Dead by Daylight Just Nerfed The Ghoul Killer—Survivors Rejoice!

As a devoted fan of “Dead by Daylight“, I’m thrilled to share that an exciting new patch, version 8.6.2, has been unveiled! This update brings substantial changes to one specific character, The Ghoul, which is sure to bring some much-needed relief to the Survivor mains.

The Ghoul, a relatively recent addition to the game, has been a source of frustration for many players due to its perceived overpowering nature as a Killer. It seems that Behaviour Interactive has taken note of these concerns and has made some significant adjustments.

The Ghoul’s power has been noticeably toned down. Modifications have been made to the range of his tentacles, the duration he spends in Enraged mode, and several other aspects. For a detailed look at the changes, you can check out the official website below:

[Link to the official website for changes]

  • Reduced Tentacle range from 16 meters to 14 meters.
  • Reduced Enraged mode time from 45 seconds to 40 seconds.
  • Reduced Enraged bonus time when performing a perfectly timed grab-attack from 15 seconds to 10 seconds.
  • Reduced Reticle Stickiness Time effect on targeted Survivor from 0.3 seconds to 0.18 seconds.
  • Reduced Reticle aiming on Survivor detection for grab-attack by 94%.
  • Reduced Grab-attacks Damage minimum distance requirement to activate over obstacles by -30%.
  • After breaking a pallet, if the Killer Power is not in cooldown, Power goes into a forced cooldown equal to a single Leap usage.
  • Add-on Fresh Coffee: Changed rarity from Common to Very Rare.
  • Add-on Hinami’s Umbrella: Reworked Effect – Performing a perfectly timed grab-attack award an extra +10.0 seconds of Enraged bonus time and changed rarity from Very Rare to Uncommon.
  • Add-on Blood stained Handkerchief: Reduced Kagune’s reach from 2 meters to 1 meter.
  • Add-on Taiyaki: Reduced the Enraged Mode countdown from 15 seconds to 5 seconds and changed rarity from Uncommon to Common.
  • Add-on Yamori’s Mask: Added the activation requirement of “all Survivors further than 40m”.

To date, responses to these alterations have predominantly been extremely favorable on Reddit and various social media platforms. It’s evident that the developers of “Dead by Daylight” have taken heed of the community’s suggestions, which has led to a palpable feeling of relief among players. Although some enthusiasts who specialize in The Ghoul and his abilities might dissent, overall there seems to be a consensus that this was necessary. Here’s hoping these modifications will strike a balance for players while maintaining The Ghoul as an enjoyable character to play with, and justifying the cost associated with him. Balancing the interests of both Killer and Survivor enthusiasts can be challenging, but at first glance, this appears to be a positive change that makes The Ghoul formidable yet fair.

Similar to numerous other well-liked Killers in Dead by Daylight, The Ghoul is a character licensed from Tokyo Ghoul, a popular anime and manga series. This partnership introduced Ken Kaneki as a fresh character into the game; however, players soon realized that he was challenging to defeat. In the near future, Dead by Daylight will introduce a new Survivor named Orela Rose. Although she is currently available in the Public Test Build (PTB), she won’t be playable in the main game until May 6th.

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2025-04-17 19:41