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The Trapper is Dead by Daylight’s most iconic killer - the guy on the cover, the face of the game. He’s a straightforward killer with a simple but effective power: bear traps. Drop traps in smart locations, catch survivors off guard, and snowball into wins. He’s one of the best killers for learning the game because his power teaches you map awareness, survivor pathing, and pressure management. Let’s break down how to play him effectively. ...

The Wraith is one of DBD’s most popular killers, and for good reason. He’s fast, he’s sneaky, and he teaches you how to apply constant map pressure. His invisibility power lets you traverse the map quickly, catch survivors off guard, and interrupt gens before they pop. Wraith has a low skill floor but a surprisingly high skill ceiling. New players can pick him up easily, but mastering his mind games and hit-and-run playstyle takes practice. Let’s break down how to dominate with the Wailing Bell. ...