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Dead by Daylight (DBD) Tier List Maker
Rank Dead by Daylight killers by strength, fun or fear factor, from the Trapper and Nurse to the Blight and Skull Merchant.
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Meet every killer (39)
These 39 killers load into the maker above. Each write-up covers what the killer is and what to weigh when you rank it. Facts were last checked on .
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The Trapper
Evan MacMillan, one of the original Killer trio released with the game on 14 June 2016. He is an area-control Killer who places deadly bear traps for Survivors to step in.
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The Wraith
Philip Ojomo, another of the original Killer trio from the 2016 launch. A stealth Killer who can cloak and uncloak at the ringing of his bell, and who is a very efficient hunter.
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The Hillbilly
Max Thompson Jr., the third of the original launch Killers. A high-mobility Killer who covers large distances quickly and can instantly down Survivors using his chainsaw.
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The Nurse
Sally Smithson, the Killer of a Chapter released on 18 August 2016. A warping Killer who blinks through obstacles to close gaps with her power, Spencer's Last Breath.
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The Shape
Michael Myers, from the 1978 Halloween film franchise, added in a Chapter released on 25 October 2016. A haunting Killer intent on monitoring Survivors from the shadows.
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The Hag
Lisa Sherwood, the Killer of a Chapter released on 8 December 2016. A cursed Killer who places traps and then teleports to them when activated, using her Blackened Catalyst.
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The Doctor
Herman Carter, released on 11 May 2017. A madness-inducing Killer who uses his power, Carter's Spark, to trigger electrical charges that incapacitate Survivors and drive them mad.
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The Huntress
Anna, released in a free Chapter on 27 July 2017. A ranged Killer who throws Hunting Hatchets at Survivors to injure them from a distance, with Perks built around map awareness and chasing.
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The Cannibal
Jedidiah "Bubba" Sawyer, also known as Leatherface, from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, released on 14 September 2017. A chainsaw-wielding Killer who triggers a deadly frenzy, downing anyone in its path.
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The Nightmare
Freddy Krueger from the 2010 A Nightmare on Elm Street remake, released on 26 October 2017. He passively forces Survivors into his Dream World with his power, Dream Demon.
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The Pig
Amanda Young from the Saw franchise, released on 23 January 2018. A tormenting Killer who crouches in stealth to ambush Survivors, and can apply Reverse Bear Traps to downed ones.
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The Clown
Jeffrey Hawk, real name Kenneth Chase, released on 12 June 2018. A strategic Killer who controls and corrals Survivors by throwing bottles of The Afterpiece Tonic.
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The Spirit
Rin Yamaoka, released on 18 September 2018. A phase-walking Killer who catches Survivors off guard with her traversal power, Yamaoka's Haunting.
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The Legion
A group of four merciless Killers, Frank Morrison, Julie Kostenko, Susie Lavoie and Joey Cadogan, released on 11 December 2018. They rush down helpless Survivors with their power.
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The Plague
Adiris, released on 19 March 2019. A devout Killer who infects Survivors from a short distance using her power, Vile Purge, spreading a contamination among them.
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The Ghost Face
Danny Johnson, released on 18 June 2019. He is inspired by the Ghostface killer of the Scream films, a stealthy Killer who stalks his victims and sneaks up silently using Night Shroud.
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The Demogorgon
The monster from the 2016 Netflix series Stranger Things, introduced in a Chapter released on 17 September 2019. The Chapter was temporarily retracted from the store between November 2021 and November 2023.
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The Oni
Kazan Yamaoka, released on 3 December 2019. A monstrous Killer who absorbs the blood energy of his injured foes and uses it to transform into a more dangerous form.
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The Deathslinger
Caleb Quinn, released on 10 March 2020. A vengeful Killer who spears Survivors from a distance and reels them in using his power, The Redeemer.
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The Executioner
Pyramid Head from Silent Hill 2 (2001), released on 16 June 2020. A map-manipulation Killer who torments Survivors with hazards he creates and with his special hook, the Cage of Atonement.
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The Blight
Talbot Grimes, released on 8 September 2020. An unpredictable Killer who rushes forward in a burst of speed and caroms off obstacles to injure Survivors using his power.
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The Twins
Charlotte and Victor, released on 1 December 2020. A cooperative pair of Killers who divide and hunt together using their power, Blood Bond.
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The Trickster
Ji-Woon Hak, released on 30 March 2021. A ranged Killer who can quickly throw a flurry of blades using his power, Showstopper.
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The Nemesis
Nemesis T-Type from the 2020 Resident Evil 3 remake, released on 15 June 2021. An unrelenting Killer who attacks at mid-range with his tentacle, with support from roaming zombies.
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The Cenobite
Elliot Spencer, known as Pinhead, from the 1987 Hellraiser franchise, released on 7 September 2021. The wiki notes he and his cosmetics are no longer sold in the in-game store.
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The Artist
Carmina Mora, released on 30 November 2021. A ranged-reconnaissance Killer who launches Dire Crows across the map to reveal and attack Survivors.
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The Onryo
Sadako Yamamura from the Ring novels and the 1998 film, released on 8 March 2022. A vengeful ghost imbued with the power of Nensha who moves silently and invisibly.
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The Dredge
A manifestation of the dark thoughts of a once-lively community, released on 7 June 2022. It can teleport between lockers and summon an overwhelming darkness.
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The Mastermind
Dr. Albert Wesker from Resident Evil 5 (2009), released on 30 August 2022. A brilliant and ruthless mastermind infused with the power of Uroboros.
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The Knight
Tarhos Kovács, released on 22 November 2022. A strategic Killer who sends his faithful Guards to hunt for Survivors and damage objects on the battlefield.
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The Skull Merchant
Adriana Imai, released on 7 March 2023. A tactical Killer who places Drones that detect and debilitate her targets, and gains Haste from them.
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The Singularity
HUX-A7-13, released on 13 June 2023. A relentless Killer who launches Biopods to move quickly across the map, with Perks that exhaust injured Survivors.
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The Xenomorph
The creature from the 1979 film Alien, released on 29 August 2023. A relentless specimen from a distant planet, vicious, agile and cunning, with Perks that make nearby Survivors scream.
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The Good Guy
Charles Lee Ray, also known as Chucky, from Child's Play 2 (1990), released on 28 November 2023. An elusive Killer who deceives Survivors with illusory footfalls.
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The Unknown
A being beyond understanding, released on 12 March 2024. Its Perks help it move quicker, put its Terror Radius on a generator and deplete generator progress.
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The Lich
A Killer from Dungeons & Dragons, released on 3 June 2024. Few dare speak his true name for fear that he may hear, and his Perks exploit used items.
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The Dark Lord
Count Vlad Tepes Dracula from Castlevania, released on 27 August 2024. The wiki describes him as the embodiment of darkness and tragedy.
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The Houndmaster
Portia Maye and her dog Snug, released on 28 November 2024. Her Perks increase her lunge attack distance, create scourge hooks and overwhelm Survivors with healing Skill Checks.
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The Ghoul
A Killer from the Tokyo Ghoul manga and its 2014 anime adaptation, released on 2 April 2025. His Perks help him hinder Survivors and hook them more quickly.
Dead by Daylight (DBD) tier list questions
Does this list include licensed Killers?
Yes. Licensed Killers such as Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, Pinhead, Sadako and Dracula appear alongside original ones, and the write-ups say which franchise each comes from.
Why are some Killers no longer sold?
Licensed content is sometimes removed from the store when the license ends, and some older Killers are retired from sale in bundles. The wiki tracks which are available.
How should I rank Dead by Daylight Killers?
Common criteria include power, playstyle, design, lore and how fun they are to play or face. Many fans rank by playstyle, such as stealth, ranged and mobility Killers.
Sources
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