.

Even those without a fear of clowns know to be terrified of you.
<p>For all Survivors within your Terror Radius<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, the following effects apply:
\* '''Reduces''' their Healing speed by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">30</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">40</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">50</span>''' '''&#37;'''.
\* '''Increases''' the Rotation speed of Healing Skill Check|Skill Checks<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">+50 %</span>'''.

Even those without a fear of clowns know to be terrified of you.
For all Survivors within your Terror Radius, the following effects apply:
* **Reduces** their Healing speed by **30**/**40**/**50** **%**.
A deep bond with The Entity unlocks great strength.
<p>After hooking a Survivor, ''Pop Goes the Weasel'' activates for the next '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">35</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">40</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">45</span>''' '''seconds''':
\*Performing the ''Damage Generator'' Action on a Generator<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> '''instantly regresses''' it by '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">-30 %</span>''' of its current Progression
\*Normal Generator Regression applies afterwards.
''Pop Goes the Weasel'' deactives after damaging a Generator or when its timer elapses.

A deep bond with The Entity unlocks great strength.
After hooking a Survivor, *Pop Goes the Weasel* activates for the next **35**/**40**/**45** **seconds**:
* Performing the *Damage Generator* Action on a Generator **instantly regresses** it by **-30 %** of its current Progression
* Normal Generator Regression applies afterwards.

#### Prestige

Prestiging **The Clown** will automatically add **Tier I** of his Unique Perks to the inventories of all other Killers and unlock the ability for their higher-tiered versions to spawn in their Bloodweb.

Prestige **The Clown** twice more to automatically add **Tier II** and **Tier III** respectively into the other Killers' inventories.

### Weapon: Madame Butterfly

The **Madame Butterfly** is the Primary Weapon of **The Clown**.
An oversized butterfly knife, as accustomed to inflicting torture and pain as it is to removing limbs and appendages.

### Power: The Afterpiece Tonic

**THE AFTERPIECE TONIC:**

Start the Trial with a shared stock of **4 Bottles**
Tap the *Active Ability button* to switch between the ***Afterpiece Tonic*** and the ***Afterpiece Antidote***.
Tap or hold and release the *Power button* to launch a **Bottle**.
The maximum Throw charge is reached when a shimmer travels across the **Bottle**.

Press and hold the *Active Ability button* to replenish your **Bottles** at any time.

**SPECIAL ABILITY: AFTERPIECE TONIC**

On contact, the ***Tonic*** Bottle will break, releasing a **purple** Gas Cloud that intoxicates Survivors.

*Intoxicated* Survivors suffer from the following afflictions while they are inside the Gas Cloud and for another **2 seconds** after leaving it:

* Impairs the Survivors' vision.
* Triggers involuntary coughing.
* Suppresses the ability to fast vault.
* Incurs a **15 %** ***Hindered*** **Status Effect**.

The ***Tonic*** Gas Cloud and its effects are immediately neutralised by an ***Antidote*** Gas Cloud.

**SPECIAL ABILITY: AFTERPIECE ANTIDOTE**

On contact, the ***Antidote*** Bottle will break, releasing an initially **white** and inactive Gas Cloud, which then turns **gold** after **2.5 seconds** and invigorates both **The Clown** and Survivors when they enter it.

*Invigorated* Players benefit from the following effects after entering the Gas Cloud:

* Grants a **10 %** ***Haste*** **Status Effect** for **5 seconds**.

The ***Antidote*** Gas Cloud and its effects are immediately neutralised by a ***Tonic*** Gas Cloud.

#### Power Trivia

**Movement Speeds:**

*Main Article*

* Reloading: **1.61 m/s**
* ***Invigorated*** Reloading: **2.07 m/s**
* ***Invigorated*** Carrying: **4.14 m/s**
* ***Invigorated*** Walking: **5.06 m/s**

**Bottles:**

* Carrying capacity: **4 Bottles**
* Cancel cool-down: **1 second**
* Wind-up and Throw duration: **0.25 seconds each**
* Velocity: **8.5 m/s**
	+ Charged velocity: **14 m/s** when charging for at least **1 second**
* A direct hit from the **Bottle** will interrupt a Survivor's interaction with other Survivors or Props and give a Bear-Trap style indicator for The Clown.

**Reloading:**

* Reload duration: **3 seconds**

**Tonic:**

* **Gas Cloud** Linger duration: **10 seconds**
	+ A Survivor moving through the Gas Cloud will cause it to dissipate more quickly after **0.4 seconds**.
* The various afflictions linger for a couple of seconds:
	+ *Impaired Vision* lingers for **4 seconds**.
		- However, it will weaken over time.
	+ *Involuntary Coughing* lingers for **2 seconds**.
	+ ***Hindered*** **Status Effect** (**-15%**) lingers for **2.5 seconds**.
	+ Inability to perform *Fast Vaults* lingers for **2 seconds**.

**Antidote:**

* ***Invigorated*** **Status Effect** lingers for **5 seconds** and grants a bonus Movement speed of **10 %**.

### Add-ons for The Afterpiece Tonic

* **Increases** the Throw speed of **Bottles** by **+25 %**.
* **Reduces** the Throw angle of **Bottles** by **-15 °**.
* **Bottles** emit confetti when they break in addition to their usual effects.
* Hitting Survivors directly with a **Bottle** grants **100** bonus Bloodpoints in the Deviousness Category.
* **Reduces** the Cool-down duration between successive **Bottle** throws by **-40 %**.
* Switches the colours of the *Gas Clouds* with one another.
* Survivors affected by ***Intoxication*** suffer from the ***Blindness*** **Status Effect** for **30 seconds**.
* **Increases** the ***Invigoration*** duration by **+1 second**.
* **Reduces** the Cool-down duration between successive **Bottle** throws by **-50 %**.
* **Increases** the number of carried **Bottles** by **+1**.
* **Reduces** the Reload time of the **Bottles** by **-0.5 seconds**.
* **Increases** the size and spread of the ***Intoxication*** *Gas Clouds* by **+20 %**.
* **Increases** the strength of the ***Hindered*** **Status Effect** Survivors suffer from during ***Intoxication*** by an additional **-4 %**.
* **Increases** your Movement speed while reloading **Bottles** by **+66 %**.
* **Increases** the size and spread of the ***Invigoration*** *Gas Clouds* by **+20 %**.
* Survivors affected by ***Intoxication*** suffer from the ***Mangled*** **Status Effect** until fully healed.
* **Increases** the number of carried **Bottles** by **+2**.
* The Auras of all other Players within **16 metres** of their location are revealed to ***Invigorated*** Players for **6 seconds**.
* **Increases** the ***Intoxication*** duration by **+1 second**.
* **Increases** the ***Invigoration*** duration by **+2 seconds**.
* Survivors hit directly by **Bottles** suffer from the ***Exposed*** **Status Effect** for as long as they are affected by ***Intoxication***.
* **Reduces** the number of carried **Bottles** by **-3**.
* The Auras of Survivors afflicted by either ***Intoxication*** or ***Invigoration*** are revealed to you for **6 seconds**.

## Achievements

*Main article: Achievements*
There are **2** Achievements related to **The Clown**:

## Cosmetic Options

Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise **The Clown**:

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He planned to sneak past a worker in the morning to take them out.

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He spent the night sharpening the blade to calm his nerves.

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The blood from a previous adventure is still soaked into the adorable pink fabric. Fun!

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This special blade is Mr. Puddles’ best buddy. It’s the power of friendship!

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The sunburn left when wearing this hat was very strange.

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Dizzying Patterns
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When asked what kind of pattern he wanted for this costume, his answer was simply, “yes.”

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Show your victim how happy you are to see them with this costume.

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Knock’em Dead
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Street Performer
03 October 2018 (Wednesday)

Description
Paint your best blood-stained smile for a parade that no one will forget.

750
13500

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Tilted Doll Hat
Street Performer

A dressy doll hat to adorn the hair you have stapled on for this unique performance.

250
4500

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Got Nothing in My Pockets
Street Performer

Don your cherry red stripes and white polka dots to rouse the crowd.

250
4500

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Uncle Carvey
Street Performer

A rusty folding pocket knife with a hand-carved rosewood handle.

250
4500

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Pulcinella
Disparate Arts
29 May 2019 (Wednesday)

Description
One of the earliest causes of Coulrophobia.

1200
21600

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Antique Wooden Mask
Disparate Arts

A grotesque face, carved out of wood and worn by age. So weathered that it almost looks like skin.

400
7200

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Doublet and Hose
Disparate Arts

Even in the 17th century, clowns were bright and colorful.

400
7200

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Theatrical Blade
Disparate Arts

Theater knives generally have blades that retract into the handle, to protect the performers. This one doesn't.

400
7200

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Eggs-Uberant
Spring Ensemble
02 April 2021 (Friday)

Description
It was the time of the year when families were starved for activities and delivered their children to any street performer vaguely fitting the effervescence of Spring.

1200
21600

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Dangling Red Comb
Spring Ensemble

He smiled and promised chocolate to the kids, so they came rushing in. He still had it.

400
7200

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Joyous Chicken
Spring Ensemble

No one even took notice of the stretched state of his costume, completely unaware that he should not be trusted with anything, let alone the young and gullible.

400
7200

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Mr. Coco
Spring Ensemble

This special blade may seem polished and refined, but when used triggers some terrible, agonizing, screams.

400
7200

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Missing Cat
Cursed Cats
10 October 2023 (Tuesday)

Description
Kenneth used to read missing cat posters on his childhood streets.

1200
21600

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Feline Gaze
Cursed Cats

He read each description and the circumstances of their disappearance carefully.

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Tabby Fur
Cursed Cats

He began to imagine in as much detail as possible what could have happened to the missing cat.

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Cat Paw
Cursed Cats

Kenneth wrote down his theories and added them to the missing poster, scaring the neighborhood.

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Children's Parties
The Entertainer
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)

Description
Thou art an all-round family entertainer.

1200
21600

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Funny Face Mask
The Entertainer

Sometimes, one requires a mask to hide the anguish and torment within.

400
7200

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Pull My Finger
The Entertainer

A classic, colorful clown costume with ruffled collar. Scare kids and grown-ups alike!

400
7200

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Mr. Cutty
The Entertainer

A large, foldable straight razor, used for more than just providing close shaves.

400
7200

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Summer Fun Fair
Entertainer
05 August 2021 (Thursday)

Description
A vibrant costume to mask the rancid smell emanating from his clothes.

1200
21600

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Funny Face Mask (Purple)
Entertainer
19

Sometimes, one requires a mask to hide the anguish and torment within.

400
7200

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Collection
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Pull My Finger (White / Turquoise)
Entertainer
26

A classic, colorful clown costume with a bloodstained, ruffled collar.

400
7200

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Collection
Rift Tier

Mr. Cutty (Purple)
Entertainer
44

A large, foldable straight razor, used for more than just providing close shaves.

400
7200

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Lord of the Underworld
Greek Legends
28 July 2020 (Tuesday)

Description
Twisted by his exploration through The Fog, the myths of the Greek god Hades reshaped The Clown's repulsive body.

1200
21600

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Goatish Skull
Greek Legends

Fearsome horns sprout from Jeffrey’s head and a golden mask, as grisly as his true visage, adorns him.

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Bloated Warrior
Greek Legends

A body formed of gluttony and carnage, with armor that barely contains him.

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Cerberus Shiv
Greek Legends

A diabolically sharp blade depicting the three-headed hellhound, it encourages its wielder to draw in close and make the battle personal.

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Mr. Puddles
Community
14 December 2020 (Monday)

Description
It’s Jeffery Hawk’s fun-loving alter-ego, Mr. Puddles! He's your wacky elephant pal who leaves red puddles everywhere!Design inspired by **kangyaku**.

21500

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Mr. Puddles’ Disembodied Head
Community
7

A silly elephant face that’s sure to bring a smile to the next disemboweled victim. Their insides feel warm and slimy, yay!

7200

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Mr. Puddles’ Headless Body
Community
39

The blood from a previous adventure is still soaked into the adorable pink fabric. Fun!

7150

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Rift Tier

Puddlemaker
Community
66

This special blade is Mr. Puddles’ best buddy. It’s the power of friendship!

7150

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Cartoon Special
Deliverance
09 August 2022 (Tuesday)

Description
A garish outfit that’s more fit for a cartoon than real life.

1200
21600

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Rumpled Top Hat
Deliverance
70

The height of clown fashion, balanced precariously on a clownish head.

400
7200

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Collection
Rift Tier

Patch Clash
Deliverance
1

You’ve got your stripes, solids, and polka-dots, paired with an offensive number of gaudy colors and patches. No problems here.

400
7200

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Collection
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Shave Blade
Deliverance
23

A handy razor for shaving that also works for slicing necks. Kind of a two-in-one deal.

400
7200

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Seething Entertainer
Hallowed Catalyst
09 October 2019 (Wednesday)

Description
He took off when the substance provoked a profound hunger that made his belly swell with anticipation.

1200
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Carved Smile
Hallowed Catalyst

He carved a smile on his face that oozed with putrid matter.

400
7200

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Smell my Pustula
Hallowed Catalyst

His classic tailcoat burst open as his stomach inflated, tearing the flesh of his bulging belly.

400
7200

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Mr. Hallows
Hallowed Catalyst

A rudimentary stone knife injected with serum to inflict pain in stomach-churning style.

400
7200

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Ringmaster Suit (Amusing)
Clown Aberrations

A classic tailcoat with button-up shirt pushed far beyond its stretching point.

50
900

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Ringmaster Suit (Cheerful)
Clown Aberrations

A classic tailcoat with button-up shirt pushed far beyond its stretching point.

50
900

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Ringmaster Suit (Comical)
Clown Aberrations

A classic tailcoat with button-up shirt pushed far beyond its stretching point.

75
1350

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Ringmaster Suit (Jolly)
Clown Aberrations

A classic tailcoat with button-up shirt pushed far beyond its stretching point.

50
900

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Ringmaster Suit (Witty)
Clown Aberrations

A classic tailcoat with button-up shirt pushed far beyond its stretching point.

50
900

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Ms. Gash
The Entertainer

A large, foldable straight razor, used for more than just providing close shaves.

400
7200

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Uncle Slicey
The Entertainer

A large, foldable straight razor, used for more than just providing close shaves.

400
7200

## DLC

*Main article:* Downloadable Content

**The Clown** is part of **3** DLCs:

* Chapter DLC:
	+ CHAPTER 8: Curtain Call (***retired***)
* Pack DLCs:
	+ Maddening Darkness Pack (Chapter Pack)
	+ Terror Expansion Pack (Character Pack)

## Change Log

### Patch 3.2.2

* ***Quality of Life:*** adjusted the projectile-throwing interaction to increase its responsiveness.

### Patch 4.0.0

* ***Buff:*** removed the Movement Speed slow-down after throwing a Bottle.

### Patch 4.5.0

* ***Rework:*** reworked **The Afterpiece Tonic** and a majority of its Add-ons.
	+ ***Buff:*** added a secondary Power, **The Afterpiece Antidote**, *Invigorating* both **The Clown** and Survivors, temporarily boosting movement speeds.
	+ ***Buff:*** reduced the Reload time from **5 seconds** to **3 seconds**.
	+ ***Quality of Life:*** adjusted some Add-ons to benefit new secondary power.
	+ ***Quality of Life:*** survivors coming into contact with an **Antidote Cloud** are immediately cured of intoxication, preventing an uneven boost in movement speeds from being Hindered.
	+ ***Change:*** changed the effects of the Gas Clouds when hitting elevated surfaces, expanding into different areas rather than coating a single spot on walls or elevated positions.
* ***Change:*** **The Clown** now features a unique Terror Radius and Chase Music.
* ***Quality of Life:*** updated and increased level-of-detail of **The Clown's** character model and his visual effects.

### Unknown Patch

* Reassessed the difficulty rating from **Hard** to **Moderate**.

## Trivia

* **The Clown** was the first Killer featuring a range of facial expressions, though to a far lesser degree than The Spirit who received a unique facial rig with a much wider range of expressions.
* **The Clown** came without a home realm, setting up his circus at the Chapel on the grounds of Crotus Prenn Asylum instead.
* During pre-development, they designed two possible Killers. One was a World War 1 soldier who could throw gas grenades, and the other was a clown who threw balloons which the Killer could teleport to, as well as revealing nearby Survivor Auras. Both designs were considered interesting, and this was combined into a clown who threw gas grenades.
* The Afterpiece Tonic is referred to as *"Gas Bomb"* in the Game files.
* Some WIP names were *"The Ringmaster"* or *"The Medicine Man"*.
* **The Clown** was initially teased through postcards given to attendees of PAX East 2018.
* **The Clown** was the second Killer to have two Memento Mori animations.
	+ Killing a female Survivor will have **The Clown** cut off their right index finger.
	+ Killing a male Survivor will have **The Clown** cut off their left pinkie finger.

### Maurice

* **Maurice** is **The Clown's** horse that pulled his caravan and accompanied him into The Entity's Realm.
* **Maurice** can be seen on the Map Father Campbell's Chapel, where he is lying on a bed of straw in the carnival section of the Map.
* **Maurice** cannot be interacted with, but occasionally neighs while looking around.
* **Maurice** is disfigured from the transition into The Entity's Realm, having been severely burnt on one side of his body and becoming blind.
The Entity granted him a demonic-looking third eye to compensate for his blindness.
* **Maurice** disappeared from Father Campbell's Chapel with the introduction of CHAPTER 24: Roots of Dread.
The most likely explanation for this is that The Dredge did something to **Maurice**, as occasionally while idling in the Lobby as **The Dredge**, a horse head will drop from its body, before being dragged back into it.
The horse head in question is clearly **Maurice**, as it is the very same model, except for the third eye's socket being empty.
Another indication of a connection to **The Dredge** is the fact that the Developers had posted a tweet about **Maurice** missing (see Gallery).
	+ In a later update, **The Dredge** received a new cosmetic, the "Memory of Maurice". The outfit is themed around Maurice, and horses in general. It features Maurice's head, along with several other horse skulls and limbs. When landing a successful hit or picking up a survivor with the outfit equipped, it will play Maurice's horse sounds when you go near him at the carnival.
* Maurice is a mystical telepathic horse, capable of communicating with people.
	+ The "Maurice the Great Mystic" depicts a carnival advertisment for Maurice before they entered the Entity's Realm, as a mystic horse.
	+ A third eye is a popular expression for possessing mystical mental powers.
	+ In the Tomes he speaks to **Saku Nakano**.
		- In The House of Arkham (IV), he begged to be saved from the tentacled monster which held him captive.
		- In The House of Arkham (V), he discussed the situation they were in with **Saku**, stating that "I don’t like this place, let’s get out of here."

### Voice Actor

* **The Clown** is voiced by Sébastien Duval, who at that time worked as the Tech Lead Programmer on the Game.

### In-game assets

* The Clown
* The Clown (Portrait render)
* The Clown (Background image)

### Concept arts

* Early Design Sheet
* Early Design Sheet #2
* 'Children's Parties' Concept Art
* 'Downtown Fair' Concept Art
* 'Carnie Claws' Concept Art
* 'Pulcinella' Concept Art
* 'Mr. Puddles' Concept Art (Designed by Kangyaku.)
* 'Mr. Puddles' BHVR Concept Art
* 'Eggs-Uberant' Concept Art
* 'Hot-Dog Cook' Concept Art
* 'Missing Cat' Concept Art