The Knight Guide - Master Guards and Map Control

The Knight is Dead by Daylight’s AI-powered killer who summons guards to patrol, chase, and pressure survivors. He can be in multiple places at once by deploying guards strategically, making him one of the best killers for map control and multi-tasking. Knight excels at defending gens, denying loops, and pressuring multiple survivors simultaneously. Knight has a unique playstyle that requires understanding AI behavior, patrol path planning, and knowing when to deploy guards vs chasing manually. In skilled hands, he’s incredibly oppressive. Let’s break down how to master him. ...

November 25, 2025 · 13 min · DBD Guides