Dead by Daylight: How to Prestige Your Characters

Learn how to prestige characters in Dead by Daylight, including the steps to take, what happens when you prestige, and the rewards you can earn.

By DBD Guide Team · Updated May 15, 2026 · generic
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What is Prestige in Dead by Daylight?

Prestige in Dead by Daylight is a system that allows players to level up their characters beyond the standard Bloodweb progression. It has been a feature of the game since its early access period. When a character reaches a certain level, players are given the option to “Prestige” them. This action resets the character’s Bloodweb progression but offers various rewards, including perks, charms, and cosmetic items. The Prestige system is considered a significant part of the game that encourages continued play and character development.

The Prestige Process

To prestige a character in Dead by Daylight, you must first reach a specific Bloodweb level. The process begins by selecting the Survivor or Killer you wish to prestige from the character selection screen and then accessing their Bloodweb.

The key steps are:

  1. Level Up the Bloodweb to Level 50: You need to continuously purchase items on your character’s Bloodweb until you complete level 50. Each item on a Bloodweb level must be consumed to advance to the next level. Purchasing perks on each level can help speed up this process as the Entity will start consuming items automatically.
  2. Complete Level 50: Even if your character shows as “level 50,” you must fully complete the Bloodweb for that level. Once the level 50 Bloodweb is entirely cleared, the option to prestige will become available.
  3. Initiate Prestige: After completing the level 50 Bloodweb, a red skull icon will appear in the middle of the Bloodweb. Interacting with this icon will allow you to prestige your character. The cost to prestige a character is 20,000 Bloodpoints.
  4. Bloodweb Reset: Upon prestiging, your character’s Bloodweb will reset back to Level 1. You will then need to level them up again to reach the next prestige tier. The maximum prestige level is 100.

When you prestige a character, you will retain all unlocked perks, items, add-ons, offerings, and cosmetics. Only the Bloodweb level itself is reset.

Prestige Rewards

Prestiging a character in Dead by Daylight provides specific rewards at certain tiers. These rewards include universal perks for all characters, unique blood-stained cosmetic pieces, and perk charms.

Here’s a breakdown of the rewards:

  • Prestige 1: Unlocks Tier-1 versions of the character’s unique perks for all other characters and automatically adds them to their inventories.
  • Prestige 2: Unlocks Tier-2 versions of the character’s unique perks for all other characters.
  • Prestige 3: Unlocks Tier-3 versions of the character’s unique perks for all other characters.
  • Prestige 4: Unlocks a blood-stained cosmetic piece: the Torso for Survivors and a Weapon for Killers.
  • Prestige 5: Unlocks a second blood-stained cosmetic piece: the Legs for Survivors and the Body for Killers.
  • Prestige 6: Unlocks a third blood-stained cosmetic piece: the Head for Survivors and the Head/Mask for Killers.
  • Prestige 7: Unlocks the first perk charm.
  • Prestige 8: Unlocks the second perk charm.
  • Prestige 9: Unlocks the third perk charm.

After reaching Prestige 9, there are no further rewards for prestiging up to the maximum of Prestige 100. Subsequent prestige levels primarily serve as a display of your dedication to the character.

Farming Bloodpoints for Prestige

Since prestiging requires Bloodpoints and a significant amount of Bloodpoint investment to level up Bloodwebs, efficiently farming Bloodpoints is crucial. Here are some methods to earn Bloodpoints:

  • Daily Login Rewards and Codes: Dead by Daylight frequently offers Bloodpoints through daily login bonuses and redeemable codes. Keep an eye on official announcements and community resources for these.
  • Bonus Bloodpoints: The main menu often displays “Bonus Bloodpoints” next to the “Play as Survivor” or “Play as Killer” options. Playing the role indicated will grant you additional Bloodpoints.
  • Daily Rituals: Complete up to three Daily Rituals each day. These challenges provide a good amount of Bloodpoints, and you can re-roll them for different challenges if desired.
  • Rift Challenges: Completing challenges within the Rift also awards Bloodpoints.
  • Playing with Friends: Playing in a group with friends can often lead to earning more Bloodpoints compared to playing solo.

FAQ

What is the maximum prestige level in Dead by Daylight? The maximum prestige level a character can reach is 100.

Do I lose anything when I prestige my character? When you prestige, only your character’s Bloodweb level resets to 1. You keep all unlocked perks, items, add-ons, offerings, and cosmetics.

How much does it cost to prestige a character? It costs 20,000 Bloodpoints to prestige a character once they have completed their level 50 Bloodweb.

Do I have to go to level 51 to prestige? You must complete the level 50 Bloodweb. Once all items on the level 50 Bloodweb are purchased, the prestige option will appear. While some might consider this “going past level 50,” the game presents it as completing level 50.