Dead by Daylight Killer Perk Tier List for Patch 10.0.3

Overview of Killer Perks

The Dead by Daylight killer perk tier list, as of Patch 10.0.3, categorizes perks based on community rankings into tiers ranging from God Tier (S) to Useless (F). This guide focuses on the most impactful killer perks to help you optimize your builds and dominate the trials. While individual killer powers are crucial, interchangeable perks allow for significant strategic depth across all killers.

Perks are a fundamental aspect of Dead by Daylight gameplay, offering unique advantages that can drastically alter the outcome of a match. The community-driven tier lists provide a consensus on which perks offer the most consistent value and power. It’s important to note that while some perks are universally strong, others might synergize better with specific killer powers or playstyles. The meta is ever-evolving, and these rankings reflect the current state of the game as of Patch 10.0.3.

S-Tier Killer Perks

S-Tier perks, also known as God Tier, represent the pinnacle of power and effectiveness for killers. These 6 perks are considered essential for many top-tier builds due to their significant impact on game control, chase potential, or information gathering.

Corrupt Intervention is a strong early-game slowdown perk, blocking generators at the start of the match to funnel survivors and prevent immediate progress. Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance offers powerful generator regression and information when hooking survivors on scourge hooks. Ultimate Weapon provides crucial information by revealing survivor locations after a locker interaction. Grim Embrace disrupts generator progress and provides information after hooking each unique survivor. No Way Out significantly delays the exit gates once they are powered, buying valuable time in the endgame. No Holds Barred, while also listed as S-Tier, is a general perk and its specific killer application is not detailed in the provided sources. These perks are frequently seen in high-level play due to their consistent contributions to a killer’s success.

A-Tier Killer Perks

A-Tier perks are considered Very Strong and are highly valuable additions to most killer builds. This tier includes 18 killer-specific perks that offer substantial advantages, often complementing S-Tier perks or providing strong alternatives.

Lethal Pursuer grants an early advantage by revealing survivor auras at the start of the trial. Hex: No One Escapes Death (NOED) is a powerful endgame perk that can turn the tide of a match by instantly downing survivors. A Nurse’s Calling reveals the auras of healing survivors, providing excellent tracking. Pop Goes the Weasel offers significant generator regression after a hook. Barbecue & Chilli provides both bloodpoints and information on distant survivors after a hook. Dead Man’s Switch can halt generator progress when survivors stop working on them. Nowhere to Hide reveals survivor auras near damaged generators. Hex: Devour Hope rewards the killer with powerful buffs for unhooking survivors. Sloppy Butcher increases healing time for injured survivors. Keep Them Waiting and Surge offer additional generator regression. Discordance highlights generators being worked on by multiple survivors. Bamboozle blocks vault locations. Starstruck makes survivors exposed when near the killer while carrying another survivor. Hex: Undying protects other Hex totems, while Hex: Pentimento allows for powerful curses. Thrilling Tremors blocks generators, and Scourge Hook: Floods of Rage provides aura reading. Hex: Blood Favour hinders pallet drops. Eruption causes generators to explode and survivors to scream. These perks offer a diverse range of effects, from slowdown and information to chase utility and endgame power.

B and C Tier Killer Perks

The B-Tier (Strong) and C-Tier (Average) perks offer situational advantages or less impactful effects compared to their higher-tier counterparts. There are 30 killer-specific perks in B-Tier and 20 in C-Tier, providing a broad selection for various build strategies.

B-Tier perks like Hex: Ruin and Tinkerer offer generator control and stealth, respectively. Brutal Strength and Enduring aid in chase by breaking pallets faster or recovering from stun effects. Spirit Fury combines with Enduring for powerful pallet plays. Merciless Storm and I’m All Ears provide information during generator repair or chase. Overcharge and Dissolution contribute to generator slowdown. Make Your Choice and Friends ‘til the End offer unique information and exposed status effects. Agitation and Hex: Haunted Ground are strong for quick hooks and surprise exposed effects. Bitter Murmur and Infectious Fright provide information. Coup de Grâce and Forced Hesitation enhance chase and control. Rancor offers an endgame instant-down. Rapid Brutality and Awakened Awareness provide speed boosts and aura reading. Remember Me and Batteries Included affect exit gates. Hex: Face the Darkness and Darkness Revealed provide information. Unforeseen and Hex: Retribution offer stealth and information. Franklin’s Demise and Scourge Hook: Weeping Wounds interfere with items and healing. Mindbreaker inflicts exhaustion.

C-Tier perks, such as Monitor & Abuse and Forced Penance, offer more niche applications. Terminus and Whispers provide information. Dragon’s Grip and Trail of Torment offer generator control and stealth. Iron Grasp and Oppression have specific uses for carrying survivors and generator pressure. Blood Echo and Blood Warden impact injured survivors and exit gates. Hysteria and Hex: Crowd Control affect survivor status and vaulting. Coulrophobia and Thanatophobia increase healing and repair times. Alien Instinct and Superior Anatomy offer tracking and vault speed. Hubris and Unbound provide exposed effects and speed. Gearhead and Iron Maiden offer information and locker counter-play. Furtive Chase and Cruel Limits provide stealth and generator blocking. Game Afoot and THWACK! offer unique chase advantages. These perks can still be effective in specific killer builds or against certain survivor teams, but often require more precise timing or specific conditions to maximize their value.

FAQ

What is the most current patch for this killer perk tier list? This killer perk tier list is current as of Patch 10.0.3.

Are killer perks interchangeable between all killers? Yes, killer perks can be unlocked and used interchangeably with any killer build, allowing for diverse strategies.

Does this tier list consider killer add-ons? No, this tier list does not consider add-ons. It focuses solely on the strength of the individual perks.

Why are some perks considered “God Tier” (S-Tier)? S-Tier perks are considered God Tier due to their consistent and significant impact on game control, chase potential, or information gathering, making them highly valuable in almost any situation.

How many killer perks are in the S-Tier? There are 6 killer perks listed in the S-Tier as of Patch 10.0.3.