All Family Members in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Perks & Abilities Explained

Being able to jump into the shoes of some of the most iconic horror villains of all time is rather exciting, and you don’t need to dive into Dead By Daylight to don the iconic Leatherface mask any longer. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a tense and terrifying experience, exemplified by some of the best Killers around. Let’s find out who you can control, and what kind of perks you can command while using these characters.

All Family Members and Perks in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Game

Below, you’ll find a list of all the available Family members, alongside their unique perks and abilities. You can always build your character up using the Skill Tree that becomes available after playing the game for a while. Each character is unique in their own way, so get ready to experiment and find your new main.

Leatherface

In-Game Description:

The butcher of the Family, Leatherface is the most brutal of the group. While he fills a variety of roles around the house, there’s one he’s particularly proficient at. We think it’s clear what that is. His Maim Ability is simple, he wields the weapon of dismemberment, the chainsaw. What he lacks in maneuverability he makes up with brute strength, able to saw and bash through bolted doors and blockades in his pursuit of the Victims. Stacked with high Endurance as well as the highest mark for Savagery, Leatherface is a powerful force the Victims would do well to avoid.

• Savagery – 40/50
• Blood Harvesting – 13/50
• Endurance – 35/50

Leatherface Default Abilities

• Maim – Use the chainsaw to cause horrific injuries, and destroy any doors or obstacles that might stand in your way.
• Pack Animal – After being hit with a sneak attack, the attacking Victim is highlighted for a short period.
• Hurt Pride – After recovering from being stunned, your stamina recharges faster for a set amount of time.
• Blood Runner – Stamina consumption is reduced by a set amount when carrying a blood vial that is more than 50% full

The Cook

In-Game Description:

The Old Man, The Cook. He might say he “don’t take much pleasure in killing” but he does just fine when needed. He’s the owner of the gas station and the order of the household, what little order there is, and he knows every inch of these places. One board creaks and he can pin down its location. Equipped with his weapon of choice, a broken broom handle, and his Seek Ability that lets him tune in to every sound and track down those Victims. Savagery and Harvesting marks are understandably higher than his Endurance, which is by far the lowest among the Family.

• Savagery – 35/50
• Blood Harvesting – 25/50
• Endurance – 10/50

The Cook Default Abilities

• Seek – Listen for noisy Victims, highlighting and pinpointing their location for a short period.
• Pack Animal – After being hit with a sneak attack, the attacking Victim is highlighted for a short period.
• Hurt Pride – After recovering from being stunned, your stamina recharges faster for a set amount of time.
• Blood Runner – Stamina consumption is reduced by a set amount when carrying a blood vial that is more than 50% full

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The Hitchhiker

In-Game Description:

The Hitchhiker is wiry, greasy, and downright feral. he’s an expert artist of the macabre, known to craft items from bone and teeth. His Trap ability is a dark extension of that farmland ingenuity where nothing is left to waste, visually represented as snares made of ribs and string. His slim frame allows him to navigate gaps and crawl spaces quickly, making it difficult to escape his pursuit. Hiding, or utilizing environmental obstacles is a must if he’s on your trail.

Savagery – 15/50

Blood Harvesting – 22/50

Endurance – 28/50

The Hitchhiker Default Perks

• Trap – Set traps on the ground, snaring and injuring any victims who step on them.
• Pack Animal – After being hit with a sneak attack, the attacking Victim is highlighted for a short period.
• Hurt Pride – After recovering from being stunned, your stamina recharges faster for a set amount of time.
• Blood Runner – Stamina consumption is reduced by a set amount when carrying a blood vial that is more than 50% full.

Johnny

In-Game Description:

Raised by Black Nancy and the closest thing to a true serial killer the Family has, Johnny is a predator, in every sense. He uses his strength to stalk and overpower anyone he sees as weaker than him, which in his mind is everyone. His Hunt Ability allows him to see fresh tracks and follow the trail of his Victims. Harvesting is fine, but he will never let that get in the way of pure Savagery, which is exactly what he relishes in. In a Family full of unpredictable maniacs, Johnny is the most unpredictable of all, often clashing with the clan when his base instincts are impossible to ignore.

• Savagery – 30/50
• Blood Harvesting – 16/50
• Endurance – 30/50

Johnny’s Default Perks

• Hunt – Track the movements of Victims while searching for any footprints left behind.
• Pack Animal – After being hit with a sneak attack, the attacking Victim is highlighted for a short period.
• Hurt Pride – After recovering from being stunned, your stamina recharges faster for a set amount of time.
• Blood Runner – Stamina consumption is reduced by a set amount when carrying a blood vial that is more than 50% full.

Sissy

In-Game Description:

A drifter and a product of the hazy, drug-fueled era, Sissy is extremely enigmatic, even for this group. Having spun out of numerous cults, including Spahn Ranch, Sissy utilized her wiles to make her way back to Texas, leaving a blood trail in her wake. Demented and unstable, Sissy’s turbulent past has only further fed her tendencies. Somewhere in her travels, she’s picked up strange organic skills and her poisonous Bane Ability is the deadly result of that. Do not let her lower Savagery rating fool you, she is every bit as dangerous as the rest of the Family, albeit in different ways.

• Savagery – 10/50
• Blood Harvesting – 38/50
• Endurance – 23/50

Sissy Default Perks

• Bane – Blow clouds of poison in the path of Victims to block their paths, or lace their useful items.
• Pack Animal – After being hit with a sneak attack, the attacking Victim is highlighted for a short period.
• Hurt Pride – After recovering from being stunned, your stamina recharges faster for a set amount of time.
• Blood Runner – Stamina consumption is reduced by a set amount when carrying a blood vial that is more than 50% full.

As you can see, there are a variety of different killers available for players to experiment with until they find the perfect choice for their playstyle. One thing to note, one member of the Family will need to select Leatherface, so two other characters can be selected alongside the main role. However, Leatherface is an excellent character, and arguably the most iconic character in the franchise so it’s understandable why he would need to be chosen.

If you’ve given our review a check and can’t wait to get into the shoes of some of the most recognizable horror icons of all time, be sure to check out our Texas Chainsaw Massacre section below so you can prepare for the ultimate multiplayer experience.