Exhausted

Exhausted is the Status Effect to the Exhaustion mechanic introduced to Dead by Daylight in Patch 1.5.2.

It is applied exclusively to Survivors.

Mechanic

The Exhausted Status Effect is a debuffing effect applied by various Unlockables and the Remote Flame Turret.

Survivors suffering from Exhausted are unable to use any of the numerous Exhaustion Perks, with Exhausted acting as a universal cool-down.

Exhaustion recovers whenever the affected Survivor is not running, and pauses if they run.

Unlockables

The following Unlockables either inflict or interact with the Exhausted Status Effect:

Add-ons

	Berus Toxin	THIS ADD-ON WAS DECOMMISSIONED (This Unlockable was decommissioned in the past and no longer exists in the current Game.) A toxin from the Berus Snake, applied to the Hatchet's blade. In such small quantities, it merely causes tiredness. Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 30 seconds.
	Hypnotist's Watch	Hypnotherapy was recommended to recover repressed memories. What emerged from his mind would be his undoing. Survivors hit by an airborne UVX Projectile suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 10 seconds.
	Loose Screw	A bone-chilling rattling emanates from the Drone, and it seems like it may fall at any moment, distracting Survivors from complicated tasks. Claw-Trapped Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 6 seconds.
	Moulted Skin	The Xenomorph moulted many times as it rapidly grew on the Nostromo. Its shed skin was a constant reminder of its presence. After deploying a Remote Flame Turret, Survivors suffer from a -3 % Hindered Status Effect and the Exhausted Status Effect for 3 seconds.
	O Grief, O Lover	An abstract ink drawing that Carmina drew before walking to the Death Leap. Swarmed Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect.
	Slice of Frank	A slab of Frank's face after his torture at the hand of the Cenobites. Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect while carrying the Lament Configuration. "The Cenobites gave me an experience beyond limits. Pain and pleasure, indivisible." — Frank Cotton
	Slow-Release Toxin	A modification to the Reverse Bear Trap: A poison that is not fatal, but weakens the body and makes it nearly impossible to recover fully from any effort. Survivors caught in a Reverse Bear Trap suffer permanently from the Exhausted Status Effect.
	Spent Oxygen Tank	Without air to breathe, organics do not last long. Slipstreamed Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 6 seconds.
	Unfinished Map	Features details on the area that would come to be known as the Bermuda Triangle. Causes Survivors affected by Houndsense to also suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 15 seconds.
	Venomous Concoction	A toxic concoction, applied to the Hatchet's blade. The murky concoction is mainly composed of Berus Snake venom, which gives it fatiguing capabilities. Survivors hit by Hatchets suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 5 seconds.
	Field Recorder	Haddie documented all of her forays near Overlaps, to prove not only to the world but herself what she saw and felt. Causes the Trial to start in Nightfall. Causes Nightfall to activate automatically once the last Generator is completed. Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 15 seconds after coming into contact with the Remnant.
	Night Vision Monocular	Night vision lens enabling sharp photos even when shrouded in darkness. Ideal for discreet, impromptu visits late at night. Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 10 seconds after revealing you.
	Plastic Bag	Nothing tires out a kill like a lack of oxygen. Survivors walking through an Illusory Footfall suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 15 seconds.
	Serum Vial	The molecular structure of the substance was synthesised in the lab, but its effects could never be replicated. Survivors entering the Aura range of a Hallucination suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 10 seconds.
	Victim's Detailed Routine	A ripped page outlining the weekly routine of Olsen's first victim in Roseville. Compiling your victim's habits allows you to anticipate their movements. Survivors suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 5 seconds after marking them. "I have been watching you for a while. I wanted this to be special; the kind of headlines that people do not forget." — The Ghost Face

Items

	Remote Flame Turret	Limited Item A flamethrower turret that Survivors can retrieve from Control Stations and placed in the environment. Tracks the presence of The Xenomorph within 41 metres of its location. This ability is briefly disabled whenever The Xenomorph exits the Tunnels. Grants immunity from Detection by The Xenomorph when it is inside the Tunnels while carrying the Turret. Survivors suffer from a -35 % Hindered Status Effect, and the Exhausted and Incapacitated Status Effects, while carrying the Turret. The Auras of Survivors carrying a Turret are revealed to all other Survivors. Shoots flames at a Crawler Mode The Xenomorph when within 10 metres and established Line of Sight. This slows The Xenomorph and knocks it out of Crawler Mode after filling the Power gauge. Overheats after doing so or when firing consecutively for 4 seconds. Overheated Turrets can be repaired and reactivated by Survivors. Multiple Turrets firing simultaneously do not stack their damage output. Dropping a Turret on the ground instead of deploying it destroys it after 30 seconds, unless at least one Survivor remains within 6 metres of where it was dropped. Can be destroyed by an attack from The Xenomorph. Limited Items are consumed on use. They cannot be brought back to the Campfire after a Trial and are removed by The Entity upon exiting the Trial.

Perks

	Adrenaline	You are fuelled by unexpecting energy when on the verge of escape. Once the Exit Gates are powered, Adrenaline activates: Instantly heal the equivalent of 1 Health State. Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds. Adrenaline ignores an existing Exhausted Status Effect , but causes it for 60/50/40 seconds.
	Background Player	You are not usually the centre of attention and in some cases, this can be a good thing. Whenever another Survivor is picked up, Background Player activates for 10 seconds. Starting to run while it is active causes the following effect: Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 5 seconds. Background Player causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 30/25/20 seconds. Background Player cannot be used when Exhausted. "You forget about me?" — Renato Lyra
	Balanced Landing	Your agility and cat-like relexes are incomparable. After falling from a height, you benefit from the following effects: Reduces the duration of the Stagger upon landing by -75 %. Suppresses all noises associated with falling. Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds upon landing. Balanced Landing causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Balanced Landing cannot be used when Exhausted. "I have jumped from higher places." — Nea Karlsson
	Blood Echo	The agony of one is inflicted onto others. Whenever you hook a Survivor, all other injured Survivors suffer from the Exhausted and Haemorrhage Status Effects for 20/25/30 seconds. "Attack an enemy with precision and their allies will feel it." — Renjiro's Doctrine 6:3
	Blood Rush	Your mind and body are honed for great feats, allowing you to push through with extra effort when necessary. After unhooking yourself or being unhooked, Blood Rush activates for 40/50/60 seconds: Press the Active Ability button to instantly recover from the Exhausted Status Effect. Blood Rush is deactivated after use or performing a Conspicuous Action. Blood Rush is disabled for the remainder of the Trial once the Exit Gates are powered. "Just gotta... push through!" — Renato Lyra
	Buckle Up	Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability. When healing a Survivor in the Dying State, Buckle Up activates: The Aura of the Killer is revealed to the both of you. Completing a Healing Action on the dying Survivor suppresses their Scratch Marks and grants them a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3/4/5 seconds. Buckle Up does not cause the Exhausted Status Effect. "Ghost beaters never leave a man behind." — Ash Williams
	Dead Hard	You can take a beating. After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, Dead Hard activates whenever you are injured and running, and allows you to tap into your adrenaline bank to avoid taking further damage: Press the Active Ability button to trigger the Endurance Status Effect for 0.5 seconds. Dead Hard deactivates after use. Dead Hard causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Dead Hard cannot be used when Exhausted. "We were walkin' through t'ginnel one night when a beer bottle flew past me, then another, and another. I thought to myself "Gonna 'ave some fun 'ere lads, let's get stuck in!". It were a right dust up, I swear down!" — David King
	Dramaturgy	When people bring you on to their project, they do so because of the unexpected magic you bring to your performance. Whenever you are Healthy, Dramaturgy activates: While running, press the Active Ability button to run with knees high for 0.5 seconds to gain a +25 % Haste Status Effect for 2 seconds, followed by one of the following effects: Suffer from the Exposed Status Effect for 12 seconds. Extend the duration of the Haste Status Effect for another 2 seconds. Scream, but without notifying the Killer. Receive a random Item of Rare Rarity, with a random selection of Add-ons attached to it, automatically dropping any previously held Item. The same effect cannot happen twice in a row. Dramaturgy causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Dramaturgy cannot be used when Exhausted. "Take the part. It's a good movie, he says. What's the worst that can happen?" — Nicolas Cage
	Genetic Limits	Around you, the limits of human life become readily apparent. Whenever a Survivor loses a Health State, they suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 6/7/8 seconds. "THE ORGANIC BODY IS SO LIMITED!" — HUX-A7-13
	Head On	When your mind is set, there better be no one standing in your way. After hiding in a Locker for 3 seconds, Head On activates: Performing a Rush Exit out of the Locker stuns a nearby Killer for 3 seconds. Head On causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Head On cannot be used while Exhausted or when having accrued Idle Crows. "People are remembered for the challenges they overcome. You can run away and forget what you're capable of or you can face your fears and remind the world of who you are." — Jane Romero
	Iron Will	You are able to concentrate and enter a meditative-like state to numb some pain. Reduces the volume of Grunts of Pain while in the Injured State by 80/90/100 %. Iron Will cannot be used when suffering from Exhaustion, but does not cause the Exhausted Status Effect.
	Languid Touch	Your dreadful aura is so suffocating that even terrifying scenes tire your prey. When a Survivor scares off a Crow within 36 metres of your location, Languid Touch activates: Causes that Survivor to suffer from the Exhausted Status Effect for 6/8/10 seconds. Languid Touch has a cool-down of 5 seconds. "Submit to me. It is inevitable." — Vecna
	Lithe	Performing a Rushed Vault triggers Lithe: Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds. Lithe causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Lithe cannot be used when Exhausted. "U mad?" — Feng Min
	Made for This	You were born to survive, and raised to adapt. Whenever you are in the Injured State, Made for This activates and you benefit from the following effects: Grants the Endurance Status Effect for 6/8/10 seconds, after completing a Healing action on another Survivor. Endurance is cancelled prematurely when performing a Conspicuous Action. Grants a 1/2/3 % Haste Status Effect while running and also suffering from the Deep Wound Status Effect. "I didn't come here to be robot food!" — Gabriel Soma
	Mindbreaker	Your distressing presence drains and weakens your prey. All Survivors repairing a Generator suffer from the following afflictions: Incurs the Blindness and Exhausted Status Effects for the duration of the Repair action. If a Survivor was already suffering from Exhausted prior to Mindbreaker affecting them, the Status Effect's timer will be paused and not recover for the duration of the Repair action. Both Status Effects linger for another 3/4/5 seconds after a Survivor stops repairing. "The specimen's apparent telepathic ability can evoke feelings of dread and fatigue in nearby individuals." — Hawkins National Laboratory
	Overcome	You have calculated how much energy you can risk to expend. Becoming injured by any means triggers Overcome: Extends the duration of the On-hit Speed Boost by +2 seconds. Overcome causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Overcome cannot be used when Exhausted. "After careful analysis, we are getting the hell out of here!" — Jonah Vasquez
	Septic Touch	The Land of the Shadows subsumes all. Healing only delays the inevitable. Whenever a Survivor performs a Healing action while they are inside your Terror Radius, that Survivor suffers from the Blindness and Exhausted Status Effects These effects linger for 6/8/10 seconds after the Healing action is interrupted by any means. "Do not admit to fear, or pain, or doubt. These are the seeds from which darkness grows." — Otto Stamper
	Smash Hit	When your rival makes a mistake, you seize the opportunity. Stunning the Killer with a Pallet triggers Smash Hit: Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 4 seconds. Smash Hit causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 30/25/20 seconds. Smash Hit cannot be used when Exhausted. "I have dealt with psychopaths in suits. You're just uglier and worse dressed." — Yun-Jin Lee
	Sprint Burst	Starting to run triggers Sprint Burst: Grants a +50 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds. Sprint Burst causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds. Sprint Burst cannot be used when Exhausted. "See you if you can catch up..." — Meg Thomas
	Vigil	You look over your friends even in dire situations. Increases the Recovery rate from the following Status Effects by 20/25/30 %: The Blindness, Broken, Exhausted, Exposed, Haemorrhage, Hindered, Mangled, and Oblivious Status Effects. Vigil extends its effect to all Survivors within 8 metres of your location and lingers for 15 seconds. "I am gonna be here when you wake up. You are gonna make it." — Quentin Smith

Skills

	Escapist Team Skill	Starting to run triggers this Skill: Grants a +150 % Haste Status Effect for 3 seconds. This effect is also extended to all other Survivors within 12 metres of your location. This Skill causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 20 seconds. This Skill cannot be used when Exhausted.	1

Change Log

Patch 1.8.0

• Nerf: removed the functionality of accelerated (+33 %) Exhaustion Recovery while crouching.
  • Exhaustion then recovered at the default rate while crouching.

Patch 2.1.0

• Nerf: removed the functionality of slowed (-50 %) Exhaustion Recovery while running.
  • It is now impossible to recover Exhaustion while running.

Trivia

• Exhaustion was originally added to prevent Survivors from chaining together multiple Exhaustion Perks, which back then exclusively granted sprint bursts.
  • Specifically, its cause of implementation was the so-called "Survivor Machine Gun" (refer to Save the Best for Last for the Killer-equivalent), a combination of stacking both Sprint Burst and Balanced Landing, which was prevalent in late 2016 and early 2017.
• Exhausted is removed instantly upon being hooked.
• Adrenaline is the only Perk applying the Status Effect while ignoring its existence upon activation.
• Vigil is the only Perk that reduces the duration of the Status Effect.
• Iron Will is the only Perk affected by the Status Effect while not causing it.