What is the best Dead by Daylight killer?

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Dead by Daylight's ever-expanding roster spans iconic horror legends, unforgettable originals, and beloved licensed characters from film, TV, and gaming. Which killer do you think is the best in the game?

The Nurse

Dead by Daylight's most powerful original killer, whose Blink ability lets her teleport through walls and pallets — the undisputed top of every competitive tier list.

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The Trapper

The iconic face of Dead by Daylight, setting bear traps around the map to catch survivors off guard — the first killer most players experience.

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The Huntress

A fan-favorite hatchet-throwing killer with a deep skill ceiling, whose haunting lullaby and long-range attacks make her one of DBD's most beloved originals.

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The Blight

An S-tier original killer whose Rush tokens allow blistering map traversal and wall-cancelling rushes — a top pick for high-skill competitive play.

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The Spirit

A Japanese ghost who phases through the environment invisibly to survivors, requiring precise mind-game skills and rewarding mastery with S-tier results.

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The Shape

Michael Myers from Halloween, whose Evil Within mechanic builds to a terrifying one-shot lunge — one of the most iconic licensed killers in the game.

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Pyramid Head

The Executioner from Silent Hill, wielding a massive Great Knife and Torment Cage powers — a beloved licensed killer with distinctive aggressive playstyle.

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The Good Guy

Chucky from Child's Play — the diminutive doll killer who scurries unseen beneath survivor eye level, combining humor with genuine lethality.

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The Mastermind

Albert Wesker from Resident Evil, using his Ouroboros virus and virulent bound to infect survivors — the first Resident Evil killer to join the Entity's realm.

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Ghostface

The iconic masked slasher from Scream, stalking survivors and exposing them to Mark them vulnerable — a crowd-pleasing licensed addition with a lethal kit.

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