dead by daylight killer tier list

Dead by Daylight Killer Tier List

Current killer power tiers based on pressure consistency, map control, and closeout reliability.

Methodology

Tiers reflect practical consistency: first-contact reliability, down conversion, map pressure, and recovery when early tempo is lost.

S

Nurse

Ignores standard pathing rules and converts reads into fast downs.

Blight

High mobility pressure with excellent chase and macro conversion.

Spirit

Strong chase ambiguity and repeatable endgame pressure.

A

Huntress

Ranged pressure that scales with map reads and angle discipline.

Artist

Strong lane denial and objective disruption.

Mastermind

Reliable chase pressure with flexible map tempo control.

Oni

Explosive snowball windows once first injury states are created.

B

Wraith

Stable map traversal but lower ceiling into disciplined teams.

Doctor

Consistent information pressure with moderate chase conversion.

Legion

Good injury spread, weaker fast-down conversion without support.

Quick Picks

Climbing high MMR: prioritize Nurse, Blight, Spirit.
Strong all-around killers: Huntress, Artist, Mastermind.
Lower execution baseline: Wraith, Doctor, Legion.

FAQ

How often should killer tiers change?

Re-check after major patch notes, especially power tuning and map changes.

Can B-tier killers still win consistently?

Yes. Killer mastery and matchup adaptation still outweigh raw tier in many lobbies.