Lecture on Dead by Daylight Killers Tier List

Introduction

• Presenter: OD Spinky Promise
• Topic: Discussing 34 killers in Dead by Daylight and placing them in a tier list based on their strengths
• Criteria: Defined for consistency and objective placement
• Context: Recent updates and changes in the game affecting tier list
• Note: Full list available in comments for early dissenting opinions

Preliminary Talk on Patches

PTB (Public Test Build) Changes

• Killers with significant reworks: Billy, Blight, Sadako

Blight

• Placement: 2nd spot
• Reason: Despite some add-on reworks and bugs, still exceptionally strong
• Community View: Blight more consistent in 2nd spot compared to Nurse

Billy

• Big Improvement: Climbed significantly due to reworks
• Key Changes: Integrated better base kit attributes from his add-ons, improved chainsaw mobility and cool down
• Challenges: Indoor maps with many structures
• Consultation: Add-ons streamlined; some strong ones could become crucial

Sadako

• Huge Dip: Dropped significantly in effectiveness
• Issue: Loss of map-wide Condemn power
• Focus: More on stealth and manifestation mechanics

Core Game Tier List Update

Nurse

• Placement: 1st spot
• Strengths: Power to ignore common chase elements, excellent add-ons, new perks to mitigate any weaknesses
• Community Consensus: Overwhelming agreement on her being top tier
• Changes Over Time: Various nerfs, but still top

Blight

• Placement: 2nd spot
• Add-ons: Best in game, fuel multi-purpose power
• Strategy: Mix of bump logic and hug tech enhances anti-loop

Additional Killers

Spirit

• Placement: 3rd spot
• Strengths: Stealth and mind games with phasing, excellent for controlling Survivor movement
• Weaknesses: Indoor maps, good reflexes and headset necessary

Chucky (Good Guy)

• New Addition: Very strong stealth and chase power
• Strengths: Third person view, effective in indoor and outdoor maps, dash attack

Plague

• Strengths: Anti-healing, powerful with add-ons, strong on maps that force Survivor movement

Oni

• Strengths: Massive power spike with his rage, amazing chase potential
• Weaknesses: Tough first hit, dependent on finding Survivors quickly

Wesker

• Strengths: Infections reveal Survivor positions, effective in various loops, versatile builds with basic attack perks

Artist

• Strengths: Control of loops with birds, long-distance harassment
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable during bird placement cooldowns

Current Sadako (Before Patch)

• Strengths: Easy stalking and teleport, powerful condemn mechanics
• Weakness: Weak chase power compared to others

Pyramid Head

• Strengths: Anti-loop power with punishment, bypassing Survivor perks with cages

Huntress

• Strengths: Long-range damage, effective camping and preseason
• Weaknesses: Limited ammo, cooldowns between throws

Xenomorph (New)

• Strengths: Stealth with power, versatile attacks, map control with portals
• Weaknesses: Add-on dependent, struggles on certain maps

Singularity (New)

• Strengths: Area control with cameras, teleport mechanics
• Weaknesses: High cognitive demand, weak in open maps with good sightlines

Hag

• Strengths: Strong setup power, effective area control
• Weakness: Debilitates quickly if Survivors are aware and counter her

Skull Merchant

• Strengths: Versatile with drones, can be stealthy, various buffs and effects
• Weakness: Survivors figuring out effective counter strategies

Cenobite (Pinhead)

• Strengths: Diverse toolset with chains and box mechanic
• Weakness: Puzzle box management can be inconsistent

Twins

• Strengths: High potential with good utility from Victor
• Weakness: Bugs and difficult mechanics

Deathslinger

• Strengths: Strong 1v1 with harpoon, effective in various maps
• Weakness: Slow reload, low chase potential if not firing accurately

Lower Tier Killers

Wrath

• Strengths: Reliable stealth, good with various add-ons, adaptable
• Weakness: Basic attack killer, struggles with resource-dense maps

Doctor

• Strengths: Information gathering and anti-loop with shocks, effective against lower-tier players
• Weakness: Limited potency against high-tier Survivors with strong counterplay

Trickster

• Strengths: High potential in open maps, effective main event and camping
• Weakness: Low impact of baseline power without add-ons

Knight

• Strengths: Guards provide utility in Chase and gens
• Weakness: Many bugs and inconsistent AI

Demogorgon

• Strengths: Versatile, average in performance in most aspects
• Weakness: No outstanding strengths, jack of all trades

Nemesis

• Strengths: Zombies provide map pressure, tentacle attack
• Weakness: Inconsistent Zombie AI, slow tier-up process

Bubba (Cannibal)

• Strengths: Strong camping ability, effective add-ons
• Weakness: Dependent on add-ons and map; anti-camping measures have reduced his early game power

Dredge

• Strengths: Stealth and teleportation during Nightfall
• Weakness: Audible noise reveals his location easily, inconsistent Nightfall application

Ghost Face

• Strengths: Stealth and mark mechanic for instant downs
• Weakness: Requires tactical play; struggles against organized groups

Hillbilly (Current Version)

• Strengths: High burst mobility for map traversal
• Weakness: Difficult mechanical skill, inefficient cooldown management

Pig

• Strengths: Built-in slowdown with traps, adaptable with add-ons
• Weakness: Weak Chase power, very situational

Clown

• Strengths: Reliable area control with bottles
• Weakness: Slow mobility, predictable

Legion

• Strengths: Strong at spreading self-damage, adaptable with perks
• Weakness: Very predictable at higher levels

Bottom Tier Killers

• Myers: Inconsistent early game, reliant on situational perks and add-ons
• Trapper: High setup requirement, easily counterable if Survivors are aware
• Freddy: Lacks standout strengths, overly reliant on gimmicks