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These tools, but poor replicas, shall suffice. I have taken every advantage I could take to survive in this forsaken nightmare. | 
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Items are Unlockables that Survivors
in Dead by Daylight
can use to aid their escape from a Trial.
Overview
Items can be obtained through the Bloodweb
or by finding them in Chests
during a Trial.
All Items have a set amount of Charges that are usually depleted at a modifiable rate of 1 Charge per second. Once an Item's Charges have been used up, the Item will become unusable for the remainder of the Trial.
The interactions for picking up Items from the ground or dropping them onto it take 1 second each.
There are several Items featured in Dead by Daylight:
| 2 | Common Items |
| 3 | Uncommon Items |
| 6 | Rare Items |
| 5 | Very Rare Items |
| 2 | Ultra Rare Items |
| 13 | Event Items |
| 1 | Unused Item |
| 7 | Limited Items |
Add-ons
- Main Article: Add-ons
Add-ons allow Survivors to change various properties of an Item. Up to 2 Add-ons may be equipped with an Item.
Chest Loot
- For additional information, see Chests
The rarity of an Item affects how often it can be found in a Chest. Players will generally find more Common and Uncommon Items than their rarer counterparts. It is possible to get Ultra Rare Items from a Chest, but the chance is very slim (around 2 %, as determined by Community testing[1]).
One can increase the chances of finding rarer Items by using Plunderer's Instinct
.
Keeping Items
If a Survivor manages to escape with an Item, it will be kept in their inventory and replenished of charges. However, any equipped Add-ons will always be used up, unless the Survivor is using Ace in the Hole
.
Losing Items
If a Survivor dies during a Trial without the White Ward
Offering, their Item and any attached Add-ons will be left in the Trial.
Item Types
This section lists all currently available Items in Dead by Daylight, categorised by their specific type:
Regular Items
Regular Items can be brought into the Trial by Survivors or be obtained as Chest Loot mid-Trial.
There are 6 types of Regular Items:
Firecrackers
Firecrackers are usually available during the Lunar New Year, Winter Events, and Anniversaries, they do not spawn in Chests or in the Bloodweb during the other times of the year.
Firecrackers can be used to blind and deafen other Players (both the Killer and Survivors are susceptible to their effects), as well as stun the Killer, if they explode close enough.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Chinese Firecracker | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A row of small explosive devices wrapped in heavy paper casing.
The Chinese Firecracker is consumed on use. The Chinese Firecracker is only available during Lunar Events. |
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Third Year Party Starter | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A small, highly-explosive dinner table decoration.
The Third Year Party Starter is consumed on use. The Third Year Party Starter was only available during the Third Year Anniversary Event. ""Happy Anniversary! Here is to our three years together!" — The Dead by Daylight Team" |
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Winter Party Starter | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A small, highly-explosive dinner table decoration.
The Winter Party Starter is consumed on use. The Winter Party Starter is only available during Winter Events. |
Flashlights
Flashlights can be used to blind the Killer and disorient them.
If the Killer is carrying a Survivor on their shoulder, doing so will stun them in place and release the captured Survivor.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Flashlight | A standard Flashlight. Can be used to light your way in the darkness.
"Most of the battery life was wastefully used by the previous owner." |
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Sport Flashlight | A very portable Flashlight with a good grip. Its efficient technology produces a powerful light while consuming less power.
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Utility Flashlight | A sturdy but heavy Flashlight that packs a lot of power.
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Anniversary Flashlight | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A festive Flashlight.
The Anniversary Flashlight was only available during the Fourth and Fifth Year Anniversary Events. ""Happy Anniversary! Here is to many more!" — The Dead by Daylight Team" |
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Masquerade Flashlight | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
Not even a mask can protect you from this Flashlight's bright beam.
The Masquerade Flashlight is only available during Anniversary Events. ""Happy Anniversary! The future looks bright!" — The Dead by Daylight Team" |
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Will O' Wisp | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A Flashlight equipped with a special lens cover that adds an orange tint and a little Ghost to the beam.
The Will O' Wisp is only available during Halloween Events. "Happy Trick or Treating!" |
Keys
Keys are generally intended to be used as Aura-reading tools for enemies and allies (albeit only with the use of Add-ons).
In case of the two rarer Keys, given they have some Charge left in them, they can also be used to unlock the Hatch, if it was previously closed by the Killer.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Broken Key | The bow and shank of a key, vibrating with remnant power. The Broken Key's power cannot be triggered by itself. Various objects can be attached to its jump ring, which channels the Key's power into various effects.
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Dull Key | A bent and dull Key that once held great power. The Dull Key's power cannot be triggered by itself. Various objects can be attached to its jump ring, which channels the Key's power into various effects.
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Skeleton Key | A tarnished and crooked Key, vibrating with ominous power. The Skeleton Key's power cannot be triggered by itself. Various objects can be attached to its jump ring, which channels the Key's power into various effects.
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Maps
Maps are used as Aura-reading tools for objectives.
Maps passively track nearby objectives and reveal their Aura across the Trial Grounds whenever the Player activates the Item.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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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 Auras
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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 Auras
"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 |
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Bloodsense Map | A bloodstained piece of parchment, hastily rolled and burning with a strange power.
Holding and channelling the Bloodsense Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Auras
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Med-Kits
Med-Kits are used to heal other Survivors at increased speeds, but also allow to heal one's self at a penalty.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Camping Aid Kit | A rudimentary First Aid Kit which can save lives in emergencies, even if it's lacking some of its supplies. Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The Camping Aid Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. "Barely has enough material for a decent patch-up." |
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First Aid Kit | A standard First Aid Kit with all the necessary equipment for treating common to more serious injuries. Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The First Aid Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. |
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Emergency Med-Kit | A sturdy and well organised Med-Kit equipped with top condition emergency supplies. Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The Emergency Med-Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. "There is a cure for almost everything...but not for this." |
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Ranger Med-Kit | A large metal box containing medical supplies aimed at emergency rescues in hard to reach, often isolated locations. Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The Ranger Med-Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. "A small engraved label can be found glued to the back panel: VK.ID-3994723." |
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All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A plastic lunchbox with phosphorescent Halloween Stickers that has been packed with First-Aid equipment.
Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox has a Capacity of 24 Charges. The All Hallows' Eve Lunchbox is only available during Halloween Events. "Safety first! Make sure you can be seen when trick or treating." |
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Anniversary Med-Kit | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A festive Med-Kit that explodes with confetti upon fully healing a Survivor. Surprise!
Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The Anniversary Med-Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. The Anniversary Med-Kit was only available during the Fourth and Fifth Year Anniversary Events. "Happy Anniversary! Here's to many more!" — The Dead by Daylight Team |
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Masquerade Med-Kit | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A festive Med-Kit with a shocking surprise, giving a whole new meaning to the term "Health Scare".
Can be used to heal other Survivors:
Unlocks the Self-Heal action:
The Masquerade Med-Kit has a Capacity of 24 Charges. The Masquerade Med-Kit is only available during Anniversary Events. "Happy Anniversary! To your health!" — The Dead by Daylight Team |
Toolboxes
Toolboxes are used to accelerate Generator Repairs, but can also be used to sabotage and temporarily break Hooks.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Worn-Out Tools | A metal box containing out of condition tools that could break at any moment. Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
"You call these tools? ... Really?" |
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Toolbox | Metal box containing a set of basic tools. Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
"It is unclear as to where these tools come from. Were they brought in by one of us or did they belong to one of the monsters?" |
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Commodious Toolbox | A large metal box containing basic tool and extra mechanical parts. Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
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Mechanic's Toolbox | A metal box with specialised mechanics tools. Even without training, can be used to repair or break various mechanical components.
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Alex's Toolbox | A metal box containing mainly saws and vice grips of varying sizes but also other tools. Even though the content of this Toolbox is clearly aimed at destructive deeds, it can be used to repair various mechanical components as well.
"Most of the tools are identified as 'owned by Alex'." |
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Engineer's Toolbox | A metal box with highly specialised tools meant for engineering. Most of the tools can be used by neophytes to make quick repairs or break various mechanical components.
"I've created tools beyond compare and stood paralysed as they were stolen from me. These are but a poor replica, spat out by The Fog." — Vigo's Journal |
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Anniversary Toolbox | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A Toolbox that is slightly explosive.
The Anniversary Toolbox was only available during the Fourth and Fifth Year Anniversary Events. "Nothing says happy anniversary like detonating a firework and praying the Killer does not notice. |
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Festive Toolbox | A Toolbox packed to the brim with fireworks, it is prepared to celebrate all your life's successes... and failures.
The Festive Toolbox is only available during Spring Events. |
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Masquerade Toolbox | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
A Toolbox with all of the standard gadgets: wrenches, screwdrivers, fireworks, a hammer...
The Masquerade Toolbox is only available during Anniversary Events. "Happy Anniversary! We're fixin' to have a big party!" — The Dead by Daylight Team |
Limited Items
Limited Items are special Items which are often, but not always, associated with a specific Killer's Power.
Limited Items are called that, because they are limited to Trials only and are unobtainable outside of them.
Successfully escaping with a Limited Item usually triggers a special Score Event for some extra Bloodpoints, but the Player does not get to keep the Item.
It will automatically be consumed by The Entity.
Most Limited Items will have their Auras
revealed to all Survivors on the Map when they are on the ground.
The Flash Grenade
is a special Limited Item, as it can be crafted mid-Trial by the Survivor equipped with the appropriate Perk.
Limited Items were originally implemented in Patch 5.0.0, alongside the release of CHAPTER 20: Resident Evil™.
| Icon | Name | Description |
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Candelabra | Limited Item
In the darkest of castles, any light is a precious commodity. All Survivors start the Trial with a Candelabra held in hand.
   to benefit from the following effects:
Limited Items are consumed on use. |
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EMP | Limited Item
An electromagnetic pulse device that is printed by Supply Cases
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity    upon exiting the Trial.
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Eye of Vecna | Limited Item
Press the Use Item button to attune yourself with Eye of Vecna.
Magic Limited Items are depleted on use but kept on your person. |
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First Aid Spray | Limited Item
A medication that helps reverse the effects of an Uroboros infection.
Limited Items are consumed on use. |
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Flash Grenade | Craftable Limited Item
Craftable when using Flashbang
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Fragile Mirror | Limited Item
A fragile pocket mirror pulled from the first White Glyph.
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Hand of Vecna | Limited Item
Press the Use Item button to attune yourself with Hand of Vecna.
Magic Limited Items are depleted on use but kept on your person. |
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Keycard | Limited Item
It can only be found on the Nostromo Wreckage Map.
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Lament Configuration | Limited Item
Spawns in the environment when facing The Cenobite
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Lantern | THIS ITEM IS UNUSED (This Unlockable is not used in the current Game, but exists in the Game Code.)
The Lantern appears to be a non-Castlevania-themed version of the Candelabra It will likely feature the same or similar effects in future iterations of the Lights Out Modifier. |
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Pocket Mirror | Limited Item
A repaired pocket mirror pulled from the second White Glyph.
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Remote Flame Turret | Limited Item
A flamethrower turret that Survivors can retrieve from Control Stations and placed in the environment.
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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VHS Tape | Limited Item
The Cursed Tape can be retrieved from a TV
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Vaccine | Limited Item
A vaccine that helps reverse the effects of a T-Virus infection.
Limited Items are consumed on use. |
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Void Crystal | THIS ITEM CAN NO LONGER BE OBTAINED FROM THE BLOODWEB (This Unlockable can no longer be obtained, but stockpiles may still be used in Trials.)
Limited Item Press the Use Item button to drop the Void Crystal at your feet.
They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.
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Unused Items
Unused Items exist in the game's code, but are not available by any means.
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Trapple | THIS ITEM IS UNUSED (This Unlockable is not used in the current Game, but exists in the Game Code.)
Unknown Description. |
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Lantern | THIS ITEM IS UNUSED (This Unlockable is not used in the current Game, but exists in the Game Code.)
The Lantern appears to be a non-Castlevania-themed version of the Candelabra It will likely feature the same or similar effects in future iterations of the Lights Out Modifier. |
Item Categories
The new Item Categories allow a Survivor to carry both a regular and a limited Item.
As of Patch 7.0.0, Items are divided into 3 Categories, which determine their behaviour with the Load-Out, interaction with Perks, and exiting the Trial:
- Survivor Items
- These are Regular Items which return to a Survivor's inventory should they successfully escape the Trial.
- Special Items
- These are Limited Items which are related to specific Killer Powers, such as the Lament Configuration, Survivors may only temporarily interact with and carry them.
- These are Limited Items which are related to specific Killer Powers, such as the Lament Configuration
- Temporary Items
- These are Limited Items which can be used like Regular Items during the Trial, but do not return to a Survivor's inventory upon escaping the Trial.
They remain within the Trial Grounds, consumed by The Entity.
- These are Limited Items which can be used like Regular Items during the Trial, but do not return to a Survivor's inventory upon escaping the Trial.
Change Log
Patch 3.6.0
- Buff: depleted Items are no longer auto-consumed.
- Escaping the Trial with them will restore them to the inventory, allowing reuse for a next Trial.
- Nerf: attached Add-ons are now always consumed after escaping the Trial.
Patch 7.0.0
- QoL: all Limited Items are now carried in their own special slot, allowing Survivors to carry a regular Item alongside them.
- This also shields Limited Items from Franklin's Demise, Hoarder, and Weave Attunement.
- Previously, this behaviour was unique to the VHS Tape.
- This also shields Limited Items from Franklin's Demise
Patch 8.0.0
- Rework: reworked the Pop-up when standing near a dropped Item (includes Items found in Chests and Supply Cases) to now show the Item's description and what it will replace upon picking it up, if applicable.
- The original Pop-Up only displayed the Item's icon, as well as the icons of any attached Add-ons, with no additional information.
Trivia
- VK.ID-3994723 is not a reference to vk.com as some Players speculated. The user with this ID wrote that there is no connection between this Game and them.
Gallery
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A preview of the reworked Item Pop-Up for Patch 8.0.0.
References
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/deadbydaylight/comments/bxk4hj/ive_analyzed_data_from_over_800_survivor_chests/ 800+ Chests Study. Reddit post. Retrieved 8 June 2019
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 Achievements
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 Add-ons
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 Charms
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 Daily Rituals
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 Items
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 Mystery Boxes
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 Offerings
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 Perks
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