Learn the essential controls and user interface elements of Dead by Daylight. Master survivor and killer actions, item usage, and map navigation for a competitive edge.
This guide covers the fundamental controls and user interface (UI) elements necessary to play Dead by Daylight effectively. Understanding these basics is high-stakes for both Survivors and Killers to navigate the game, perform actions, and interact with the environment.
| Action | Default PC Keybind | Controller (Default) |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | WASD | Left Stick |
| Look Around | Mouse Movement | Right Stick |
| Crouch | Left Ctrl | B / Circle |
| Walk | Left Shift | Press Left Stick |
| Interact / Repair / Sabotage / Heal / Cleanse Totem | Spacebar / E | X / A |
| Drop Item | Q | Y / Triangle |
| Use Item / Add-on | Left Mouse Button | Right Trigger / R2 |
| Skill Check (Survivor) | Spacebar | X / A |
| Enter Chase Music (Killer) | Left Mouse Button | Right Trigger / R2 |
| Add-on Ability (Killer) | Right Mouse Button | Left Trigger / L2 |
| Primary Attack (Killer) | Left Mouse Button | Right Trigger / R2 |
| Secondary Attack / Power (Killer) | Right Mouse Button | Left Trigger / L2 |
| Add-ons | R | D-Pad Left |
| Perks | 1, 2, 3 | D-Pad Up, Down, Left |
| Map | M | Select / Touchpad |
| Inventory | Tab | View Button / Touchpad |
| Emotes | T | D-Pad Right |
| Emote Wheel | Hold T | Hold D-Pad Right |
| Emote Stop | T | D-Pad Right |
| Voice Chat (Push-to-Talk) | V | N/A |
| Emote Wheel (Survivor) | T | D-Pad Right |
| Emote Wheel (Killer) | T | D-Pad Right |
Note: Keybinds can be customized in the game's settings menu.
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