Outlast Trials Blind Rig
B on the one list that ranks it
The Outlast Trials Blind rig is one of six rigs, upgradable from level 1 to level 8 with vouchers. Its in-game device name is Chem_Blinder. The Blind rig is a smoke mine that fills the area with blinding smoke when an enemy triggers it.
Blind at a glance
| Rig | Blind |
| In-game name | Chem_Blinder |
| Deploy time | 4 seconds |
| Cooldown | 180 seconds |
| Smoke duration | 15 seconds |
| Trigger range | 1.5 m |
| Smoke range | 2.25 m |
| Usable in hiding spots | No |
| Levels | 1 to 8; every level costs 2 vouchers, from Cornelius Noakes |
Outlast Trials Blind rig upgrades
Each level of the Blind rig costs 2 vouchers at Cornelius Noakes in the Sleep Room, so a fully upgraded rig costs 16 vouchers. Levels follow the order below, from Fandom's Rigs page.
| Level | Upgrade | What it does | Numbers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Activate | Buy the rig. | |
| 2 | Expanded Radius | Wider smoke cloud. | Smoke range 2.25 m to 4.25 m |
| 3 | Deploy Technique | Faster mine deployment. | Deploy time 4 s to 3 s |
| 4 | Extended Duration | Longer smoke. | 15 s to 20 s |
| 5 | Recharge | The mine re-arms once after it is triggered. | Re-arm time 30 s |
| 6 | Frenzy | Walking through the smoke after an explosion gives an adrenaline boost. | |
| 7 | Decreased Cooldown | Shorter wait between uses. | 180 s to 144 s |
| 8 | Prepared | The rig is ready at the start of a trial, and again after a revive or respawn. |
Outlast Trials Blind rig notes
- Most enemies cannot attack or see inside the smoke.
- The Berserker and the Jaeger are completely immune to the smoke.
- Placing the mine in front of a Pouncer's hiding spot lets another Ex-Pop trigger it and hit her before she attacks.
Outlast Trials Blind rig in a loadout
You equip one rig at a time, so Blind competes with Stun, Heal, X-Ray, Barricade and Jammer. Pair it with three amps in the loadout builder to see the voucher cost of the set, or check where it stands on the rig tier list. The enemies hub lists the Ex-Pop it has to deal with, and the best loadout guide has picks by playstyle.
Outlast Trials Blind rig FAQ
- How many levels does the Blind rig have?
- Eight. Level 1 is the purchase, and levels 2 to 8 are upgrades that cost 2 vouchers each.
- Which enemies ignore the Blind rig?
- The Berserker and the Jaeger are immune to the smoke, per Fandom's Rigs page.
- How long does Blind smoke last?
- 15 seconds, or 20 seconds after the Extended Duration upgrade (level 4).
Who should pick Blind
Pick Blind if you like to set traps and cover a retreat. GameRant ranks it B, and the Berserker and Jaeger ignore its smoke.
See where every rig lands on the The Outlast Trials rig tier list, or browse all rigs.