Dead Hard
Dead by Daylight survivor perk · Unique perk of David King
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What does Dead Hard do?
After being unhooked by any means, Dead Hard activates:
While injured and running, press the Active Ability button to trigger the following effect:
• Grants the Endurance Status Effect for 0.5 seconds.
Dead Hard cannot be used while Exhausted.
Dead Hard causes the Exhausted Status Effect for 60/50/40 seconds.
"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
Best perks to combine with Dead Hard
Mettle of Man – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel, chase.
Borrowed Time – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
Decisive Strike – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
Off the Record – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
Unbreakable – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
Babysitter – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
Teamwork: Throw Down – Also chase, anti-tunnel.
Windows of Opportunity – Also chase.
Builds with Dead Hard
Second Life 71
Strong / meta · Survivor · Anti-tunnel, Chase
Dead Hard · Decisive Strike · Off the Record · Unbreakable
First Aid Kit · Self Adherent Wrap · Rubber Gloves
Bodyguard 83
Fun · Survivor · Altruism, Anti-tunnel
Babysitter · Borrowed Time · Mettle of Man · Dead Hard
Emergency Med-Kit · Styptic Agent · Gauze Roll
Chase Core 74
Auto-generated · Survivor · Chase
Dead Hard · Windows of Opportunity · Rapid Response · Teamwork: Throw Down
Utility Flashlight · Odd Bulb · High-End Sapphire Lens
Frequently asked
Who has Dead Hard?
Dead Hard is the unique perk of David King in Dead by Daylight.
What playstyle is Dead Hard good for?
Dead Hard fits a chase, anti-tunnel playstyle.