How to Killer: The Basics | A Beginner’s Guide to DBD

Welcome to “How to Killer: The Basics,” a beginner’s guide for new Dead by Daylight players looking to dive into the killer role. Whether you're brand new to DBD or returning after a break, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to start strong. In this video, I’ll cover: How to get started as a new player Where to spend your bloodpoints early Survivor vs Killer gameplay mindset Loadouts, perks, items, and offerings Tips for surviving your early matches Beginner killer recommendations (Wraith, Huntress, and Nemesis) Learning from the post-game scoreboard How to avoid getting overwhelmed and make steady progress If you're ready to stop feeling lost and start improving, this video is for you. 📌 Next up in the series: HTK: Macro Gameplay — where we’ll dive deeper into map pressure, when to chase vs. rotate, and the decisions that elevate good killers into great ones. 💬 Let me know in the comments what killer you main — or if there’s something I missed you want me to cover in the next video! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more HTK and Dead by Daylight content. Good luck in the Fog. #DeadByDaylight #DBDGuide #HTK #Flauge #DBDKillerGuide #NewToDBD #DBDTips ============================================================ 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Disclamer 02:27 - Getting Started 06:27 - Into the Trials 09:14 - Expectations & Endgame 11:38 - Next Steps 13:07 - On Your Way 14:32 - Outro ============================================================ CyberPunk - Music by TuneTrove from Pixabay sci-fi space (Cyberpunk music) - Music by Ribhav Agrawal from Pixabay Lofi Background Music - Music by DELOSound from Pixabay Cold War Games - Gabriel Lewis