Perk Guides

Adrenaline is one of Dead by Daylight’s most iconic survivor perks. It’s the ultimate clutch perk - when the last generator is completed, you instantly heal one health state and get a massive speed boost. Adrenaline has won countless matches by giving survivors the burst they need to escape or make saves. If you want a perk that rewards you for making it to endgame, Adrenaline is the gold standard. ...

Dramaturgy is Dead by Daylight’s most chaotic and RNG-based survivor perk. When activated, it launches you forward in a dramatic rush and triggers one of several random effects - speed boosts, item spawns, or screaming. Dramaturgy is unpredictable, fun, and occasionally game-winning when RNG favors you. If you want a perk that keeps every chase interesting and don’t mind some randomness, Dramaturgy is for you. Let’s break down how it works and when to use it. ...

Hex: Ruin is one of Dead by Daylight’s most iconic perks. For years, it was the most-used killer perk in the game - a mandatory slowdown tool that appeared in nearly every build. It’s been reworked and nerfed multiple times, but it’s still a strong option when used correctly. Let’s break down how Ruin works now, when to use it, and whether it’s still worth running in the current meta. ...

Pop Goes the Weasel (often called “Pop” or “PGTW”) is one of the most reliable gen slowdown perks in Dead by Daylight. It’s been a staple in killer builds since its release and remains one of the best ways to control gen progress. If you’re new to playing killer, Pop should be one of the first perks you unlock and learn to use effectively. What Does Pop Goes the Weasel Do? Effect: After hooking a survivor, the next generator you damage is instantly reduced by 30% of its current progress. You have 45 seconds to use Pop after hooking someone. ...

Sprint Burst is one of Dead by Daylight’s most powerful and popular survivor perks. When you start running, you gain a massive speed boost for 3 seconds, letting you create distance from the killer or reach safety quickly. Sprint Burst is the most versatile Exhaustion perk in the game and has been meta since DBD’s launch. Sprint Burst rewards smart management, good positioning, and understanding when to walk vs when to run. Let’s break down how to master it. ...