Dead by Daylight has finally introduced a long-anticipated character to its lineup: Ken Kaneki, the iconic half-ghoul from the renowned anime and manga series, Tokyo Ghoul. Available now as a Killer in the game, players stepping into his path should brace themselves, as Kaneki brings a formidable array of abilities designed for ruthless efficiency in hunting Survivors.
For nearly a year, the gaming community has speculated about Kaneki’s arrival, especially after several Dead by Daylight Easter eggs hinting at Tokyo Ghoul began emerging in recent game updates. The clues began in Chapter 31, featuring an in-game theater marquee advertising a fictitious movie titled “The Ghoul’s Lament.”Recent hints resurfaced in February, featuring distorted messages broadcasted via an in-game radio located in a locked office space.
Confirmed through the game’s official social media channels, this crossover has culminated in the introduction of “The Ghoul,”a reimagined version of Ken Kaneki. Equipped with a unique skill set, he poses a substantial threat to Survivors. His high mobility, enhanced by four tentacles, enables him to execute the Kagune Leap ability, allowing for quick traversal across the map while bypassing pallets and vaults. This leap can be chained into a second attack, which inflicts Deep Wounds on any Survivor hit, alongside a Kagune Mark status effect that propels The Ghoul into a more aggressive state, permitting further leaps and enhanced evasion capabilities.
To complement his mobility, Kaneki also possesses three specific Killer perks that amplify his lethality. The perks include:
- Hex: Nothing But Misery – A curse affecting all Survivors after dealing damage eight times, hindering their movement for a duration.
- Forever Entwined – This perk accelerates The Ghoul’s speed in picking up, dropping, and hooking Survivors following a successful hit.
- None Are Free – Once all generators have been activated, this late-game ability briefly blocks windows and pallets, severely limiting escape routes for Survivors.
The recent inclusion of such an agile Killer sharply contrasts with the adjustments made to another character, the Skull Merchant. Following her significant rework at the end of March, the Skull Merchant relies on drones for attack and reconnaissance, indicating a more tactical approach compared to The Ghoul’s straight-forward hunting style.
Dead by Daylight 8.6 Tokyo Ghoul Patch Notes
New Killer – The Ghoul
Killer Power: ONE – EYED TERROR
SPECIAL ABILITY: Kagune Leap
- Utilize the Power button to charge and launch the Kagune, which attaches to nearby vertical surfaces, rapidly propelling The Ghoul forward.
- After the initial leap, he can perform a second leap or enter cooldown by using the Active Ability button.
- The ability enters cooldown upon consuming the leaps, leaping over vaults, or grabbing a Survivor.
- A second leap targeting a Survivor results in a grab-attack that inflicts damage, Deep Wounds, and a Kagune Mark.
- Executing a grab-attack enables Enraged Mode.
SPECIAL ABILITY: Enraged Mode
- During this state, The Ghoul can perform up to three consecutive Kagune Leaps, with increased speed when leaping over vaults after attacking a Survivor.
- The mode remains active as long as Survivors bear the Kagune Mark, which is removed upon their mending or downing.
- Enraged Mode ends once there are no marked Survivors, with a countdown that pauses during the carrying of Survivors.
New Killer Perks
Hex: Nothing But Misery:
- After damaging Survivors 8 times, a dull totem transforms into a hex totem, cursing all players.
- Each basic attack inflicts a Hindered status of 5% for a specific duration.
Forever Entwined:
- Gain tokens when a Survivor is damaged, increasing speed in interactions.
None Are Free:
- Gain tokens from hooking Survivors, allowing temporary blocking of escape routes post-generator activation.
Archives and Events
- The Blood Moon event returns on April 7th, starting at 11:00 AM Eastern.
- This event includes a new event tome launching simultaneously.
- A Chaos Shuffle event is scheduled to begin on April 29th at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Features
- Improvements to Scratch Marks, ensuring consistent ground spawning.
- A new Surrender option allows for partial progress retention under specific conditions.
Survivor Bloodpoint Balancing
- Increased scores for various actions, such as Safe Hook Rescues and Healing.
Loadouts
- Equipped elements now display the remaining count.
- Search bar functionality has improved for direct input.
Bug Fixes
Various fixes across different aspects of gameplay, including:
- Fixed audio issues related to character voices and sound effects.
- Resolved problems where game interactions caused animation glitches.
- Improved AI performance and navigation for bots.
The Ghoul Specific Fixes
- Fixed interaction bugs ensuring smoother gameplay mechanics.
- Adjusted visual effects linked to grabs and tentacle jumps.
- Enhanced balance for the tentacle vault and attack animations.