In Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game, seven human players compete against three enemy Klowns for survival. Escaping isn't easy, so killing a Klown can provide invaluable breathing room for one to continue their search for spark plugs, gas, and keys. However, it's not immediately apparent how this is accomplished. Sometimes, a Klown goes down easily; other times, they simply stand back up and wreak havoc.

Players who are unsure what's happening here can rest assured that it is not a bug. Only some weapons are capable of killing Klowns, regardless of the damage done. For those looking to take down Klowns with ease but are unsure of what the process entails, this guide provides everything Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game players need to know.

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How To Kill A Klown In Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

the message players get for a successful klown kill in killer klowns from outer space_ the game

To kill a Klown, players must first equip themselves with a weapon that is in one of the following two categories:

  • Sharp
  • Firearm

Then, they need to deal enough damage to the Klown to make them sit down. When this happens, it means that the Klown has been stunned. You must continue dealing damage to them after this. When a Klown dies, they will explode in a puff of pink smoke, and a pop-up saying a Klown has been killed will appear on your screen.

The killing blow must be delivered from a specific weapon. This means that it is useful for groups of human players to use blunt weapons while one uses a lethal one. This preserves the durability of those rarer lethal weapons, allowing for more takedown opportunities.

Every Weapon That Can Kill Klowns In Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

a player finding a shotgun on a bench in killer klowns from outer space: the game

As stated, weapons in the Sharp and Firearm categories are capable of dealing a killing blow to a Klown. These weapons spawn more rarely on the map and include the following:

  • Knife
  • Firepoker
  • Woodcutter's Axe
  • Revolver
  • Shotgun

Keep in mind that weapons in these categories break or run out of ammunition, so players should use them conservatively. While Survivors cannot carry multiple weapons (preventing players from carrying one sharp and one blunt weapon simultaneously), they can carry a throwable and a lethal weapon. An inventory with a brick and a revolver is among the strongest in the game because players can use these tools to quickly kill a Klown without risking melee combat or wasting ammo.

Sharp weapons can also be used to free yourself from a cocoon, although this damages the weapon.

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Do Klowns Respawn In Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game?

A group of Klowns in Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game

While killing a Klown temporarily removes them from the map, they will eventually respawn. However, the respawn point is randomly chosen and is usually far away from where they died, allowing human survivors plenty of time to accomplish objectives and disappear before the Klown can return.

How Long Is The Klown Respawn Timer?

A dead Klown's respawn timer is approximately forty-five seconds, which is a significant chunk of the match time in Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game.

Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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