Dead by Daylight Killer Powers Database: All 39 Powers Explained

Killer powers define how a trial actually plays, but the way information is scattered makes them hard to learn. One source explains the base mechanic, another covers add-on changes, and a third speculates about counters. For 39 powers across 40 killers, that fragmentation costs time and creates bad assumptions right when you need clarity.

We built the Killer Powers Database to give each power a consistent, linked page. You get what the power does, which killer uses it, how it interacts with add-ons, and where to go next to build around it or against it. No filler summaries, just the details that change your next queue decision.

This is especially useful when you switch killers or face an unfamiliar matchup. Instead of guessing whether a power has cooldowns, charges, or line-of-sight limits, you see the mechanics in a predictable layout and can immediately connect them to perks and builds that work with the same pressure pattern.

Why This Matters

Powers are not just flavor. They determine chase length, map control, and win conditions. Hillbilly's chainsaw is about positioning and sprint bursts, Nurse's blink is about predicting survivor pathing, and Plague's vomit is about map-wide infection economy. If you misread those functions, you pick the wrong perks and add-ons and wonder why pressure falls apart.

Survivors benefit just as much. Knowing that Huntress has ranged hatchets with reload timing or that Blight has rush tokens changes how you path around tiles and when you commit to a vault. When all 39 powers are explained in the same format, you can compare them in minutes instead of memorizing them over months of painful trial and error.

Centralizing powers also keeps you current. As chapters add new killers, the database grows with them and each power page stays linked to its killer, add-ons, and builds. You learn the new mechanic in context rather than hunting for a community summary after the fact.

What You Can Do With the Powers Database

Head to /dead-by-daylight/data/powers and you will see all 39 powers at a glance. Each entry opens into a dedicated page built for quick learning and quick action.

• Read consistent mechanics for all 39 powers including activation, limits, and how the power changes movement or control.
• See which killer uses each power with a direct link to that killer's full profile and perk set.
• Follow linked add-ons that modify the power and compare their effects side by side before you spend resources.
• Connect powers to perk synergies by jumping to perks that amplify slowdown, tracking, or endgame conversion around that power.
• Build from knowledge, not guesswork and load a build in Build Creator that matches the power's strengths.

The cross-links are the real time saver. You can move from power to killer to add-on to build without re-searching, which keeps your research loop tight and your decisions grounded in how the power actually behaves.

How to Use It

Use short, focused checks rather than deep reading sessions. Most players get value in under two minutes:

1. Open Powers Database and find the power you are learning or facing.
2. Read the mechanics block to lock the core behavior and any cooldown or charge rules.
3. Click through to the killer page to see which of the 40 killers uses it and what perks they bring.
4. Compare the linked add-ons in Add-ons Database to see which options change the power in ways that matter to you.
5. Assemble a test build in Build Creator and iterate one perk or add-on at a time.

If you are on survivor, run the same steps in reverse. When you know that the power needs line of sight, tight corridors become your friend. When you know it relies on tokens or charges, you can time your vaults and loops to waste them.

Where to Go Next

Powers connect to almost every other system. Keep these nearby so you do not lose context:

• Killer Profiles for all 40 killers and their linked powers and perks.
• Add-ons Database to explore all 806 add-ons filtered by power and rarity.
• Perks Database with 283 perks and dedicated detail pages.
• Dead by Daylight Toolkit Home for tier lists, shrine tracking, and build tools.
• Tier Lists to see where killers and perks sit in the current meta before you commit.

Final Notes

We will keep each of the 39 power pages updated as balance changes land and new killers arrive. The structure is built to absorb new entries without breaking the links you rely on between power, killer, and add-on.

Give it a quick test before your next trial. Open Killer Powers, pick a power you rarely face, and note one mechanic you can exploit next time. One clear insight beats ten vague tips.

Spotted a mechanic that needs correction or want a video link on a power page? Email [email protected]. Your reports help the next player learn the same power faster.