Dead by Daylight All Killers Database & Power List
Complete database of every DBD killer, including power descriptions, unique perks, release chapter, difficulty rating, and beginner purchase recommendations.
Killer Character Overview
As of September 2026, Dead by Daylight features over 40 playable killer characters, each with a unique Power and three unique perks. Killers fall into three categories: Original Killers (available at launch), Original Chapter Killers (Behaviour Interactive's own creations released post-launch), and IP Collaboration Killers (partnered with iconic horror movies, games, and franchises). The latest addition is The Judgment from the Chorus of Sin chapter (August 2026).
Original Killers (Launch Roster)
| Killer | Real Name | Power | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trapper | Evan MacMillan | Place bear traps that catch survivors who step on them | ⭐⭐ |
| The Wraith | Philip Ojomo | Cloak with the Wailing Bell for fast movement, uncloak for speed boost | ⭐ |
| The Hillbilly | Max Thompson Jr. | Chainsaw dash for long-range downs, can cross obstacles | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Nurse | Sally Smithson | Two consecutive blinks ignoring terrain, extremely high ceiling | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Shape | Michael Myers | Stalk survivors to build Evil Within, Tier 3 grants one-hit downs | ⭐⭐⭐ |
IP Collaboration Killers
DBD has partnered with numerous iconic horror IPs to release collaboration killers:
| Killer | Collaboration IP | Power Features | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shape | Halloween (Michael Myers) | Stalk survivors to build Evil Within, Tier 3 grants one-hit downs | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Cannibal | The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (Leatherface) | Wield chainsaw for area attacks, can swing continuously | ⭐⭐ |
| The Nightmare | A Nightmare on Elm Street (Freddy Krueger) | Pull survivors into the Dream World, use powers while dreaming | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Pig | Saw (Amanda Young) | Place reverse bear traps on survivors, must remove within time limit | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Ghost Face | Ghost Face | Stalk survivors while crouched, exposed survivors can be one-hit downed | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Demogorgon | Stranger Things | Place portals, teleport between portal locations | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Executioner | Silent Hill (Pyramid Head) | Draw torment trails on the ground, survivors who step on them get tormented | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Nemesis | Resident Evil | Tentacle attacks that can infect survivors, can also summon zombies | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Cenobite | Hellraiser (Pinhead) | Summon the Lament Configuration, survivors must find and solve it | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Onryo | Ringu (Sadako) | Teleport through televisions, build up cursed tape stacks | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Mastermind | Resident Evil: Project W (Albert Wesker) | Dash charge, can slam survivors into obstacles to cause damage | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Animatronic | Five Nights at Freddy's (Springtrap) | Throw a fire axe projectile that embeds in survivors; security doors for map control | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| The Slasher | Friday the 13th (Jason Voorhees) | Iconic hockey-masked slasher with melee attacks and map pressure | ⭐⭐⭐ |
Original Characters (Subsequent Chapters)
Behaviour Interactive's original killer characters, each with unique backstories and gameplay mechanics:
Killer Difficulty Ranking
⭐ Easiest (For Pure Beginners)
- The Wraith — cloaking approach, simple mechanics
- The Cannibal — chainsaw area attack, high forgivingness
⭐⭐ Easy (Some Basic Experience)
- The Trapper — place traps, requires prediction
- The Clown — throw poison bottles, intuitive operation
⭐⭐⭐ Medium (Requires Practice)
- The Shape — manage Evil Within tiers
- The Doctor — manage shock range
- The Oni — build energy
- The Executioner — predict trails
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard (Requires Lots of Practice)
- The Huntress — precise hatchet throwing
- The Spirit — psychological mind games
- The Deathslinger — precise aiming
- The Unknown — master teleport timing
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Hard (For Experts)
- The Nurse — blinks require precise prediction and terrain understanding
- The Blight — dash bouncing requires extreme precision
Beginner Killer Recommendations
#1: The Wraith
His cloaking power lets you approach survivors quickly without being detected, and the speed boost after uncloaking gives you a chasing advantage. The simplest mechanics, perfect for practicing the basic flow of tracking, chasing, and hooking.
#2: The Cannibal
His chainsaw can hit all survivors in range in one swing, with strong camping and map control abilities. Although the dash requires charging, alternating normal attacks and chainsaw gives high forgivingness.
#3: The Trapper
A classic area-control killer. Placing traps in key locations effectively limits survivor movement. Great for learning map control and predicting survivor routes.