With 38 killers and 45 survivors (as of this writing), Dead by Daylight character rosters are expanding and knowing which killer standout is crucial. The thrilling chase and the desperate struggle for survival create high-stakes battles of wit and skill in every match.
To help you excel, we've created an in-depth Dead by Daylight killer tier list that ranks the best killers for hunting down survivors. We’ve organized them from strongest to weakest, keeping in mind that some killers require more effort to truly be effective.
Dead by Daylight Killers tier list - ranked best to worst (January 2025)
We've separated the tiers into five for this Dead by Daylight Killer tier list. While some mid-to-low Killers are in the game, it's best to simplify them by five tiers so you can understand which Killers have few redeeming qualities.
Meanwhile, some fall into the middle bracket, with big strengths and weaknesses. The top tier, too, has weaknesses, but they pale compared to their strengths.
Dead By Daylight killers tier list
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We based this list on a few subjects, including:
- Map Control
- Lethality
- Snowball (slugging, etc)
- Map Pool Versatility
- Perk Builds
- Add-Ons
- Power
Our Dead By Daylight tier list will be kept up to date as much as possible, with the latest character added, The Unknown.
What is Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight is a simple yet deceptive game that quickly reveals its depth layers as you play more. The thrill of being a killer while chasing down survivors or being a survivor trying to escape from relentless forces hunting you makes each match feel like a fresh, nerve-wracking experience.
So there you have it; that's all you need to know about the best (and worst) Killers to use in Dead by Daylight. Check back regularly to see how your build could be improved. Elsewhere, feel free to also check out our survivors perks tier list, as well as the newest Dead By Daylight codes to redeem.
And that's the latest from our tier list for Dead by Daylight killers for today. Tune in the next day for another update! We also have other information about the game with our Dead By Daylight guides hub and all the information on Dead By Daylight's one of its deadliest killers, The Unknown!