Adam Francis is one of 41 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight.
He was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER 9: Shattered Bloodline, a Chapter DLC released on 18 September 2018 and retired on 8 January 2024.
He is still available in the In-Game Store and as part of the Maddening Darkness Pack Chapter Pack DLC.
Overview
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The clever and selfless Adam Francis is no stranger to heroism, boldly risking his own life to save others. A dependable leader in the face of danger, Adamās ability to strategize quickly has been known to pay off, even if it means putting himself in harmās way.
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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.
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:
Prestige
Prestiging Adam 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 Adam twice more to automatically add Tier II and Tier III respectively into the other Survivors' inventories.
Achievements
There is 1 Achievement related to Adam:
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Adept Adam
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Playing as Adam Francis, escape a Trial using only his 3 Unique Perks: Diversion
After being within the Killer's Terror Radius for 40/ 35/ 30 seconds without being chased, Diversion activates:
- 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 from your location.
The distraction consists of the following:
Diversion deactivates after use and resets its timer.
"There's what is easy and then there's what is right. If you confuse the two, there's no telling what you become." ā Adam Francis
, Deliverance
After performing a Safe Hook Rescue on another Survivor, Deliverance activates:
- Grants the ability to successfully unhook yourself.
- After successfully unhooking yourself, you suffer from the Broken Status Effect for 100/80/60 seconds.
Deliverance is not available during the second Hook Stage or if you are hooked as the last living Survivor in the Trial, regardless of your Hook Stage then.
"I was raised by a strict man who taught me how to make the best of a bad situation." ā Adam Francis
, and Autodidact
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Cosmetic Options
Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Adam:
Base Cosmetics
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Adam
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Every day Adam displays his 80's nostalgia with a modern hi-top fade.
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Tsuyu Ready Trench Coat
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The plum ripen as the rain falls. There's no escaping it, so might as well wear a trench coat day in, day out.
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Muddy Suit Pants
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Classic wool-blend suiting pant for a sharp corporate look. When in doubt, wear a suit.
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Prestige
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Bloody Adam
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Every day Adam displays his thrilling 80's nostalgia with a blood-soaked hi-top fade.
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Prestige Level 6 Reward
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Bloody Trench Coat
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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.
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Prestige Level 4 Reward
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Bloody Suit Pants
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Classic wool-and-gore-blend suiting pant for a gruesome corporate look. When in doubt, wear a suit.
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Prestige Level 5 Reward
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Perk Charms
Prestige Level 7 Reward
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Prestige Level 8 Reward
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Prestige Level 9 Reward
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A keepsake gained upon mastery of a particular skill.
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Alternatives
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Build and Protect
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A shirt made for Outpost builders.
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Meet Your Maker Collection
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Redeemable via code "HONORARYCUSTODIAN".
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Event
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Graduation Trench Coat
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A day of teary goodbyes as you stay on your mark, fixed and proud.
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CHAPTER 9: Shattered Bloodline
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Twitchy Adam
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Twitchy Adam is twitching.
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Given to selected twitch affiliates/partners
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Rift
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Home Sweet Home
19 October 2021 (Tuesday)
An outfit that revels in the summer heat, whether it be in Adamās home country or abroad.
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13500
A fresh and youthful hairstyle paired with vibrant rubber framed shades.
250
4500
A colorfully striped summer shirt, accented perfectly with a pendant of the Jamaican island.
250
4500
Comfortable capri pants that put the spotlight on the flashy sneakers.
250
4500
Urban Streetwear
05 August 2021 (Thursday)
A different type of formal wear for denim enthusiasts.
750
13500
Mid-Length Locks & Fade
45
Medium length dreadlocks on top with low skin fades on the sides. Keep your looks sharp and your survival instinct sharper.
250
4500
A relaxed jean jacket for style and a warm hoodie for comfort.
250
4500
These slim ripped jeans are designed for all type of escapades.
250
4500
Spring Ensembles
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)
A breezy, colorful look to ride the rails and see the sites of Kagoshima.
750
A fresh blonde look to sport in the warmer weather.
250
Just because reading is fundamental doesnāt mean it canāt also be fun.
250
Sharp-looking slacks that met something much, much sharper.
250
Hallowed Blight
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)
An overwhelming amount of research lay scattered and disorganized across Vigoās workshop. He did what he could to recover the most important work.
1200
A sensible hat recovered from Vigoās workshop, it protected him from leaks and harsh lights.
400
A beautiful patterned vest and sack filled with rare manuscripts.
400
A deep brown, and deeply comfortable, pair of trousers. Despite the stains, they were remarkably well-preserved.
400
Deep Rift Collection
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)
An overwhelming amount of research lay scattered and disorganized across Vigoās workshop. He did what he could to recover anything about this realm.
1200
Porkpie Hat (Deep Rift)
71
A sensible hat recovered from Vigoās workshop, it protected him from the great unknown.
400
Educational Material (Deep Rift)
81
A beautiful patterned vest and sack filled with observations on this strange place.
400
Spattered Slacks (Deep Rift)
76
A deeply comfortable pair of trousers. Despite the stains, they were a remarkable and valuable artifact.
400
Playtime Collection
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)
He followed his passion for collecting figurines while in Japan.
1200
He got the cap from a unique claw machine.
400
He purchased his collector's vintage jacket from an online auction.
400
He always kept some coins with him for the toy machine.
400
Deep Rift Collection
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)
He realized his dream of collecting figurines while in Japan.
1200
Backwards Cap (Deep Rift)
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He easily caught the cap from a claw machine.
400
Toy Cat Jacket (Deep Rift)
75
He purchased his collector's vintage jacket at a shop outside of town.
400
Wallet Chain (Deep Rift)
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He was always equipped for toy machine.
400
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In-Game Store
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Adam Essentials
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.
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Business Trench Coat (Blue-Gray)
When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.
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900
Laid-Back Trousers (Brown)
A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.
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900
Adam Essentials
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.
100
1800
Business Trench Coat (Brown)
When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.
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900
Laid-Back Trousers (Gray)
A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.
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900
Adam Essentials
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.
100
1800
Business Trench Coat (Crimson)
When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.
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900
Laid-Back Trousers (Olive)
A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.
50
900
Adam Essentials
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.
100
1800
Business Trench Coat (Gray)
When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.
50
900
Laid-Back Trousers (Blue)
A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.
50
900
Adam Essentials
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A classic look to inspire fear and respect in your pupils.
100
1800
Business Trench Coat (Khaki)
When it rains, it pours. Don this double breasted trench coat to look sharp no matter what life throws at you.
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900
Laid-Back Trousers (Crimson)
A casual pair of pants that comes with comfy leather shoes for those long lectures.
50
900
Fall Semester
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.
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3600
A coat that personifies warmth, luxury and style. Perfect to impress your peers.
100
1800
These half-lined pants are smooth to touch and tear-resistant. The pair will outlive your whole career.
100
1800
Fall Semester
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.
200
3600
You can keep this coat on at all times to survive the intense auto-controlled central cooling system at your office.
100
1800
These breathable and water-resistant pants will grant you the comfort and warmth you crave on Monday mornings.
100
1800
Fall Semester
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
Teach the world what you've learned the hard way.
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3960
Squeeze into this elegant bundle of warmth for a healthy dose of comfort on cold rainy days.
110
1980
Woven from a coarse wool, these pants will keep you warm on your way to work.
110
1980
Home Sweet Home
19 October 2021 (Tuesday)
An outfit that revels in the summer heat, whether it be in Adamās home country or abroad.
750
13500
A fresh and youthful hairstyle paired with vibrant rubber framed shades.
250
4500
A colorfully striped summer shirt, accented perfectly with a pendant of the Jamaican island.
250
4500
Comfortable capri pants that put the spotlight on the flashy sneakers.
250
4500
Urban Streetwear
05 August 2021 (Thursday)
A different type of formal wear for denim enthusiasts.
750
13500
Mid-Length Locks & Fade
45
Medium length dreadlocks on top with low skin fades on the sides. Keep your looks sharp and your survival instinct sharper.
250
4500
A relaxed jean jacket for style and a warm hoodie for comfort.
250
4500
These slim ripped jeans are designed for all type of escapades.
250
4500
Urban Streetwear
18 September 2018 (Tuesday)
A different type of formal wear for denim enthusiasts.
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14850
Medium length dreadlocks on top with low skin fades on the sides. Keep your looks sharp and your survival instinct sharper.
275
4950
A relaxed jean jacket for style and a warm hoodie for comfort.
275
4950
These slim ripped jeans are designed for all type of escapades.
275
4950
Seoul Sights
30 March 2021 (Tuesday)
He organized a school trip to Seoul to motivate his students to study hard throughout the year.
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21600
A high ponytail with a fade on the sides.
400
7200
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.
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7200
A pair of loose, low-crotch camo pants to make a comfortable, yet fashionable statement.
400
7200
Christmas In July
25 July 2023 (Tuesday)
Despite the heat, he sported Christmas colors.
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21600
A hat designed with a green and red band.
400
7200
He rolled up his sleeves to add red to his outfit.
400
7200
The suspenders added a touch of elegance.
400
7200
Setsubun
01 February 2024 (Thursday)
Adamās students taught him how to drive out demons and bring in good fortune for the coming year.
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21600
Spring is a time of renewal, and Adam knew his hair needed an update.
It wasnāt until he put on the costume that he realized he was dressed as the demon.
His students chased him around the classroom, laughing and throwing soybeans at him.
Deadly Games Collection
08 February 2023 (Wednesday)
While teaching in Japan, he joined a local amateur baseball team to meet new people and practice the language.
1200
21600
The team rehauled their outfits for the new season, opting for a purple and gold motif.
400
7200
Despite finishing near the bottom of the standings, the addition of the star slugger boosted morale in the dugout.
400
7200
After each game, he would be covered in the infield dirt due to his flashy defensive plays.
400
7200
Fire Moon Festival
26 September 2023 (Tuesday)
He ate at a nice restaurant during the Fire Moon Festival.
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21600
He covered his head for the cooler weather.
400
7200
He wanted to dress up nicely for the festive night.
400
7200
His pleated pants gave him a classic yet fashionable appearance.
400
7200
Rainbow Six Siege
28 November 2023 (Tuesday)
The torn wetsuit of a talented and unpredictable operator from a Lost Realm.
1080
Despite his enigmatic nature, the operator had the extraordinary ability to put people at ease.
The suit's owner was famous for breaking records in freediving, catching the attention of navy generals and scientists worldwide.
He felt more at home under the water and spent his childhood searching for lost treasures on the ocean floor.
Mean Streets
18 March 2020 (Wednesday)
He launched extracurricular activities and inspired students to sign up.
1200
21600
Confidence and leadership were the traits he wanted his students to nurture. He sported a fresh haircut for the chemistry club's first showing.
400
7200
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.
400
7200
A classy pair of plaid dress pants to watch the first tennis club try-outs.
400
7200
Greek Legends
04 August 2020 (Tuesday)
Clothing found in a lost realm, donning the symbol of the god Hermes.
1200
21600
A god-like beard that features long growth with clean-shaven cheeks.
400
7200
A blazer with a flashy Greek-inspired style, finished with a winged staff necklace.
400
7200
Arrive in style with cool cobalt pants and dressy loafers.
400
7200
Disparate Arts
29 May 2019 (Wednesday)
Keen to explore his new home, Adam spends his weekends touring Japan.
1200
21600
Twisted curls on top, with a faded undercut at the sides. Casual, but still smart enough for the weekday.
400
7200
A comfortable reminder of Adam's home, accessorized with a camera to record his adventures.
400
7200
Sightseeing requires a lot of walking. A comfortable tourist is a happy tourist.
400
7200
Wicked Wares
09 August 2019 (Friday)
Ready for a new semester of learning, making friends and, most importantly, staying alive.
1200
21600
Cut to show that you're more Will than Carlton.
400
7200
Pairing the timeless look of the knitted sweater with the bling of a heavy gold chain. You're sensible, but not too sensible.
400
7200
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.
400
7200
Eddieās Killer Realm Tour 2024.
250
I really can't show favoritism. But you're the best.
250
4500
These sunglasses gave him a unique and stylish look.
1
A brilliant red jacket, inlaid with the icon of a golden ox looking to the heavens.
250
4500
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Alternate Character Models
Adam has 1 alternate Character model available in the in-game Store:
DLC
Adam is part of 2 DLCs:
Maddening Darkness Pack]]
Change Log
Trivia
Lore
- Adam's initial name was Adam Denson, possibly hinting at a scrapped connection to Kate Denson.
- During a trip to South Korea with his students, they attended a concert to see The Trickster.
- To become more accustomed to Japan, Adam joined an amateur baseball team and collected figurines, amongst other things.
Gallery
For more go to Adam's Gallery
In-game assets
Adam Francis (Portrait render)
Adam Francis (Background image)
Official art
Old assets
Adam Francis's previous portrait
Old model's background image
Concept arts
'Canadian Tuxedo' Concept Art
'Seoul Spectator' Concept Art
Scrapped Christmas Cosmetic
'Cleanup Hitter' Concept Art
'Holiday Mix' Concept Art
'Fire Moon Newcomer' Concept Art
'Wamai's Suit' Concept Art