Survivor
Survivor builds
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#P1DramaturgyUnique · Nicolas Cage
Wiki ↗ Dramaturgy on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"When people bring you on to their project, they do so because of the unexpected magic you bring to your performance."
Whenever you are at full health, Dramaturgy activates.
While active, press the Active Ability button while running to run with knees high for 0.5 seconds before benefitting from the following primary effect:- Grants a +25 Haste Status Effect for 2 seconds.
Afterwards, Dramaturgy triggers any one of the following secondary effects, but never the same one twice in a row:
- Grants a second instance of the primary Haste Status Effect.
- Inflicts the Exposed Status Effect for 12 seconds.
- Causes you to scream.
- Grants a randomly selected Rare Item pre-equipped with a random selection of Add-ons.
- This causes you to automatically drop any previously held Item.
Dramaturgy cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dramaturgy causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"Take the part. It's a good movie, he says. What's the worst that can happen?" — Nicolas Cage
P2HopeGeneral · all survivors
"Buckle up, fuckos! Let's roll." — Nikki, The Lost Tapes
Wiki ↗ Hope on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"The growing odds of a successful escape fill you with hope and give you wings."
Once the Exit Gates are powered, Hope activates for the remainder of the Trial:
- Grants a 3/4/5 % Haste Status Effect.
P3ResurgenceUnique · Jill Valentine
"It's my turn, bitch!" — Jill Valentine
Wiki ↗ Resurgence on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have come back from near impossible odds... and you will do it again."
After you are unhooked by any means, Resurgence triggers the following effect:
- Grants you 50/60/70 % of Healing progression.
P4FinesseUnique · Lara Croft
Wiki ↗ Finesse on the Dead by Daylight WikiThe threat of danger can motivate any creature to strengthen its resolve.
Whenever you are healthy, Finesse activates:
- Increases your Vaulting speed for a Fast Vault by +20 %.
Finesse has a cool-down of 40/35/30 seconds after performing a Fast Vault.
"Just need to push myself a bit further." — Lara Croft
IFirst Aid KitUncommon item
Wiki ↗ First Aid Kit on the Dead by Daylight WikiA standard First Aid Kit with all the necessary equipment for treating common to more serious injuries.
Can be used to heal other Survivors:
- Increased Altruistic Healing speed of +40 %.
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
- Reduced Personal Healing speed of -33 %.
- Reduced Item efficiency of -33 %.
The First Aid Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges.
A1Gauze RollRare add-on
Wiki ↗ Gauze Roll on the Dead by Daylight WikiA sterile gauze used for a variety of wounds.
Part of a total wound care system.
- Increases the available Healing Charges by +10 Charges.
A2Surgical SutureRare add-on
Wiki ↗ Surgical Suture on the Dead by Daylight WikiA medical device used to close and hold body tissue.
Even though it is very effective, the surgical suture is challenging to use.
- Increases the Odds of triggering Healing Skill Checks by +15 %.
- Increases the Progression bonus for succeeding at Great Healing Skill Checks by +10 %.
Perfect Wallhack Build
#Item
Add-ons
P1Dead HardUnique · David King
Wiki ↗ Dead Hard on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You can take a beating.
Tap into your adrenaline bank to avoid taking further damage."After being unhooked by any means, Dead Hard activates:While injured and running, press the Active Ability button to trigger the following effect:
- Grants the Endurance Status Effect for 0.5 seconds.
Dead Hard cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dead Hard causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"We were walkin' through t'ginnel one night when a beer bottle flew past me, then another, and another.
I thought to myself "Gonna 'ave some fun 'ere lads, let's get stuck in!".
It were a right dust up, I swear down!" — David KingP2Windows of OpportunityUnique · Kate Denson
Wiki ↗ Windows of Opportunity on the Dead by Daylight WikiUnlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
- The Auras of Windows are revealed to you within 24 metres.
- You vault Windows +10 % faster.
Windows of Opportunity goes on a 40/35/30 seconds cool-down when you vault a Window.
"Rise and shine, work hard, carve out your name,
Take aim, pull the trigger, hit the bulls eye for fame,
Know the value of faith, an' family, and don't you complain,
Open wide, your windows of opportunity" — Kate Denson's "Windows of Opportunity"P3ResilienceGeneral · all survivors
"Focus, even in these desperate times."
Wiki ↗ Resilience on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You are motivated in dire situations."
Whenever you are in the Injured State, Resilience activates:
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
- Blessing or Cleansing Totems.
- Healing yourself or other Survivors.
- Opening Exit Gates.
- Repairing Generators.
- Sabotaging Hooks.
- Searching Chests.
- Unhooking other Survivors.
- Vaulting Windows.
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
P4Dark SenseGeneral · all survivors
Wiki ↗ Dark Sense on the Dead by Daylight WikiUnlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
Whenever a Generator is completed, Dark Sense activates:
- When the Killer gets within 24 metres of you, Dark Sense activates for 13/14/15 seconds:
- You see the Killer's aura.
- You see auras of other Survivors.
- You see the auras of Pallets and Windows within 32 metres.
Dark Sense deactivates after use.
"Take it from an old-timer: Slow down, don't rush and try not to worry so much! The best way to beat him is to know how he thinks." — Murf, The Lost Tapes
- When the Killer gets within 24 metres of you, Dark Sense activates for 13/14/15 seconds:
ISport FlashlightRare item
Wiki ↗ Sport Flashlight on the Dead by Daylight WikiA very portable Flashlight with a good grip.
Its efficient technology produces a powerful light while consuming less power.
- Press the Use Item button to light the Flashlight for up to 8 seconds.
- Has an increased Aim accuracy of +20 %.
- Has a reduced Depletion rate of -11 %.
A1Long Life BatteryRare add-on
Wiki ↗ Long Life Battery on the Dead by Daylight WikiA recent model of battery that lasts longer.
- Extends the Battery life by +6 seconds.
A2Wide LensCommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wide Lens on the Dead by Daylight WikiA thin wide lens in perfect condition.
Designed to spread the Flashlight beam at the cost of reducing its range of effectiveness.
- Increases the width of the Beam by +25 %.
- Reduces the reach of the Beam by -25 %.
Genrush Build
#P1HyperfocusUnique · Rebecca Chambers
Wiki ↗ Hyperfocus on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You throw yourself entirely into your tasks and find ways to be more efficient than anyone else."
Succeeding a Great Skill Check while repairing or healing grants +1 Token, up to a maximum of 6 Tokens:
- Increases the Skill Check Trigger odds and Pointer-Rotation speed by +4 % per Token each, up to a maximum of +24 %.
- Increases the Skill Check Bonus progression by 10/20/30 % of its base value per Token, up to a maximum of 60/120/180 %.
Hyperfocus loses all Tokens after succeeding just a Good Skill Check, failing one, or if the action is interrupted by any means.
P2ScavengerUnique · Gabriel Soma
Wiki ↗ Scavenger on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Where others see junk, you see valuable improvised tools."
While holding a depleted Toolbox, Scavenger activates:
- Succeeding at Great Repairing Skill Checks grants 1 Token, up to a maximum of 5 Tokens.
- Reaching the maximum number of Tokens automatically consumes them and fully recharges the Toolbox.
- Recharging a Toolbox will reduce your Repair speed by -50 % for the next 40/35/30 seconds.
Scavenger grants the ability to rummage through an opened Chest once per Trial and will guarantee a basic Toolbox.
"It's amazing what people will throw away around here." — Gabriel Soma
P3One-Two-Three-Four!Unique · Vee Boonyasak
Wiki ↗ One-Two-Three-Four! on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"A steady beat makes for steady work."
While standing and idle, press the Active Ability button to start a Performance:
- Lasts for up to 15 seconds.
- Empowers Survivors within 16 metres of your location.
- Triggers continuous Skill Checks.
After successfully completing the Performance, empowered Survivors performing Healing or Repairing actions benefit from the following effect for 90 seconds:
- Increases the chances of triggering Skill Checks by +20 %.
One-Two-Three-Four! has a cool-down of 110/100/90 seconds after cancelling or completing the Performance.
"We are loud! We are heavy! WE ARE AXEKICK!" — Vee Boonyasak
P4ResilienceGeneral · all survivors
"Focus, even in these desperate times."
Wiki ↗ Resilience on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You are motivated in dire situations."
Whenever you are in the Injured State, Resilience activates:
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
- Blessing or Cleansing Totems.
- Healing yourself or other Survivors.
- Opening Exit Gates.
- Repairing Generators.
- Sabotaging Hooks.
- Searching Chests.
- Unhooking other Survivors.
- Vaulting Windows.
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
ICommodious ToolboxRare item
Wiki ↗ Commodious Toolbox on the Dead by Daylight WikiA large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts.
Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
- 32 Charges.
- Increases the Repair speed by +50 %.
- Unlocks the Sabotage action.
- Increases the Sabotage speed by +50 %.
A1Wire SpoolUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wire Spool on the Dead by Daylight WikiA portable but heavy spool of copper wire.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +12 Charges.
A2ScrapsCommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Scraps on the Dead by Daylight WikiSprings, screws and gears.
Mostly unusable junk.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +8 Charges.
Team build · 4 players
Best 4-Man Genrush
One loadout per player: everyone brings a toolbox with Wire Spool and Socket Swivels.
Nancy Wheeler
#Add-ons
P1Built to LastUnique · Felix Richter
Wiki ↗ Built to Last on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You know how to get the most out of your tools."
While hiding inside a Locker with a depleted Item equipped, Built to Last triggers the following effect after 12/10/8 seconds:
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
- First time: 99 %.
- Second time: 66 %.
- Third time: 33 %.
Built to Last is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after triggering its effect for the third time.
"Architecture is the soul of civilisation." — Felix Richter
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
P2Potential EnergyUnique · Vittorio Toscano
Wiki ↗ Potential Energy on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Your arcane abilities have adapted to The Entity's Realm after centuries of wandering, granting you unprecedented control over its many devices."
While repairing a Generator, press the Active Ability button to Store Potential Energy:
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
- Gain 1 Token for the equivalent of 1 % Progression, up to a maximum of 10/15/20 Tokens.
- Failed Repair Skill Checks incur a penalty depending on how many Tokens have been accumulated:
- Not at Token Limit: Reduces the number of accumulated Tokens by -20 %.
- At Token Limit: Regresses the Generator by -10 %.
Having accumulated at least 1 Token, press the Active Ability button again on the same or a different Generator to Release Potential Energy:
- Consumes all accumulated Tokens.
- Instantly progresses that Generator by +1 % per Token.
Potential Energy deactivates after use or losing a Health State by any means, and will lose all accumulated Tokens in case of the latter.
"When you look a layer deeper, you realise... everything is connected." — Vittorio Toscano
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
P3FogwiseUnique · Vittorio Toscano
"I have seen great cruelty... and I have also seen another way." — Vittorio Toscano
Wiki ↗ Fogwise on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"In your countless years in The Fog, you have seen it all, and when you are focused, you can remember most of it too."
Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability while repairing Generators:
- The Aura of the Killer is revealed to you for 4/5/6 seconds after succeeding a Great Repair Skill Check.
P4ResurgenceUnique · Jill Valentine
"It's my turn, bitch!" — Jill Valentine
Wiki ↗ Resurgence on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have come back from near impossible odds... and you will do it again."
After you are unhooked by any means, Resurgence triggers the following effect:
- Grants you 50/60/70 % of Healing progression.
ICommodious ToolboxRare item
Wiki ↗ Commodious Toolbox on the Dead by Daylight WikiA large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts.
Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
- 32 Charges.
- Increases the Repair speed by +50 %.
- Unlocks the Sabotage action.
- Increases the Sabotage speed by +50 %.
A1Wire SpoolUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wire Spool on the Dead by Daylight WikiA portable but heavy spool of copper wire.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +12 Charges.
A2Socket SwivelsUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Socket Swivels on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Swivels provide bend and flexibility for bolts that are out of reach, deep within mechanical devices."
Modifies the Toolbox with the following effect:
- Increases its Repair speed by +30 %.
Renato Lyra
#Add-ons
P1Potential EnergyUnique · Vittorio Toscano
Wiki ↗ Potential Energy on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Your arcane abilities have adapted to The Entity's Realm after centuries of wandering, granting you unprecedented control over its many devices."
While repairing a Generator, press the Active Ability button to Store Potential Energy:
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
- Gain 1 Token for the equivalent of 1 % Progression, up to a maximum of 10/15/20 Tokens.
- Failed Repair Skill Checks incur a penalty depending on how many Tokens have been accumulated:
- Not at Token Limit: Reduces the number of accumulated Tokens by -20 %.
- At Token Limit: Regresses the Generator by -10 %.
Having accumulated at least 1 Token, press the Active Ability button again on the same or a different Generator to Release Potential Energy:
- Consumes all accumulated Tokens.
- Instantly progresses that Generator by +1 % per Token.
Potential Energy deactivates after use or losing a Health State by any means, and will lose all accumulated Tokens in case of the latter.
"When you look a layer deeper, you realise... everything is connected." — Vittorio Toscano
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
P2Built to LastUnique · Felix Richter
Wiki ↗ Built to Last on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You know how to get the most out of your tools."
While hiding inside a Locker with a depleted Item equipped, Built to Last triggers the following effect after 12/10/8 seconds:
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
- First time: 99 %.
- Second time: 66 %.
- Third time: 33 %.
Built to Last is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after triggering its effect for the third time.
"Architecture is the soul of civilisation." — Felix Richter
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
P3LitheUnique · Feng Min
Wiki ↗ Lithe on the Dead by Daylight WikiWhenever you perform a Rushed Vault action, Lithe triggers its effect:
- Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds.
Lithe cannot be used while Exhausted.
Lithe causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds."U mad?" — Feng Min
P4ResurgenceUnique · Jill Valentine
"It's my turn, bitch!" — Jill Valentine
Wiki ↗ Resurgence on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have come back from near impossible odds... and you will do it again."
After you are unhooked by any means, Resurgence triggers the following effect:
- Grants you 50/60/70 % of Healing progression.
ICommodious ToolboxRare item
Wiki ↗ Commodious Toolbox on the Dead by Daylight WikiA large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts.
Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
- 32 Charges.
- Increases the Repair speed by +50 %.
- Unlocks the Sabotage action.
- Increases the Sabotage speed by +50 %.
A1Wire SpoolUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wire Spool on the Dead by Daylight WikiA portable but heavy spool of copper wire.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +12 Charges.
A2Socket SwivelsUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Socket Swivels on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Swivels provide bend and flexibility for bolts that are out of reach, deep within mechanical devices."
Modifies the Toolbox with the following effect:
- Increases its Repair speed by +30 %.
Vee Boonyasak
#Add-ons
P1Built to LastUnique · Felix Richter
Wiki ↗ Built to Last on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You know how to get the most out of your tools."
While hiding inside a Locker with a depleted Item equipped, Built to Last triggers the following effect after 12/10/8 seconds:
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
- First time: 99 %.
- Second time: 66 %.
- Third time: 33 %.
Built to Last is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after triggering its effect for the third time.
"Architecture is the soul of civilisation." — Felix Richter
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
P2ResurgenceUnique · Jill Valentine
"It's my turn, bitch!" — Jill Valentine
Wiki ↗ Resurgence on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have come back from near impossible odds... and you will do it again."
After you are unhooked by any means, Resurgence triggers the following effect:
- Grants you 50/60/70 % of Healing progression.
P3One-Two-Three-Four!Unique · Vee Boonyasak
Wiki ↗ One-Two-Three-Four! on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"A steady beat makes for steady work."
While standing and idle, press the Active Ability button to start a Performance:
- Lasts for up to 15 seconds.
- Empowers Survivors within 16 metres of your location.
- Triggers continuous Skill Checks.
After successfully completing the Performance, empowered Survivors performing Healing or Repairing actions benefit from the following effect for 90 seconds:
- Increases the chances of triggering Skill Checks by +20 %.
One-Two-Three-Four! has a cool-down of 110/100/90 seconds after cancelling or completing the Performance.
"We are loud! We are heavy! WE ARE AXEKICK!" — Vee Boonyasak
P4Road LifeUnique · Vee Boonyasak
"Remind me to teach you how to patch your own pedals, Krit." — Vee Boonyasak
Wiki ↗ Road Life on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Faulty amps, sweaty dives, broken-down vans... nothing makes you feel more alive."
While injured and repairing a Generator, regular Skill Checks have the following effects:
- Gain +1 Token for Great Repair Skill Checks.
- Gain 0 Tokens for Good Repair Skill Checks.
- Lose -1 Token for Failed Repair Skill Checks.
Once you accumulate 6/5/4 Tokens, consume all Tokens to benefit from the following effect:
- Unlocks the ability to self-heal. You also self-heal +10 % faster.
- Road Life deactivates 4 seconds after you stop self-healing.
ICommodious ToolboxRare item
Wiki ↗ Commodious Toolbox on the Dead by Daylight WikiA large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts.
Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
- 32 Charges.
- Increases the Repair speed by +50 %.
- Unlocks the Sabotage action.
- Increases the Sabotage speed by +50 %.
A1Wire SpoolUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wire Spool on the Dead by Daylight WikiA portable but heavy spool of copper wire.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +12 Charges.
A2Socket SwivelsUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Socket Swivels on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Swivels provide bend and flexibility for bolts that are out of reach, deep within mechanical devices."
Modifies the Toolbox with the following effect:
- Increases its Repair speed by +30 %.
Lara Croft
#Add-ons
P1Potential EnergyUnique · Vittorio Toscano
Wiki ↗ Potential Energy on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Your arcane abilities have adapted to The Entity's Realm after centuries of wandering, granting you unprecedented control over its many devices."
While repairing a Generator, press the Active Ability button to Store Potential Energy:
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
- Gain 1 Token for the equivalent of 1 % Progression, up to a maximum of 10/15/20 Tokens.
- Failed Repair Skill Checks incur a penalty depending on how many Tokens have been accumulated:
- Not at Token Limit: Reduces the number of accumulated Tokens by -20 %.
- At Token Limit: Regresses the Generator by -10 %.
Having accumulated at least 1 Token, press the Active Ability button again on the same or a different Generator to Release Potential Energy:
- Consumes all accumulated Tokens.
- Instantly progresses that Generator by +1 % per Token.
Potential Energy deactivates after use or losing a Health State by any means, and will lose all accumulated Tokens in case of the latter.
"When you look a layer deeper, you realise... everything is connected." — Vittorio Toscano
- Repair Charges no longer progress the Generator and are instead converted into Tokens:
P2ResurgenceUnique · Jill Valentine
"It's my turn, bitch!" — Jill Valentine
Wiki ↗ Resurgence on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have come back from near impossible odds... and you will do it again."
After you are unhooked by any means, Resurgence triggers the following effect:
- Grants you 50/60/70 % of Healing progression.
P3Built to LastUnique · Felix Richter
Wiki ↗ Built to Last on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You know how to get the most out of your tools."
While hiding inside a Locker with a depleted Item equipped, Built to Last triggers the following effect after 12/10/8 seconds:
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
- First time: 99 %.
- Second time: 66 %.
- Third time: 33 %.
Built to Last is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after triggering its effect for the third time.
"Architecture is the soul of civilisation." — Felix Richter
- Recharges the Item to one of the following percentages:
P4FogwiseUnique · Vittorio Toscano
"I have seen great cruelty... and I have also seen another way." — Vittorio Toscano
Wiki ↗ Fogwise on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"In your countless years in The Fog, you have seen it all, and when you are focused, you can remember most of it too."
Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability while repairing Generators:
- The Aura of the Killer is revealed to you for 4/5/6 seconds after succeeding a Great Repair Skill Check.
ICommodious ToolboxRare item
Wiki ↗ Commodious Toolbox on the Dead by Daylight WikiA large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts.
Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
- 32 Charges.
- Increases the Repair speed by +50 %.
- Unlocks the Sabotage action.
- Increases the Sabotage speed by +50 %.
A1Wire SpoolUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Wire Spool on the Dead by Daylight WikiA portable but heavy spool of copper wire.
- Increases the capacity of Toolboxes by +12 Charges.
A2Socket SwivelsUncommon add-on
Wiki ↗ Socket Swivels on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Swivels provide bend and flexibility for bolts that are out of reach, deep within mechanical devices."
Modifies the Toolbox with the following effect:
- Increases its Repair speed by +30 %.
Best Overall
[Nea]#P1Dead HardUnique · David King
Wiki ↗ Dead Hard on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You can take a beating.
Tap into your adrenaline bank to avoid taking further damage."After being unhooked by any means, Dead Hard activates:While injured and running, press the Active Ability button to trigger the following effect:
- Grants the Endurance Status Effect for 0.5 seconds.
Dead Hard cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dead Hard causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"We were walkin' through t'ginnel one night when a beer bottle flew past me, then another, and another.
I thought to myself "Gonna 'ave some fun 'ere lads, let's get stuck in!".
It were a right dust up, I swear down!" — David KingP2DeliveranceUnique · Adam Francis
Wiki ↗ Deliverance on the Dead by Daylight WikiAfter safely unhooking another Survivor, Deliverance activates:
- Grants the ability to perform a successful Self-Unhook at any point during the first Hook Stage.
- Causes the Broken Status Effect for 160/140/120 seconds after unhooking yourself.
Deliverance cannot be used during the second Hook Stage or if you are hooked as the Last Survivor Standing.
Deliverance is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after use."I was raised by a strict man who taught me how to make the best of a bad situation." — Adam Francis
P3Decisive StrikeUnique · Laurie Strode
Wiki ↗ Decisive Strike on the Dead by Daylight WikiIdentical to Will to Live.
"There is nothing to be scared of." — Laurie Strode
P4UnbreakableUnique · William "Bill" Overbeck
"Goddammit, I am seriously FUBAR!" — Bill Overbeck
Wiki ↗ Unbreakable on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Past battles have taught you a thing or two about survival."
Whenever you are put in the Dying State by the Killer, Unbreakable activates:
- Increases your Recovery speed by 25/30/35 %.
- Unlocks the Self-Recovery ability, allowing you to fully recover from the Dying State.
- This ability can only be used once per Trial.
Best Solo Queue
[Claudette]#P1Déjà VuGeneral · all survivors
Wiki ↗ Déjà Vu on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"Paranoia paired with your horror of failure helps prepare you from repeating the same mistakes."
Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
- The Auras of whichever 3 Generators are currently in closest proximity to one another are revealed to you.
- Increases your Repair speed on those Generators by 4/5/6 %.
P2Windows of OpportunityUnique · Kate Denson
Wiki ↗ Windows of Opportunity on the Dead by Daylight WikiUnlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
- The Auras of Windows are revealed to you within 24 metres.
- You vault Windows +10 % faster.
Windows of Opportunity goes on a 40/35/30 seconds cool-down when you vault a Window.
"Rise and shine, work hard, carve out your name,
Take aim, pull the trigger, hit the bulls eye for fame,
Know the value of faith, an' family, and don't you complain,
Open wide, your windows of opportunity" — Kate Denson's "Windows of Opportunity"P3LitheUnique · Feng Min
Wiki ↗ Lithe on the Dead by Daylight WikiWhenever you perform a Rushed Vault action, Lithe triggers its effect:
- Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds.
Lithe cannot be used while Exhausted.
Lithe causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds."U mad?" — Feng Min
P4KindredGeneral · all survivors
"Be kind to one another, We're all in this together" — Sujan, The Lost Tapes
Wiki ↗ Kindred on the Dead by Daylight WikiUnlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
Whenever any Survivor is hooked, Kindred activates and applies the following effects:
- The Aura of the Killer is revealed to all Survivors whenever the Killer comes within 14/15/16 metres of the Hook.
- If you are the Hooked Survivor, the Auras of all Survivors are revealed to each other.
- If you are not the Hooked Survivor, the Auras of all other Survivors are only revealed to you.
Best Chase
[Dwight]#P1DramaturgyUnique · Nicolas Cage
Wiki ↗ Dramaturgy on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"When people bring you on to their project, they do so because of the unexpected magic you bring to your performance."
Whenever you are at full health, Dramaturgy activates.
While active, press the Active Ability button while running to run with knees high for 0.5 seconds before benefitting from the following primary effect:- Grants a +25 Haste Status Effect for 2 seconds.
Afterwards, Dramaturgy triggers any one of the following secondary effects, but never the same one twice in a row:
- Grants a second instance of the primary Haste Status Effect.
- Inflicts the Exposed Status Effect for 12 seconds.
- Causes you to scream.
- Grants a randomly selected Rare Item pre-equipped with a random selection of Add-ons.
- This causes you to automatically drop any previously held Item.
Dramaturgy cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dramaturgy causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"Take the part. It's a good movie, he says. What's the worst that can happen?" — Nicolas Cage
P2FinesseUnique · Lara Croft
Wiki ↗ Finesse on the Dead by Daylight WikiThe threat of danger can motivate any creature to strengthen its resolve.
Whenever you are healthy, Finesse activates:
- Increases your Vaulting speed for a Fast Vault by +20 %.
Finesse has a cool-down of 40/35/30 seconds after performing a Fast Vault.
"Just need to push myself a bit further." — Lara Croft
P3ResilienceGeneral · all survivors
"Focus, even in these desperate times."
Wiki ↗ Resilience on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You are motivated in dire situations."
Whenever you are in the Injured State, Resilience activates:
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
- Blessing or Cleansing Totems.
- Healing yourself or other Survivors.
- Opening Exit Gates.
- Repairing Generators.
- Sabotaging Hooks.
- Searching Chests.
- Unhooking other Survivors.
- Vaulting Windows.
- Increases the Action speeds for the following interactions by 7/8/9 %:
P4HopeGeneral · all survivors
"Buckle up, fuckos! Let's roll." — Nikki, The Lost Tapes
Wiki ↗ Hope on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"The growing odds of a successful escape fill you with hope and give you wings."
Once the Exit Gates are powered, Hope activates for the remainder of the Trial:
- Grants a 3/4/5 % Haste Status Effect.
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[Jake]#P1Decisive StrikeUnique · Laurie Strode
Wiki ↗ Decisive Strike on the Dead by Daylight WikiIdentical to Will to Live.
"There is nothing to be scared of." — Laurie Strode
P2Dead HardUnique · David King
Wiki ↗ Dead Hard on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You can take a beating.
Tap into your adrenaline bank to avoid taking further damage."After being unhooked by any means, Dead Hard activates:While injured and running, press the Active Ability button to trigger the following effect:
- Grants the Endurance Status Effect for 0.5 seconds.
Dead Hard cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dead Hard causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"We were walkin' through t'ginnel one night when a beer bottle flew past me, then another, and another.
I thought to myself "Gonna 'ave some fun 'ere lads, let's get stuck in!".
It were a right dust up, I swear down!" — David KingP3Off the RecordUnique · Zarina Kassir
Wiki ↗ Off the Record on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"You have learnt that a quiet approach is sometimes best."
After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, Off the Record activates for 30/35/40 seconds:
- Blocks your Aura from being revealed.
- Suppresses your Grunts of Pain while in the Injured State.
- Suppresses the creation of your Scratch Marks.
- Grants the Endurance Status Effect.
- Endurance is cancelled prematurely when performing a Conspicuous Action of any kind.
Off the Record deactivates prematurely and is disabled for the remainder of the Trial upon powering the Exit Gates.
"Trust me, I investigate thoroughly and discreetly." — Zarina Kassir
P4HopeGeneral · all survivors
"Buckle up, fuckos! Let's roll." — Nikki, The Lost Tapes
Wiki ↗ Hope on the Dead by Daylight Wiki"The growing odds of a successful escape fill you with hope and give you wings."
Once the Exit Gates are powered, Hope activates for the remainder of the Trial:
- Grants a 3/4/5 % Haste Status Effect.































