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A Killer's default Aura-reading
A Survivor's Aura-reading

Auras are an integral Game Mechanic in Dead by Daylight IconHelp DBDlogo.png.


Overview[edit | edit source]

For a guide on some in-game distances to better gauge the working-radius of Aura-reading Perks, please refer to Distances.

Some Unlockables unlock potential in one's Aura-reading abilities.

Auras can be seen through any obstacles and usually across large distances. Aura-reading abilities are great for locating Allies, Enemies or Objectives.


Aura Colours[edit | edit source]

Auras come in different colours, depending on whether the Aura is from an Objective, an Ally or an Enemy.

White Auras Red Auras Yellow Auras Various Colours Fuchsia
  • Marks Objectives:
  • Marks Survivors to the Killer
  • Marks dying or hooked Survivors to other Survivors
  • Pink: marks the Killer to Survivors
  • Beige: marks the Exit Gate IconHelp exitGates.png Switches
  • Brass: marks Killer Traps:
  • Blue: marked special Event Objectives (unused):
  • Orange: marks special Event Objectives:
    • Blighted/Cankerous Hooks & Blighted Generators (Blights)

Additional Uses[edit | edit source]

  • In cases of Auras being used to showcase a progression of an action, the object's Aura will slowly transition from white when the action begins to red when the action has reached completion.


Unlockables[edit | edit source]

Add-ons (Killer)[edit | edit source]

Pussy Willow Catkins}}
 Pussy Willow Catkins A handful of small, pristine flower clusters covered in a fine greyish fur.
  • Reveals the Survivor's Aura IconHelp auras.png for 3 seconds when they trip the Phantasm Trap.
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Willow Wreath}}
 Willow Wreath Three frail willow branches attached to form a triangular wreath.
  • Reveals the Survivor's Aura IconHelp auras.png for 5 seconds when they trip the Phantasm Trap.
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"Restraint" - Class II}}
 "Restraint" - Class II An experimental ECT procedure developed within the Fog. Uses a wavelength that links the patient's and Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause mild cases of hallucination in the patient.
  • Reveals Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png for 1 second when their Madness Tier increases.

Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:

  • Moderately increased Illusionary Doctor duration.
  • The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to read the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Illusionary Doctors.
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"Restraint" - Class III}}
 "Restraint" - Class III An experimental ECT procedure developed within the Fog. Uses a high stimulus wavelength to link the patient's and Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause serious cases of hallucinations in the patient.
  • Reveals Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png for 2 second when their Madness Tier increases.

Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:

  • Moderately increased Illusionary Doctor duration.
  • The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to read the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Illusionary Doctors.
"Restraint" - Carter's Notes}}
 "Restraint" - Carter's Notes An experimental ECT procedure developed within the Fog, crudely annotated. Uses an unbearable stimulus wavelength to link the patient's and Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause severe cases of hallucinations in the patient.
  • Reveals Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png for 3 seconds when Madness increases.

Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:

  • Moderately increased Illusionary Doctor duration.
  • The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to read the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Illusionary Doctors.

"I CAN SEE THEIR DISGUSTING ILLNESSES ." — Unsigned Notes (potentially Herman Carter)

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Reflective Fragment}}
 Reflective Fragment A tiny piece of a highly reflective material most probably from a broken mirror. Evil Within IconPowers stalker1.png
Glass Fragment}}
 Glass Fragment A tiny piece of tinted glass, probably from a broken object. It is impossible to determine its origin.
  • Stalking a Survivor for 1 second with Evil Within I IconPowers stalker1.png reveals their Aura IconHelp auras.png for 3 seconds.
Mirror Shard}}
 Mirror Shard A large and sharp piece of a broken mirror.
Vanity Mirror}}
 Vanity Mirror A standing portable vanity mirror in perfect condition except for a fine layer of dust and face powder covering it.
  • When Stalking, Evil Within II IconPowers stalker2.png reveals the Aura IconHelp auras.png of Survivors within 16 metres.
  • Evil Within cannot progress past Evil Within II.
  • Each Hit Score Event grants 100 % Bonus Bloodpoints in the Brutality Category and additional 150 % Bonus Bloodpoints in the Deviousness Category.
  • Slightly decreases The Shape's Movement speed.
Scratched Mirror}}
 Scratched Mirror A standing portable vanity mirror which has been violently scratched with a sharp metallic object.
  • When Stalking, Evil Within I IconPowers stalker1.png reveals the Aura IconHelp auras.png of Survivors within 32 metres.
  • Evil Within cannot progress past Evil Within I.
  • Each Hit Score Event grants 100 % Bonus Bloodpoints in the Brutality Category and additional 200 % Bonus Bloodpoints in the Deviousness Category.
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Fuming Mix Tape}}
 Fuming Mix Tape Dark beats, violent shreds and unfathomable vocals from another world fill the mind with a vibrating sixth sense.
  • While using Feral Frenzy, the Repair Progression of Generators can be determined by the intensity of their Auras.
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Pungent Phial}}
 Pungent Phial The clear liquid has a very particular stench that can be recognised and tracked by some animals.
  • Hatchet Auras IconHelp auras.png in Lockers IconHelp lockers.png are revealed to The Huntress when within 36 metres.
 Hunting Hatchets IconPowers huntingHatchets.png
Glowing Concoction}}
 Glowing Concoction An otherworldly concoction that faintly glows a foreboding light.
  • Hit Survivors' Auras are shown to you for 5 seconds.
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Amanda's Secret}}
 Amanda's Secret A black metal box containing a knife and various medical supplies, such as bandages and compresses. Deep cuts reduce stress and awaken the senses.
  • Gain a notification when a Survivor removes a Reverse Bear Trap.
  • Auras IconHelp auras.png of Survivors removing a Reverse Bear Trap are revealed to The Pig for 6 seconds.
  • Disables The Pig's ability to see the Auras of Jigsaw Boxes.
 Jigsaw's Baptism IconPowers jigsawsBaptism.png
Amanda's Letter}}
 Amanda's Letter A blackmailing Letter for the attention of Amanda. Fills the reader with rage and focus.
  • When crouched, Auras IconHelp auras.png of Survivors within 12 metres are revealed to The Pig.
  • Available Reverse Bear Traps reduced by 3.
  • Available Jigsaw Boxes reduced by 2.

"Amanda, you were with Cecil the night Jill lost Gideon. You killed their child. You know it and I know it." — Amanda's Letter

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Leprose Lichen}}
 Leprose Lichen A potent lichen that grows like dust on the rocks in the Upside Down.
  • Reveals the Aura IconHelp auras.png of all Injured IconHelp injured.png Survivors while traversing the Upside Down.

"One small dose can cause severe hallucinations." — Hawkins National Laboratory

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Tattoo's Middle Finger}}
 Tattoo's Middle Finger The prized middle finger of a large tattooed man. Has a faint taste of machinery oil.
  • The Auras IconHelp auras.png of Intoxicated Survivors are revealed to you for 6 seconds.
 The Afterpiece Tonic IconPowers gasBomb.png
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Hellshire Iron}}
 Hellshire Iron The Hellshire's Gang branding iron. Despite folklore, it never made its mark on new initiates, instead having been used to brand particularly quarrelsome bounties.
  • For as long as a Survivor is speared, the Auras IconHelp auras.png of all other Survivors within The Deathslinger's Terror Radius are revealed for up to 6 seconds.

"Hellshire Gang: Justice Seekers or Outlaws?" — Glenvale Gazette headline

The Redeemer IconPowers theRedeemer.png
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"All Seeing" - Mud}}
 "All Seeing" - Mud THIS ADD-ON HAS BEEN DECOMMISSIONED.

The Kra-Frabai symbol, representing the Entity watching over us, is finger-drawn in mud on the head of the Bell.

Unlocks hidden potential in The Wraith's Aura-reading ability.

  • When cloaked, Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png within 6 metres are revealed to you.
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"All Seeing" - White}}
 "All Seeing" - White THIS ADD-ON HAS BEEN DECOMMISSIONED.

The Kra-Frabai symbol, representing the Entity watching over us, is stamped in white ink on the head of the Bell.

Unlocks hidden potential in The Wraith's Aura-reading ability.

  • When cloaked, Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png within 8 metres are revealed to you.
"All Seeing" - Blood}}
 "All Seeing" - Blood The Kra-Frabai symbol, representing the Entity watching over us, is stamped in blood on the head of the Bell.

Unlocks hidden potential in The Wraith's Aura-reading ability.

  • When cloaked, Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png within 12 metres are revealed to you.
"All Seeing" - Spirit}}
 "All Seeing" - Spirit The Kra-Frabai symbol, representing the Entity watching over us, ominously glows on the head of the Bell.

Unlocks awesome potential in The Wraith's Aura-reading ability.

  • When cloaked, the Repair Progression of Generators can be determined by the intensity of their Auras.
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Renjiro's Bloody Glove}}
 Renjiro's Bloody Glove The glove Renjiro held to his sternum following the strike dealt by his son Kazan.
  • All Survivors can see Blood Orbs.
  • A Survivor's Aura is revealed for 2 seconds whenever they come into contact with a Blood Orb, absorbing it in the process.
  • This effect stacks for each Blood Orb absorbed.

"When all else spills out, cling only to your honour." — Renjiro's Doctrine 14:12

Yamaoka's Wrath IconPowers yamaokasWrath.png

Add-ons (Survivor)[edit | edit source]

Eroded Token}}
 Eroded Token A heavily worn out token made of brass. If an inscription or drawing was once engraved in it, it has today completely disappeared. Can be attached to the Key using its jump ring to channel the Key's Aura-reading ability.
  • Reveals Survivors' Auras when within a range of 24 metres.
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Scratched Pearl}}
 Scratched Pearl A porous and scratched white pearl. A minuscule jump ring allows the pearl to be attached to the Key.
  • Moderately increases Key Aura-reading range.
Gold Token}}
 Gold Token A gold token with a dull appearance. Both faces are smooth and void of any inscriptions. Can be attached to the Key using its jump ring to channel the Key's Aura-reading ability.
  • Reveals Survivors' Auras when within a range of 48 metres.
Blood Amber}}
 Blood Amber A blood-red amber striped with black veins. The amber is warm to the touch. Can be attached to the Key using its jump ring to channel the Key's Aura-reading ability.
  • Reveals the Killer's Aura when within a range of 32 metres.
  • Tremendously decreases Key Efficiency.
Unique Wedding Ring}}
 Unique Wedding Ring An engraved wedding ring that emerged from The Fog and resonates with an indescribable and incomprehensible energy.
  • Reveals the Obsession's Aura IconHelp auras.png.
  • Reduces the odds of being the Obsession.
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Red Twine}}
 Red Twine A bristly and rough piece of twine of a deep red colour. Can be tied around a map to enhance its Aura-reading ability. Map IconItems map.png
Unusual Stamp}}
 Unusual Stamp A wooden stamp with a cross-hatched rubber pad used to mark documents. It is unclear as to how or by whom this stamp was originally used. Can be used with a map.
  • Moderately increases Map Tracking range.
Yellow Wire}}
 Yellow Wire A small electrical wire. Both ends are heavily damaged like it has been forcefully torn out of its intended location. Can be tied around a map to enhance its Aura-reading ability.
  • Unlocks the ability to track the Exit Gate IconHelp exitGates.png Switches.
Black Silk Cord}}
 Black Silk Cord A smooth black cord with a soft appearance. Can be tied around a map to enhance its Aura-reading ability.
  • Unlocks the Map's ability to track the Hatch IconHelp hatch.png.
Odd Stamp}}
 Odd Stamp A stamp carved out of sturdy blonde wood. The text found at the base is incomprehensible: "kw'zvre'od". Can be used with a map.
  • Considerably increases Map Tracking range.
Crystal Bead}}
 Crystal Bead An intricate set of lenses wrapped up in an astonishingly complex apparatus. The gears controlling the lenses' focus move by themselves as to focus on something invisible to humans.
  • All other Survivor see the Auras generated by the Map when activated.

Items[edit | edit source]

Map (Item)}}
 Map (Item) An old piece of parchment made out of a skin-like material.
Is rolled and sealed with an uncoloured leather string.
Holding and channelling the Map unlocks great potential in one's Aura-reading ability which slowly burns the Map.
Generators' Auras which you have already encountered are revealed to you for as long as the Map has charges left.
  • 20 seconds of use.
  • Starts with 1 object tracked.
  • Unlocks the ability to track Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png within a range of 8 metres.
  • Unlocks the ability to track Chests IconHelp chests.png revealed by Detective's Hunch IconPerks detectivesHunch.png.
Rainbow Map}}
 Rainbow Map A piece of parchment made out of oddly fresh skin.
Blood on its edge has yet to dry.
It is rolled and sealed with multiple coloured ropes and cords.
Holding and channelling the Map unlocks a great potential in one's Aura-reading ability which slowly burns up the Map.
Objects with Auras which you have already encountered are revealed to you for as long as the Map has charges left.

"It disheartens me. All this unspeakable knowledge and gruelling effort and yet nothing tangible, nothing usable to get out of this nightmare." — Vigo's Journal

Offerings[edit | edit source]

Bloodied Blueprint}} Bloodied Blueprint Reveals the Aura IconHelp auras.png of the Basement Hooks to you for 20 seconds at the start of the Trial.

Tremendously increases the chance of spawning the Basement IconHelp basement.png in the Killer Shack if available.

"Spatters of dried blood partially conceal the design."

Torn Blueprint}} Torn Blueprint Reveals the Aura IconHelp auras.png of the Basement Hooks to you for 20 seconds at the start of the Trial.

Tremendously increases the chance of spawning the Basement IconHelp basement.png in the main building if available.

"Though brittle and torn, the design is mostly legible."

Perks (Killer)[edit | edit source]

A Nurse's Calling}} A Nurse's Calling

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

The Auras IconHelp auras.png of Survivors who are healing or being healed are revealed to you when they are within a range of 20/24/28 metres.

"Still attached to the fragments of her past life, she is drawn to those in need of help."

Barbecue & Chilli}} Barbecue & Chilli

A deep bond with The Entity IconHelp entity.png unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

After hooking a Survivor, all other Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png are revealed to you for 4 seconds when they are farther than 40 metres from the Hook IconHelpLoading hook.png.

  • Each time a Survivor is hooked for the first time, gain a 25 % stack-able bonus to all Bloodpoint gains up to a maximum of 50/75/100 %.

The bonus Bloodpoints are only awarded post-Trial.

"I just can't take no pleasure in killing. There's just some things you gotta do. Don't mean you have to like it." — Drayton Sawyer

Bitter Murmur}} Bitter Murmur

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Each time a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png is fully repaired, Survivors within 16 metres of the completed Generator will be revealed for 5 seconds.

When the last Generator is fully repaired, all the Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png are revealed for 5/7/10 seconds.

Blood Warden}} Blood Warden

As soon as the Exit Gate IconHelp exitGates.png is opened, Blood Warden is activated. The Auras IconHelp auras.png of any Survivors located within Exit Gate areas are revealed to you.

Once per Trial, hooking a Survivor while Blood Warden is active calls upon The Entity IconHelp entity.png to block both Exits for all Survivors for 30/40/60 seconds.

"This is my world. And you can't ever leave." — Freddy Krueger

Corrupt Intervention}} Corrupt Intervention

Your prayers invoke a dark power that meddles with the Survivors' chances of survival.

3 Generators located farthest from you are blocked by The Entity IconHelp entity.png for 80/100/120 seconds at the start of the Trial.

Survivors cannot repair the Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png for the duration Corrupt Intervention is active.

"It shall be known across the land that the Gods curse the unfaithful." (The Tablet of Adiris, 3.7)

Cruel Limits}} Cruel Limits

Your ties to the otherworldly manifest when your prey attempts to get away.

Each time a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png is repaired, all Windows IconHelp window.png and vault locations within a radius of 32 metres from the completed Generator are blocked for all Survivors for the next 20/25/30 seconds.

"The specimen seems to be able to affect the state of nearby objects, as if they existed in some other form within a dimension alternate to our own." — Hawkins National Laboratory

Dead Man's Switch}} Dead Man's Switch

You become obsessed with one Survivor.

After hooking the Obsession IconHelp obsession.png, Dead Man's Switch activates for the next 35/40/45 seconds.

While activated, any Survivor that stops repairing a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png before it is fully repaired causes The Entity IconHelp entity.png to block the Generator until Dead Man's Switch's effect ends.

Affected Generators are highlighted by a white Aura IconHelp auras.png.

You can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.

"I've seen the look on a man's face when he realises he's going to die." — Caleb Quinn

Deerstalker}} Deerstalker

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Reveals dying Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png when standing within 20/28/36 metres.

Discordance}} Discordance

Any Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png within a range of 64/96/128 metres that is being repaired by 2 or more Survivors is marked by a yellow Aura IconHelp auras.png.

When the Generator is first highlighted, Discordance triggers a Loud Noise notification on the Generator.

After the Generator is no longer within range or is being repaired by just 1 Survivor, the highlighted Aura remains for another 4 seconds.

"Smartasses get killed. We always see to that." — The Legion

Gearhead}} Gearhead

You've got an ear for well-oiled gears.

After hitting a Survivor 2 times with your Basic Attack, Gearhead activates for 20/25/30 seconds.

Each time a Survivor completes a Good Skill Check IconHelp skillChecks.png while repairing, the Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png will be revealed by a yellow Aura IconHelp auras.png for as long as it is being repaired.

"Sometimes a man's best work is what puts him in the grave." — The Prison Warden

Hangman's Trick}} Hangman's Trick

Your ingenious modifications to Hooks IconHelpLoading hook.png alert you of tampering.

  • Gain a notification when a Survivor begins sabotaging a Hook.

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading abilities.

  • While carrying a Survivor, see the Aura IconHelp auras.png of any Survivor within 2/4/6 metres of any Hook.

"No excuses, no equivocations... No crying." — Amanda Young

Hex: Retribution}} Hex: Retribution

A Hex that lashes out upon its destruction. Those who cross you will be punished.

Any Survivor who cleanses a Dull Totem IconHelpLoading totem.png will suffer from the Oblivious IconStatusEffects oblivious.png Status Effect for 35/40/45 seconds.

If any Hex Totem IconHelpLoading totem.png is cleansed, including this one, the Auras IconHelp auras.png of all Survivors are revealed for 10 seconds.

"Bloody fool, you pulled the trigger on yourself." — Caleb Quinn

Hex: The Third Seal}} Hex: The Third Seal

A Hex that hinders one's Aura-reading ability.

Hitting a Survivor with a Basic Attack while the Hex Totem is active applies the Blindness IconStatusEffects vision.png Status Effect.

This effect applies to the last 2/3/4 Survivors hit.

The Hex effects persist as long as the related Hex Totem IconHelpLoading totem.png is standing.

"She touched your skin, you bear the witch's mark!"

Hex: Undying}} Hex: Undying

A Hex which maintains the vile powers that flow throughout the Trial.

While Hex: Undying is active, Survivors within 2 metres of any Totem IconHelpLoading totem.png have their Aura IconHelp auras.png revealed for 4/5/6 seconds.

When another Hex Totem is cleansed, that Hex transfers to an available Dull Totem, losing any Tokens in the process.

I'm All Ears}} I'm All Ears

Your keen senses are sharpened in the dark Realm of The Entity IconHelp entity.png.

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Any Survivor performing a rushed action within 48 metres from your location will have their Aura IconHelp auras.png revealed to you for 6 seconds.

I'm All Ears can only be triggered once every 60/50/40 seconds.

"There is no need to worry. I've been preparing my whole life for this. — The Ghost Face"

Knock Out}} Knock Out

The trauma caused by your brutal attacks makes crying for help painfully difficult.

Survivors put into the Dying State by your Basic Attack are not revealed to other Survivors when those are standing outside of a range of 32/24/16 metres.

For the next 15 seconds, the dying Survivor is affected by the Blindness IconStatusEffects vision.png Status Effect and crawls 50 % slower.

"Oh, that gun's no good. The old way... with a sledge! You see, that way's better. They die better that way." — Nubbins Sawyer

Lightborn}} Lightborn

Unlike other beasts of The Fog, you have adapted to light.

Grants immunity to Blindness caused by Flashlights IconItems flashlight.png or Firecrackers IconItems chineseFirecracker.png.

Survivors attempting to blind you have their Aura IconHelp auras.png revealed for 6/8/10 seconds.

"These monsters... they adapt! They emerge with strange new abilities." — Vigo, Vigo's Journal

Surveillance}} Surveillance

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

All regressing Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png will be highlighted by a white Aura IconHelp auras.png. Once regression ends, Generators will be highlighted by a yellow Aura for 8/12/16 seconds.

The Hearing distance of noises caused by Generator Repairs are increased by 8 metres.

"Are you gonna behave?" — Amanda Young

Territorial Imperative}} Territorial Imperative

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Survivors' Auras IconHelp auras.png are revealed to you for 3 seconds when they enter the Basement IconHelp basement.png and you are more than 32 metres away from the Basement entrance.

Territorial Imperative can only be triggered once every 30/25/20 seconds.

"We're not safe anywhere..."

Thrilling Tremors}} Thrilling Tremors

Your dark designs and shrewd composure rouse The Entity IconHelp entity.png.

After picking up a Survivor, all Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png not being repaired by Survivors are blocked by The Entity and cannot be repaired for the next 16 seconds.

Affected Generators are highlighted by a white Aura IconHelp auras.png.

Thrilling Tremors can only be triggered once every 100/80/60 seconds.

"The night assists me and it's endless here." — The Ghost Face

Trail of Torment}} Trail of Torment

You guide your victims along a path of pain and punishment.

After kicking a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png, you become Undetectable IconStatusEffects undetectable.png until the Generator stops regressing or a Survivor is put into either the Injured State IconHelp injured.png or the Dying State IconHelp dying.png by any means.
During this time, the Generator's Aura IconHelp auras.png is revealed in yellow to all Survivors.

Trail of Torment can only be triggered once every 80/70/60 seconds.

Zanshin Tactics}} Zanshin Tactics

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

You are mentally alert and aware of key points on the battlefield.

The Auras IconHelp auras.png of all Pallets IconHelp pullDown.png, Breakable Walls IconHelp breakableDoors.png, and Vaults IconHelp window.png are revealed to you within a range of 24 metres.

When a Survivor is damaged, Zanshin Tactics becomes inactive for 40/35/30 seconds.

"Within your enemy's strength is weakness." — Renjiro's Doctrine 12:5

Perks (Survivor)[edit | edit source]

Aftercare}} Aftercare

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

You see the Aura IconHelp auras.png of every Survivor that:

  • You rescued from a Hook IconHelpLoading hook.png or who rescued you from one.
  • You completed a Healing action on or who completed one on you.

This occurs for up to 1/2/3 Survivor(s) and they will also see your Aura.

All effects of Aftercare are reset upon being hooked by the Killer.

"'A Mercy that Rips the Storm.'
Oil work to honour my best buddies who happen to be the best musicians I know. Their first album is still my favourite. It got me through a dark time in my life." — Jeff, oil on canvas, 16x16

Alert}} Alert

Your acute senses are on high alert.

When the Killer breaks a Pallet IconHelp pullDown.png or Breakable Wall IconHelp breakableDoors.png, or damages a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png, their Aura IconHelp auras.png is revealed to you for 3/4/5 seconds.

"I have true sight." — Feng Min

Babysitter}} Babysitter

While you have a reputation for being self-centred, you risk it all to help those in need.

When you unhook a Survivor, the rescued Survivor will leave neither Scratch Marks IconHelp scratchMarks.png nor Pools of Blood IconStatusEffects bleeding.png for the next 4/6/8 seconds.

Both you and the Killer see each other's Aura IconHelp auras.png for 4 seconds.

"I promised to keep you shitheads safe, and that's exactly what I plan on doing." — Steve Harrington

Better Together}} Better Together

You seek justice and uncover the truth no matter what obstacle stands in your way.

The Aura IconHelp auras.png of the Generator you are currently repairing is revealed to all other Survivors located within 32 metres.

If the Killer downs a Survivor while you are repairing a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png, you see the Auras of all other Survivors for 8/9/10 seconds.

"Let's burn that lab to the ground." — Nancy Wheeler

Blood Pact}} Blood Pact

It's as if a latent part of yourself has awakened.
You feel like you can reach out beyond yourself for assistance.

When you or the Obsession IconHelp obsession.png are injured, you both see each other's Auras IconHelp auras.png.

After healing the Obsession or being healed by the Obsession, you both gain the Haste IconStatusEffects haste.png Status Effect, moving at an increased speed of 5/6/7 % until you are no longer within 16 metres of each other.

Reduces the odds of being the Obsession.

If you are the Obsession, Blood Pact deactivates.

The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.

Boil Over}} Boil Over

You are a battler and do everything to escape a foe's grasp.

Your Struggle Effects on the Killer are increased by 25/50/75 %.

You obscure the Killer's ability to the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Hooks IconHelpLoading hook.png that are within a range of 10/12/14 metres.

"Buck and Wild,
Swing to be free,
Your hands just can't keep ahold of me."
— Kate Denson's "Boil Over"

Bond}} Bond

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Allies' Auras IconHelp auras.png are revealed to you when they are within a range of 20/28/36 metres.

"We have to work as a team, I need you to survive so that I can survive!" — Dwight Fairfield

Breakdown}} Breakdown

Any time you are unhooked or unhook yourself, the Hook IconHelpLoading hook.png breaks and the Killer's Aura IconHelp auras.png is shown to you for 4/5/6 seconds.

A Hook broken by Breakdown takes 180 seconds to respawn.

"'Charge from the Belly of the Beast.'
Here's a sketch/painting on a piece of wood I saw by the side of this road. I felt like it got a story to tell. And it didn't waste its second chance." — Jeff, ink and oil wash on slice of wood, 12x16

Dark Sense}} Dark Sense

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading abilities.

Each time a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png is completed, the Killer's Aura is revealed to you for 5 seconds.

When the last Generator is powered, the Killer's Aura is revealed to you for 5/7/10 seconds.

"Take it from an old-timer: Slow down, don't rush and try not to worry so much! The best way to beat him is to know how he thinks." — Murf, The Lost Tapes

Déjà Vu}} Déjà Vu

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability. Paranoia paired with your horror of failure helps prepare you from repeating the same mistakes.

The Auras of 3 Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png in closest proximity to each other are revealed to you for 30/45/60 seconds, at the start of the Trial and each time a Generator is completed.

If you are holding a Map IconItems map.png that can track Objectives, Generators revealed by Déjà Vu are added to the Map.

Detective's Hunch}} Detective's Hunch

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

After a Generator is completed, the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png, Chests IconHelp chests.png and Totems IconHelpLoading totem.png within 32/48/64 metres are revealed to you for 10 seconds.

If you are holding a Map IconItems map.png that can track Objectives, Generators revealed by Detective's Hunch are added to the Map.

"Are you able to tell us where you were last night?" — Detective David Tapp

Distortion}} Distortion

You start the Trial with 3 Tokens.

Whenever the Killer reads your Aura, Distortion activates and a Token is consumed.

For the next 6/8/10 seconds while Distortion is activated, your Aura IconHelp auras.png will not be shown to the Killer and you will not leave any Scratch Marks IconHelp scratchMarks.png.

Distortion does not activate when you are in the Dying State IconHelp dying.png or affected by Killer Traps.

"'Death Fooled by the Cloak of Falcon Feathers.'
Sketch inspired by a few sleepless nights during winter. Exploration of Norse mythology: bravery can conceal your flaws, even when you are at your most vulnerable." — Jeff, pencil on tone paper, 12x12

Empathy}} Empathy

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Dying IconHelp dying.png or Injured IconHelp injured.png Allies' Auras IconHelp auras.png are revealed to you when within 64/96/128 metres of range.

Empathy does not reveal Auras of Allies when they are in the Killer's direct contact.

Kindred}} Kindred

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

While you are on the Hook, all Survivor Auras are revealed to all Survivors.
If the Killer is within a range of 8/12/16 metres, their Aura is also revealed to all Survivors.

While any other Survivor is on the Hook, all Survivor Auras are revealed to you.
If the Killer is within a range of 8/12/16 metres, their Aura is also revealed to you.

"Be kind to one another. We're all in this together." — Sujan, The Lost Tapes

Object of Obsession}} Object of Obsession

A supernatural bond links you to the Killer.

If you are looking in the Killer's direction, your link will reveal your Auras IconHelp auras.png to each other.

This effect applies only if you are outside of the Killer's Terror Radius IconHelp terrorRadius.png.

As the Killer's Obsession IconHelp obsession.png, this effect applies to a maximum range of 56/64/72 metres. Otherwise, it applies to a maximum range of 44/56/64 metres.

Increases the odds of being the Obsession.

The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.

"He was watching me!" — Laurie Strode

Off the Record}} Off the Record

You've learnt that a quiet approach is sometimes best.

Once you are unhooked or escape from the Hook IconHelpLoading hook.png, Off the Record activates for 60/70/80 seconds.

While Off the Record is active, your Aura IconHelp auras.png will not be shown to the Killer and Grunts of Pain caused by injuries are reduced by 100 %.

"Trust me, I investigate thoroughly and discreetly." — Zarina Kassir

Open-Handed}} Open-Handed

Strengthens the potential of you and your team's Aura-reading abilities.

Increases Aura-reading ranges by 4/6/8 metres.

"Paying attention is what kept me alive through the years. That, and my good looks of course." — Ace Visconti

Plunderer's Instinct}} Plunderer's Instinct

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Auras IconHelp auras.png of unopened Chests IconHelp chests.png and Items IconHelp items.png in the environment are revealed to you when standing within a range of 16/24/32 metres.
Grants a considerably better chance at finding an Item of a higher Rarity from Chests IconHelp chests.png.

"The pioneers used to loot these babies for hours." — Aizeyu, The Lost Tapes

Red Herring}} Red Herring

You've noticed that people pay attention to whatever makes the loudest noise.

After repairing a Generator IconHelpLoading generators.png for at least 3 seconds, it will be highlighted to you with a yellow Aura IconHelp auras.png. The Generator stays highlighted until it is fully repairing, or you repair a new Generator, or enter a Locker IconHelp lockers.png.

Entering any Locker will trigger a Loud Noise notification for the Killer at the highlighted Generator's location.

Red Herring can only be triggered once every 60/50/40 seconds.

"The news edit out what is burdensome and complex, which is the truth." — Zarina Kassir

Repressed Alliance}} Repressed Alliance

You're accustomed to being hunted by malicious forces, and you've begun using it to your advantage.

Repressed Alliance activates after repairing Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png for a total of 80/70/60 seconds.

When repairing a Generator while Repressed Alliance is active, press the Active Ability button to call upon the Entity to block the Generator for 30 seconds, after which Repressed Alliance deactivates.

Affected Generators will be revealed to all Survivors by a white Aura.

Saboteur}} Saboteur

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

  • See Hook IconHelpLoading hook.png Auras IconHelp auras.png in a radius of 56 metres from the pick-up spot if a Survivor is being carried.

Unlocks the ability to sabotage Hooks without a Toolbox IconItems toolbox.png.

  • Sabotaging a Hook without a Toolbox takes 2.5 seconds.
  • The Sabotage action has a cool-down of 90/75/60 seconds.
Sole Survivor}} Sole Survivor

As more of your friends fall to the Killer, you become shrouded in isolation and the Killer's Aura-reading abilities towards you are disrupted.

Your Aura IconHelp auras.png cannot be read by the Killer within a maximum range of 20/22/24 metres for each killed or sacrificed Survivor.

Increases the odds of being the Obsession.

The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.

"It was the boogeyman." — Laurie Strode

Visionary}} Visionary

You're remarkably focused on your means of escape.

You see the Auras IconHelp auras.png of Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png within 32 metres.

Anytime a Generator is completed, Visionary is disabled for 20/18/16 seconds.

Wake Up!}} Wake Up!

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Once all Generators IconHelpLoading generators.png are powered, Exit Gates IconHelp exitGates.png are revealed to you when within a range of 128 metres.

While opening the Exit Gates, reveal your Aura IconHelp auras.png to other Survivors within a range of 128 metres.

While Wake Up! is active, you open Exit Gates 5/10/15 % faster.

"Ok, look. If we survive the next 24 hours, then I'll take you out on a real date." — Quentin Smith

Windows of Opportunity}} Windows of Opportunity

Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability.

Auras of Pallets IconHelp pullDown.png, Breakable Walls IconHelp breakableDoors.png, and Vaults are revealed to you when within a range of 20 metres.

Windows of Opportunity has a cool-down of 30/25/20 seconds when vaulting or dropping a Pallet during a Chase.

"Rise and shine, work hard, carve out your name,
Take aim, pull the trigger, hit the bulls eye for fame,
Know the value of faith, an' family, and don't you complain,
Open wide, your windows of opportunity"
— Kate Denson's "Windows of Opportunity"


Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • As a Survivor, hiding in a Locker IconHelp lockers.png will stop any Aura-reading ability of both the Killer and the other Survivors, but will also apply the Blindness IconStatusEffects vision.png Status Effect.


Gallery[edit | edit source]

  • Red Auras of Hooks

  • Yellow Aura of Hooked Survivor and Red Auras of Generators

  • Yellow Aura of an allied Survivor

  • Yellow Auras of Windows and Pallets

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