There is a vast monster of a man with a hideous grin torn across the mask that keeps stalking my every move. Similar to a hunter, he tracks us, priming devastating traps amongst the greenery. Extreme vigilance and a light step is essential in avoiding the blood-curdling clench of a bear trap or the clutches of what I've taken to calling "The Miserable Smiling Killer". I have but many times managed to get caught in one of these traps. I have nothing but a fear for the feeling of blunt trap spikes grinding against my bones or for the heavy and deliberate footsteps which always inevitably reveal a plastered, sadistic grin. With the traps and the Trapper, it has so far been a constant battle between looking up and looking down. | |||
~ Benedict Baker's Journal, Nov. 1896 on The Trapper |
The Trapper | |
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Name | Evan MacMillan |
Game Alias(es) | "Chuckles" |
Gender | Man |
Origin | American |
Realm | The MacMillan Estate |
Power | Bear Trap |
Power Attack Type | Special Attack
(Trap Catches) |
Weapon | The Cleaver |
Movement Speed | 115 % | 4.6 m/s |
Terror Radius | 32 metres |
Height | Tall |
Voice Actor | Filip Ivanovic (BHVR) |
Breathing | |
CharID | K01 |
Evan MacMillan or "The Trapper" is one of 35 Killers currently featured in Dead by Daylight.
He was introduced as a member of the original Killer Trio that released with the Game on 14 June 2016.
Overview
The Trapper is an area-control Killer, able to apply pressure across the Map by placing deadly Bear Traps for Survivors to step into.
His personal Perks, Unnerving Presence, Brutal Strength, and Agitation, allow him to chase and carry Survivors more effectively.
He is focused on physical attributes and making use of his strength and the Survivors' fear.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
(These Killers are the easiest for a first-time Player)
Lore
- Additional Lore can be found in Tome 1 - Awakening: Blood, Brass and Grit.
Evan MacMillan idolised his father. It wasn't just that he was heir to a great fortune, it was the way he ran the estate. Raised under his firm hand, Evan had taken to running the workforce with an iron hand. Production was always high and the MacMillan Estate prospered under father and son.
As Archie MacMillan's mental health slowly disintegrated, Evan protected him from the herd who wanted a piece of the fortune. No matter what his father asked of him, Evan would do.
When Archie MacMillan finally snapped, Evan became his enforcer in what would become known as the worst mass murder in modern history. They never proved that Evan lead over a hundred men into those dark tunnels before detonating the explosives and sealing them to their fate. The tale of the MacMillan Estate is a tale of wealth and power gone very wrong.
How many victims fell to the hands of father and son is unknown. No record is ever made of what became of Evan MacMillan. His father is another unsolved puzzle, found trapped in the locked basement of his own warehouse - starved and abandoned.
Observer Lore
- This section lists entries by The Observer, that are specifically about Evan MacMillan.
Tome 3
Tome 12
Load-out
Unique Perks
The Trapper comes with 3 Perks that are unique to him:
Agitation | You get excited in anticipation of hooking your prey.
When carrying a Survivor, you benefit from the following effects:
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Brutal Strength | Your great strength allows you to shred through your prey's defences.
"It is more than muscles. A dark power motivates the beast." | |
Unnerving Presence | Your presence alone instils great fear.
Survivors repairing or healing within your Terror Radius suffer from the following effects:
"Its presence befalls us." |
Prestige
Prestiging The Trapper 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 Trapper twice more to automatically add Tier II and Tier III respectively into the other Killers' inventories.
Weapon: The Cleaver
The Cleaver is the Primary Weapon of The Trapper.
A brutal cleaver, hammered by his own hands from the metals of the mine.
Power: Bear Trap
"A large foothold trap made of steel.
Bear Traps are found lying around throughout the Trial Grounds, waiting to be picked up and set anywhere."
SPECIAL TRAP: BEAR TRAP
The Trapper starts the Trial with 2 Bear Traps equipped.
Additionally, 8 Disarmed Bear Traps spawn in random locations throughout the environment.
The Auras of Bear Traps are revealed to The Trapper at all times.
SPECIAL INTERACTION: COLLECTING TRAPS
Press the Interaction button while standing near or above a Bear Trap to retrieve and collect it.
The Trapper may carry up to 2 Bear Traps at a time.
SPECIAL INTERACTION: SETTING TRAPS
Press and hold the Power button to set and arm a carried Bear Trap:
- Grants a +7.5 % Haste Status Effect for 5 seconds.
- Armed Bear Traps trap and immobilise any Survivor stepping into them.
- This will also injure healthy Survivors.
- Trapped Survivors can try to free themselves from it, which may take several attempts, or wait for another Survivor to rescue them.
- Armed Bear Traps also temporarily trap and immobilise The Trapper stepping into them, until he frees his foot and resets it.
- This will cause any carried Survivor to escape from his shoulder.
SPECIAL INTERACTION: RESETTING TRAPS
Press and hold the Power button while standing above a Disarmed Bear Trap to reset and arm it.
SPECIAL INTERACTION: CATCHING SURVIVORS
Press the Interaction button while standing near a Trapped Survivor to lift them out of the Bear Trap and onto The Trapper's shoulder, immediately allowing him to carry them.
Power Trivia
Movement Speeds:
- Walking: 4.6 m/s
Bear Traps:
- Setting time: 2.5 seconds
- The animation is split into three phases, with only the second phase being affected by Add-ons:
- Crouching down: 0.5 seconds
- Setting: 1.5 seconds
- Standing up: 0.5 seconds
- The animation is split into three phases, with only the second phase being affected by Add-ons:
- Disarm time: 3.5 seconds
- Escape Attempt time: 1.8 seconds
- Rescue time: 1.5 seconds
- Escape Attempt chance: 16.67 %
- This is per attempt, but capped at a maximum of 6 attempts, after which the action will always succeed.
- Setting buffer: 1.5 metres
- This refers to the minimum distance in-between two Bear Traps
- Self-Catch Grace period: 3 seconds
- This prevents The Trapper from getting caught in his own Bear Trap right after setting one.
- Trap Pick-Up time: 1 second
Colouring:
Bear Trap can be darkened by using the Tar Bottle Add-on, which makes them more difficult to spot for Survivors and more viable to place them in open spaces with few grass patches.
Default | Logwood Dye (formerly) | Tar Bottle |
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Add-ons for Bear Trap
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Bear Oil | Melted animal fat that can lubricate the Bear Traps squeaky joints.
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Makeshift Wrap | A scratched and worn brace made of thick, cured animal skin.
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Padded Jaws | These padded jaws are meant to restrain, not to wound.
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Trapper Gloves | Protective padded leather gloves.
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4-Coil Spring Kit | A replacement kit for Bear Traps which changes the usual dual spring system to four coil springs, adding a great amount of strength to the Bear Traps hold.
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Coffee Grounds | An old rusted can containing damp coffee grounds.
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Lengthened Jaws | Jaws with long teeth that dig further into the flesh than a conventional Bear Traps.
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Serrated Jaws | These replacement trap jaws have saw-like blades, causing awful open wounds when they snap.
"Like a predatory beast, it can smell and track blood." | |
Wax Brick | A block of wax used to lower friction and facilitate movement in mechanical parts.
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Fastening Tools | A specialised set of tools used to fasten Bear Traps to ensure their effectiveness.
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Rusted Jaws | These Bear Trap jaws are covered with crusty and volatile rust spots, making injuries particularly difficult to heal.
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Secondary Coil | A secondary coil keeps the Bear Trap functional in times when the primary coil becomes unusable.
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Tar Bottle | A black, matte and sticky substance that when applied to Bear Traps, makes them far less noticeable.
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Trapper Bag | A cured leather waist bag. Large and sturdy to transport hunting equipment.
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Honing Stone | When used with the Bear Trap, the stone sharpens its blades.
The razor-sharp blades inflict deep wounds aimed at bleeding the victim as fast as possible.
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Oily Coil | A clear oil that makes handling the Bear Trap's spring more hazardous.
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Tension Spring | A high tension spring that snaps back into place after being stretched.
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Trapper Sack | A crude leather sack suitable for foraging.
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Bloody Coil | Part sticky, part slippery, this grim liquid makes handling the Bear Traps spring more dangerous.
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Iridescent Stone | Bear Traps sharpened with the sickly gleaming stone seem to gain a life of their own.
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Achievements
- Main article: Achievements
There are 2 Achievements related to The Trapper:
Icon | Name | Description |
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Adept Trapper | Playing as The Trapper, achieve a Merciless Victory using only his 3 Unique Perks: Unnerving Presence, Brutal Strength, and Agitation | |
Cripple Them All | Playing as The Trapper, grab Survivors directly out of the Bear Trap a total of 100 times / 10 times (For consoles) . |
Cosmetic Options
Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise The Trapper:
Base Cosmetics
Default
Prestige
Perk Charms
Prestige Level 7 Reward | Prestige Level 8 Reward | Prestige Level 9 Reward |
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A keepsake gained upon mastery of a particular skill. |
Alternatives
Special
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event |
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Marked Bolo Machete | Common | A curved blade with a distinctive bulge that adds weight to the fore-blade providing additional chopping power. An almost imperceptible whisper echoes in the wielder's mind: "anoyk yeqkany'ye hvay'k l'gnoo eydokl'x : sekall'o ammk'ix" | 1 Year Anniversary | ||
Iron Chuckles | Common | A mask of iron, shaped into an horrible twisted grin. | 1 Year Anniversary | ||
All Hallows' Eyes | Uncommon | Something wicked pierces the shadows of this frightful night.
"Have a fabulous Halloween 2016!" -The Dead by Daylight Team |
2016 Halloween Event | ||
Frosty Eyes | Uncommon | Heart chilling eyes of the cold blooded.
"Have a Wonderful Winter 2017-2018!" - The Dead by Daylight Team |
Winter Solstice 2017 | ||
Woodsman Hunter | Uncommon | Become a creature of myth: strong, unstoppable, dogged in the pursuit of your prey. | DEATHGARDEN Promotion | ||
Best New Trapper Mask | Very Rare | A mask to celebrate the Canadian video game award for 'Best New Character'. | Canadian video game award promotion | ||
Ornate Mask | Very Rare | An intricate metal-work mask forged for a special occasion. The Trapper celebrates his coronation as heir to the wealthy MacMillan Estate. | The Game Awards promotion | ||
Crunching Blade | Very Rare | A weapon made from unfamiliar scrap that inflicts severe flesh injuries. | Owning Meet Your Maker and Dead by Daylight in same platform. | ||
Chuckles | Ultra Rare | A mask of flesh and bones with a horrible twisted grin. | Originally PAX Code Giveaway |
Event
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Collection | Event | Exclusive to Event Participation |
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Crown of the Entity | Event | A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan. | Birthday Crown | Fourth Year Anniversary | Yes | ||
5th Anniversary Crown | Event | A crown crafted for a very special anniversary.
"Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team |
5th Anniversary | Fifth Year Anniversary | Yes | ||
Golden Stinger | Event | A metal blade welded with gold to create a striped pattern of pain. | No Collection | Lurking Stripes | Yes | ||
Trapper's Mask | Event | A mask they found themselves wearing at the masquerade ball. | Twisted Masquerade Collection | Twisted Masquerade Event | Yes | ||
Rock Candy Cleaver | Event | This blade will break your teeth, one way or another. | Tricks and Treats | Haunted by Daylight | Yes | ||
Mistletoe Cleaver | Event | The bright, colorful lightbulbs made death under the mistletoe less gloomy. | Bone Chill 2023 | Bone Chill 2023 | Yes |
DLC
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | DLC |
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The Iron Man | Uncommon | Thick iron plating strapped and bolted to form Evan's grim self-representation. | Bloodstained Sack | ||
Rogi | Uncommon | An iron mask masterfully fashioned and painted to resemble a deer. | Bloodstained Sack |
Exclusives
Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Event |
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Split Screen | Very Rare | Pieces of a mask roughly stitched together so the hunt can continue. | Exclusive for the Nintendo Switch version | ||
Smash Boy | Very Rare | Working at the mine left little time for games, but he managed to play a few of his own. | Exclusive for the Nintendo Switch version | ||
Switched Cleaver | Very Rare | A synthetic frame molded for a controlled and powerful slash. | Exclusive for the Nintendo Switch version | ||
Legacy Trapper 3 | Very Rare | The touch of the Entity leaves burning scars and blisters of light. Is it a gift or a curse? | Legacy Prestige Reward | ||
Legacy Trapper 2 | Very Rare | The touch of the Entity leaves burning scars and blisters of light. Is it a gift or a curse? | Legacy Prestige Reward | ||
Legacy Trapper 1 | Very Rare | The touch of the Entity leaves burning scars and blisters of light. Is it a gift or a curse? | Legacy Prestige Reward | ||
Mask of Delirium | Artefact | A unique face for the Trapper, exclusively for H2O Delirious. | Exclusive to H2O Delirious. |
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The union boys moved their meetings deep into the forest, but Evan was prepared to track his prey.
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The harsh winter froze his hands but failed to cool his lust for blood.
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A fun way to hack up your victims on Halloween. They’ll surely appreciate the effort.
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He waited for his prey to spring his trap in the cool evening.
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As a child, he remembered seeing a scary fighter in a newspaper ad. When he woke up in a trial, he bore in this remnant from a lost realm.
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Step up and see the incredible feats performed by this savage beast! But don't get too close! He bites!
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While exploring the mine's underground he uncovered his true nature. Like father, like son.
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16 April 2024 (Tuesday)
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Evan locked himself in his room and grabbed his sketchbook. He knew he'd be in trouble if his father found out, but he had to escape, even for a few minutes.
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Alternate Character Models
The Trapper has 2 alternate Character models available in the in-game Store:
- The Krampus
- Naughty Bear
DLC
- Main article: Downloadable Content
The Trapper is part of 3 DLCs:
- The Bloodstained Sack
- YouTubers/Streamers Exclusives - H2O Delirious Exclusive
- Deathgarden Mask (only available to Players who also owned Deathgarden)
Change Log
Patch 1.0.4
- Nerf: removed the ability to place Bear Traps too close to or even on top of one another.
Patch 1.1.2
- Nerf: added a Bear Trap immunity period after escaping a Bear Trap or being dropped by The Trapper.
- This was done to prevent farming Trap Catches by dropping Survivors into Bear Traps.
PTB Nov 2016
- Nerf: reduced the Disarm time from 5 seconds to 3 seconds.
Patch 1.2.1e
- Nerf: increased the minimum distance between Bear Traps from 0.6 metres to 1.5 metres.
Patch 1.3.0
- QoL: adjusted the Bear Trap outline to align with its actual placement in the environment.
Patch 1.4.0
- Nerf: remove the ability to place Bear Traps on top of the Hatch.
- Nerf: Survivors are now temporarily immune to Bear Traps when self-unhooking.
Patch 1.5.0
- Nerf: removed the ability to set Bear Traps right below Hooks.
- Buff: increased Bear Trap Sabotage time from 8 seconds to 16 seconds.
- Buff: reduced Bear Trap Setting phases 1 and 3 from 2 seconds each to 1 second each.
Patch 2.1.0
- Buff: reduced Bear Trap Setting phases 1 and 3 from 1 second each to 0.5 seconds each.
- Buff: reduced Bear Trap Setting phase 2 from 3 seconds to 1.5 seconds.
- Buff: increased the Bear Trap Disarm time from 1.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds.
- QoL: allows for the Dye Add-ons to stack.
- QoL: sabotaged Bear Traps will respawn after 180 seconds and can therefore no longer be permanently broken.
Patch 2.2.0
- Nerf: reintroduced "Trap Buffering", allowing Survivors to pass over a Bear Trap that is being disarmed by another Survivor without getting caught in it.
- Buff: further increased the Bear Trap Disarm time from 2.5 seconds to 3.5 seconds.
Patch 3.4.2
- QoL: added a grace period after setting a Bear Trap that prevents The Trapper from getting caught right after setting it.
Patch 3.6.0
- QoL: Bear Traps can no longer be sabotaged.
- QoL: Bear Traps can be (re-)set without picking them up first.
Patch 4.5.0
- Buff: reduced the Bear Trap Escape chance from 25 % to 16.67 %.
- Nerf: capped Escape attempts at 6, after which Survivors will automatically escape.
Patch 5.0.0
- QoL: updated and increased level-of-detail of The Trapper's character model, his Bear Traps, and various cosmetics.
Patch 5.3.0
- Buff: increased The Trapper's default Carrying capacity from 1 to 2.
- Buff: changed the number of Bear Traps that spawn to a fixed 6, instead of a random 4-6.
- Change: changed the Aura-colour of Bear Traps to white to be in line with other Killer objects.
- Change: received an Add-on Pass, reworking several Add-ons.
- Change: Added an audio cue where The Trapper grunts when picking up the maximum number of Bear Traps.
Patch 7.3.0
- Buff: increased the number of Bear Traps that spawn from 6 to 8.
- Buff: setting a Bear Trap now applies a 7.5 % Haste Status Effect for 5 seconds.
Patch 7.3.1
- QoL: Bear Traps now spawn closer to Generators in general, allowing The Trapper to collect them without having to stray too far from usual patrol routes.
Trivia
- The Trapper was the only playable Killer during the BETA.
- The Trapper's Alpha name was "Chuckles".
- In the Game Files, it is misspelt as "Checkles".
- The Trapper is affiliated with the MacMillan Estate Realm in the Lore.
- The Trapper was inspired by Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th franchise.
- The Trapper's mask might be inspired by the mask of the Babyface Killer from the 2009 movie The Hills Run Red, as both are cracked and resemble a human face.
- Some renderings of The Trapper without his mask on can be found inside the Game Files, revealing that he's bald.
- The Trapper was the first Killer to wear a face mask.
- The Trapper is the first unlicensed Killer to appear in a commercial title outside of Dead by Daylight, appearing in the "Survivor of The Fog" Event in Ubisoft's For Honor.
- A Character in For Honor refers to The Trapper as "The Miserable Smiling Killer".
- The Trapper stepping into a Bear Trap results in the Trap latching onto his left leg, which is referenced in some of his cosmetics, which feature braces of wraps around the extremities of said leg.
- Furthermore, the Makeshift Wrap Add-on is a reference to this fact.
- He is the first killer to have a skin which changes Mori's animation.
Voice Actor
- The Trapper is voiced by Filip Ivanovic, who at that time worked as the Art Director on the Game.
- The Trapper shares his voice-actor with The Wraith, The Hillbilly, The Cannibal, The Nightmare, The Ghost Face, and Jeff Johansen.
Gallery
For more go to The Trapper's Gallery
In-game assets
Official art
Old assets
Concept arts
Screenshots