"Dead by Daylight" is as much about psychological warfare as it is about mechanics. Adapting to your opponent's strategies, learning from each game, and refining your skills will make you a formidable player, whether you're escaping or hunting.
Tips & Tricks Guide for Dead by Daylight
General Tips:
•Know the Maps: Familiarize yourself with map layouts, including generator locations, pallets, windows, and potential dead zones.
•Sound is Key: Use headphones. Sound cues like breathing, footsteps, or the heartbeat can give away positions.
•Watch and Learn: Streamers and YouTube tutorials can provide strategies, perk builds, and gameplay insights.
Survivor Tips:
Stealth and Awareness:
•Stay Low: Use crouching (especially with Urban Evasion) to move quietly and avoid detection.
•Listen Carefully: The Killer's terror radius gives you an idea of how close they are. Use this to decide when to hide or run.
•Use the Environment: Bushes, walls, and corners can hide you from the Killer's line of sight.
•Peek Without Being Seen: Use third-person view to look around corners without exposing yourself.
During Chases:
•Loop Efficiently: Learn to loop around structures. Use pallets and windows wisely; don't drop pallets too early.
•360° Moves: If the Killer is close, a quick 360° can sometimes make them miss their attack.
•Dead Hard: Use "Dead Hard" not just for distance but to dodge a hit when timed correctly.
•Break Line of Sight: Try to break the Killer's line of sight as often as possible to make it harder for them to track you.
Team Play:
•Gen Rushing: Focus on generators but be ready to hide or run if the Killer approaches.
•Altruism: Use perks like "Borrowed Time" for safe unhooks. Heal under hooks if it's safe to prevent camping.
•Communication: If playing with friends, coordinate actions like who's going for the save, who's working on gens, etc.
•Distract: If you're being chased, lead the Killer away from generators or teammates working on objectives.
Killer Tips:
Patrolling and Pressure:
•Spread Pressure: Don't commit too long to one Survivor if others are free to work on gens. Keep them guessing.
•Mind Games: At loops, sometimes faking a direction change can catch Survivors off guard.
•Use Your Power: Understand your Killer's power and use it to end chases quickly or control the map.
•Predict Movements: Learn common Survivor paths and predict where they might go next after breaking line of sight.
Chase and Combat:
•Bloodlust: Use the bloodlust mechanic to your advantage in long chases, but know when to break off if it's not productive.
•Lunge Attack: Use the lunge attack wisely; it can close gaps but leaves you vulnerable if missed.
•Don't Respect Pallets: Sometimes it's worth taking a hit from a pallet to get a hit on a Survivor or to force them to drop it early.
Map Control:
•Trap Smartly: For trappers like The Trapper, place traps in high-traffic areas but not where they're easily visible.
•Perk Synergy: Use perks like "Hex: Ruin" or "Pop Goes the Weasel" to slow down generator progress effectively.
•End Game: Once the gates are powered, patrol them. Use perks like "No One Escapes Death" (NOED) if you have it.
General Killer Strategy:
•Hook Stages: Try to hook Survivors in different stages to spread out the hooks and maximize pressure.
•Learn to Moonwalk: Walking backwards can hide your red stain, making it harder for Survivors to predict your approach.
•Check Gens: Regularly check generators with high progress. Use "Tinkerer" or "Discordance" to find busy generators.
Perks and Add-ons:
•Perk Synergy: Both Killers and Survivors should choose perks that complement each other. For example, "Whispers" for Killers to locate Survivors, or "Spine Chill" for Survivors to know when the Killer is looking in their direction.
•Add-on Management: For Killers, manage your add-ons to enhance your power's effectiveness or cover its weaknesses.
Adaptability:
•Adapt to the Game: Be ready to change tactics based on how the match is going. If one strategy isn't working, try something else.
•Learn from Losses: Every match, win or lose, is a learning opportunity. Analyze what went wrong or right.
By incorporating these tips into your gameplay, you'll improve your chances of survival or securing kills in "Dead by Daylight." Remember, practice makes perfect, and each game is a chance to refine your strategies.
Survivor Tips:
Stealth and Evasion:
•Crowd Blending: If you're near a group of crows, avoid disturbing them as they'll alert the Killer to your presence.
•Foot Locker Hides: Sometimes, hiding in a locker can be a viable strategy, especially if the Killer is using perks like "Whispers."
•Sprint Burst Timing: Save "Sprint Burst" for when you're about to be hit or to extend a chase, not just for running away initially.
•Window Jukes: Use windows to break line of sight, but be aware of Killers like The Nurse or The Spirit who can bypass this.
Objective Play:
•Generator Priority: Focus on gens that are hidden or away from the Killer's current location. Use "Deja Vu" or "Prove Thyself" for efficiency.
•Tapping Generators: If you hear the Killer coming, tap the generator to keep progress but avoid triggering skill checks.
•Sabotage: If you're up against a Trapper or Hag, consider sabotaging hooks or disarming traps when safe.
Rescue and Altruism:
•Safe Unhooks: Use "Borrowed Time" or "Decisive Strike" when unhooking to prevent immediate re-hooking.
•Healing Priorities: Prioritize healing based on the situation. Sometimes, it's better to leave someone injured if the Killer is nearby.
•Distraction Techniques: Use "Flashlights" or "Firecrackers" to distract the Killer during crucial moments like unhooking.
Killer Tips:
Patrolling and Control:
•Hook Patrol: After hooking a Survivor, patrol nearby generators or check on other hooks if you suspect someone might be coming for a save.
•Hex Totem Placement: Place Hex totems in less obvious spots or near objectives where Survivors might be distracted.
•Terror Radius Manipulation: Use perks like "Monitor & Abuse" to manipulate your terror radius, making your approach less predictable.
Chase Efficiency:
•Break Loops: Learn to break loops effectively by mind-gaming or using your power to bypass common loop spots.
•Perk Utilization: Use perks like "Enduring" and "Spirit Fury" to counter pallet stuns, or "Brutal Strength" to break pallets faster.
•Tracking: Use "Nurse's Calling" or "Stridor" to track injured Survivors. "BBQ & Chili" for post-hook tracking.
Map Knowledge:
•Dead Zones: Know where the dead zones are on each map where Survivors might try to hide or loop you indefinitely.
•Window Blocking: If you're playing a Killer like The Hillbilly or The Blight, learn to block windows to prevent Survivors from using them.
•Trap Spots: For Killers like The Hag or The Trapper, learn optimal trap locations that are hard to spot but effective.
General Strategies for Both:
Mind Games:
•Survivors: Use fake pallets or windows to bait the Killer into thinking you'll use them, then dodge at the last second.
•Killers: Fake your direction at loops or pallets to catch Survivors off guard.
Endgame Strategies:
•Survivors: If the exit gates are powered, use "Adrenaline" for a speed boost or "Hope" for faster gate opening.
•Killers: Use "No One Escapes Death" (NOED) or "Remember Me" to turn the tide in the endgame. Patrol gates, but don't ignore generators.
Perk Synergy:
•Survivors: Combine perks like "We're Gonna Live Forever" with altruistic actions to stack up points quickly.
•Killers: Pair "Hex: Ruin" with "Surveillance" to know when generators are being worked on after Ruin is cleansed.
Advanced Tips:
Survivors:
•Toolbox Efficiency: Use "Streetwise" with a toolbox to make it last longer, especially with high-efficiency add-ons.
•Flashlight Saves: Practice flashlight saves against AI or in custom games to perfect your timing.
Killers:
•Add-On Strategy: Use add-ons that complement your playstyle. For example, if you're good at ending chases, add-ons that increase your power's effectiveness are key.
•Perk Builds: Create builds that cover your weaknesses. If you struggle with finding Survivors, use tracking perks like "Whispers" or "Barbecue & Chili."
Community and Learning:
•Watch High-Level Play: Watching competitive play or streamers can teach you advanced techniques and strategies.
•Join the Community: Engage with forums, Reddit, or Discord groups to share tips, learn from others, and discuss strategies.
•Practice: Use custom games or play against bots to practice specific scenarios like looping or flashlight saves.
