Overview
The discussion examines survivor relationships in the Dead by Daylight (DBD) universe outside of trials, categorizing connections into family, friendships, romantic relationships, and rivalries. Survivors generally have positive, supportive dynamics, with some notable exceptions and complexities among particular characters and groups.
Family Relationships
- Rick and Michonne are the only married couple, with a supportive relationship and a shared family.
- Lyra siblings and Chris and Claire Redfield represent positive sibling dynamics.
- Alucard and Soma Cruz have a complicated connection via Dracula’s legacy, though not direct family.
Friendships and Groups
- OG survivors (Dwight, Meg, Nia, Jake, Claudette, Feng) form a welcoming, tight-knit original crew.
- Jeff and Kate bond over art and music, possibly acting as group leaders and connectors.
- Michaela and Sable are canon friends, potentially joined by Urella for a horror-focused group.
- Felix and Elodie share childhood ties but have a strained, unresolved adult friendship.
- Licensed groups (Resident Evil, Stranger Things, Silent Hill, Alan Wake, Alien, Castlevania) naturally cluster by universe, with some intra-group tension (e.g., Ada and Chris).
- Additional groups include Tap and Bill (protective older survivors), a "smart crew" (Adam, Yuichi, Jonah), traveling bards (BĂ©moir and Auri), and a protector/floater group (Ash, Ace, Nicolas Cage, David King, Tubberon).
- Jane, Zarina, and Yui form a moral-purpose group, possibly joined by Tita and Renato.
- Outliers include Yun-Jin (superficially engages) and Tori (ostracized for cultist background).
Romantic Relationships
- Rick and Michonne are canonically married and deeply connected.
- Leon, Claire, and Ada have a love triangle, with Leon/Claire as the healthier relationship.
- Nancy and Jonathan (Stranger Things) are confirmed as a couple.
- James and Maria (Silent Hill) have a complex romantic tie.
- Popular fan pairings and headcanons include Michaela/Sable, Chris/Jill (theorized), and Dwight/David.
Rivalries and Conflicts
- Tori is largely distrusted and disliked due to her cult allegiance and attempted murder.
- Haddy specifically has animosity toward Tori due to past attempted harm.
- Chris harbors canon distrust and dislike of Ada due to her deception and ties to Wesker.
- Minor, occasional disputes may arise among survivors (e.g., with Yun-Jin), but enduring enmity is rare.
Reflections on Survivor Dynamics
- Most survivors are likely to mingle and form positive bonds, with group boundaries being fluid and based on shared experiences or background.
- Survivor relationships are less antagonistic and more emotionally complex than those between killers, allowing for diverse connections and potential romantic developments.