Dead By Daylight: 10 Most Popular Survivors

Updated:

16 Dec 2024

Ever wondered which Survivors are the true MVPs of the Fog World? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the top 10 most popular Survivors in Dead by Daylight.

10. Nea Karlsson

Nea Karlsson is an urban artist. Her perks make her well suited for rapid evasion and efficient item usage.

This Survivor can be played by all levels of gamers. Her perks are simple and easy to use. She can easily evade the Killer whether it’s hiding or when she is in chase. Nea is also equipped with the semi unique perk Streetwise which can be used to extend the charges of items.

Reasons to choose Nea:

Balanced Landing is currently used in many looping builds.
Streetwise is a useful perk for generator repair builds.
Urban Evasion is one of Nea’s unique skills that can be used in many different builds and playstyles.
Cosmetics – Nea has a fantastic combination of vibrant and alternative clothing. She is one of the Survivors with a large number of cosmetics to choose from. You will never be bored playing dress up with this Survivor.
Nea was a rebel who grew up in a small town called Hjo in Sweden. She loved to tag buildings with the word Mashtyx and evade authorities. Now you can use her street skills to evade the Killer.

9. Dwight Fairfield

Dwight Fairfield is a leader equipped with great skills. His perks provide good aura reading and an abundance of bonuses to his teammates’ actions.

Dwight is a fantastic Survivor. His perks include excellent teamwork abilities. Your fellow Survivors are easy to locate with his aura reading perk Bond. His other two perks provide wonderful speed bonuses. You will be hard pressed to find different perks that can compete. Dwight is easy to use for any level of Survivor, and he also comes with a multitude of fun cosmetics.

Reasons to choose Dwight:

Bond is a great aura reading perk useful for any Survivor.
Leader provides one of the greatest team boosting buffs in all of Dead by Daylight.
Prove Thyself is a fantastic perk often used in gen. rushing builds.
Cosmetics – Dwight is one of the Survivors with the most cosmetics to choose from. Many of his outfits are funny and outlandish.
Dwight was a geeky kid in high school who got lost in the woods and was never heard from again. You can explore his new adventure in the Fog and lead your team to victory!

8. Lara Croft

Lara Croft is a honed adventurer who went on many dangerous expeditions. Her perks enable her to reveal the Killer, efficiently repair generators and vault with excellence.

Lara is a newly released Survivor whose fan popularity is still in full drive. She is equipped with one of the fastest, if not the fastest, vaulting perks in the game. Her other two skills, Specialist and Hardened are two unique niche perks. They provide useful aura reading and tactical generator repair abilities.

Reasons to choose Lara:

She is an archaeological expedition adventurer with one of the fastest vaulting perks in the game, Finesse.
Growing up Lara had to accomplish many things on her own, making her into a strong independent woman.
She has a unique build that revolves around opening chests to activate her perks Hardened and Specialist.
While Lara has only a few cosmetic options due to her recent release, they are extremely detailed and look fantastic.

7. Yui Kimura

Yui Kimura is a street racer who can overcome challenging situations. Her perks enable her to cover her tracks, assist helpless teammates and reset pallets.

Yui is a great shield Survivor for her teammates. Her perks will assist with wiggle progression, extending the use of loops, and you will receive a reward for healing other Survivors. You can provide great protection for your team. Choosing Yui will open the door for a multitude of possibilities, along with flashy fantastic cosmetics.

Reasons to choose Yui:

Any Means Necessary is a one-of-a-kind perk that resets pallets.
Breakout is a great addition to your build to help your fellow Survivors wiggle out of the Killer’s grasp.
Lucky Break rewards you for taking care of your teammates. It provides great evasion abilities and can be unbeatable when paired with Iron Will.
Cosmetics – Yui has a lot of exotic and bright cosmetics to choose from.
Yui is a rebellious street racer who survived a traumatic attack from a stalker. She grew her group following to reflect unity and support for women who need help from stalkers and abusers.

6. Trevor Belmont

Trevor is a vampire hunter! He’s a perfect pick to hunt down the monsters found in the Fog. His perks provide a unique niche for game play in Dead by Daylight.

Trevor is the spicy new Survivor recently released. If you enjoy keeping an eye on the Killer and rummaging through chests, this Survivor is for you.

Reasons to choose Trevor:

After rummaging in chests, you acquire the ability to automatically heal yourself.
You can stun the Killer to upgrade any item you found in a chest or have brought into the match with the perk Exultation.
Eyes of Belmont allows you to, pun intended, keep an eye on the Killer.
Trevor used his whip, The Vampire Killer, to defeat his foes in his old life. Which of his cool powers will you use to defeat his new foes in the Fog?
Cosmetics – Trevor is one of the characters with the least number of cosmetics due to his recent release. His outfits do possess a unique quality, however. Trevor is one of the few Survivors who has multiple character skins available in his cosmetics collection.

5. Meg Thomas

Meg Thomas is an energetic athlete. Her perks provide an advantage to escaping chases and an end game instant heal. She is the perfect Survivor that is quick on her feet.

Don’t miss out on the spicy endgame perk Adrenaline. It is great for a last-minute instant heal. Combined with Meg’s other two perks, you can quickly get away and hide. If you don’t want to face the Killer head on, you can use Sprint Burst to dash away. Quick and Quiet will allow you to hide or vault away with no noise notification.

Reasons to choose Meg:

Adrenaline is one of the top tier perks in Dead by Daylight.
Sprint Burst is often used in many looping builds.
Quick and Quiet is a great perk that can be used for many different builds and playstyles.
Cosmetics – Meg is one of the Survivors with the most cosmetics to choose from. Her outfits range from some fun high school styles to some exotic flashy outfits. You’ll never get bored when personalizing this Survivor.
Meg was an intelligent and athletic high school student who became a star at track.
When Meg focuses her energy into a task, great things happen. What kind of star will you become when you play this Survivor?

4. Kate Denson

Kate Denson is a lovely songbird that will make the most of her surroundings. Her perks grant her aura reading and the ability to escape the Killer’s grasp.

Kate is a great Survivor to choose if you enjoy looping builds. Her perks are the perfect combination. She has the ability to see great looping spots. If you get in a tight pinch, she can burst out of a locker and disappear for a few seconds leaving no scratch marks. Should the Killer happen to down you, her perk Boil Over is fantastic for a chance to wiggle out of their grasp.

Reasons to choose Kate:

All of Kate’s perks synergize well for use in looping builds.
Windows of Opportunity is an extremely useful aura reading perk. The information you gain when using it can assist you in a variety of builds.
Cosmetics – Kate has a lot of western and exotic cosmetics to choose from. The fun will never end.
Kate was a fantastic musician. She loved filling people’s lives with joy. What joy will you bring to your teammates in Dead by Daylight?

3. Feng Min

Feng Min is an objective focused Survivor. Her perks can be used for locating the Killer, generator repairs and a quick escape.

Feng’s perks are great for both beginners and more experienced players. Technician is good for learning generator repair or practicing great skill checks. Her other two perks can be used to either evade or loop the Killer. The flexibility of her skills is great for a broad range of playstyles.

Reasons to choose Feng:

Feng Min was an avid video game player. She became known as the Shining Lion.
Practice makes perfect. Just like Feng, you can use her perk Technician to practice your skill checks and perfect them.
Lithe is a great perk that can be used in looping or evasion builds.
Alert is another fantastic perk of Feng’s for aura reading. It reveals the Killer’s aura for a certain duration of time. This can be used for many different builds and playstyles.
Cosmetics – Feng is one of the Survivors with the most cosmetics to choose from. She has a lot of gaming, alternative, and some exotic outfits. You can become your very own gamer girl star.

2. Mikaela Reid

Mikaela Reid is a mystic who can provide boons in your game. She enjoys horror, but her perks provide a place of refuge for her fellow Survivors. They also give her some aura reading abilities.

Mikaela has the best set of boon perks in the game. She can provide excellent healing and shielding for her team. The perk Clairvoyance is great for aura reading. If you have knowledge of totem spawns, or run a totem locating perk, Mikaela is the perfect pick. She can turn the tide of your game.

Reasons to choose Mikaela:

Mikaela is one of the top tier Survivors to choose for boon perks.
Clairvoyance is a great aura reading perk that can enhance many different styles of builds in Dead by Daylight.
Boon: Circle of Healing is one of the top healing perks available. It also does not require a med-kit. Anyone on the team will be able to use the boon’s benefit.
Boon: Shadow Step is a fantastic concealing perk that can be used to counter a multitude of Killer aura reading perks, as well as hide your scratch marks. This can be handy for looping builds.
Mikaela’s perks synergize well together. To set up your boons, you need a totem. To activate Clairvoyance, you need a totem. You kill two birds with one stone.
Cosmetics - Mikaela’s cosmetics consist of many spiritual clothing choices and a few exotic ones. She is a hot commodity during Halloween.
Mikaela is a storyteller who dabbles in blessings, gardening and crafting homemade products. She has a passion for writing horror. What horror tales will you two create when you explore the Fog together?

1. Sable Ward

Will you fall in love with the horrors of the Fog too?

Sable is enthusiastic about the darkness. Her perks excel when you are in the basement. She is the perfect pick for someone who loves living on the edge of danger.

Sable can provide generator repair buffs, a personal heal, the ability to unhook yourself and aura reading abilities. All of her perks require you to be in the basement. Gather your courage and face the darkness head on.

Reasons the choose Sable:

The two perks Strength In Shadows and Wicked provide personal abilities to heal and unhook yourself while in the basement. Great for solo players.
Invocation: Weaving Spiders is a one-of-a-kind perk that will reduce the number of charges needed to complete a generator after performing the ritual.
Cosmetics – Sable has a great selection of gothic and alternative outfits. Along with her best friend Mikaela, Sable is also a hot commodity during Halloween.
Sable loves to indulge in horror and danger. She will be the perfect pick when traversing the dangers in the Fog.
Sable is one of the only Survivors to give herself to the dark fog willingly. Who knows, this could very well give her a secret edge!