"Dead by Daylight" doesn't feature traditional weapons in the sense of firearms or melee weapons like in many other games. Instead, "weapons" or tools in "Dead by Daylight" refer to the items Survivors can use to aid their escape or survival, and the unique abilities or "powers" Killers possess. Here's an overview:
Survivor Items:
1. Med-Kit:
•Description: Used for healing yourself or others.
Add-Ons:
•Styptic Agent: Increases healing speed.
•Green Muffler: Silences the healing sound.
•Antiseptic: Increases the number of uses.
•Perks Synergy: Works well with "Botany Knowledge" for faster healing, or "Self-Care" for self-healing.
2. Toolbox:
•Description: Speeds up the repair of generators.
Add-Ons:
•Wire Spool: Increases repair speed.
•Platinum Wire: Reduces the chance of skill checks.
•Military Grade: Increases the number of uses.
•Perks Synergy: Pairs with "Prove Thyself" for even faster repairs when with others.
3. Flashlight:
•Description: Can blind the Killer when they're carrying a Survivor, forcing them to drop the Survivor.
Add-Ons:
•Purple Flashlight Bulb: Increases the battery life.
•Beam Focusing Lens: Increases the blinding range.
•Yellow Bulb: Reduces battery consumption.
•Perks Synergy: "Lightweight" for stealth, "Decisive Strike" for anti-tunneling after a blind.
4. Map:
•Description: Reveals the location of all generators, exit gates, and the hatch.
Add-Ons:
•Survivor's Map: Shows Survivor auras.
•Blood Map: Shows the Killer's aura when they're close.
•Escape Plan: Shows the exit gates' auras.
•Perks Synergy: "Deja Vu" for additional generator information.
Killer Powers:
Each Killer in "Dead by Daylight" has a unique power that can be considered their "weapon." Here are a few examples:
1. The Trapper (Evan MacMillan):
•Power: Bear Traps
•Description: Sets bear traps that can immobilize Survivors.
•Add-Ons: Improve trap setting speed, reduce cooldown, or increase trap durability.
2. The Nurse (Sally Smithson):
•Power: Blink
•Description: Teleports short distances, ignoring obstacles.
•Add-Ons: Increase blink range, reduce cooldown, or allow for silent blinks.
3. The Huntress (Anna):
•Power: Hatchets
•Description: Throws hatchets that can down Survivors from a distance.
•Add-Ons: Increase hatchet count, reduce wind-up time,
4. The Hillbilly (Max Thompson Jr.):
•Power: Chainsaw Sprint
•Description: Charges at high speed with a chainsaw, capable of instantly downing Survivors.
•Add-Ons: Speed up charge time, reduce overheat, or extend sprint duration.
5. The Doctor (Herman Carter):
•Power: Carter's Spark
•Description: Induces madness in Survivors, causing hallucinations and skill check disruptions.
•Add-Ons: Increase madness tier effects, expand the range of static blast, or alter the hallucinations.
6. The Spirit (Rin Yamaoka):
•Power: Yamaoka's Haunting
•Description: Phases into an ethereal form, moving faster and becoming invisible to Survivors.
•Add-Ons: Increase phase speed, reduce reappearance time, or enhance vision while phasing.
General Notes on Killer Add-Ons:
•Common Add-Ons: These can affect basic aspects like cooldown reduction, increased movement speed during power use, or additional effects like mangled or hindered status effects on Survivors.
•Ultra Rare Add-Ons: Often significantly change how a power works or provides a substantial advantage, like instant downs or revealing Survivor auras during or after using a power.
Survivor Item Add-Ons:
Key:
•Description: Used to open the hatch or reveal auras with certain add-ons.
Add-Ons:
•Blood Amber: Shows the Killer's aura within a certain range.
•Unique Wedding Ring: Shows the obsession's aura.
Firecracker:
•Description: Can be used to create a loud noise and visual distraction, temporarily stunning or distracting the Killer.
•Add-Ons: Typically increase the duration or effect of the distraction.
Perks That Interact with Items:
•Streetwise: Increases the efficiency of items for you and nearby allies.
•Built to Last: After using an item to 0%, it refills over time.
•Pharmacy: Guarantees an Emergency Med-Kit on your first chest search, and increases chest search speed.
Killer Perks Related to Powers:
•Hex: Ruin: Affects generator repair speed, indirectly enhancing the Killer's ability to pressure Survivors by slowing down their progress.
•Monitor & Abuse: Changes the terror radius, which can be crucial for stealth-based Killers or those who benefit from surprise attacks.
Strategic Use:
•Survivors: Use items strategically; for instance, save the flashlight for crucial moments like saving a teammate from being picked up by the Killer.
•Killers: Manage your power's add-ons to complement your playstyle. If you're good at ending chases quickly, choose add-ons that help in tracking or extending your power's effectiveness.
This overview should give you a solid understanding of how "weapons" or tools function in "Dead by Daylight," both for Survivors trying to escape and Killers aiming to thwart their efforts. Remember, the effectiveness of these items and powers can greatly depend on player skill, map layout, and the current game meta.
