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Hunters are one of the two playable factions in Identity V. In regular matches, four Survivors face off against one Hunter. The Hunter's goal is to hunting down and eliminate all four Survivors, by chasing them down and sending them back to the Manor by placing them on Rocket Chairs or bleeding them out. "Undead" is the only exception to this formula, as he can only bleed out Survivors and not chair them.

Each player will start their game with only one Hunter available, Hell Ember, who is unlocked by completing the Tutorial. More Hunters can be obtained by purchasing or unlocking them at a later moment.

Gameplay[]

Statistics[]

To view the various Hunters' personal gameplay statistics, please view the page: Hunter/Statistics

Movement[]

Though all of them will always be slightly faster than Survivors, movement speed is still unique and different to every Hunter, and they will always vault slower through windows than Survivors. Some Hunters have very fast movement speed (e.g. The Ripper, or Geisha), which enables them to close the distance between themselves and an escaping Survivor easier, while others are slower (e.g. Hell Ember, or The Feaster), and are forced to utilize their unique talents (External Traits & Abilities) to find and catch Survivors.

Objectives[]

Hunters are tasked with the goal of hunting down and attacking Survivors, with each normal hit connecting with a Survivor increasing their fear (damage) by half. After two hits (Terror Shocking requires only one hit from Hunters), the Survivor will drop to the ground, incapacitated, where they can then be ballooned and picked up by a Hunter. Hunters must then put the Survivor in a Rocket Chair before they can struggle free, and keep them there until the countdown completes to eliminate them. Hunters must try their best to eliminate all four Survivors before they can fully decode five Cipher Machines, then open and escape through the Exit Gates by using their talents (External Traits & Abilities), which provides them with unique gameplay, pursuing methods, and elimination methods.

Hunters can also opt to let incapacitated Survivors bleed out to eliminate them, though this takes a longer time (240 seconds rather than the Rocket Chair's 60). In "Undead"'s case, however, letting Survivors bleed out is the only way to eliminate them, so he has a special ability that speed up the bleeding out duration to 60 seconds (the time of a Rocket Chair).

Opposition[]

Main Article: Survivor

Hunters can be harassed by Survivors' abilities during the match, and therefore must use a variety of talents (External Traits, Hunter Abilities, and Active Traits) to the fullest, with further Hunter Abilities unlocking the more Presence they gain from attacking Survivors, which disadvantages Survivors more and makes the Hunter's pursuit easier.

Hunters will have a recovery animation, with the length varying between Hunters, after successfully hitting a Survivor, an occupied Rocket Chair, or a Survivor's Tool or item (e.g. Doll summoned by Controller, or Grave Keeper in Dig to Escape mode), during which they must try to not let Survivors get away from their sight, in particular those with a short speed boost after getting hit to down them (e.g. Doctor's, Lawyer's, Gardener's, and Lucky Guy's Veterans).

Hunters will be stunned for a period of time, with the length dependent on themselves, the Survivor's talents (External Traits), and the additional buffs from the Persona Structure when hit by a slammed down Pallet, the Tram in Eversleeping Town, or certain Survivor Tools, items, or talents (External Traits) (e.g. Flare Gun, Enchantress' Ape Curse, Prospector's Magnets, Forward's Rush, "Prisoner"'s charges, going through Priestess' portal Passages, or Batter's Rampage). Being stunned interrupts the Hunters' actions, prevents them from taking any other actions, and knocks any carried Survivors out of their hands.

Type & Tools[]

Unlike Survivors, Hunters do not have classified types, nor do they possess unique Tools, though their respective weapons can be found on their respective pages.

List of Hunters[]

Default Hunters[]

This table lists the playable Hunters that players start with after completing the prologue.

Character Name Rumor
HellEmber
Leo Beck
Hell Ember
Resurrected from the ashes, what exactly is he searching for?

Purchasable Hunters[]

This table lists the Hunter characters that players can purchase after completing the Tutorial.

Character Name Rumor Season Released
SmileyFace
Joker
Smiley Face
The circus has two types of clowns, the smiling clown who brings joy and the crying clown who drowns in sadness. Joker was tired of his role, so he gave himself a perpetual smiley face. Season 1
TheRipper
Jack
The Ripper
Humming a tune with his arms crossed, the ripper has his own unique standards for his "guests". Season 1
Gamekeeper
Bane Perez
Gamekeeper
Bane was once a warmhearted gamekeeper who was lenient with poachers. However, he wasn't repaid for his kindness. Now, Bane shows no mercy to trespassers. Season 1
SoulWeaver
Violetta
Soul Weaver
The curtain will never close on excellent performers. Miss Violetta's latest performance, Wonder Spider, is now showing! Of course, we strongly advise against watching it up close. Season 1
Note: Players could have also obtained Violetta by receiving the Golden Candle costume from Season 1 Essence 2.
Geisha
Michiko
Geisha
Michiko used to be an amazing dancer. When she danced in a red kimono, it looked like a red butterfly flapping its wings. But now, no one has the courage to watch her performance. Season 1
Note: Michiko was immediately released to the Illusion Hall along with her Initial Release Costume and first S-Tier costume, The Bride.
TheFeaster
Hastur
The Feaster
When the sun sinks into the lake and the black stars rise, the one draped in yellow rags will rise from the depths of the lake. He is a nameless soul with an unquenching thirst for knowledge. Season 1
Note: Players could have also obtained Hastur by receiving the Poseidon's Crown costume from Season 1 Essence 5.
WuChang
Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu
Wu Chang
The White and Black Guards had their souls imbued into an umbrella where they are bound together, forever. Season 2
Note: Players could have also obtained Bi'an and Wujiu by receiving the Divine costume from Season 2 Essence 2.
Photographer
Joseph Desaulniers
Photographer
In Joseph's eyes, every photograph is a mark in time. Season 2
Note: Joseph was immediately released to the Illusion Hall along with his Initial Release Costume and first S-Tier costume, Azrael.
MadEyes
Burke Lapadura
Mad Eyes
Oletus Manor is Burke's site for experiments. Who knows how many devices there are buried underground, or how many types of devices there are. Season 3
Note: Players could have also obtained Burke by receiving the Enraged costume from Season 3 Essence 2.
DreamWitch
Yidhra
Dream Witch
She gives eternal life to her followers, but who knows what the price of that gift is. Season 4
Note: Players could have also obtained Yidhra by receiving the Vajytte costume from Season 4 Essence 1.
AxeBoy
Robbie White
Axe Boy
Robbie lost his head, and the boy who always cries had to pick up the axe to continue doing what he does best. Season 5
Note: Players could have also obtained Robbie by receiving the Golden Touch costume from Season 5 Essence 3.
EvilReptilian
Luchino Diruse
Evil Reptilian
Luchino's continuous exploration into forbidden areas has brought him endless troubles. Day in and day out, there are always more scales to remove. Season 6
Note: Players could have also obtained Luchino by receiving the Crystalline costume from Season 6 Essence 1.
BloodyQueen
Mary
Bloody Queen
Mary has no interest in playing chess because the queen is the easiest piece to take. Season 7
Note: Players could have also obtained Mary by receiving the Bloodbath costume from Season 7 Essence 2.
Guard26
Bonbon
Guard 26
Burke's Guard 26 robot stores a large number of Time Bombs. Season 8
Note: Players could have also obtained Bonbon by receiving the March Hare costume from Season 8 Essence 2.
Disciple
Ann
"Disciple"
When the epidemic disease stroke, destiny remained cruel despite Ann's devotion and generosity. Her only redemption in life would perhaps be the agile footsteps walking towards her ahead of the reaper and the non-human eyes staring at her at the end of the night when she was on the brink of death. Season 9
Note: Players could have also obtained Ann by receiving the White Truffle costume from Season 9 Essence 2.
Violinist
Antonio
Violinist
So long as the melody can move the world, Antonio doesn't care who's controlling his body. Season 11
Note: Players could have also obtained Antonio by receiving the Inferno Sonata costume from Season 11 Essence 1.
Sculptor
Galatea Claude
Sculptor
When she was young, Galatea always thought she was her creator's masterpiece, that is, until destiny played a sick joke on her. But she wasn't distraught. A genius sculptor can sculpt a perfect destiny for herself. Season 12
Note: Players could have also obtained Galatea by receiving the Checkmate costume from Season 12 Essence 2.
Undead
Percy
"Undead"
During that scientific experiment, Percy created a monster — then someone recreated Percy. Season 13
Note: Percy was immediately released to the Illusion Hall along with his Initial Release Costume and first S-Tier costume, Conquer.
TheBreakingWheel
The Will Brothers
The Breaking Wheel
A trio of performance artists with odd figures showed up on the street. Covered in a bedspread and wearing masks, they're performing an uninspired drama while twisting their bodies into peculiar shapes. Season 15
Note: Players could have also obtained The Will Brothers by receiving the Three-faced God costume from Season 15 Essence 2.
Naiad
Grace
Naiad
"The unheard are doomed to be slaughtered, like fish in a net." It was only after grasping this harsh truth that Grace took up her harpoon. Season 16
Note: Players could have also obtained Grace by receiving the Halberd of Silence costume from Season 16 Essence 3.
WaxArtist
Philippe
Wax Artist
In the selection of models, Philippe has a unique set of criteria, and in terms of wax sculpture decoration, he always listens to his sister. Season 18
Note: Players could have also obtained Philippe by receiving the Fury costume from Season 18 Essence 2.
"Nightmare"
"Orpheus"
"Nightmare"
Perhaps known only to "Orpheus," this nightmare of his memory. Season 18
Note: Players could have also obtained "Orpheus" by reaching Server Progress to 8000000 in About "Him" (Time of Reunion Act 3 Event)
Clerk
Keigan Nicholas Keogh
Clerk
As she got older, Keigan came to understand that only the voices of people with "power" were heard. But it doesn't matter, now she is enough to be the one who can decide everything. Season 20

Note: Keigan was immediately released to the Illusion Hall along with her Initial Release Costume and first S-Tier costume, Creator.

Hermit
Alva Lorenz
Hermit
After going through countless letdowns, disputes, and betrayals, Alva came to the conclusion that no formula nor theory could predict human nature. Only his savior could ever stand by his side. Season 22
Note: Players could have also obtained Alva by receiving the Warden costume from Season 22 Essence 3.
NightWatch
Ithaqua
Night Watch
Civility and morality were buried before dawn. As he walks alone through the blizzard, Ithaqua has long forgotten who he watches over during the long night. Season 25
Note: Players could have also obtained Ithaqua by receiving the Morningstar costume from Season 25 Essence 2.
OperaSinger
Sangria
Opera Singer
Beneath the spotlight, she was always a dull gray; until she met that stroke of red. When the woman with a ram symbol painted between her brows gently knocked on the dressing room, all would be rewritten. Season 27
Note: Players could have also obtained Sangria by receiving the Basilissa costume from Season 27 Essence 1.
FoolsGold
Norton Campbell
"Fool's Gold"
With the desire to escape from a life in the darkness of the mines, Norton Campbell believes that Manor will present him with another new "opportunity." Season 29
Note: Players could have also obtained Norton by receiving the Infernal Sin costume from Season 29 Essence 1.
TheShadow
"Ivy"
The Shadow
TBA Season 31
Note: Players could have also obtained "Ivy" by receiving the Morpheus' Vestibule costume from Season 31 Essence 1

Change Log[]

Note: This only lists the changes applied to all characters. Adjustments made for the specific characters will be shown on their respective pages.

February 1st, 2024
  • Buff: Increased the number of Rocket Chair outlines visible to the Hunter when holding a balloon, and the outlines will no longer disappear in close distance

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