Dead By Daylight: The 15 Best Killers For Beginners (& How To Play Them)

Dead by Daylight: A Killer Guide for Beginners

Dead by Daylight, boasting 26 killers and a consistently strong player base, can feel overwhelming for newcomers. While the tutorial covers basics, mastering each killer requires experience. This guide highlights easier killers to start with, progressing to more complex options.

Top 10 Easiest Killers for Beginners:

1. The Wraith: This original killer offers a forgiving power. His cloaking ability (activated by ringing his bell) makes him Undetectable, allowing surprise attacks. Uncloaking provides a speed boost for quick downs. His simplicity makes him ideal for learning fundamental killer mechanics.

2. The Shape (Michael Myers): Myers' power is built around stalking. Building his Terror Radius meter through stalking allows for one-hit downs at Tier 3. While requiring strategic stalking, his core mechanic is straightforward.

3. The Hillbilly: His chainsaw rush is a high-risk, high-reward ability. While mastering its control takes practice, the basic concept is simple: hold the power button and charge forward for instant downs. Excellent for map control and pallet destruction.

4. The Pig (Amanda Young): A stealth-focused killer, The Pig's ability to crouch provides Undetectable status. Ambush Dash allows for surprise attacks. The reverse bear traps add a strategic layer, but the core mechanic is easy to grasp.

5. The Doctor: While categorized as "Hard," The Doctor's Madness effect is powerful but conceptually simple. Static Blast and Shock Therapy induce Madness, leading to various debilitating effects on survivors. Understanding Madness stages is key.

6. Legion: Legion's Feral Frenzy offers unmatched mobility, allowing for quick pallet and window traversal. While not able to down survivors while in Frenzy, the ability to chain attacks and inflict Deep Wounds is easy to learn.

7. The Huntress: Her throwing hatchets are intuitive. While accuracy takes practice, the core mechanic is simple: prime and throw. Her ability to control space and surprise survivors makes her a good choice. Remember to restock at lockers.

8. The Trickster: Post-buff, The Trickster is viable. His Showstopper ability involves throwing blades to build a laceration meter, leading to injury or downs. Main Event allows for rapid blade throws. Accuracy is crucial.

9. The Deathslinger: His ranged harpoon gun offers unique gameplay. While aiming takes skill, reeling in survivors is straightforward. Deep Wounds inflicted require timely mending by survivors. Controller users might find the aiming challenging.

10. The Cannibal (Leatherface): His chainsaw sprint is powerful but requires careful management of charges and the "tantrum" meter. While effective against new survivors, his effectiveness decreases against experienced players. His Barbeque & Chili perk is incredibly useful.

Intermediate Killers:

• The Trapper: His bear traps are straightforward but require strategic placement. Area denial is key.
• The Nightmare (Freddy Krueger): His Dream Demon power offers invisibility at a distance, making for surprise attacks. His perks enhance generator regression and exit gate control.

Advanced Killers:

• The Demogorgon: His Portals allow for long-range movement and surprise attacks. Mastering portal placement and faking attacks is crucial.
• The Clown: His Afterpiece Tonic provides area denial through noxious gas. His perks focus on chase and generator regression.
• Albert Wesker: His Virulent Bond allows for powerful lunge attacks and infection of survivors. His perks enhance tracking and punishment.

This guide provides a starting point. Experimentation and practice are key to mastering Dead by Daylight's diverse killer roster. Remember to consider your play style and preferred strategies when choosing a killer.