| Ash Williams | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Gender | Man |
| Role | Alone Wolf |
| Origin | American |
| DLC | CHAPTER 11.5: Ash vs Evil Dead |
| Voice Actor | Bruce Campbell (Original Actor) |
| Cost | 500 Auric Cells  
|
| CharID | S17 |
Ashley Joanna "Ash" Williams, is one of 45 Survivors
currently featured in Dead by Daylight
.
He was introduced with CHAPTER 11.5: Ash vs Evil Dead, a Half-Chapter DLC released on 2 April 2019.
He originates from the 2015 comedy horror TV series, Ash vs Evil Dead.
Overview
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Though he proudly identifies as a self-described “alone wolf,” Ash’s shockingly high pain tolerance and scathing wit have proven invaluable in the face of supernatural danger. Those wheels are always turning, even when the situation appears dire. Never underestimate his mettle. | 
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Ash Williams is an alone wolf, cocky and headstrong; a man built for survival.
His personal Perks, Flip-Flop
, Buckle Up
, and Mettle of Man
, give him additional resilience to pain and hardship, as well as the ability to help his friends out of sticky situations.
Lore
During a weekend at a cabin with friends, Ash Williams uncovered the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (The Book of the Dead) and awoke something dark in the woods. Evil possessed his friends, whom he was forced to kill, and his right hand, which he sawed off. For the next thirty years, Ash ran from his past, working at a Value Stop department store and seducing women in dive bars. But he screwed up one night while being high, when he read from the Necronomicon to impress a woman. Evil found him once more, wrecking the life of those around him. But his co-workers, Pablo who was raised by a shaman and Kelly who was orphaned by the Deadites, helped him put up a fight. While battling Evil, Ash was reunited with his long-lost daughter Brandy, who encouraged him to embrace his role as saviour of humanity. After a terrible fight with a fully formed demon, Ash, drawing his last breath, was taken by the Knights of Sumeria and transported into the future. Ash wakened to a voice, his head throbbing. Since defeating a gang of Deadites a week ago, he had been in a perpetual state of hangover. He heard the voice once more; a woman singing, sensual and inviting.
Stepping into the corridor in his boxers, he strode towards the voice, which lead to the public locker room. As Ash pushed open the door, the singing stopped. There was a rustling of curtains. He called out, entering the change room. His voice reverberated on the mouldy tile walls. He pressed on, reaching a shower that was still dripping wet. Cold, humid fingers ran down his bare back. He turned around.
A woman stood naked, her skin glistening in the morning light that streamed in from high windows. Ash recognised her instantly: Linda Emery, one of his former high school flings. They had gotten back together years later, while saving their home town from Evil. He had ended their relationship soon afterwards, preferring to indulge freely in his new-found popularity.
Linda winked at Ash, who closed the distance between them. He caressed her cheek wistfully: What was she doing here? Did she know anything about the whereabouts of his daughter? And Pablo and Kelly?
A sharp blade dug into his hand, making him jump back. Linda slid a finger across the edge of her blade, collecting Ash's blood on her fingertip. She smiled, and her skin shrivelled, her hair faded, her shoulders stopped, and her curves sagged, ageing decades older in a matter of seconds. She attacked Ash, who poorly managed to block, being half-naked.
Every blow she delivered earned him a new wound. She slashed his bad knee and he fell to the floor. As she jumped on top of him, Ash shrieked in disgust, knocking the knife out of her grasp. Her varicose hands wrapped around his neck, strangling him. Gasping, he outstretched his arm, hand landing on a soap dispenser. He spurted out some liquid on his fingers and poked her in the eyes. The elderly woman winced, weakening her hold, and Ash elbowed her in the face, knocking her back. He rolled over and grabbed the knife on the floor. Just as he was about to plant it in her chest, he stopped. There was something else he wanted more.
He pressed the blade against her throat. Let's make a deal, demon. In exchange for not killing you, you portal me back to my friends. The demon agreed.
She began reciting the incantation, instructing Ash to repeat after her, which he failed to manage. When nothing happened, Ash threatened the demon, who argued back, blaming his poor pronunciation. Their combined exchange of Sumerian words triggered a hiss from the shower behind them. The wet tiled floor darkened, and the pipes burst. A whirlpool of dirty water, shower curtains, and used toilet paper swallowed the demon, while Ash held onto a locker door, which slowly slipped from his fingers.
FFFUUUC-
Ash landed flat on his chest in the Realm of The Entity, sputtering grass. He got up, brushing off the dry clothes he suddenly had on. Then he looked around and his grin fell. It was the kind of place that made two things obvious: one, there wasn't any bar for miles, and two, he was going to need his shotgun and chainsaw, both of which he lacked. As he started to walk towards a glinting light ahead, a scream rippled through the trees.
Groovy.
Observer Lore
- This section lists entries by The Observer
, that are specifically about Ash Williams.
Tome 15
- THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 1.
- THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 2.
- THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 3.
Load-out
Unique Perks
Ash comes with 3 Perks
that are unique to him:
 |
Buckle Up | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
When healing a Survivor in the Dying State
   Status Effect.
"Ghost beaters never leave a man behind." — Ash Williams |
|---|---|---|
 |
Flip-Flop | You have an uncanny ability to escape the inevitable.
|
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Mettle of Man | Evil has a way of always finding you.
After triggering your third Protection Hit, Mettle of Man activates:
Mettle of Man deactivates the next time you are put into the Dying State Increases your chance of becoming the initial Obsession by increasing the default value by +100 %. The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. "Evil has a bullseye on my back the size of Tiger Stadium." — Ash Williams |
Prestige
Prestiging Ash will automatically add Tier I of his Unique Perks to the inventories of all other Survivors and unlock the ability for their higher-tiered versions to spawn in their Bloodweb
.
Prestige Ash twice more to automatically add Tier II and Tier III respectively into the other Survivors' inventories.
Achievements
There is 1 Achievement related to Ash:
| Icon | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Adept Ash | Playing as Ash Williams, escape a Trial using only his 3 Unique Perks: Flip-Flop, Buckle Up, and Mettle of Man |
Cosmetic Options
Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Ash:
Base Cosmetics
Default
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pablo's Handiwork | 
|
Common | Not only was Pablo one of the best friends a guy could ever want, he also managed to whip up this mechanical hand. Not bad. |
|
The Classic | 
|
Common | Tight enough to show off your physique at its best, but not so tight it reveals you're wearing a man girdle. Not that you are. |
|
Rugged Pants | 
|
Common | These babies can shrug off a Deadite's bite and still look good on a bar stool during celebrity drinks. Lookin' good, lookin' sweet! |
Prestige
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bloody Hand |
|
Rare | There's a lot of exposed electronics and mechanical linkages in the hand, which don't get on with gore: make sure to wash it off after a fight. Beer'll do. | Prestige Level 6 Reward |
|
Hand Wash Only |
|
Rare | This shirt has been covered in blood, brains, and other stuff we would rather not mention, but it keeps coming up fresh as new. | Prestige Level 4 Reward |
|
Bloody Rugged Pants |
|
Rare | At least we hope it's just blood. Stamp on a Deadite's head and blood is the best thing that's going to squirt out. | Prestige Level 5 Reward |
Perk Charms
| Prestige Level 7 Reward | Prestige Level 8 Reward | Prestige Level 9 Reward |
|---|---|---|
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| A keepsake gained upon mastery of a particular skill. | ||
Alternatives
DLC
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Pablo's Custom Job |
|
Common | Just as technologically advanced as the original, but with a groovy new look. | Ash vs Evil Dead |
Rift
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Name
Collection Name
Tome
Release Date
Price
 Description
He remembered making a strange friend.
1650
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Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He kept talking about some book.
550
 Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He wasn't sure what was real and what he was imagining.
550
 Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He missed his rugged brown pants that day.
550
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Contains
Name
Collection Name
Tome
Release Date
Price
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He remembered making a bizarre acquaintance.
1650
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 Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He spent his time rambling about a book.
550
 Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He couldn't tell the difference between the real and the delusions.
550
 Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He missed his rugged brown pants until the end.
550
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In-Game Store
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Name
Collection Name
Release Date
Price
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Yeah, yeah, the world’s been invaded by demonic freaks and you need me to save it. That’s the soundtrack of my life, baby.
1200
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  Piece
Name
Collection
It’s the calm before the deadites totally screw up your new jacket.
400
 Piece
Name
Collection
Pants for the savior of mankind. What kind of futuristic material are these made of? Hm, it says here… cotton.
400
Thumbnail
Contains
Name
Collection Name
Release Date
Price
 Description
It's time to go to the place where the fishin's fine. A city so nice, they named it Jacksonville!
1200
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Name
Collection
You're not yourself, but Ashy Slashy wants to help you get better. If you see any malice in his button eyes, well, that's just your imagination.
400
 Piece
Name
Collection
When your life's one endless party of beer, music and the public's adoration, you've got to dress the part.
400
 Piece
Name
Collection
Not everyone can carry off this look, but then not everyone is Ash Williams - they only wish they were!
400
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Contains
Name
Collection Name
Release Date
Price
 Description
Some people live to work, others see work as something you have to endure before you get to hit The Woodsman and meet a new friend.
1200
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Name
Collection
This baby is made of rosewood and was hand-carved by Italian artisans. Never fails to impress.
400
 Piece
Name
Collection
At Ashy Slashy's Hardware Store Emporium, service is literally (not) our middle name!
400
 Piece
Name
Collection
Standard issue, but they are marked with the tiny handprints of a possessed doll. Long story.
400
Thumbnail
Contains
Name
Collection Name
Release Date
Price
Description
He remembered making a strange friend.
1650
⇓ Expand ⇓
Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He kept talking about some book.
550
Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He wasn't sure what was real and what he was imagining.
550
Piece
Name
Collection
Rift Tier
He missed his rugged brown pants that day.
550
 Piece
Name
Collection
He'd put on this sweater and head to the nearest rundown bar to drown his sorrows.
250
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DLC
Ash is part of 1 DLC:
Trivia
- Ash's full name is Ashley 'Ash' Joanna Williams.
- Ash was the ninth licensed Character to be introduced to Dead by Daylight.
- Ash was the first licensed Character to use their original actor's likeness.
- Ash was the first voiced licensed Character and also the first to use the voice of the original actor.
- Ash was the first Survivor to not have a separate slot for head cosmetics.
- He instead has a unique slot for accessories on his right hand.
- Ash was the first licensed Character to receive several Cosmetic options in the Store.
- Ash was leaked early because of a mistake that allowed Console Players to see his Unique Perks in the Custom Games Lobby.
Voice-Lines
- Ash was the first Survivor in Dead by Daylight to have actual voice-lines, rather than only wordless grunts, screams, pants, etc.
- Ash is voiced by his original actor from the Evil Dead franchise, Bruce Campbell.
- Ash breaks the fourth wall with his voice-lines, getting impatient at the Player when left idling in the menu for too long and voicing his frustrations.
- Tome 15 - Ascension added a new cosmetic with the Ashy Slashy puppet.
- The puppet comes with its own unique voice-lines and is considered a separate Character in the Game Files (SVR M10b).
Ash (SVR M10)
| Voice Line | Audio |
|---|---|
| Main Menu | |
| "Ahh, what now?!" | |
| "Alright!" | |
| "Alright!" | |
| "Groovy!" | |
| "Groovy!" | |
| "Huh... what is this place?" | |
| "Kiss my grits!" | |
| "Look who's shitting in the tall grass!" | |
| "Mhmm, that's right, that's me, baby!" | |
| "What now?!" | |
| "What now?!" | |
| Idling in the Main Menu | |
| "Are we gonna be here all day?" | |
| "Can we do something here?" | |
| "C'mon kid! Push the button!" | |
| "What is this, the staring contest? C'mon, let's go!" | |
Ashy Slashy (SVR M10b)
| Voice Line | Audio |
|---|---|
| Main Menu | |
| "Put your head between your knees and kiss your ass goodbye." | |
| "Wow, after I specifically asked not to be impaled through the chest." | |
| "Go camping, they said. Get back to basics, they said! Screw they!" | |
| "Ah, I wouldn't go in there." | |
| "Need a little help there, junior?" | |
| "Not the face! Not the face!" | |
| "Ah, so you're a tough guy now, are you, is that it?" | |
| "Wanna play?" | |
| "I'm sorry I'm gonna have to kill you, but I think we've learned a lot today." | |
| "Wow, check out the potty mouth on you. You really are... filthy." | |
| "Are you killing again? I'm not mad, I'm just disappointed." | |
| "Hey pal, what's the scoop?" | |
| "Oh, I make this look good!" | |
| "Oh no!" | |
| "Peekaboo!" | |
| "You're gonna get us into terrible trouble!" | |
| Idling in the Main Menu | |
| "Any minute now." | |
| "Are you gonna play?" | |
| "Come on!" | |
| "I'm a busy puppet." | |
| "What's taking so long, pal?" | |
Trailer
Gallery
For more go to Ash's Gallery
In-game assets
Ashley J. Williams
Ashley J. Williams (Portrait render)
Ashley J. Williams (Background image)
Old assets
Ashley J. Williams' previous portrait
Screenshots
