Dead by Daylight All Killer Mori Animations Guide

Explore all Memento Mori animations for every killer in Dead by Daylight, including unique executions and special conditions for each.

By DBD Guide Team · Updated March 18, 2026 · generic
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Understanding Memento Moris

Memento Moris are a distinctive feature in Dead by Daylight, allowing killers to perform unique and often brutal finishing animations on survivors. These special kill animations are highly sought after by players due to their visual flair and the dramatic way they eliminate a survivor from the trial. Typically, to initiate a Memento Mori, a killer must bring a specific Memento Mori offering into the trial. Once a survivor has reached two hook stages, meaning they have been hooked twice, the killer can then trigger this unique animation to remove them from the game. The animations vary significantly between each killer, showcasing their individual personalities and methods of dispatching their victims.

Killer Mori Animations by Chapter

Dead by Daylight continuously introduces new killers, each with their own unique Memento Mori animation. As of Chapter 28, titled “End Transmission” which introduced The Singularity (also known as HUX-A7-13), a comprehensive list of these animations exists. The perspective of these animations can differ, often showing both the killer’s point of view and the survivor’s point of view.

Here is a general overview of killers and their respective Mori animations, encompassing releases up to Chapter 28:

  • Original Killers: Trapper, Wraith, Hillbilly, Nurse.
  • Chapter Killers (Pre-End Transmission): Myers, Hag, Doctor, Huntress, Bubba, Freddy, Pig, Clown, Spirit, Legion, Plague, Ghostface, Demogorgon, Oni, Deathslinger, Pyramid Head, Blight, Twins, Trickster, Nemesis, Pinhead, Artist, Sadako, Dredge, Wesker, Knight, Skull Merchant.
  • End Transmission Chapter: The Singularity (HUX-A7-13).

Each killer’s Mori is a distinct cinematic event, reflecting their lore and design. For example, The Nurse’s Mori involves her using her bonesaw, while The Huntress uses her axe. Some killers, like The Clown, even have slight variations based on the survivor’s gender. Sadako, for instance, has a specific Mori for condemned survivors, adding another layer of interaction.

Special Mori Variations

While most Memento Moris require an offering, some killers possess unique abilities that allow for special execution animations without the need for a pre-match offering. An example of this can be seen with the character referred to as “Jason” or “The Slasher” in some contexts. This killer has two distinct special variations that bypass the offering requirement:

  1. The Special Wall-Pin Finisher: To perform this, the survivor must have reached two hook states. The killer then needs to use their power to throw a projectile and successfully pin the victim directly into a wall. This action instantly triggers a unique, contextual cinematic kill.
  2. The Ranged Down Finisher: Similar to the wall-pin, this also requires the survivor to have reached two hook states and does not need an offering. Instead of pinning them to a wall, the killer must target an already injured survivor and successfully land a projectile hit that downs them into the dying state. Once downed by this specific ranged attack, a prompt appears to perform this distinct finishing move.

These special Mori conditions highlight how certain killer mechanics can interact with the game’s execution system, providing alternative ways to eliminate survivors.

Prestige 6 Cosmetic Impact

For dedicated players who reach Prestige 6 with a killer, a unique cosmetic reward is unlocked: a blood-soaked skin for that killer. This cosmetic skin significantly enhances the visual impact of every Memento Mori animation. When a killer has achieved Prestige 6, all their Mori animations, whether they are standard offering kills, wall-pin finishers, or projectile down executions, will feature this gruesome visual upgrade. The blood-drenched appearance adds an extra layer of gore and intensity to the cinematic. This cosmetic is also prominently displayed during the killer’s end-of-game walking screen, providing a visual testament to the player’s dedication.

FAQ

What is a Memento Mori in Dead by Daylight? A Memento Mori is a special offering that allows a killer to perform a unique, cinematic kill animation on a survivor who has reached two hook stages, eliminating them from the trial.

Do all killers have a Memento Mori animation? Yes, every killer in Dead by Daylight has at least one unique Memento Mori animation.

Are there any Memento Mori animations that don’t require an offering? Yes, some killers, such as the one referred to as “Jason” or “The Slasher,” have special abilities that can trigger unique execution animations under specific conditions without needing a Memento Mori offering. These include pinning a survivor to a wall with a projectile or downing an injured survivor with a specific ranged attack.

Does a killer’s Prestige level affect their Mori animation? Yes, reaching Prestige 6 with a killer unlocks a blood-soaked cosmetic skin that applies a gruesome visual upgrade to all of that killer’s Mori animations.