Adam Francis

Adam Francis

Gender	Male
Role	Resourceful Teacher
Nationality	Jamaican
DLC	Shattered Bloodline
Voice Actor	Joseph Bourbaki

Adam Francis is one of 29 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight .

He was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER IX: Shattered Bloodline, a Chapter DLC released on 18 September 2018.

Overview

Adam Francis is a resourceful Teacher, able to adapt to new circumstances and develop strategies accordingly.

His personal Perks, Diversion , Deliverance , and Autodidact , help him to distract the Killer, survive desperate situations and become more skilled as the trial continues.

Difficulty rating: Intermediate (based on only using his Unique Perks)

Lore

Adam was born in Rollington Town in Kingston, Jamaica. His father died in a car accident when he was two, and his uncle took him in. His uncle was a strict, but fair man, who raised him to value education.

At Kingston College, Adam discovered his father's published works, which triggered his passion for literature. His campus, however, was known for its focus on athletics. As a shy teenager with his nose stuck in books, he was the perfect prey for bullies. What he lacked in sports, he made up in grit. He learned to defend himself in the thick of it.

It's during his years in college that he started to imagine his life elsewhere. While his close friends orbited the music industry, he followed a surer path. His grades granted him admission to higher education, and there was a demand for teachers abroad.

After graduating university, he taught extra classes to afford applying fees overseas. He had a steady diet of long commutes, grading piles, nightly lesson plans, and early classes. After a year, he managed to apply for a position abroad. His first plane ride took him to Southern Japan for a new start.

His life in Kagoshima was hectic. There was little time to do everything he took for granted back home. His Japanese was elementary at best, which slowed him down. Buying groceries took hours, long commutes had to be planned, and lesson plans relied on Japanese notions, which he had to learn.

But after a few months, he found his rhythm. He reflected on it one morning while riding the train to work. He no longer had to study the Kanji characters filling the map. He knew his way. His language skills had improved, he felt connected to his students, and he'd treat himself to luxurious restaurants on weekends. He even had his first vacation planned.

Within seconds, Adam's world was brought down to a slow motion. Rails hissed, bags came pouring down, and the floor trembled before the hit: Adam crashed forward as the train flipped upside down. He landed on a window pane as an unhinged door came flying at a passenger. He rolled over so that the door would hit him instead of the girl. He shut his eyes as he braced for impact, but nothing happened.

He squinted one eye open and he saw nothing but darkness. A heavy Fog had taken over the train. Ice seemed to flow through his body, reaching his lips first, then the tip of his fingers before spreading to his legs. Lulled by the warm hum of the dark whisper, he closed his eyes, drifting.

No one truly knows what happened to Adam Francis. The school teachers imagined the worst when they watched the train derailment on the news and saw he was missing. Their fears seemed to be confirmed when Adam's bag was recovered from the crash site, but his body was never found. To this day, his uncle believes that Adam took off after the train crash, alive still, somewhere out there.

Load-out

Unique Perks

Adam comes with 3 Perks that are unique to him:

	Diversion	Activate-able perk. Standing within the Killer's Terror Radius while not in a Chase for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">40</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">35</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">30</span> seconds''' activates ''Diversion''. Once ''Diversion'' is activated, press the ''Active Ability button'' while crouched and motionless to throw a pebble, creating a distraction for the Killer at a distance of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">20 metres</span>'''. The distraction consists of the following: * A ''Loud Noise Notification''. * Scratch Marks <p>''Diversion's'' timer resets once the ability has been activated. Activate-able perk. Standing within the Killer's Terror Radius while not in a Chase for 40/35/30 seconds activates Diversion. Once Diversion is activated, press the Active Ability button while crouched and motionless to throw a pebble, creating a distraction for the Killer at a distance of 20 metres. The distraction consists of the following: A Loud Noise Notification. Scratch Marks Diversion's timer resets once the ability has been activated. "There's what is easy and then there's what is right. If you confuse the two, there's no telling what you become." — Adam Francis
	Deliverance	After performing a Safe Hook Rescue on another Survivor, ''Deliverance'' activates: * Your Self-Unhook attempts will succeed '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">100 %</span>''' of the time. <p>''Deliverance'' causes the '''''Broken''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">100</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">80</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">60</span> seconds''' after unhooking yourself. After performing a Safe Hook Rescue on another Survivor, Deliverance activates: Your Self-Unhook attempts will succeed 100 % of the time. Deliverance causes the Broken Status Effect for 100/80/60 seconds after unhooking yourself. "I was raised by a strict man who taught me how to make the best of a bad situation." — Adam Francis
	Autodidact	You start the Trial with a '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">-25 %</span>''' Progression penalty for Skill Checks to heal Survivors. For every successful Skill Check completed while healing a Survivor, ''Autodidact'' gains '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">1 Token</span>''' up to a maximum of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">3</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">4</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">5</span> Tokens'''. * Each Token grants a '''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">+15 %</span>''' bonus Progression for a successful Skill Check while healing Survivors. * Great Skill Checks cannot be performed while using ''Autodidact''. <p>''Autodidact'' is not active when using a [[Med-Kit]] to heal. You start the Trial with a -25 % Progression penalty for Skill Checks to heal Survivors . For every successful Skill Check completed while healing a Survivor, Autodidact gains 1 Token up to a maximum of 3/4/5 Tokens. Each Token grants a +15 % bonus Progression for a successful Skill Check while healing Survivors. Great Skill Checks cannot be performed while using Autodidact. Autodidact is not active when using a Med-Kit to heal. "There's no limit to what you can achieve, as long as you back with hard work." — Adam Francis

Teachable Perks

Progressing through Adam's Bloodweb will spawn their Teachable Variant at specific Levels:

Level 30: Diversion
Level 35: Deliverance
Level 40: Autodidact

Obtaining the Teachable Perks will unlock them to spawn in the Bloodwebs of all other Survivors.

Achievements

Main article: Achievements

There is 1 Achievement related to Adam:

Icon	Name	Description
	Adept Adam	Escape with Adam Francis using only his Unique Perks: Diversion , Deliverance & Autodidact .

Cosmetic Options

Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Adam:

Base Cosmetics

Default

Name	Rarity	Description
Adam	Common	Every day Adam displays his 80's nostalgia with a modern hi-top fade.
Tsuyu Ready Trench Coat	Common	The plum ripen as the rain falls. There's no escaping it, so might as well wear a trench coat day in, day out.
Muddy Suit Pants	Common	Classic wool-blend suiting pant for a sharp corporate look. When in doubt, wear a suit.

Prestige

Name	Rarity	Description	Additional Notes
Bloody Adam	Rare	Every day Adam displays his thrilling 80's nostalgia with a blood-soaked hi-top fade.	3rd Prestige Reward
Bloody Trench Coat	Rare	The plum ripens as the blood falls. There's no escaping it, so might as well wear a blood-dripping trench coat day in, day out.	1st Prestige Reward
Bloody Suit Pants	Rare	Classic wool-and-gore-blend suiting pant for a gruesome corporate look. When in doubt, wear a suit.	2nd Prestige Reward

Alternatives

Event

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Name	Rarity	Description	Event	Exclusive to Event Participation
Crown of the Entity	Event	A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan.	Fourth Year Anniversary	Yes
Shimmering Ox	Event	A brilliant red jacket, inlaid with the icon of a golden ox looking to the heavens.	Gilded Stampede	Yes
5th Anniversary Crown	Event	A crown crafted for a very special anniversary. "Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team	Fifth Year Anniversary	Yes

DLC

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Icon	Name	Body	Rarity	Description	DLC
	Graduation Trench Coat		Common	A day of teary goodbyes as you stay on your mark, fixed and proud.	CHAPTER IX: Shattered Bloodline

In-Game Store

Outfits

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Name	Rarity	Description	Contents	Collection	Price		Release Date
Casual Authority	Common	A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.	Business Trench Coat (Khaki) Laid-Back Trousers (Crimson)	Adam Essentials	90	1800	18 September 2018
Casual Authority	Common	A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.	Business Trench Coat (Gray) Laid-Back Trousers (Blue)	Adam Essentials	90	1800	18 September 2018
Casual Authority	Common	A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.	Business Trench Coat (Brown) Laid-Back Trousers (Gray)	Adam Essentials	90	1800	18 September 2018
Casual Authority	Common	A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.	Business Trench Coat (Crimson) Laid-Back Trousers (Olive)	Adam Essentials	90	1800	18 September 2018
Casual Authority	Common	A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.	Business Trench Coat (Blue-Gray) Laid-Back Trousers (Brown)	Adam Essentials	90	1800	18 September 2018
Teacher Colloquium	Uncommon	Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.	Glen Plaid Trench Coat Pure Woolen Pants	Fall Semester	180	3600	18 September 2018
Back to School	Uncommon	Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.	Leather Trench Coat Rugged Woolen Pants	Fall Semester	180	3600	18 September 2018
Autumn Seminar	Uncommon	Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.	Worsted Woolen Trench Coat Heavyweight Woolen Pants	Fall Semester	198	3960	18 September 2018
Canadian Tuxedo	Rare	A different type of formal wear for denim enthusiast.	Mid-Length Locs & Fade Denim Custom Jacket Pale Ripped Jeans	Urban Streetware	743	148500	18 September 2018
Denim Ember	Rare	A different type of formal wear for denim enthusiast.	Mid-Length Locks & Fade Denim & Dawn Dark Ripped Jeans	Urban Streetware	743	148500	5 August 2021
Jamaican Proud	Rare	An outfit that revels in the summer heat, whether it be in Adam's home country or abroad.	Shaded Undercut Jamrock Cooldowns	Home Sweet Home	675		19 October 2021
Sightseer	Very Rare	Keen to explore his new home, Adam spends his weekends touring Japan.	Twisted Curls Nostalgic Varsity Jacket Slim Jeans and Sneakers	Disparate Arts	1080	21600	29 May 2019
Freshman	Very Rare	Ready for a new semester of learning, making friends and, most importantly, staying alive.	Flat-Top Preppy Paradise Tan Slacks	Wicked Wares	1080		9 August 2019
Inspirational Teacher	Very Rare	He launched extracurricular activities and inspired students to sign up.	Temple Fade Comet Hoodie & Jacket Plaid Trousers	Mean Streets	1080		18 March 2020
Herald of the Gods	Very Rare	Clothing found in a lost realm, donning the symbol of the god Hermes.	Bearded Deity Travellin' Style Sleek Blue	Greek Legends	1080	21600	4 August 2020
Seoul Spectator	Very Rare	He organized a school trip to Seoul to motivate his students to study hard throughout the year.	High Ponytail & Fade Lively & Layered Top Baggy Camo Pants	Seoul Sights	1080	21600	30 March 2021

Heads

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Mid-Length Locs & Fade	Rare	Medium Length dreadlocks on top of with low skin fades on the sides. Keep your looks sharp and your survival instinct sharper.	Canadian Tuxedo	Urban Streetware	275	4950	18 September 2018
Mid-Length Locks & Fade	Rare	Medium Length dreadlocks on top of with low skin fades on the sides. Keep your looks sharp and your survival instinct sharper.	Denim Ember	Urban Streetware	275	4950	5 August 2021
Shaded Undercut	Rare	A fresh and youthful hairstyle paired with vibrant rubber framed shades.	Jamaican Proud	Home Sweet Home	250		19 October 2021
Twisted Curls	Very Rare	Twisted curls on top, with a faded undercut at the sides. Casual, but still smart enough for the weekday.	Sightseer	Disparate Arts	400	7200	29 May 2019
Flat Top	Very Rare	Cut to show that you're more Will than Carlton.	Freshman	Wicked Wares	400		9 August 2019
Temple Fade	Very Rare	Confidence and leadership were the traits he wanted his students to nurture. He sported a fresh haircut for the chemistry club's first showing.	Inspirational Teacher	Mean Streets	400		18 March 2020
Bearded Deity	Very Rare	A god-like beard that features long growth with clean-shaven cheeks.	Herald of the Gods	Greek Legends	400	7200	4 August 2020
High Ponytail & Fade	Very Rare	A high ponytail with a fade on the sides.	Seoul Spectator	Seoul Sights	400	7200	30 March 2021

Torsos

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Business Trench Coat (Khaki)	Common	When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Business Trench Coat (Gray)	Common	When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Business Trench Coat (Brown)	Common	When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Business Trench Coat (Crimson)	Common	When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Business Trench Coat (Blue-Gray)	Common	When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Glen Plaid Trench Coat	Uncommon	A coat that personifies warmth, luxury and style. Perfect to impress your peers.	Teacher Colloquium	Fall Semester	100	1800	18 September 2018
Leather Trench Coat	Uncommon	You can keep this coat on at all times to survive the intense auto-controlled central cooling system at your office.	Back to School	Fall Semester	100	1800	18 September 2018
Worsted Woolen Trench Coat	Uncommon	Squeeze into this elegant bundle of warmth for a healthy dose of comfort on cold rainy days.	Autumn Seminar	Fall Semester	110	1980	18 September 2018
Denim Custom Jacket	Rare	A relaxed jean jacket for style and a warm hoodie for comfort.	Canadian Tuxedo	Urban Streetware	275	4950	18 September 2018
Teacher's Pet	Rare	I really can't show favoritism. But you're the best.	No Outfit	Ugly Sweaters	250	4500	19 December 2018
Denim & Dawn	Rare	A relaxed jean jacket for style and a warm hoodie for comfort.	Denim Ember	Urban Streetware	275	4950	5 August 2021
Jamrock	Rare	A colourfully striped summer shirt, accented perfectly with a pendant of the Jamaican island.	Jamaican Proud	Home Sweet Home	250		19 October 2021
Nostalgic Varsity Jacket	Very Rare	A comfortable reminder of Adam's home, accessorized with a camera to record his adventures.	Sightseer	Disparate Arts	400	7200	29 May 2019
Preppy Paradise	Very Rare	Pairing the timeless look of the knitted sweater with the bling of a heavy gold chain. You're sensible, but not too sensible.	Freshman	Wicked Wares	400		9 August 2019
Comet Hoodie & Jacket	Very Rare	He led by example, motivating students to be driven and passionate about everything they did. He showed up in a casual jacket with a Comet hoodie at the art club's first exhibition.	Inspirational Teacher	Mean Streets	400		18 March 2020
Travellin' Style	Very Rare	A blazer with a flashy Greek-inspired style, finished with a winged staff necklace.	Herald of the Gods	Greek Legends	400	7200	4 August 2020
Lively & Layered Top	Very Rare	His students desperately wanted to attend a concert, so they got tickets for the legendary Trickster. Adam made sure his style made them proud and headed to the Gocheok Sky Dome.	Seoul Spectator	Seoul Sights	400	7200	30 March 2021

Legs

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Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price		Release Date
Laid-Back Trousers (Crimson)	Common	A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Laid-Back Trousers (Blue)	Common	A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Laid-Back Trousers (Gray)	Common	A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Laid-Back Trousers (Olive)	Common	A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Laid-Back Trousers (Brown)	Common	A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.	Casual Authority	Adam Essentials	50	900	18 September 2018
Pure Woolen Pants	Uncommon	These half-lined pants are smooth to touch and tear-resistant. The pair will outlive your whole career.	Teacher Colloquium	Fall Semester	100	1800	18 September 2018
Rugged Woolen Pants	Uncommon	These breathable and water-resistant pants will grant you the comfort and warmth you crave on Monday mornings.	Back to School	Fall Semester	100	1800	18 September 2018
Heavyweight Woolen Pants	Uncommon	Woven from a coarse wool, these pants will keep you warm on your way to work.	Autumn Seminar	Fall Semester	110	1980	18 September 2018
Pale Ripped Jeans	Rare	These slim ripped jeans are designed for all type of escapades.	Canadian Tuxedo	Urban Streetware	275	4950	18 September 2018
Dark Ripped Jeans	Rare	These slim ripped jeans are designed for all type of escapades.	Denim Ember	Urban Streetware	275	4950	5 August 2021
Cooldowns	Rare	Comfortable capri pants that that put the spotlight on the flashy sneakers.	Jamaican Proud	Home Sweet Home	250		19 October 2021
Slim Jeans and Sneakers	Very Rare	Sightseeing requires a lot of walking. A comfortable tourist is a happy tourist.	Sightseer	Disparate Arts	400	7200	29 May 2019
Tan Slacks	Very Rare	Comfy and respectable. And, with the addition of a smart Fanny Pack, you can carry all you need without ruining the line of the cut.	Freshman	Wicked Wares	400		9 August 2019
Plaid Trousers	Very Rare	A classy pair of plaid dress pants to watch the first tennis club try-outs.	Inspirational Teacher	Mean Streets	400		18 March 2020
Sleek Blue	Very Rare	Arrive in style with cool cobalt pants and dressy loafers.	Herald of the Gods	Greek Legends	400	7200	4 August 2020
Baggy Camo Pants	Very Rare	A pair of loose, low-crotch camo pants to make a comfortable, yet fashionable statement.	Seoul Spectator	Seoul Sights	400	7200	30 March 2021

DLC

Main article: Downloadable Content

Adam is part of 2 DLCs:

Change Log

Patch 5.1.0

Rework: updated facial model and texture as part of The Realm Beyond - Part 6 Graphical Update.

Gallery

Old Model's Portrait
Old Model's Background Image

THE SURVIVORS
BASE GAME + CHAPTER I	Dwight Fairfield	Meg Thomas	Claudette Morel	Jake Park	Nea Karlsson
CHAPTERS II - V	Laurie Strode	Ace Visconti	Bill Overbeck	Feng Min	David King
CHAPTERS VI - X	Quentin Smith	David Tapp	Kate Denson	Adam Francis	Jeff Johansen
CHAPTERS XI - XIV	Jane Romero	Ash Williams	Nancy Wheeler	Steve Harrington	Yui Kimura
CHAPTERS XV - XIX	Zarina Kassir	Cheryl Mason	Felix Richter	Élodie Rakoto	Yun-Jin Lee
CHAPTERS XX - XXII	Jill Valentine	Leon Scott Kennedy	Mikaela Reid	Jonah Vasquez
THE KILLERS
BASE GAME + CHAPTERS I - II	Evan MacMillan - The Trapper	Philip Ojomo - The Wraith	Max Thompson Jr. - The Hillbilly	Sally Smithson - The Nurse	Michael Myers - The Shape
CHAPTERS III - VI	Lisa Sherwood - The Hag	Herman Carter - The Doctor	Anna - The Huntress	Bubba Sawyer - The Cannibal	Freddy Krueger - The Nightmare
CHAPTERS VII - XI	Amanda Young - The Pig	Jeffrey Hawk - The Clown	Rin Yamaoka - The Spirit	Frank, Julie, Susie, Joey - The Legion	Adiris - The Plague
CHAPTERS XII - XV	Danny Johnson - The Ghost Face	The Demogorgon	Kazan Yamaoka - The Oni	Caleb Quinn - The Deathslinger	Pyramid Head - The Executioner
CHAPTERS XVI - XXI	Talbot Grimes - The Blight	Victor & Charlotte Deshayes - The Twins	Ji-Woon Hak - The Trickster	Nemesis T-Type - The Nemesis	Elliot Spencer - The Cenobite
CHAPTER XXII	Carmina Mora - The Artist
LEGENDARY CHARACTERS
The Chatterer	Chris Redfield	Claire Redfield	Cybil Bennett	James Sunderland	Jonathan Byers
Lisa Garland	The Look-See	The Mordeo
ULTRA RARE CHARACTERS
The Baba Yaga	The Ferryman	The Krampus	The Minotaur
COSTUME CHARACTERS
Alessa Gillespie	The Birch
LORE CHARACTERS
Alex	Benedict Baker	The Entity	The Observer	Vigo	and many more...
UNUSED CHARACTERS
The Smasher	The Teacher