A fan-favorite Killer or a face-camping fiend depending on perspective, inDead By DaylightBubba Sawyer remains a controversial figure nearly 50 years after the release ofThe Texas Chainsaw Massacre. The Cannibal can be a fearsome Killer in close quarters, but closing the distance can be difficult on a larger map with plenty of viable loops for Survivors to make use of, which is why Leatherface can benefit greatly from a few choice perks that enhance his gameplay inDead by Daylight.
This guide will showcase two different builds forThe Cannibal inDead by Daylight, one targeted at players with access to teachable perks and the other for players without.
Updated July 16, 2025 by Lewis Smyth:Leatherface will be receiving buffs to their power in 2024, allowing for more freedom of movement during Bubba’s Chainsaw Sweep. This refreshed guide features a list of the Killer’s best add-ons to help players decide what to run inDead by Daylight.
The Cannibal: Best Non-Teachable Build (2024)
Newcomers toDead by Daylightare in luck, as The Cannibal has some great basekit perks that allow him to pressure Survivors bypreventing their use of powerful itemswhile keeping track of those at a distance. This build aims tokeep Survivors consistently injured while tracking them down throughout the trial.
The Cannibal: Best Build (2024)
For Survivors with a greater number of teachable perks at their disposal, Leatherface can become even more ferocious while in pursuit, cutting off invaluable resources for Survivors and ending chases sooner. This buildblocks windows and slows generator progressionto give The Cannibalmore time to down Survivors.
The Cannibal: Best Add-Ons
Chainsaw File
While The Cannibal’s Common Add-Ons aren’t particularly impactful, the Chainsaw File can helpreduce the penalty for bumpinginto objects during Chainsaw Sweep.
Homemade Muffler
A stronger version of the Chainsaw File, if you find yourself bumping into things often, the Homemade Muffler Add-On reduces Bubba’stantrum duration by 1 second.
Chili
This Uncommon Add-On is arguably one of Leatherface’s most powerful, as it extends their Chainsaw Sweep by nearly a second, which can go a long way to securing downs at aslightly increased distance.
The Beast’s Marks
Another popular Cannibal Add-On, The Beast’s Marks increase Chainsaw charge speed but alsoincrease movement speed by 3%. While fundamentally changing their Chainsaw timings, that extra movement speed goes a long way tocatching Survivors off guard.
Grisly Chain
Simple, but effective, the Grisly Chaininflicts Manged for 70 secondson Survivors hit by the Chainsaw. While they’re likely to spend most of this time on a hook, this Add-On will punish Survivors who try to heal soon after being unhooked.
Rusted Chain
An improved version of the Grisly Chain, the Rusted Chaininflicts Broken for 90 secondson Survivors hit by the Chainsaw. This willprevent Survivors from healingaltogether for the duration of its effects.
Light Chassis
An aura-reading Add-On, the Light Chassisreveals the location of Survivorswithin 8 meters while revving the Chainsaw. This will allow you to better predict a Survivor’s movements behind walls before you close the distance with a Chainsaw Sweep.
Award-Winning Chili
Often paired with the Uncommon Chili, many argue that the Award-Winning Chili Add-On is The Cannibal’s strongest. This power modifier increases his maximum Chainsaw Sweepduration by up to 1.5 seconds, allowing you to cover more distance while in power.
Iridescent Flesh
Perfect for thosestrongerDead by DaylightKillerswho aim to achieve multiple downs in a single use of their power, the Iridescent Flesh fullyrecharges Bubba’s Chainsaw chargesupon hitting a Survivor. This gives Leatherface free rein to cut through a group of Survivors in a matter of seconds.
