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Playing as the Killer inDead by Daylightis a unique challenge that involves strategy, anticipation, and control of the game environment. This guide will cover key strategies, killer-specific tips, and general advice to help you master the role of the killer and dominate your matches.
Understanding the Basics
Objectives
Core Mechanics
Killers come in all shapes and sizes. In 2024, there’s a bunch of them to pick from. If you are feeling disheartened by your performance on one killer, try another! Keep trying and practicing until you find something you really mesh with.
Killer Strategies
Map Control
You never want to take chases that take you away from your generators for too long. This allows all the other Survivors you’re not chasing to do their objectives - do not allow them to distract you.
Chasing Survivors
Using Your Unique Ability
Advanced Positioning Techniques
The real secret to becoming an effective Killer is to learn how Survivors think and react to your power. Get some experience playing Survivor under your belt, and you’ll notice your Killer gameplay improve by miles.
Mind Games
Perks and Loadouts
It bears mentioning that we mention perks in this guide and not in our Survival Guide. The reason this is is because perks matter a lot more to the Killer than it does to Survivor - on the basis that you are only one person as Killer against four other players. Play around with perks and find builds that you enjoy running.
Keep an eye out for our favourite Killer-specific builds as we fill out our Dead by Daylight category!
Dealing with Experienced Survivors
Utilizing Audio Cues
Continuous Learning and Improvement
Being a killer in Dead by Daylight requires a mix of strategic planning, adaptability, and understanding of both your role and the survivors’. With practice and by employing these strategies, you can increase your effectiveness and terrorize survivors more efficiently, making each match a thrilling hunt. Remember, the essence of playing as the killer is not just securing kills but mastering the control of the game’s pace and environment.
Dead by Daylight: Survival Guide
Surviving in Dead by Daylight requires cunning, awareness, and teamwork.
