Key Takeaways
- Off The Record offers numerous benefits for anti-tunneling scenarios.
- Lithe is the best fatigue perk since the fall of Dead Hard.
- Windows of Opportunity is a versatile perk that promotes better catch-up planning.
Dead by Daylight There are 146 Survivor perks to choose from, which will determine how players approach the trials. Perk builds range from the most basic standard meta loadouts to the most ridiculous gimmick setups. However, some Survivor perks have remained very consistent and viable in the meta for a long time.
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Dead By Daylight: Best Killer Benefits, Rankings
Dead by Daylight is a 4v1 multiplayer horror game where killers kill and survivors survive. Here are the best killer perks in the game:
This is because the core features are an essential part of each attempt, providing guaranteed value no matter what happens in the game. Over the years, these Survivor perks have solidified their place in the meta. The positives that these perks bring to the table are too good to ignore, so they are unlikely to fall off the pedestal of viability in the future.
7 slave
Teamwork creates the dream job
released |
June 14, 2016 |
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unique target |
Dwight Fairfield |
Perk Type |
read the aura |
effect |
The auras of allies are revealed within a 20/28/36 meter radius. |
Bond is one of 12 unique Survivor perks introduced during the game's launch. Although it's not the best perk, it always remains a viable option for new and veteran players. Bond's effects are very simple and provide excellent information.
Knowing what other survivors are doing in a trial can help players strategize their game plan and play accordingly. Bonds are also a safe option for Survivors to use because players can always get the most value out of them. It's highly unlikely that Bond will ever be a top three Survivor perk in the game, but it's definitely not going to be out of the realm of survivability.
6 unbreakable
Say goodbye to slugs
released |
March 8, 2017 |
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unique target |
Bill Overbeck |
Perk Type |
Slugging prevention |
effect |
Unlock the ability to recover from dying once per match. Additionally increases healing speed by 25/30/35%. |
Unbreakable is an option the player chooses to counter the Killer's long shots that knock down Survivors but do not connect them. Slug-using killers can be quite frustrating to deal with, and Unbreakable prevents that from happening for a while.
When used correctly, Unbreakable can change the course of an exam. Bill has been a very popular perk since he was introduced to the game. Like the other perks on this list, Unbreakable's core mechanics are extremely valuable in any given scenario. This is why this perk is unlikely to completely disappear from the meta.
5 kindred
Best Solo Queue Benefits
released |
August 18, 2016 |
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Perk Type |
read the aura |
effect |
When a Survivor is in danger, Kindred activates and provides the following benefits:
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Kindred has never been a meta-breaking perk since its release. However, this has always been a reliable perk that provides incredible value to solo queue players. The ability to see what other players are doing as well as see if the culprit is camping is a very consistent perk that will always have some use in a match.
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Dead By Daylight's Best Vandalism Builds
Dead by Daylight's survivors may not have the same terrifying powers as the game's killers, but they certainly have plenty of tricks of their own.
While Bond provides a more consistent force, Kindred can help the entire team in certain situations. Ultimately, this is a perk that has always maintained a strong place in the meta over the years, so it's unlikely to ever lose its respectability.
4 sprint burst
Always stay one step ahead
released |
June 14, 2016 |
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unique target |
Meg Thomas |
Perk Type |
fatigue |
effect |
When running, if the Exhausted status effect is not active, your haste is increased by 50% for 3 seconds. Sprint Burst causes exhaustion for 60/50/40 seconds after use. |
Sprint Burst is one of the 12 unique Survivor perks included in the game, and has continued to appear in the meta since the game's release. Changes to the exhaustion mechanic over the years haven't had much of an impact on the power level of this perk.

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Dead By Daylight: All Status Effects Explained
Dead by Daylight can have some confusing mechanics. Here are all status effects explained to make surviving or killing easier.
It's such a simple yet effective perk that it's almost useless in any game. In any chase, catching the killer first can be helpful in many situations. It could be the difference between getting caught and surviving the chase. Since Sprint Burst is so easy to use with such a powerful effect, it's unlikely that it will become a mediocre fatigue perk.
3 window of opportunity
Versatility in any scenario
released |
June 12, 2018 |
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unique target |
Kate Denson |
Perk Type |
read the aura |
effect |
This allows players to see the auras of breakable walls, pallets and windows within a 24/28/32 meter radius. |
At launch, Windows of Opportunity was an average perk. However, the change to the perk in patch 5.3.0, which removed the cooldown after bolting during a chase, made it into the meta. Since then, it has continued to be a great privilege.
Windows of Opportunity allows players to plan chases efficiently, making survival much easier. It's unlikely the developers will revert the change, as the perk isn't game-breaking or frustrating to oppose, as a good killer can still end a chase pretty quickly. However, Windows of Opportunity is a versatile perk that will always provide value in every attempt, regardless of the outcome.
2 off the record
King of anti-tunneling benefits
released |
March 10, 2020 |
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unique target |
Zarina Kasir |
Perk Type |
Tunneling prevention |
effect |
Off The Record is active for 60/70/80 seconds after the hook is released or after you are released. It offers the following benefits:
Off Recording is not available when the exit gate is powered. |
Off The Record is the ultimate anti-tunneling perk. Died from sunlight. The amount of effects it offers is outrageous and ensures that players have a decent chance of providing some value in the trial. It was a mediocre perk at launch, but changes in patch 6.1.0 have since catapulted it to meta perk status.
Adding Endurance during Off The Record makes you incredibly powerful in any situation. Unless it's a really lucky day for the player, being hooked and let loose is guaranteed. The best part is the extra benefit you get from activating this perk up to two times in pre-release (before the exit gate is powered). Unless Off The Record sees some dramatic changes that distort its core mechanics, it's guaranteed to stay meta.
1 sinuous
Premier Fatigue Benefits
released |
May 11, 2017 |
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unique target |
penmin |
Perk Type |
fatigue |
effect |
Performing Rushed Vault triggers Lithe, increasing your Haste by 50% for 3 seconds. This causes the player to become exhausted for 60/50/40 seconds, during which time they cannot use Lithe. |
Lithe has been the best exhaustion talent in the game since the fall of Dead Hard. The latter is still decent, but has been the subject of numerous nerfs, making it quite unreliable in the meta. Lithe, on the other hand, has been enjoying the best benefits since launch.
Activation is very easy and happens naturally in a normal game. Dead by Daylight. So players can be confident that Lithe can provide decent value even in the worst case scenario. With the exception of Dead Hard, most Exhaustion perks remain largely unchanged, so it's safe to say that Lithe will continue to be a meta perk for years to come.

- franchise
- dead during the day
- released
- June 14, 2016