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.
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.
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Unique Perks[]
Nancy came with 3Perks that were unique to her until the departure of the Chapter from Dead by Daylight:
'''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.</span>'''<p>You seek justice and uncover the truth no matter what obstacle stands in your way.
While repairing a Generator, its Aura is revealed in '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">yellow</span>''' to all other Survivors located within '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">32 metres</span>'''.
If the Killer downs a Survivor while you are repairing a Generator, you see the Auras of all other Survivors for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">8</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">9</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">10</span>''' '''seconds'''.
THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.
You seek justice and uncover the truth no matter what obstacle stands in your way.
While repairing a Generator, its Aura is revealed in yellow to all other Survivors located within 32 metres.
If the Killer downs a Survivor while you are repairing a Generator, you see the Auras of all other Survivors for 8/9/10seconds.
"Let's burn that lab to the ground." — Nancy Wheeler
'''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.</span>'''<p>When you have a goal in mind, there is no turning back; better to ask forgiveness than permission.
You walk '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">10</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">15</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">20</span>''' '''%''' faster and can see your own Scratch Marks.
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.
"I wanna finish what we started. I want to kill it." — Nancy Wheeler
'''<span class="luaClr clr clr8" style="color: #d41c1c;">THIS PERK HAS BEEN RETIRED.</span>'''<p>You look inwards and trust your instincts when you feel lost and alone.
Each time you cleanse a Totem, ''Inner Strength'' activates:
* You are automatically healed '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">1 Health State</span>''' when hiding inside a Locker for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">10</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">9</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">8</span>''' '''seconds''' while injured or suffering from the '''''Deep Wound''''' '''Status Effect'''.
<p>''Inner Strength'' does not activate if you currently suffer from the '''''Broken''''' '''Status Effect'''.
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 activates:
You are automatically healed 1 Health State when hiding inside a Locker for 10/9/8seconds while injured or suffering from the Deep WoundStatus Effect.
Inner Strength does not activate if you currently suffer from the BrokenStatus Effect. "All this time I've been trying so hard to pretend like everything's fine, but it's not." — Nancy Wheeler
Teachable Perks[]
Progressing through Nancy'sBloodweb 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.
Before Nancy's departure, the following In-Game Store options were available:
Outfits[]
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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[]
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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[]
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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[]
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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.