| Nancy Wheeler | |
|---|---|
| |
| Gender | Female |
| Role | Aspiring Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| DLC | Stranger Things |
| Voice Actor | Diane Guillemont (BHVR) |
Nancy Wheeler was one of 31 Survivors 
featured in Dead by Daylight 
.
She was introduced as one of two Survivors of CHAPTER 13: Stranger Things, a Chapter DLC released on 17 September 2019, which remained available until the Chapter's departure from Dead by Daylight on 17 November 2021.
She originated from the 2016 Sci-Fi-Horror Web Television series Stranger Things.
She remains a playable Character for all Players, who had purchased Nancy prior to 17 November 2021.
She cannot be purchased anymore and was removed from the in-game Store.
The only way to still unlock Nancy retroactively is by using an existing code for CHAPTER 13: Stranger Things, which still exist in limited quantities, such as as a physical copy of the DLC or a DLC-bundle for Console.
Contents
Overview[]
Nancy Wheeler is an aspiring journalist, able to make acute observations and gain insights that others may miss.
Her personal Perks, Better Together
, Fixated
, and Inner Strength
, give her the information and courage she needs to tackle unexpected challenges.
Lore[]
Studious and rebellious, Nancy Wheeler is a stubborn investigator with an instinct for a good story. When her closest friend, Barb went missing, she did everything she could to unravel the truth and secure justice. A brilliant journalist, she chases stories and follows leads despite the inequality and chauvinism she encounters at the workplace. Pursuing a lead one evening, she fearlessly approaches the Hawkins National Laboratory before suddenly losing consciousness. A moment later she awakens in a strange misty realm with the sound of a familiar roar echoing through the air.
Load-out[]
Unique Perks[]
Nancy came with 3 Perks 
that were unique to her until the departure of the Chapter from Dead by Daylight:
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Fixated | THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
When you have a goal in mind, there is no turning back; better to ask forgiveness than permission. You walk 10/15/20 % faster and can see your own Scratch Marks |
|
Inner Strength | THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
You look inwards and trust your instincts when you feel lost and alone. Each time you cleanse a Totem
Inner Strength does not activate if you currently suffer from the Broken |
Teachable Perks[]
Progressing through Nancy's Bloodweb
will spawn their Teachable Variant at specific Levels:
- Level 30: Better Together
- Level 35: Fixated
- Level 40: Inner Strength
Obtaining the Teachable Perks will unlock them to spawn in the Bloodwebs of all other Survivors.
Achievements[]
- Main article: Achievements
With the Chapter's departure from Dead by Daylight, there are no Achievements related to Nancy anymore.
Cosmetic Options[]
Players could choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Nancy:
Base Cosmetics[]
Default[]
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flowy Ash-Brown Locks | 
|
Common | A small town style worn during the school year. |
|
Wafer Sweatshirt | 
|
Common | A warm, long-sleeved top worn during the winter of 1983. |
|
Student Casual Jeans | 
|
Common | A smart look to fly under the radar of high school scrutiny. |
Prestige[]
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | Additional Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Flowy Blood-Brown Locks |
|
Rare | She can still take the shot if she wipes the blood from her eyes. | 3rd Prestige Reward |
|
Bloody Sweatshirt |
|
Rare | Now maybe they'll take Barb's disappearance seriously. | 1st Prestige Reward |
|
Bloody Student Jeans |
|
Rare | If it's not your blood, whose blood is it? | 2nd Prestige Reward |
Alternatives[]
DLC[]
| Icon | Name | Body | Rarity | Description | DLC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Torn Sweatshirt |
|
Common | Crawling into the Upside Down has its ups and downs... like ripping your favorite sweater. Thankfully, you'll live. | CHAPTER XIII: Stranger Things |
Previous Store Options[]
Before Nancy's departure, the following In-Game Store options were available:
Outfits[]
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Contents | Collection | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Business '85 | Very Rare | Monday morning at the office and feeling ready to tackle anything. | Strawberry Wave
Diagonal Cut Tailored Professional |
Upside Down | 17 September 2019 |
|
Justice Seeker | Very Rare | Skipping school and searching for answers regardless of her best friend's disappearance! Not the teacher's pet anymore. | Guilty Conscience
Sheepskin Overcoat Muddy Denim & Suede Boots |
Battle of the Exes | 6 November 2019 |
|
Snow Ball Dress | Very Rare | She dressed up to chaperon the yearly school dance at Hawkins Middle School and hoped nothing would ruin the evening. | Bun of Curls
Red Plaid Top Red Plaid Skirt |
Hawkins School Dance | 5 February 2020 |
|
Days of Rose | Very Rare | An outfit worn during calmer times in Hawkins, Indiana, before everything turned upside-down. | Elegant Simplicity
Rose Cardigan Indiana Skirt |
Days of Growth | 9 February 2021 |
|
Impulsive Activist | Very Rare | As Nancy & Jonathan attempt to expose the Hawkins Lab's secret operations, they must admit first what deteriorated their relationship and how to fix it. | Practical, Short Curls
Woolen Jacket & Sweater Wide Denims |
Moment of Truth | 3 June 2021 |
Heads[]
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Strawberry Wave | Very Rare | Loosely permed hair, dyed strawberry blond. Feeling like a trend-setter! | Business '85 | Upside Down | 17 September 2019 |
|
Guilty Conscience | Very Rare | Long, restless nights with a guilty conscience. No time to style the hair. | Justice Seeker | Battle of the Exes | 6 November 2019 |
|
Bun of Curls | Very Rare | She embraced her curls and tucked her hair into a bun that displayed a more mature look, like she had aged in a matter of days. | Snow Ball Dress | Hawkins School Dance | 5 February 2020 |
|
Elegant Simplicity | Very Rare | A natural style that looks great as is. | Days of Rose | Days of Growth | 9 February 2021 |
|
Practical, Short Curls | Very Rare | A shorter, more mature hairstyle that displays the grit she took on to defend those she loves. | Impulsive Activist | Moment of Truth | 3 June 2021 |
Torsos[]
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sad Cupcake | Rare | The parents of her "missing" friend were still in the dark. Visiting them added a fresh dollop of guilt on Nancy's full plate. | No Outfit | Ugly Sweaters | 11 December 2019 |
|
Diagonal Cut | Very Rare | A no-nonsense cut for a strong, professional journalist who gets the story despite the odds. | Business '85 | Upside Down | 17 September 2019 |
|
Sheepskin Overcoat | Very Rare | Warm layers to track down her friend deep into woods. | Justice Seeker | Battle of the Exes | 6 November 2019 |
|
Red Plaid Top | Very Rare | She spotted him, her little brother's friend. He looked as sad as she felt, despite being dressed to the nines. She asked him to dance. | Snow Ball Dance | Hawkins School Dance | 5 February 2020 |
|
Rose Cardigan | Very Rare | A light pink top with a subtle star-like pattern adorning it. | Days of Rose | Days of Growth | 9 February 2021 |
|
Woolen Jacket & Sweater | Very Rare | Traveling with only the bare essentials, Nancy piles on thick woolen layers to keep warm no matter the weather or destination. | Impulsive Activist | Moment of Truth | 3 June 2021 |
Legs[]
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Outfit | Collection | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tailored Professional | Very Rare | Tailored pants for when you're in the office pitching your story. | Business 85' | Upside Down | 17 September 2019 |
|
Muddy Denim & Suede Boots | Very Rare | Denim and boots for rugged, outdoor living. | Justice Seeker | Battle of the Exes | 6 November 2019 |
|
Red Plaid Skirt | Very Rare | She guided Dustin as they danced, her plaid skirt swaying softly to the music. Catching a death stare from the mean girl who had rejected Dustin, Nancy smiled. She told Dustin that in a few years, he'd drive all girls nuts. He grinned. | Snow Ball Dress | Hawkins School Dance | 5 February 2020 |
|
Indiana Skirt | Very Rare | A striped skirt paired with knee high socks. | Days of Rose | Days of Growth | 9 February 2021 |
|
Wide Denims | Very Rare | A sturdy pair of wide jeans that allow for full range of motion. | Impulsive Activist | Moment of Truth | 3 June 2021 |
DLC[]
- Main article: Downloadable Content
Nancy was part of 1 DLC:
Trivia[]
- Nancy was the eleventh licensed Character to be introduced to Dead by Daylight.
Gallery[]
See Nancy's Gallery
