In Dead by Daylight, you’ve got two main roles: you’re either one of the five survivors or the killer. If you’re the killer, your job is straightforward: capture and sacrifice all four survivors before they manage to repair the five generators and make their escape through the exit gate.

With 37 Killers in Dead by Daylight, each with their own unique abilities and add-ons, choosing the right one is a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve put together a tier list of all Killers in Dead by Daylight.

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Dead By Daylight killer tier list

Image via Behaviour Interactive TierKillerSThe Blight, The Nurse, The Executioner, The LichAThe Mastermind, The Wraith, The Dark Lord, The Spirit, The Xenomorph, The Huntress, BThe Good Guy, The Doctor, The Nemesis, The Knight, The Singularity, The Trickster, The Artist, The Unknown, CThe Legion, The Dredge, The Plague, The Oni, The Deathslinger, The Pig, The Plague, The Hag, The TwinsDThe Shape, The Cannibal, The Ghost Face, The Onryo, The Nightmare, The Clown, The Trapper, The Skull Merchant, The Demogorgon, The Cenobite

S-Tier

  • The Blight
  • The Nurse
  • The Executioner
  • The Lich

S-Tier Killers are your best bet if you want to make a lot of sacrifices. They’re really powerful, but their abilities can be a bit challenging to master. If you’re after something simpler, A-Tier Killers are a solid choice.

A-Tier

  • The Mastermind
  • The Wraith
  • The Dark Lord
  • The Spirit
  • The Xenomorph
  • The Huntress

These A-Tier Killers are what you should aim to unlock, as they can help you excel in the game without breaking much sweat. It’s not so much different in terms of strength with the S-Tier Killers, but with time, you might have to switch to S-Tier Killers if you are getting matched with the veteran players.

B-Tier

  • The Good Guy
  • The Doctor
  • The Nemesis
  • The Knight
  • The Singularity
  • The Trickster
  • The Artist
  • The Unknown

Honestly, these B-tier killers are good to use, but only to a certain extent; therefore, if you are planning to grind, you should look for high-tier Killers.

C-Tier

  • The Legion
  • The Dredge
  • The Plague
  • The Oni
  • The Deathslinger
  • The Pig
  • The Hag
  • The Twins

These C-Tier Killers are good for beginners who want to grasp the game dynamics of Dead by Daylight. However, it doesn’t change away the fact that these Killers are utterly useless at some point.

D-Tier

  • The Shape
  • The Cannibal
  • The Ghost Face
  • The Onryo
  • The Nightmare
  • The Clown
  • The Trapper
  • The Skull Merchant
  • The Demogorgon
  • The Cenobite

D-tier killers are best avoided because they don’t offer much of an advantage against survivors. If you’re just starting out, it’s a good idea to aim for higher-tier Killers instead. They’ll give you a better shot at success in the game.

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