A Killer-Sided Game
A core criticism of Dead by Daylight is its significant imbalance, which heavily favors the Killer role. This creates an environment that can be deeply frustrating for the majority of the player base—the Survivors.
"a killing simulator that is fun for a few people and increases the frustration level for the majority"
- Reddit Community Opinion
Survivor Experience Deterioration
The Decline of Stealth
Over time, gameplay mechanics have shifted in ways that many players feel have harmed the experience. For instance, stealth, once a core and viable strategy for Survivors, has been effectively nullified by game changes. This removes a layer of strategy, particularly impacting playstyles common in certain regions like Southeast Asia.
Survivor Perk Nerfs
Another major point of contention has been the consistent nerfing of popular and powerful survivor perks. Meta-defining perks like Spine Chill (SC), Circle of Healing (COH), and Dead Hard (DH) have all received significant changes that have reduced their effectiveness. While aimed at balancing the game, these nerfs have often made the survivor role, especially in solo queues without coordination, feel significantly weaker and more punishing.
Sticking With Survivor?
If you're not ready to quit but are tired of drawn-out, frustrating matches, you can adopt a "go next" mentality. The goal is to have some fun and quickly move on if the game isn't enjoyable, saving your energy for more balanced matches. Here are some troll/meme builds to try.
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