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Jeff Johansen
Gender Man
Role Quiet Artist
Origin Canadian of Norwegian descent
DLC CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us
Voice Actor Filip Ivanovic (BHVR)
Cost 4,500 Iridescent Shards

250 Auric Cells

Jeffrey "Jeff" Johansen is one of 45 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight.

He was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us, a Chapter DLC released on 11 December 2018 and retired on 8 January 2024.

He is still available in the In-Game Store and as part of the Old Wounds Pack Chapter Pack DLC.


Overview

With a reserved nature often mistaken for stoicism, Jeff Johansen found solace in artistic expression. A simple man with a strong appreciation for home-brewed beer and heavy metal, he’s learned to live with the darkness of his past, holding steadfast in the face of adversity.


Jeff Johansen is a quiet artist with a heart of gold, standing steadfast against impossible odds. He has a dark past but led a quiet, simple life until his father passed, leaving things to sort out.

His personal Perks, Breakdown, Aftercare, and Distortion, give him observational advantages and help to hide his presence from the Killer.


Lore

Jeff Johansen was born and raised in Ormond, Alberta. He grew up as a quiet, only child with an aversion for large crowds. During High School, his anxious nature was mislabelled as shyness, which he covered up with a tough, stoic persona that intimidated bullies and teachers alike. At home, he discovered an interest for heavy metal and started a vinyl collection. The evocative symbolism on the covers inspired him to make some art of his own, which helped him cope with his parents' constant fighting.

To escape his parent's increasingly recurrent blow-ups, Jeff started working at a video store. Few customers passed by, so he had a lot of free time to draw. A late-night regular noticed his sketches and asked him to do some artwork for his gang at the abandoned lodge up Mount Ormond. Jeff accepted the challenge and painted a large mural depicting "The Legion" in runny, bloody letters. He was given a fifty-dollar bill and a 12-pack for his hard work. It was his first paid commission, a milestone to be proud of.

After his parents' divorce, Jeff was forced to move with his mother to Winkler, Manitoba, which was miles away from his home town—and his dad. In Winkler, Jeff was more isolated than ever, except for art and music. His solace came shortly after graduating High School when he started working at a local bar with live music performances. He found a roadie gig shortly after, leaving Winkler behind.

A few years later, Jeff got injured after getting involved in a fight during a concert. He was told he could lose part of his eyesight, so his doctor asked him to stay in town in order to monitor him. It was a difficult time during which Jeff re-assessed his life choices.

He went back to school—art school. His eyesight slowly returned, but he had to be careful. He took a few courses, experimenting with a wide range of mediums, ultimately choosing oil painting and digital art, the latter of which offered paid intern-ships. He took up a desk job and found his calling in designing labels for microbreweries. He led a quiet, simple life: he brewed beer, took-in a rescue dog, designed tattoos, and freelanced album covers for bands he liked. All until one morning, when he got a phone call from Ormond saying that his father had passed, leaving a few things to sort out.

Jeff drove all the way back to Ormond. He felt a pang of nostalgia when he reached his late father's house. Inside, there was an old guitar case sitting in against the wall. It held a black, vintage model with a sticky note that said, "for my boy."

He stayed in town longer than he planned to, reminiscing about his childhood. Driving by his former High School, he remembered the mural he painted up Mount Ormond. He bought a 12-pack and headed to the lodge.

After weeks of not hearing back from Jeff, his colleagues assumed that grief had gotten the better of him. His neighbour got tired of sitting his dog, which became more and more agitated as days went by. The dog became a stray again, erring while seeking the familiar trail of Jeff's malty scent.


Load-out

Unique Perks

Jeff comes with 3 Perks that are unique to him:

Aftercare Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.

The Auras of the last 1/2/3 Survivor(s) are permanently revealed to you, once any of the following conditions have been met:

  • You have unhooked them.
  • They have unhooked you.
  • You have completed a Healing action on them.
  • They have completed a Healing action on you.
Those Survivors also have your Aura revealed to them.

Aftercare resets its effect once you are hooked.

"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

Breakdown Whenever you are unhooked by another Survivor or unhook yourself, the following effects apply:
  • The Aura of the Killer is revealed to you for 4/5/6 seconds.
  • Causes the Hook to break instantly.

Hooks broken by Breakdown take 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

Distortion
This description is based on the changes announced for or featured in the upcoming Patch 8.3.2
Start the Trial with 1 Token.

Whenever the Killer attempts to read your Aura, Distortion activates and consumes -1 Token, applying the following effects for 8/10/12 seconds:

  • Blocks your Aura from being read.
  • Suppresses the creation of your Scratch Marks.
For every 30 seconds spent in a Chase, Distortion recharges +1 Token, up to a maximum of 2 Tokens.

Distortion does not activate when you are in the Dying State.

Prestige

Prestiging Jeff 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 Jeff twice more to automatically add Tier II and Tier III respectively into the other Survivors' inventories.


Achievements

Main article: Achievements


There is 1 Achievement related to Jeff:

Icon Name Description
Adept Jeff Playing as Jeff Johansen, escape a Trial using only his 3 Unique Perks: Breakdown, Aftercare, and Distortion


Cosmetic Options

Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Jeff:

Base Cosmetics

Default

Icon Name Body Rarity Description
Jeff Common Every day Jeff displays his majestic beard and long, loose hair.
Old-School Leather Jacket Common Sturdy old-school leather jacket with two pockets on the outside and one on the inside. The elbows are cushioned for more protection.
Washed Biker Jeans Common Worn out pair of pants for long nights on the road. Comes with a handy bottle opener.

Prestige

Icon Name Body Rarity Description Additional Notes
Bloody Jeff Rare Everyday Jeff displays his majestic beard and long, loose hair... dripping with blood. Prestige Level 6 Reward
Brutal Leather Jacket Rare A sturdy old-school leather jacket with two pockets on the outside and one on the inside... that carries bits of flesh and gut. Prestige Level 4 Reward
Blood Soiled Biker Jeans Rare Worn biker jeans encrusted with blood. Comes with Jeff's soiled beer bottle opener. Prestige Level 5 Reward
Perk Charms
Prestige Level 7 Reward Prestige Level 8 Reward Prestige Level 9 Reward
A keepsake gained upon mastery of a particular skill.

Alternatives

Event

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Icon Name Body Rarity Description Event Exclusive to Event Participation
Crown of the Entity Event A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan. Fourth Year Anniversary Yes
5th Anniversary Crown Event A crown crafted for a very special anniversary.

"Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team

Fifth Year Anniversary Yes
Jeff's Mask Event A mask he found himself wearing at the masquerade ball. Twisted Masquerade 2023 Yes
Crew Undercut Event He and his bandmates embraced their metalhead spirit and showed unity through matching haircuts. Bone Chill 2023 Yes
Patched Red Leather Event He designed and learned how to make patches from a roadie he spent time with. Bone Chill 2023 Yes
Loose Shoelaces Event He tied spiked anklets around his ankles since his shoelaces were always untied. Bone Chill 2023 Yes

DLC

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Icon Name Body Rarity Description DLC
In the Shadow of Death Shirt Common There is no telling when his time will come.
Only one thing is certain; it will come.
CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us

Special

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Icon Name Body Rarity Description Collection Event
Build and Protect Rare A shirt made for Outpost builders. Meet Your Maker Collection Redeemable via code "HRVFANCLUB".
Murder Mill Rare Vintage memorabilia from a cursed production. The Casting of Frank Stone Purchasing The Casting of Frank Stone™
Black Beanie Very Rare A good way to save your scalp from the biting cold. Chrysalis Collection Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022
Fur-Lined Parka Very Rare A jacket loosely inspired by stories of the Mothman, the most metal cryptid. Chrysalis Collection Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022
Insectile Camo Pants Very Rare From a distance it looks like typical camouflage, but it is inspired by the patterns on insects' wings. Chrysalis Collection Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022

Exclusive

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Icon Name Body Rarity Description Event
Twitchy Jeff Uncommon Twitchy Jeff is twitching. Given to selected twitch affiliates/partners

Rift

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DLC

Main article: Downloadable Content


Jeff is part of 3 DLCs:


Trivia

  • Jeff's full name is Jeffrey 'Jeff' Johansen, as revealed in his Chapter Spotlight.
  • Jeff is voiced by Filip Ivanovic (Art Director), who voiced several of the Killers in Dead by Daylight.
  • In the description of the Black Metal Collection, it is revealed that Jeff has Norwegian roots.

Legion

  • Jeff was the first Survivor to have met their Chapter's Killer before they were taken into the Realm of The Entity.
    • He was tasked by the group to design their tag and painted it as a mural, visible on the upper floor of the main cottage in Mount Ormond Resort.

Voice Actor


Gallery

See Jeff's Gallery

In-game assets

Old assets

Concept arts


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