Dead by Daylight: Ranking Every Survivor from Worst to Best (2025 Edition)

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Dead by Daylight has amassed an impressive roster of 44 Survivors (and counting), each with unique perks that cater to different playstyles. Some are stealth-focused, others excel at looping Killers, and a few bring powerful team-support abilities. With new characters from original lore and iconic crossovers like Resident Evil, Castlevania, and Tomb Raider, it’s important to know which Survivors are worth mastering and which ones might leave you struggling in trials.

In this guide, we rank every Survivor in Dead by Daylight from worst to best, based on their perks, utility, and effectiveness in the current meta.

How We Ranked Survivors

✅ Perk Strength – Survivors with meta-defining perks rank higher.
✅ Team Contribution – Survivors who support teammates effectively rank higher.
✅ Versatility – Survivors with perks useful in various situations rank better.
✅ Survivability – Survivors with escape potential and chase tools are prioritized.

Now, let’s rank every Survivor in Dead by Daylight from weakest to strongest.

🟥 Lowest Tier Survivors (Worst Picks)

These Survivors struggle to keep up in the current meta due to situational perks or weak effects.

44. Quentin Smith (A Nightmare on Elm Street)

🔹 Perks: Wake Up!, Pharmacy, Vigil
❌ Why He’s Ranked Last: Quentin’s perks are underwhelming and rarely impact the game. Wake Up! only helps at the very end of a match, and Pharmacy guarantees a Med-Kit but doesn’t provide much else.

43. Laurie Strode (Halloween)

🔹 Perks: Sole Survivor, Object of Obsession, Decisive Strike
❌ Why She’s Low-Tier: Once a meta Survivor, Laurie’s Decisive Strike was heavily nerfed. Sole Survivor rarely helps, and Object of Obsession can hurt more than help by revealing your position.

42. Ace Visconti (Of Flesh and Mud)

🔹 Perks: Open-Handed, Up the Ante, Ace in the Hole
❌ Why He Struggles: Luck-based perks are too unpredictable, and his Open-Handed aura range buff is useful but not game-changing.

🟨 Mid-Tier Survivors (Decent, But Not the Best)

These Survivors have some useful perks but lack game-changing abilities.

35. Taurie Cain (Doomed Course)

🔹 Perks: Clean Break, Invocation: Treacherous Crows, Shoulder the Burden
⚖️ Why She’s Mid-Tier: Her perks introduce new mechanics, but the Invocation mechanic is unreliable.

32. Trevor Belmont (Castlevania)

🔹 Perks: Exultation, Eyes of Belmont, Moment of Glory
⚖️ Why He’s Mid-Tier: He brings unique aura-reading abilities, but his perks don’t directly help in chases.

29. Thalita Lyra (Tools of Torment)

🔹 Perks: Friendly Competition, Teamwork: Power of Two, Cut Loose
⚖️ Why She’s Mid-Tier: She’s team-focused, which can be powerful if coordinated, but her perks are less impactful in solo queue.

🟩 High-Tier Survivors (Strong Choices in the Current Meta)

These Survivors offer game-changing perks that can impact both solo and team play.

15. Jake Park (Base Game)

🔹 Perks: Iron Will, Calm Spirit, Saboteur
✅ Why He’s Strong: Iron Will is great for stealth, Saboteur allows for hook sabotage, and Calm Spirit prevents crows from revealing you.

12. Claudette Morel (Base Game)

🔹 Perks: Empathy, Botany Knowledge, Self-Care
✅ Why She’s Strong: One of the best healing-focused Survivors, with Self-Care still useful despite meta changes.

9. Yui Kimura (Cursed Legacy)

🔹 Perks: Lucky Break, Any Means Necessary, Breakout
✅ Why She’s Strong: She excels at covering tracks and helping teammates escape while in the Killer’s grasp.

🟦 Top-Tier Survivors (Best in the Game)

These Survivors dominate the meta with perks that consistently outperform others.

5. Meg Thomas (Base Game)

🔹 Perks: Sprint Burst, Quick & Quiet, Adrenaline
🏆 Why She’s a Top Pick: Sprint Burst and Adrenaline are two of the best perks in the game, making Meg a high-value choice.

3. Ada Wong (Resident Evil: Project W)

🔹 Perks: Wiretap, Reactive Healing, Low Profile
🏆 Why She’s a Top Pick: Wiretap is one of the best generator perks, helping track the Killer’s location.

2. Jill Valentine (Resident Evil)

🔹 Perks: Counterforce, Resurgence, Blast Mine
🏆 Why She’s a Top Pick: Blast Mine can stun Killers, and Counterforce allows for fast Hex Totem cleansing.

1. Gabriel Soma (End Transmission)

🔹 Perks: Troubleshooter, Made for This, Scavenger
🏆 Why He’s the Best: Made for This is a top-tier chase perk, giving permanent Haste when injured.

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Final Thoughts

With so many Survivors in Dead by Daylight, choosing the best one can be overwhelming. However, Gabriel Soma, Jill Valentine, and Ada Wong stand out as top-tier picks, while Laurie Strode and Quentin Smith remain at the bottom due to outdated perks.

Who’s your favorite Survivor to play? Let us know in the comments! 👇