Patch breakdowns, perk tier lists, combo deep-dives, and counter-meta guides for Dead by Daylight. New post every few days.
I tested ten Killer builds on the Dead by Daylight 10.2.0 PTB against PTB-era Survivors. Here is the full list with the honest verdict on each one and why each perk slot is filled the way it is. Top 10 includes the Meta Squeeze Otzdarva Generic, Slow Snowball Triple Regression, Anti-Gen Stealth, Hex Stack, Chase Specialist, and more.
Day 1 impressions of the Dead by Daylight 10.2.0 PTB perk changes. Every Survivor and Killer perk re-ranked from S to D tier with verified patch note numbers for the 58 affected perks, biggest winners and losers, and a side-by-side comparison of key perk changes.
I tested ten Survivor builds on the Dead by Daylight 10.2.0 PTB against PTB-era Killers. Here is the full list with the honest verdict on each one and why each perk slot is filled the way it is. Top 10 includes Pilgrim 2.0 anti-tunnel, Sprint Demon chase, Gen-Rush God, Boon Squad, Saboteur Map Pressure, and more.
Dead by Daylight's 10.2.0 PTB opens September 16, 2026 and reworks 45 or more perks split between Killers and Survivors, possibly the most substantial perk update in DBD history per Design Director Matt S. This guide covers the PTB dates, the two-bucket rework philosophy (regular perk adjustments + Diminishing Returns system adjustments), every confirmed Killer perk change (Scourge Hook Pain Resonance, Pop Goes the Weasel, Hex Ruin, Corrupt Intervention, BBQ and Chili, Tinkerer, NOED, Lethal Pursuer, Save the Best for Last), every confirmed Survivor perk change (Dead Hard, Will to Live / Decisive Strike, Iron Will, Self-Care, Borrowed Time, Sprint Burst, Prove Thyself, Hyperfocus, Quick Gambit, We'll Make It, Resurgence), the predicted new tier list, 5 fresh builds to test on PTB day one (Pilgrim 2.0 anti-tunnel Survivor, Gen-Rush Returns, Slow Snowball Killer regression, Hex Stacker, Anti-Gen stealth Killer), the Quick Chat messaging wheel feature shipping alongside the rework, how DR-immune perks will reshape stacking, how to file effective PTB feedback, the October 7 projected live patch date, and 8 frequently asked questions.
Dead by Daylight's 2v8 returns for September 8-29, 2026 with the Xenomorph as the latest Killer, the new Nostromo Wreckage map, the Invoking Salt Survivor item, and 12 Alien-themed rewards. This event guide covers what is new, the full Xenomorph 2v8 Killer overview (tail attack, acidic blood pool, +5% movement), the Nostromo Wreckage map layout, gameplay updates to Executioner Ghost Face and the Guide Class, the Invoking Salt item, every Alien-themed reward (Badges Banners Charms), how to earn quests and rewards, 5 tips for survivors, 5 tips for killers, patch notes for the September 8 2026 update, and 8 frequently asked questions about the new 2v8 event.
The Plague, also known as Adiris, is the third-most complained about killer in Dead by Daylight, the most-feared, and one of the most-divisive. This 2026 counter guide covers the full Vile Purge power and Corrupt Purge mechanic, the 4-perk Pilgrim survivor build, 5 chase tactics, 4 best maps and 4 worst maps, 5 add-on matchups (Vile Emetic, Ashen Apple, Severed Tongue, Infected Emetic, Prayer Tablet Fragment), 3 Plague perks (Corrupt Intervention, Dark Devotion, Hex Blood Favour), 7 common mistakes, 3v1 endgame strategy, what to do when the Plague gets Corrupt Purge anyway, 2v8 mode notes, and 8 frequently asked questions.
Ghost Face is the second-most complained about killer in Dead by Daylight, the most-played, and one of the most-feared. This 2026 counter guide covers the full Night Shroud power, the 4-perk Lookout survivor build, 5 chase tactics, 4 best maps and 4 worst maps, 5 add-on matchups (Cheap Cologne, Lasting Perfume, Telephoto Lens, Night Vision Monocular, Olsen's Address Book), 3 Ghost Face perks (Furtive Chase, I'm All Ears, Thrilling Tremors), 7 common mistakes, 3v1 endgame strategy, 2v8 mode notes, and 8 frequently asked questions.
Pinhead, also known as The Cenobite, is one of the most complained about killers in Dead by Daylight. This 2026 counter guide covers the Possess Chain Hunt power, the 4-perk Box Breaker survivor build, 5 chase tactics, 4 best and 4 worst maps, 5 add-on matchups, 3 Pinhead perks (Deadlock, Play With Your Food, Iron Maiden), 7 common mistakes, 3v1 endgame strategy, and 8 frequently asked questions.
Aurora in DBD Chapter 41: Chorus of Sin, live Aug 25. Three meta builds, patch 10.1.0 numbers, The Judgment counter-play, Sprint Burst nerf + Boon: Steadfast meta.
The Blight is the most mechanically demanding S-tier Killer in patch 10 and the only one where a beginner is free but a master is genuinely unbeatable. Full 4-perk Loop Master counter build (Windows of Opportunity + Lithe + Dead Hard + Resilience), 5 loop tactics that exploit his 0.9 turn rate, the best maps to loop him on, and the add-on matchups you need to know.
Dracula is the newest S-tier Killer in patch 10 and the most versatile released since the Castlevania chapter launched in August 2025. Full 4-perk Long Chase counter build (Iron Will + Dead Hard + Windows of Opportunity + Resilience), 5 form-specific chase tactics that win Dracula chases, the best maps to loop him on, and the add-on matchups you need to know.
Spirit is one of the five S-tier Killers in patch 10 and the most punishing in solo queue. Full 4-perk counter build (Iron Will + Dead Hard + Spine Chill + Quick & Quiet), 5 chase tactics that win Spirit chases, the best maps to loop her on, and the add-on matchups you need to know.
Nurse is the strongest Killer in patch 10. Full 4-perk counter build (Iron Will + Dead Hard + Windows of Opportunity + Distortion), 5 chase tactics that win Nurse chases, the best maps to loop her on, and the add-on matchups you need to know.
All 41 DBD Killers ranked worst to best for the 2026 meta. Full tier list with hot takes, S/A/B/C/D breakdowns, and the 10.0.3 patch context. Includes the Wesker-vs-Dracula S-tier debate.
Wesker is the strongest chase Killer in patch 10. Full counter build, 5 chase tactics, the Uroboros Infection timer, and best maps to loop him on inside.
2v8 V8 runs August 19 - September 2, 2026 with 16 Killers, 4 Killer Classes, and 5 Survivor Classes. Full V8 tier list, best duos, class system explained, and meta strategies inside.
The Judgment is the 44th Killer, dropping in Chapter 41: Chorus of Sin on Aug 25. PTB-tested build, all 3 perks, and a 4-gen regression playstyle inside.
Myers left the Fog Jan 2026, but his perks are free. The 2026 sweat build, the Tombstone mori combo, and the playstyle that turns D-tier Myers into a 4k machine.
Behaviour Interactive is enforcing new software and driver requirements on July 30, 2026. Update these 7 categories before DBD stops launching on your machine.
Art the Clown from Terrifier joins DBD as a Killer in November 2026. Confirmed release window from the 10th Anniversary. Sienna Shaw + power speculation, all sourced.
Lights Out returns in Dead by Daylight Summer Screams 2026 Aug 4-11. Patch 10.0.3 adds Candelabra aura reveals and a 15s killer blind. Map pool + tips.
BBQ + Pain Resonance + Corrupt + Eruption is the highest-floor Wesker build in patch 10.0.0 with Unicorn Medallion + Leather Gloves. Maps + playstyle + FAQ
BBQ + A Nurse's Calling + Pain Resonance + Discordance is the highest-floor Nurse build in patch 10.0.0, paired with Heavy Panting + Fragile Wheeze add-ons.
The BBQ + Nurse's Calling + Pain Resonance + Discordance perk shell with Infantry Belt + Leather Loop add-ons is the highest-floor Huntress build in patch 10.0.0. Perks, add-ons, and aim rules.
Patch 10.0.0 dropped the Houndmaster and her dog Snug a month ago, and the meta build is already clear: Pain Resonance + Dead Mans Switch + Lethal Pursuer + STBFL with Young Coconut + Spiked Collar. Here is the full 2026 build, add-ons, alternative setups, and the playstyle tips that turn a 2k into a 4k.
Dead by Daylight 2v8 mode returns August 19 - September 2, 2026 as a 4th-time LTM. New: Play While You Wait, 3 new maps (Greenville Square, Lerys Memorial Institute, Shattered Square), daily 50K Bloodpoint login rewards. Full guide to the Class system, Killer roster, build impact, and whether to play.
Dead by Daylight's Silent Hill f collaboration adds a Hinako Legendary skin for Cheryl Mason. Full release date, 1,485 Auric Cells price, the complete Silent Hill Collection lineup, and does the skin change Cheryl's perks? 2026 buyer's guide with comparison table.
No, The Pig is not leaving Dead by Daylight in 2026. Blumhouse's 50% Saw acquisition, the upcoming DBD movie, and BHVR's active Pig investment all keep Amanda Young in the Fog. Here is why the rumor is wrong, what actually killed Pinhead (April 4, 2025) and Michael Myers (January 19, 2026), and what US and EU players should expect next.
Behaviour re-enabled Badham Preschool, Grim Pantry, and Pale Rose in the 10.0.1 bugfix patch that dropped June 23, 2026. All three are smaller, indoor-favouring maps that should give Killers with indoor chase kits (Huntress, Billy, Spirit, Nurse) more queue diversity, while giving Survivors a reason to revisit Aura-Reading and Chase builds. Here is the verified change set, the related meta shifts from the same patch, and which existing perk combos benefit most.
The DBD10BIRTHDAY code works once per Behaviour account, but you can claim it on every unlinked store (Steam, Epic, Xbox, PlayStation, Switch) and merge the Bloodpoints into one account using Dead by Daylight's Cross-Progression. 10M Bloodpoints per platform, up to 50M total. Step-by-step with screenshots and the official BHVR Cross-Progression FAQ.
DBD's 10th-anniversary Black Banquet runs June 25 to July 16, 2026. Anniversary Cakes drop from hooks (killer side) and heals (survivor side). We tested which builds farm Cakes fastest: the regression-stack meta for killers, and a healing-focused perk stack for survivors. Includes daily grind numbers for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 cosmetics.
CHAPTER 41: Chorus of Sin is Dead by Daylight's first community-created chapter, releasing August 25, 2026. It introduces The Judgment (44th Killer, divine Otherworldly staff-wielder with Ray of Retribution) and Aurora (first elderly female Survivor, Spiritual Scientist from a Collapsed World). Every design pillar was decided by community vote through BHVR's year-long The Grimoire program. We break down what we know, what the votes decided, and what is still unknown.
Every killer ranked S to D for Patch 10.0.0. S-tier holds steady at Nurse, Spirit, Oni, Wesker. What changed: Pain Resonance 40s to 30s cooldown and Eruption 30s to 20s makes chase-weak killers viable. Five meta builds included with perk recommendations per killer.
He is the 53rd Survivor, an Anishinaabe defense attorney voiced by Dallas Goldtooth, and his three perks were tuned to fit most existing builds. We cover who Shane is, what each perk does, the four best perk combos (including the meta Lithe + Wide Open Throttle pairing), and the cosmetic collection that lands with Chapter 40.5 on June 25.
DBD's 10th anniversary event runs June 25 to July 16 with Anniversary Cakes, a free 10M Bloodpoints code, themed outfits, and Twitch Drops. Here's how to maximize every reward and the recipes for each Cake tier.
Behaviour Interactive unveiled The Mall at the 10th Anniversary Broadcast on June 14 - a brand new original Dead by Daylight map built around liminal horror and Dwight Fairfield's long-awaited backstory. Coming December 2026, this is the first new original map in roughly two years. Here is everything confirmed, everything speculated, and what it means for the meta.
Cindy Campbell and Brenda Meeks are the most-requested survivors the DBD community hasn't gotten yet. Here's what a Scary Movie chapter would need, with community-vetted perk concepts and the killer problem no one's solved.
Every Survivor hits the same question by level 15. Patch 10.0.0 didn't buff any of the four exhaustion perks, but the meta around them shifted. Here is the S-to-B tier list, a one-perk-swap decision tree for every Killer, and which perk wins in solo queue.
Jason hit live four days ago. Reddit is split, BHVR shipped pre-emptive PTB-to-Live nerfs, and the build-crafting community has already pinned the three meta perk loadouts. We walk through the numbers, the best builds (with perk icons), survivor counter-play, and the specific nerfs that would balance the power without gutting the fun.
Blumhouse + James Wan + Alexandre Aja + David Leslie Johnson just got a director. Thordur Palsson is on board. Filming starts 2027, release late 2027. We separate confirmed from rumour, list the killers we'd bet on, and explain why the movie could be brilliant even if the game stays exactly the same.
Patch 10.0.0 shook up the killer meta. Here are the 5 killer perk combos we hand-tested that actually deliver wins at every MMR, with why each perk earns its slot.
Ranked by actual usage rate across 35 hand-tested survivor combos. The S-tier perks show up in 5+ builds. The F-tier perks show up in zero. Patch 10.0.0 edition.
A deep-dive into the Spirit Fury anti-pallet core that defines Killer chase builds. Why each perk earns its slot, what killers it works on, and the killer matchups where it falls apart.
Slugging is the most-hated killer strategy in DBD. These survivor builds counter it without requiring comms, voice chat, or coordinated SWF play. Tested in solo queue to patch 10.0.0.