“Has everything on paper; lacks consistency everywhere.”
Best Build Without Limitations
#Add-ons
P1Corrupt InterventionUnique · The Plague
Wiki ↗ Corrupt Intervention on the Dead by Daylight WikiYour prayers invoke a dark power that meddles with the Survivors' chances of survival.
- At the start of the Trial, the 3 Generators located farthest from you are blocked by The Entity for 80/100/120 seconds.
Corrupt Intervention deactivates prematurely once the first Survivor is put into the Dying State.
"It shall be known across the land that the Gods curse the unfaithful." — (The Tablet of Adiris, 3.7)
P2Scourge Hook: Pain ResonanceUnique · The Artist
Wiki ↗ Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance on the Dead by Daylight WikiOverwhelming pain reverberates outwards.
At the start of the Trial, 4 Hooks in the environment are changed into Scourge Hooks:
- The Auras of these Scourge Hooks are highlighted in white.
Start the Trial with 4 Token.
Whenever a Survivor is hooked onto a Scourge Hook for the first time, Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance consumes -1 Token and applies the following effects:
- Causes the Generator with the most progression to explode, damaging it.
- Instantly regresses the Damaged Generator by 10/15/20 % of its total Progression.
- Causes the Damaged Generator to start regressing afterwards.
- Causes all Survivors repairing the Damaged Generator to scream.
- This does not trigger a Loud Noise Notification.
Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance is disabled for the remainder of the Trial once all Tokens are consumed.
"The pain spills beyond flesh/darkness staining the horizon." — Girl in the Shadow by Carmina Mora
P3Turn Back the ClockUnique · The First
Wiki ↗ Turn Back the Clock on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Resist as they might, time marches on, and your master plan comes closer to fruition."
After hooking a Survivor, for 40/50/60 seconds, press the Active Ability button to make a target generator within 20 meters explode, lose -10 % progress, and start regressing.
"Nothing will happen to you... Nothing that you don't deserve!" — Henry Creel
P4StarstruckUnique · The Trickster
Wiki ↗ Starstruck on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Your unmatched showmanship dazzles all."
Whenever you are carrying a Survivor, Starstruck activates:
- Causes all other Survivors in your Terror Radius to suffer from the Exposed Status Effect.
- This effect lingers for 26/28/30 seconds after affected Survivors leave the Terror Radius or Starstruck deactivates.
Starstruck deactivates after hooking or dropping the carried Survivor and has a cool-down of 60 seconds.
"Enjoy this moment, few get so close." — Ji-Woon Hak
- Causes all other Survivors in your Terror Radius to suffer from the Exposed Status Effect.
A1Barley MealUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Barley Meal on the Dead by Daylight WikiThe key ingredient for a bland but reinvigorating porridge.
- Increases the distance of the Initial Chase Path by +20 %.
A2Spiked CollarRare add-on
Wiki ↗ Spiked Collar on the Dead by Daylight WikiA dangerous accessory worn by dogs sent to battle.
- Causes Survivors becoming injured while they were grabbed by The Dog to suffer from the Haemorrhage and Mangled Status Effects for 60 seconds.
Best Beginner Build
#Add-ons
P1No QuarterUnique · The Houndmaster
Wiki ↗ No Quarter on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Every skirmish ended with a relentless volley of cannon fire, leaving no doubt who was superior."
Whenever a Survivor healing themselves by any means reaches 75 % Healing Progress, No Quarter triggers its effect:
- The Survivor is faced with a continuous stream of Skill Checks until the Self-Heal is completed.
- If they fail a Skill Check or interrupt the action by any means, they suffer from the Broken Status Effect for 20/25/30 seconds.
"Fire another broadside! Don't stop until the sea takes them!" — Portia Maye
P2Scourge Hook: Weeping WoundsGeneral · all killers
Wiki ↗ Scourge Hook: Weeping Wounds on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You are the bringer of sweet pain."
At the start of the Trial, 4 Hooks in the environment are changed into Scourge Hooks:
- The Auras of these Scourge Hooks are highlighted in white.
Each time a Survivor is unhooked from a Scourge Hook, the following effects apply:
- Causes that Survivor to suffer from the Haemorrhage Status Effect for 90 seconds.
After the first time that Survivor is healed back to full health, they suffer from the following effect until they are injured again by any means:
- Reduces their Action speeds for Healing and Repairing by 10/13/16 %.
P3Brutal StrengthUnique · The Trapper
"It is more than muscles. A dark power motivates the beast."
Wiki ↗ Brutal Strength on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Your great strength allows you to shred through your prey's defences."
While performing the Break or Damage action on Breakable Walls, Pallets, or Generators, Brutal Strength triggers its effect:
- Increases the Action speed by 10/15/20 %.
P4Spies from the ShadowsGeneral · all killers
Wiki ↗ Spies from the Shadows on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Allows the Crows found in the environment to directly communicate with you."
Whenever a Survivor startles a Crow within 36/38/40 metres of your location, Spies from the Shadows triggers its effect:
- Alerts you with a unique Loud Noise Notification in the shape of a Crow.
Spies from the Shadows has a cool-down of 3 seconds between alerts.
"In the shadows they torment, scarring our minds with each scream."
A1Smoked SnapperUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Smoked Snapper on the Dead by Daylight WikiA protein-packed foodstuff, preserved to ensure its quality over long expeditions.
- Reduces the Power Recharge time by -5 %.
A2Young CoconutCommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Young Coconut on the Dead by Daylight WikiHer first meal as a castaway, she shared it with her loyal companion.
- Increases the Chase speed of The Dog by +5 %.












