Learn the essential controls and movement mechanics in Dead by Daylight. Master survivor and killer actions to escape or hunt effectively in this guide.
This guide covers the fundamental controls and movement mechanics for both Survivors and Killers in Dead by Daylight. Understanding these basics is crucial for effective gameplay, whether you're trying to escape the Entity's grasp or hunt down your prey.
| Action | Survivor Controls | Killer Controls |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | WASD keys | WASD keys |
| Look Around | Mouse movement | Mouse movement |
| Walk/Crouch | Left Shift (Hold) | Left Shift (Hold) |
| Run | (Default) | (Default) |
| Interact/Repair/Heal/Sabotage | Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Drop Item | R key | (N/A) |
| Cleanse Totem/Disarm Trap | Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Enter/Exit Locker | Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Fast Vault Window | W + Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Normal Vault Window | Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Crouch/Stand Up | Ctrl key | Ctrl key |
| Basic Attack | (N/A) | Left Mouse Button |
| Power Ability 1 | (N/A) | Right Mouse Button |
| Power Ability 2 | (N/A) | R key |
| Add-on Ability | (N/A) | Mouse Wheel Scroll |
| Add-on Ability 2 | (N/A) | Middle Mouse Button |
| Struggle (On Hook/Carry) | Repeatedly press Spacebar | (N/A) |
| Wiggle (Carried) | Repeatedly press A & D keys | (N/A) |
| Add-on Ability 3 | (N/A) | Q key |
| Add-on Ability 4 | (N/A) | E key |
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