
Killer POV

Survivor POV
Auras are an integral Game Mechanic in Dead by Daylight .
Contents
Overview[]
- 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-reveal vs. Aura-Flare-ups[]
The are two main types of Auras in Dead by Daylight: Aura-reveals and Aura-Flare-ups:
Whereas Aura-reveals or just Auras are continuous and reveal not only a Survivor's location, but also their every action for their duration, Aura-Flare-ups are a mere snapshot of a Survivor's location at the time of it being triggered.
Unlike Aura-reveals, they do not relay the Survivor's actions and are always of the same red colour.
Aura Colours[]
Auras come in different colours.
Over the years, there have been several attempts at standardising Aura-colours for specific meanings.
The following table discerns the different meanings of Aura-colours.
It should be noted that one is not necessarily able to read these Auras by default:
Aura Colour | General Meaning | Additional Information |
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White | Objects | Reveals the Aura of Objects found in the environment:
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Red | Primary Objectives | Reveals the Aura of momentary primary Objectives:
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Fuchsia | Secondary Objectives | Reveals the Aura of momentary secondary Objectives:
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Yellow | Allied Objects | Reveals the Aura of allied Objects:
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Pink | Enemy | Reveals the Aura of the enemy:
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Brass | Killer Traps | Reveals the Aura of Killer Traps when tracked through Maps:
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Orange | Event Objectives | Reveals the Aura of Event Objectives:
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Blue | Blessed Objects | Reveals the Aura of allied Objectives:
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Additional Uses[]
- 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[]
Killer Add-ons[]
Tattoo's Middle Finger | The prized middle finger of a large tattooed man. Has a faint taste of machinery oil. |
The Afterpiece Tonic ![]() | |
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Velvet Fabric | A striking red fabric Carmina used on an art project. Its brightness contrasted against black feathers.
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Birds of Torment ![]() | |
Charcoal Stick | A stick of charcoal that conceals anything it rubs over. | ||
Matias' Baby Shoes | A grieving reminder to Carmina that Matias would be with her, always watching.
"See you soon, Matias." — Carmina Mora | ||
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Pussy Willow Catkins | A handful of small, pristine flower clusters covered in a fine greyish fur. | Blackened Catalyst ![]() | |
Willow Wreath | Three frail willow branches attached to form a triangular wreath. | ||
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"Restraint" - Class II | An experimental ECT procedure developed within The Fog. Uses a wavelength that links the patient's and The Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause mild cases of hallucination in the patient. Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:
The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to see the Illusionary Doctors. |
Carter's Spark ![]() | |
"Restraint" - Class III | An experimental ECT procedure developed within The Fog. Uses a high stimulus wavelength to link the patient's and The Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause serious cases of hallucinations in the patient. Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:
The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to see the Illusionary Doctors. | ||
"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 The Doctor's minds. This procedure is known to cause severe cases of hallucinations in the patient. Survivors with Madness suffer from the Affliction of Restraint:
The Doctor shares in his patients' Madness in order to see the Illusionary Doctors. "I CAN SEE THEIR DISGUSTING ILLNESSES ." — Unsigned Notes (potentially Herman Carter) | ||
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Mother's Comb | The comb Sadako's mother used in the tape. Sadako's psychic abilities are enhanced when she focuses on it.
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Deluge of Fear ![]() | |
Distorted Photo | Those who have watched the tape find all photos of themselves distorted, a reminder of their impending doom.
"Why is it only you were saved?" — Sadako Yamamura | ||
Remote Control | A remote for the VCR at the cabin. It allows Sadako to focus on those enemies at a distance.
"She killed a man just by willing him dead. That's power of a different order from her mother." — Ryuji Takayama | ||
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Reflective Fragment | A tiny piece of a highly reflective material most probably from a broken mirror. | Evil Within ![]() | |
Glass Fragment | A tiny piece of tinted glass, probably from a broken object. It is impossible to determine its origin. | ||
Mirror Shard | A large and sharp piece of a broken mirror. | ||
Vanity Mirror | A standing portable vanity mirror in perfect condition except for a fine layer of dust and face powder covering it.
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Scratched Mirror | A standing portable vanity mirror which has been violently scratched with a sharp metallic object.
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Stylish Sunglasses | Oval-shaped sunglasses that exude poise and cool. Their colour-tinted lenses add an understated appeal. |
Feral Frenzy ![]() | |
Stab Wounds Study | A printed medical article stolen from Ormond's public library, vulgarising a study on lesions and stab wounds.
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Fuming Mix Tape | Dark beats, violent shreds and unfathomable vocals from another world fill the mind with a vibrating sixth sense.
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Pungent Phial | THIS ADD-ON HAS BEEN DECOMMISSIONED.
The clear liquid has a very particular stench that can be recognised and tracked by some animals.
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Glowing Concoction | An otherworldly concoction that faintly glows a foreboding light.
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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.
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Jigsaw's Baptism ![]() | |
Amanda's Letter | A blackmailing Letter for the attention of Amanda. Fills the reader with rage and focus.
"Amanda, you were with Cecil the night Jill lost Gideon. You killed their child. You know it and I know it." — Amanda's Letter | ||
Jigsaw's Sketch | A disturbing, yet brilliant, trap design sketched in detail on a sheet of paper.
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Olsen's Address Book | Filled in blunt, blue crabbed writing. All the Roseville murder victims are listed there, along with their phone number and address.
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Night Shroud ![]() | |
Outdoor Security Camera | A small surveillance camera that filmed The Ghost Face breaking into a house on Belleview Road in Northern Roseville. The camera was positioned at the perfect angle to catch a glimpse of The Ghost Face without providing any real clue to the police.
"An image is worth a thousand words." — The Ghost Face | ||
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Leprose Lichen | A potent lichen that grows like dust on the rocks in the Upside Down.
"One small dose can cause severe hallucinations." — Hawkins National Laboratory |
Of the Abyss ![]() | |
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Diamond Cufflinks | Cufflinks gouged into the eyes of a sasaeng fan who made the mistake of stalking Ji-Woon. Rubbing off the blood, there is so much to be seen in the glitter.
"Shhh... you don't have to see your blood anymore." — Ji-Woon Hak |
Showstopper ![]() | |
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Iridescent Lament Configuration | A glass-like puzzle box moulded from The Fog itself. This replica differs from the original, providing altogether new powers.
"You opened it. We came." — Pinhead |
Summons of Pain ![]() | |
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S.T.A.R.S. Field Combat Manual | A manual of compiled S.T.A.R.S. close-range combat knowledge, edited by Chris Redfield.
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T-Virus ![]() | |
Jill's Sandwich | It is tragically squished and dripping with blood from a recent battle. Despite that, it has a delicious aroma that cannot be missed.
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Black Incense | A dark paste made of sharp osseous shavings. The inhaling of its foul fumes sharpens the mind's eye. |
Vile Purge ![]() | |
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"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: |
Wailing Bell ![]() | |
"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: | ||
"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: | ||
"All Seeing" - Spirit | The Kra-Frabai symbol, representing the Entity watching over us, ominously glows on the head of the Bell.
Unlocks hidden potential in The Wraith's Aura-reading ability:
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Renjiro's Bloody Glove | The glove Renjiro held to his sternum following the strike dealt by his son Kazan.
"When all else spills out, cling only to your honour." — Renjiro's Doctrine 14:12 |
Yamaoka's Wrath ![]() |
Survivor Add-ons[]
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. |
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Scratched Pearl | A porous and scratched white pearl. A minuscule jump ring allows the pearl to be attached to the Key.
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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. | ||
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.
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Unique Wedding Ring | An engraved wedding ring that emerged from The Fog and resonates with an indescribable and incomprehensible energy.
Lowers the odds of becoming the Killer's initial Obsession by -100 %. | ||
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Red Twine | A bristly and rough piece of twine of a deep red colour. Can be tied around the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability.
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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.
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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 the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability.
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Black Silk Cord | A smooth black cord with a soft appearance. Can be tied around the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability.
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Odd Stamp | A stamp carved out of sturdy blonde wood. The text found at the base is incomprehensible: "kw'zvre'od".
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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. |
Items[]
Map | An old piece of parchment made out of a skin-like material that is rolled and sealed with an uncoloured leather string.
Holding and channelling the Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Aura
The Map tracks any of the following objects:
The Map lasts for 20 seconds. | |
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Rainbow Map | An piece of parchment made out of oddly fresh skin with blood on its edge that has yet to dry, and that is rolled and sealed with multiple coloured ropes and cords.
Holding and channelling the Rainbow Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Aura
The Rainbow Map tracks any of the following objects:
The Rainbow Map lasts for 20 seconds. "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[]
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Bloodied Blueprint |
"Spatters of dried blood partially conceal the design." |
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Sacrificial Cake | NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN THE BLOODWEB
A revolting cake that marks our five years together.
Secret Effects:
"Happy Anniversary! |
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Torn Blueprint |
"Though brittle and torn, the design is mostly legible." |
Killer Perks[]
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A Nurse's Calling | |
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Barbecue & Chilli | A deep bond with The Entity
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The bonus Bloodpoints |
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Bitter Murmur | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
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Blood Warden | As soon as one Exit Gate
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Once per Trial, hooking a Survivor while Blood Warden is active calls upon The Entity |
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Claustrophobia | |
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Cruel Limits | THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
Your ties to the otherworldly manifest when your prey attempts to get away. Whenever a Generator "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 |
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Darkness Revealed | In your presence, places once thought to be safe are perhaps the most dangerous.
Darkness Revealed has a cool-down of 30 seconds. |
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Dead Man's Switch | After hooking a Survivor
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"I've seen the look on a man's face when he realises he's going to die." — Caleb Quinn |
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Deadlock | |
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Deerstalker | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
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Discordance | Any Generator
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"Smartasses get killed. We always see to that." — The Legion |
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Eruption | The NE-α parasite provides you with the intelligence and awareness needed to set a trap.
After kicking a Generator
Eruption has a cool-down of 30 seconds. |
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Franklin's Demise | Your vicious Basic Attacks make Survivors drop their Items
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"Sally, I hear something. Stop! Stop!" — Franklin Hardesty |
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Gearhead | You have got an ear for well-oiled gears.
After a Survivor loses a Health State
"Sometimes a man's best work is what puts him in the grave." — The Prison Warden |
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Grim Embrace | Your act of servitude to The Entity
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Hangman's Trick | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability and your ingenious modifications to Hooks
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"No excuses, no equivocations... No crying." — Amanda Young |
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Hex: Pentimento | You reveal the true power of the Totems, hidden within their remains.
You can perform a ritual on a cleansed Totem to resurrect it as a Rekindled Totem.
When a Rekindled Totem is cleansed, its remains are consumed by The Entity and it cannot be rekindled. "Though a pentimento is an inherently concealed piece of art, there is something to be said of the desire to discover that which is beyond." — A Guide to Art & Process (1961) |
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Hex: Plaything | A Hex that toys with a victim's suffering.
If there is at least one Dull Totem
The Hex effects persist as long as the related Hex Totem |
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Hex: Retribution | A Hex that lashes out upon its destruction.
Those who cross you will be punished.
The Hex effects persist as long as the related Hex Totem "Bloody fool, you pulled the trigger on yourself." — Caleb Quinn |
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Hex: Undying | A Hex which maintains the vile powers that flow throughout the Trial.
The Auras
The Hex effects persist as long as the related Hex Totem |
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I'm All Ears | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability, sharpening your keen senses in the dark Realm of The Entity
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Knock Out | The trauma caused by your brutal attacks makes crying for help painfully difficult.
When putting a Survivor into the Dying State
"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 |
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Lethal Pursuer | You have been designed to track down and eliminate targets.
At the start of the Trial, the Auras |
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Lightborn | Unlike other beasts of The Fog, you have adapted to light.
Lightborn grants immunity from being blinded by Flashlights "These monsters... they adapt! They emerge with strange new abilities." — Vigo, Vigo's Journal |
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Rancor | You become obsessed with one Survivor.
Each time a Generator
Once all Generators are completed:
You can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. |
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Scourge Hook: Floods of Rage | You form a psychic connection with The Entity
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Scourge Hook: Gift of Pain | You are the bringer of sweet pain.
At the start of the Trial, 4 random Hooks are changed into Scourge Hooks: Each time a Survivor is unhooked from a Scourge Hook, the following effects apply:
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Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance | Overwhelming pain reverberates outwards.
At the start of the Trial, 4 random Hooks are changed into Scourge Hooks: Each time a Survivor is hooked on a Scourge Hook, the following effects apply:
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Shattered Hope | To capture your prey, you must first extinguish their hope.
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Surveillance | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
The Auras
Surveillance increases the audible range of Survivors' Generator-repairing noises by 8 metres. |
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Territorial Imperative | |
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Thrilling Tremors | Your dark designs and shrewd composure rouse The Entity
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Trail of Torment | You guide your victims along a path of pain and punishment.
After kicking a Generator
Trail of Torment has a cool-down of 80/70/60 seconds. |
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Zanshin Tactics | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
You are mentally alert and aware of key points on the battlefield. |
Survivor Perks[]
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Aftercare | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
You see the Aura
All effects of Aftercare are reset upon being hooked by the Killer |
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Alert | Your acute senses are on high alert.
Whenever the Killer destroys a Pallet |
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Babysitter | THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
While you have a reputation for being self-centred, you risk it all to help those in need. When you unhook a Survivor "I promised to keep you shitheads safe, and that's exactly what I plan on doing." — Steve Harrington |
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Better Together | THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
You seek justice and uncover the truth no matter what obstacle stands in your way. While repairing a Generator |
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Blood Pact | It is 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
Lowers the odds of becoming the Killer's initial Obsession by -100 %. The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. |
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Boil Over | You are a battler and do everything to escape a foe's grasp.
While being carried by the Killer
"Buck and Wild, |
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Bond | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
"We have to work as a team, I need you to survive so that I can survive!" — Dwight Fairfield |
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Boon: Shadow Step | A Boon that conceals the truth.
Press and hold the Active Ability button near a Dull or Hex Totem to bless it and create a Boon Totem Survivors inside the Boon Totem's range benefit from the following effects:
All equipped Boon Perks are active on the same Boon Totem. "Stick to the shadows and cover your tracks." — Mikaela Reid |
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Breakdown | Each time you are unhooked or unhook yourself, the Hook
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"Charge from the Belly of the Beast. |
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Buckle Up | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
You can determine the Recovery progress of dying Survivors |
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Clairvoyance | There is an intrinsic energy in you that sees beyond your vision.
Whenever you cleanse a Totem
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Dark Sense | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
"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 |
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Detective's Hunch | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
Each time a Generator is completed, the Auras
"Are you able to tell us where you were last night?" — Detective David Tapp |
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Distortion | You start the trial with 4 Tokens.
Whenever the Killer
Distortion does not activate when you are in the Dying State |
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Déjà Vu | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
Paranoia paired with your horror of failure helps prepare you from repeating the same mistakes.
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Empathic Connection | |
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Empathy | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
Empathy does not reveal the Aura of a Survivor being carried by the Killer |
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Guardian | You risk it all to help those in need.
When you unhook a Survivor
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Inner Focus | You have honed your ability to see through the haze of the Ravage.
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Kindred | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
While you are hooked:
While any another Survivor is hooked:
"Be kind to one another, We're all in this together" — Sujan, The Lost Tapes |
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Left Behind | |
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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 and you are protected by the Endurance
Mettle of Man deactivates the next time you are put into the Dying State. 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 |
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No One Left Behind | It is inconceivable to leave someone behind.
Once at least one Exit Gate
"... yeah, no shit. But I believe we can outsmart and overthrow him if we work together. Don't be predictable and selfish!" — Clyde, The Lost Tapes |
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Object of Obsession | A supernatural bond links you to the Killer.
Whenever the Killer reads your Aura
If you are the Obsession Increases the odds of becoming the Killer's initial Obsession by +100 %. "He was watching me!" — Laurie Strode |
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Off the Record | You have learnt that a quiet approach is sometimes best.
After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, Off the Record activates for the next 60/70/80 seconds:
"Trust me, I investigate thoroughly and discreetly." — Zarina Kassir |
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Open-Handed | Strengthens the potential in your and your team's Aura-reading abilities.
Open-Handed increases all Aura-reading ranges by 8/12/16 metres. |
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Plunderer's Instinct | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
"The pioneers used to loot these babies for hours." — Aizeyu, The Lost Tapes |
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Red Herring | You have noticed that people pay attention to whatever makes the loudest noise.
After repairing a Generator
Red Herring has a cool-down of 60/50/40 seconds. |
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Repressed Alliance | You are accustomed to being hunted by malicious forces, and you have begun using it to your advantage.
After repairing Generators |
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Rookie Spirit | You keep a careful eye on objectives when they are slipping away.
While repairing Generators |
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Saboteur | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability:
Unlocks the ability to sabotage Hooks without needing a Toolbox
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Situational Awareness | You are aware of your surroundings and share the information with others.
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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.
Each time a Survivor other than yourself is killed or sacrificed, Sole Survivor gains 1 Token, up to a maximum of 3 Tokens:
Increases the odds of becoming the Killer's initial Obsession by +100 %. "It was the boogeyman." — Laurie Strode |
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Visionary | You are remarkably focused on your means of escape.
The Auras
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Wake Up! | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
Once all Generators
"Ok, look. If we survive the next 24 hours, then I'll take you out on a real date." — Quentin Smith |
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Windows of Opportunity | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
The Auras 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[]
- As a Survivor, hiding in a Locker
will stop any Aura-reading ability of both the Killer and the other Survivors, but will also apply the Blindness
Status Effect.
- However, Aura flare-ups caused by Rancor
, Infectious Fright
or Madness
Tier-ups do not strictly count as Aura-reading abilities, those remain unaffected by hiding inside a Locker or when using Perks such as Distortion
or Sole Survivor
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- However, Aura flare-ups caused by Rancor
Gallery[]
Yellow Aura of an allied Survivor shown with Bond
Yellow Auras of Windows and Pallets shown with Windows of Opportunity
Blue Aura of a Howling Grounds Event Hook
Orange Aura of a Hallowed Blight Event Hook
White Aura of a Jigsaw Box