Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive's asymmetric multiplayer horror game. One player takes the role of a Killer while four others play Survivors trying to repair generators and escape. Each Killer and Survivor has a unique perk and power loadout.

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Dead by Daylight Getting Started: Roles, First 10 Hours, and the Settings That Matter

New to Dead by Daylight in 2026? This guide covers the Killer vs Survivor asymmetry, the 36+ killers roster, beginner-friendly picks on both sides, perk system basics, and a 10-hour roadmap that gets you to your first chase.

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Dead by Daylight Core Mechanics: Perks, Add-ons, and the Chase Loop

The four underlying rules every DbD player needs to know: how the perk system works, what add-ons do, the basic chase loop (window vault / pallet stun / 360), and the gen-rush vs pressure meta on Killer side.

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