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Maps 📅 2026-08-25 ⏱ 16 min read

Dead by Daylight All Maps & Realms Guide

Complete guide to every DBD map and realm: generator locations, basement spots, infinite loops, pallet layouts, killer-favored vs survivor-favored maps, with general tactics.

Map System Overview

Dead by Daylight maps are organized into Realms, each containing 1-3 specific maps. The game currently features over 20 realms and 40+ maps.

  • Each match randomly selects a map
  • You can increase the chance of a specific map using offerings
  • Every map has fixed generator spawn points, hook locations, and a basement
  • Map layout affects both killer and survivor strategy choices

All Realms & Map List

RealmMapsFeatures
MacMillan EstateCoal Tower, Ironworks of Misery, Coldwind Farm, Groaning Storehouse, Gas HeavenOpen outdoor, balanced pallets, classic maps
Autohaven WreckersWreckers' Yard, Blood Lodge, Azarov's Resting PlaceMany obstacles, survivor-friendly for looping
Coldwind FarmRotten Fields, Thunderhawk, Fractured CowshedOpen with poor visibility, cornfield cover
Léry's Memorial InstituteTreatment TheatreIndoor map, many rooms, complex looping
Red ForestMother's Dwelling, Temple of PurgationDense trees, limited visibility
HaddonfieldLampkin LaneHalloween collaboration, streets and houses, classic looping map
SpringwoodElm Street, Elm Street (Nightmare)Nightmare on Elm Street collaboration, indoor-outdoor mix
Gideon Meat PlantThe GameSaw collaboration, indoor factory, multi-level structure
Yamaoka EstateYamaoka Family Estate, Sanctum of WrathJapanese architecture, indoor-outdoor mix
OrmondMount Ormond ResortSnowy map, many buildings, good visibility
HawkinsHawkins National LaboratoryStranger Things collaboration, underground lab, complex indoor
Raccoon CityRaccoon City Police DepartmentResident Evil collaboration, large indoor map
Silent HillMidwich Elementary SchoolSilent Hill collaboration, school map, horror atmosphere

Generator & Basement Locations

Generator Spawn Rules

  • Every map has fixed generator spawn points, with 5 of 7 randomly selected each match
  • Generators usually spawn inside buildings, open areas, and map edges
  • Memorizing generator locations on commonly played maps significantly improves efficiency

Basement Locations

  • Every map has one fixed basement location (some maps have 2 possible locations)
  • The basement has 4 hooks and only one entrance
  • Survivors hooked in the basement are extremely hard to rescue, as the killer can guard the entrance
  • Common basement locations: building basements, factory ground floors, deep mine shafts
💡 Survivor Tip: Observe the map at the start and memorize the basement location. Try to repair away from the basement when possible, and don't run toward it when chased. When rescuing a teammate hooked in the basement, evaluate whether the risk is worth it.

Killer-Favored vs Survivor-Favored Maps

🩸 Killer-Favored Maps

  • Léry's Memorial Institute: many small indoor rooms, survivors struggle to transition
  • Gideon Meat Plant: multi-level structure, killer can predict routes
  • Coldwind Farm: open with no cover, survivors easily detected
  • Hawkins Laboratory: complex underground structure, survivors easily get lost

🏃 Survivor-Favored Maps

  • Haddonfield (Lampkin Lane): classic looping map, many houses and pallets
  • Autohaven Wreckers: dense obstacles, easy to shake the killer
  • Mount Ormond Resort: many buildings and windows, easy transitions
  • MacMillan Estate: reasonable pallet distribution, large looping space

General Map Tactics

Survivor Tactics

  1. Memorize the map at spawn: observe your surroundings after spawning, note the nearest pallet zones and windows
  2. Choose safe generators: prioritize repairing near pallets and windows, away from the basement
  3. Plan escape routes: while repairing, already think about where to run if the killer comes
  4. Use terrain advantages: loop in pallet zones you're familiar with, don't run into unfamiliar areas
  5. Communicate generator progress: use quick messages to tell teammates which generators are nearly done

Killer Tactics

  1. Patrol high-progress generators: remember which generators are being repaired and prioritize returning to them
  2. Use narrow passages: predict survivor routes at doorways and corridors
  3. Control the basement: if the basement is nearby, try to hook survivors on basement hooks
  4. Block key pallet zones: break key pallets to reduce survivor looping space
  5. Use map sound effects: different maps have different ambient sounds — learn to distinguish repair sounds from ambient noise

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many maps are in DBD?

A: As of 2026, DBD has over 20 realms and 40+ specific maps. Each new chapter typically introduces one new map. You can increase the chance of a specific map using map preference offerings.

Q: Which map is best for looping?

A: Haddonfield's Lampkin Lane is widely regarded as the strongest survivor looping map, with many houses, windows, and well-distributed pallets. Autohaven Wreckers and Mount Ormond Resort are also survivor-favored maps.

Q: Are basement locations fixed?

A: Every map has one fixed basement location (a few maps have 2 possible locations, randomly selected each match). The basement has 4 hooks and only one entrance, making survivors hooked there extremely difficult to rescue.

Q: Can the killer choose the map?

A: Not directly, but you can bring map preference offerings to increase the chance of a specific map appearing. The highest-tier map offerings can almost guarantee entering the target map.

Q: What's the difference between indoor and outdoor maps?

A: Indoor maps (like Léry's Institute, Gideon's Meat Plant) typically have many rooms, limited vision, and difficult transitions — favoring the killer. Outdoor maps (like MacMillan Estate, Coldwind Farm) have open vision and scattered pallets — more favorable for survivor looping.