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Headhunter

Weapon Tier III Passive 3,200

Headhunter is a tier 3 weapon item that costs 3,200 souls. It's passive, so its effects are always on.

It gives +5% weapon damage, +50 bonus health, 3s move speed duration, +75 head shot bonus damage and 4% heal per headshot.

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What Headhunter does

Stats

Weapon Damage
+5%
Bonus Health
+50

Passive

Your next headshot against an enemy Hero deals Weapon Damage, Heal you, and briefly grants Move Speed.

Head Shot Bonus Damage
+75 +4 per boon
Heal Per Headshot
4% +0.06 per boon
Move Speed
+1.75 m
Move Speed Duration
3s
Cooldown
8s

Value

Souls per stat

What you pay for each point of Headhunter's flat stats. Lower is better value. Compare it with other items that give the same stat.

  • 1% weapon damage 640 souls
  • 1 bonus health 64 souls

Upgrade path

Builds from and into

Who buys it

Heroes that buy Headhunter

The heroes whose players pick Headhunter most often, with the share of games it's bought in.

Quick answers

Headhunter questions

What does Headhunter do in Deadlock?
Headhunter gives +5% weapon damage, +50 bonus health, 3s move speed duration, +75 head shot bonus damage and 4% heal per headshot. Your next headshot against an enemy Hero deals Weapon Damage, Heal you, and briefly grants Move Speed.
How much does Headhunter cost?
3,200 souls. It's a tier 3 weapon item.
Is Headhunter active or passive?
Passive. Its effects are always on while you own it.
What does Headhunter build from?
Headshot Booster.
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Last updated 26 October 2026

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