Castlevania Chapter Overview in Dead by Daylight

Aug 8, 2024

Castlevania Chapter Overview in Dead by Daylight

Introduction

  • Host: Spook Loops
  • Playing on PDB version 8.2.0
  • New Chapter: Castlevania featuring Dracula as the killer
  • New Survivor: Trevor Belmont
  • Excitement around the new content

Dracula Overview

  • Appearance:
    • Impressive character design, described as huge.

Perks

  1. Hex: Wretched Fate

    • Activates after one generator is repaired.
    • A random totem becomes a hex totem and curses the obsession.
    • The obsession suffers a 33% repair speed penalty.
    • The obsession can see the hex totem within 12 meters.

  2. Human Greed

    • Reveals the aura of unopened chests and survivors' auras for 3 seconds when within 8m.
    • Ability to kick chests to close them (60-second cooldown).
    • Survivors unlock chests 50% faster.

  3. Dominance

    • Blocks the first interaction with each totem and chest for 8 seconds.
    • The auras of blocked totems and chests are revealed in white.
    • Intended for protecting hex perks.

Special Ability: Vampiric Shift

  • Shape Shift: Dracula can change between three forms with unique abilities:
    1. Vampire Form:
      • Default state.
      • Uses Hellfire spell to create pillars of flame (travels 7m).
    2. Wolf Form:
      • Increased movement speed and better tracking.
      • Survivors leave behind scent orbs that can charge a pounce attack.
    3. Bat Form:
      • Undetectable status effect and faster movement.
      • Can teleport to vault points within 32m.
      • Survivors become invisible but scratch marks remain visible.

Gameplay Experience

  • Demonstration of Dracula's abilities in action.
  • Discussed the effectiveness of shape-shifting between forms during gameplay.
  • Chase Music: Compliments the dramatic chase music during the gameplay.

Form Interactions

  • Interactions with survivors and objects:
    • Hellfire can penetrate low obstacles like pallets.
    • Effective use of each form in chasing and attacking survivors.

General Thoughts

  • Perks:
    • Overall impression: perks seem average but can be synergized with other strategies.
  • Power:
    • Dracula's power is described as fun and engaging.
    • Strong thematic ties to vampire lore and abilities.

Final Remarks

  • The new chapter is anticipated to release on August 27th.
  • Test out the Public Test Build (PTB) for Castlevania on Steam.
  • Overall enjoyment from the power and gameplay experience.