10 Most Popular Perks For Killers in Dead by Daylight – 7.1.0 Update

Did your favorite set of perks make the list?

As the meta for powerful perks continues to shift in the world of Dead by Daylight, it seems that some are becoming a fair bit more popular than we could have ever expected. No matter if you’re a survivor main running into builds that have these particular perks in them, or a Killer that has been wanting to experiment with their kit, be sure to see what perks are popping off as of the latest patch.

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Behaviour took it upon themselves to measure out a distance of time between April 27 and August 5, 2023, and players on the opposite end of the Trail have been running a varied selection of Perks to make sure that nobody can escape. While some of the Perks on this list may not be surprising in the slightest, there are a few choices that you may need to add to your arsenal shortly;

  • Jolt
  • Sloppy Butcher
  • Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance
  • Pop Goes The Weasel
  • Barbecue & Chili
  • Lethal Pursuer
  • Corrupt Intervention
  • Nowhere To Hide
  • Save The Best For Last
  • Hex: No One Escapes Death

With continuous changes coming with every patch, it’s hard to say if these Perks will stay in their respective spots. Now that Sadako has been reworked and has become more ruthless than ever, there is a good chance that we may see more perks related to her skillset making their way onto this list the next time around.

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Alongside the changes that came out with the 7.1.1 Hotfix, it seems that a few Perks may see new life, especially Coup de Grâce from the Twins now that it has been completely reworked. Is she going to finally move up from the least popular Killer? It’s hard to say right now, but thanks to her impressive set of perks, we may start seeing more of her while trying to escape our Trails.

No matter if you’ve only dabbled with the easiest Killers or are a professional, there are still countless things to learn about Dead by Daylight. Be sure to check out our DBD section below to find some excellent skins for your favorite characters, learn more about basic parts of the game, and so much more.


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