Dead by Daylight

Dead by Daylight

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How to properly use the map and it's addons
By simi
After spending around 400 hours in DBD(counting beta) and getting dual rank 1 three times (not that it matters) I have decided to make a simple guide that can be very useful for everyone doesn't matter if you are new to the game or a pro.
   
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Introduction
There are five items in the game that the survivors get to choose from the map,toolbox flashlight,med-kit and the skeleton key. Today we will be going over the map which can be very useful if used correctly.

The Map


The map can be used to track almost everything on the level like exit gates,generators,bear traps,hooks and the hatch with the help of some add-ons that I will be going over in this guide.
A stock map lasts up to 20 seconds which includes one second that takes to charge the map with the Mouse 2 key by default.When you use the map you will be able to see one generator by default. The generators can only be seen by the person using the map and for every generator that you discover you will get 300 points, these points go towards the objective category which maxes out at 8000 points. No matter what add-on you go with the map will always show the generators.
Map Addendum


This is a very common add-on and it will pop up in your blood web a lot. This add-on will allow you to use the map for 25 seconds but keep in mind that it takes one second to charge the map so that brings it down to 24 seconds. This add-on can be stacked with the Retardant Jelly add-on.
Retardant Jelly


This add-on slows down the burning rate of the map but in a way it's like the Addendum. This add-on will allow you to use the map for 27 seconds so if you stack it with Addendum then you will be able to use it for 32 seconds.This value does not include the one second it takes to use the map.
Red Twine

This add-on allows you to track traps and hooks around you. Every time you discover a new hook you will get 300 pts .Basement hooks and generators count as well which makes it one of the best add-ons for the map.This add-on is very useful for people running the saboteur perk as it makes tracking hooks/traps easier.

  • Taking down a hook = 500 pts
  • Sabotaging a trap = 500 pts
  • Disarming a trap = 300 pts



Black silk cord



This addon allows you to track the hatch once it appears.The hatch spawns when the number of repaired generators is greater than the amount of alive survivors.You don't need a key to open the hatch if you're the last one alive.


  • Pts for opening the hatch = 2k
  • Pts for escaping = 5k
  • Pts for using the hatch = 2k
  • Pts for finding the hatch = 300
Unusual/Odd stamps

This is a very useful add-on as it allows you track generators half way across the map. You can
stacks both stamps which can help cover more distance but imo it's best if you use odd stamp with crystal bead or red twine.
Glass bead


Ever wonder what the random sunlight thing is that sometimes shows up on the level? Well you can create one too with the help of this add-on.You can create a marker by pressing M2 and Space bar.The killer cannot see this marker.

Crystal bead


This is a very useful and super rare add-on as it allows your teammates to see where the generators that you have scouted are. Depending on the second add-on that you go with you can help your teammates see where the traps,hooks,gens and the exit gates are.
Yellow wire


This add-on allows you track the exit gates.Since most killers now have NOED (No one escapes death) perk and can see where the exit gates are once they are powered this add-on can be handy to farm points by opening chest,doing generators till 99% ( you don't want the killer to know your location),basement time etc and then plan your escape.
What's the best combo?


Red twine + Odd stamp/Jelly = If you like taking down hooks/traps and make life harder for the killer then you can use the red twine with the jelly or you can make your way around the map locate all the hooks/gens then you can get around 4500 points just for scouting, add that with sabotaging some hooks and traps you already have 8-9k +5k if you can escape.

Odd stamp/Retardant Jelly + Crystal bead = Once you locate enough gens then you can help your teammates get to the gens that are left and can work on one yourself so you can escape faster.

Glass bead +Retardant Jelly/Yellow wire/Black silk cord = Make a marker next to the exit gate or hatch and save your teammates some time


Some offering that you can use to get even more pts


Bog Laurel Sachet - Grants 25% bonus Bloodpoints in the Objective category.
Fresh Bog Laurel -Grants 50% bonus Bloodpoints in the Objective category.
Fragrant Bog Laurel - Grants 75% bonus Bloodpoints in the Objective category.

30 Comments
bruhpotato1 28 Jun, 2019 @ 11:38am 
yea
Luctom 1 May, 2018 @ 5:03pm 
respect your elders, kids.
Rodbatt 12 Feb, 2017 @ 12:43pm 
Good times when we had only five itens and 300 map scout points.
HONEY 6 Sep, 2016 @ 5:38am 
pls russian
槿樺 20 Aug, 2016 @ 10:28pm 
666666
Humanin 19 Aug, 2016 @ 10:26am 
Please make a modification. Sabotaging a hook is now 500 points... sad =[
Richkiller 6 Aug, 2016 @ 8:43am 
can you link me to that?
simi  [author] 6 Aug, 2016 @ 8:30am 
u can vote on strawpoll under the second guide
Richkiller 6 Aug, 2016 @ 8:29am 
Make a killer guide?
simi  [author] 4 Aug, 2016 @ 10:03pm 
@FrostByte Check the gen guide