Here’s how many Killers are in Dead by Daylight, from originals to licences
There’s an array of licensed and original Killers in Dead by Daylight, you may want to know just how many there are, so we’re here to break them all down in DbD
There are loads of Killers in Dead by Daylight and the list keeps on growing with the inclusion of new and original ones being routinely added - so I've broken them down all here along with their corresponding Chapters.
Dead by Daylight is renowned for being a pantheon of horror, with some of the most iconic horror franchises, like Alien and Chucky joining the game alongside a whole cast of original Killers.
How many Killers are there?
There are currently 35 available Killers to choose from, 22 of which are original to DbD, while the remaining 13 are from iconic horror film and video game franchises.
While there was a time when the Stranger Things content in DbD was removed, players can once again play as The Demogorgon, and even in the Hawkins Laboratory, one of the many realms in DbD associated with a corresponding Killer.
Who are the original Killers in Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight has a vast array of original Killers who have been drawn into The Fog to sacrifice Survivors. While initially starting with three default Killers, the roster has grown substantially to include Killers from a variety of eras. You can see that below from the K-pop-inspired Trickster to the Babylonian-era Plague.
Some Killers are stronger than others, but they will all do their utmost to hook some hapless Survivors with an array of the best Killer Perks in the game.
Killer |
Chapter |
The Artist |
Portrait of a Murder |
The Blight |
Descend Beyond |
The Clown |
Curtain Call |
The Deathslinger |
Chains of Hate |
The Doctor |
Spark of Madness |
The Dredge |
Roots of Dread |
The Hag |
Of Flesh and Mud |
The Hillbilly |
Default |
The Huntress |
Lullaby for the Dark |
The Knight |
Forged in Fog |
The Legion |
Darkness Among Us |
The Nurse |
The Last Breath |
The Oni |
Cursed Legacy |
The Plague |
Demise of the Faithful |
The Skull Merchant |
|
The Spirit |
Shattered Bloodlines |
The Trapper |
Default |
The Trickster |
All-Kill |
The Twins |
A Binding of Kin |
The Wraith |
Default |
Licensed Killers in DbD
Alongside the original Killers, there's also plenty of licensed Killers from some of horror's most iconic film and video game franchises as seen in the selection below.
While some come with their own licensed Survivors, like Ellen Ripley, others have entered the Realm of the Entity alone to cause their personal brand of chaos.
Killer |
Chapter |
The Cannibal |
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre |
The Cenobite |
Hellraiser |
Stranger Things |
|
The Executioner |
Silent Hill |
The Ghost Face |
Scream |
Chucky |
|
The Mastermind |
Resident Evil: Project W |
The Nemesis |
Resident Evil |
The Nightmare |
A Nightmare on Elm Street |
The Onryo |
Ringu |
The Pig |
Saw |
The Shape |
Halloween |
Alien |
That’s everything you need to know about how many Killers there are in Dead by Daylight, from the originals to the licensed characters. Now that you've all the Killers, check out our codes guide or the weekly updates for the Shrine of Secrets so you can get your hands on some new Perks and upgrades.
About The Author
Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.