Behaviour Interactive has released the Dead by Daylight uodate July 28 patch, or what the studio calls the 4.1.0 update. Console gamers will see this as Dead by Daylight update 1.97. and we have the full patch notes below.
Note that some of the notes have spoiler warning tags in them, so make sure you know what you’re diving into.
Dead by Daylight Update July 28 patch notes:
Dead by Daylight 4.1.0 Mid-Chapter:
FEATURES
- Aura Rework – Refactored the Aura System on a technical level to make sure the system is easier to maintain and less prone to bugs in the future. Visuals for the Refactor were changed to support the new refactor. Functionally the system has not been significantly changed, however the appearance of auras is noticeably different.
- Added a Promo Code System to the Store – Keep your eyes on our forums / social media for promotional codes that you can use in-game in the future.
- Killer Selection – Killers can no longer change characters while searching for a match / in a lobby (excluding custom matches). This will soon be used by the new matchmaking system to provide better match balance based on your skill with each killer individually, instead of a global killer rating.
BALANCE
THE CANNIBAL
The Cannibal was one of our less-popular Killers, so we are pushing to lessen some of the character’s weaknesses while chasing Survivors. Cannibal players will see a higher skill ceiling and new ways to master the power. His add-ons were changed to match our rarity composition requirements, remove overlap with the Hillbilly’s add-ons, and open up more builds.
Power Changes
Added Chainsaw Sweep charges. Using the Chainsaw will consume a charge and trigger a Chainsaw Sweep. During this time, The Cannibal can extend the Chainsaw Sweep by pressing the power button before the power bar fully depletes. The more charges are used, the longer the miss cooldown / tantrum (if colliding with obstacles).
The numbers:
- The Cannibal starts with 3 charges
- Triggering the chainsaw will start a Chainsaw Sweep that lasts 2 seconds
- During the Sweep, each charge used after that will reset the Chainsaw Sweep timer back to 2 seconds
- Each additional charge used increases the missed chainsaw attack cooldown / tantrum duration by 1 second
- Charges refill at a rate of 1 charge every 4 seconds when the chainsaw is not being used
- The Cannibal’s maximum speed during a Chainsaw Sweep has increased to 5.29 m/s from 5.06 m/s
Furthermore, if The Cannibal revs the chainsaw for too long, a tantrum is automatically triggered for the base duration of 5 seconds.
When a tantrum is triggered, all remaining charges are consumed.
The tantrum meter will pause as soon as the power button is released and will start going down when the chainsaw is put away.
Add-ons: Updated most of his add-ons.
Common add-ons:
Chainsaw File:
Old effect: Slightly reduces the noise made by the chainsaw
New effect: Slightly reduces the tantrum duration
Long Guide Bar:
Old effect: Slightly increase the reach of the chainsaw attack
New effect: Moderately increase the rate at which charges replenish
Spark Plug:
Old effect: Slightly decreases the chainsaw charge time
New effect: Slightly increases movement speed during the tantrum
Vegetable Oil:
Same effect: Slightly decreases the chainsaw cooldown
Uncommon add-ons:
Chili:
Old effect: Moderately increases acceleration when using the chainsaw
New effect: Slightly increase dash duration when a token is consumed. Slightly increase the additional chainsaw swing window.
Homemade Muffler:
Old effect: Moderately reduces the noise made by the chainsaw
New effect: Moderately decreases the tantrum duration
Knife Scratches:
Same effect: Slightly increase chainsaw movement speed. Slightly increase charge time
Primer Bulb:
Old effect: Moderately decreases the chainsaw charge time
New effect: Moderately increases movement speed during the tantrum
Speed Limiter:
Same effect: Chainsaw does not automatically trigger the dying state. Get 50% more bloodpoints for chainsaw hit score events.
Rare add-ons:
Begrimed Chains (Carburetor Tuning Guide):
Old effect: Moderately decreases the chainsaw charge time. Slightly decreases the chainsaw cooldown. Slightly reduces the time penalty when bumping in objects. Slightly reduces the noise made by the chainsaw.
New effect: Chainsaw hits cause survivors to drop their items.
Grisly Chains:
Old effect: Moderately decreases the repair speed of survivors injured by the chainsaw for 90 seconds.
New effect: Hit target suffers from the mangled status effect for 90 seconds.
Shop Lubricant:
Old effect: Moderately decreases the chainsaw cooldown
New effect: Downing a survivor with a chainsaw hit while no other survivors are in your terror radius will hide the survivor’s aura for 20 seconds.
The Beast’s Marks:
Same effect: Moderately increases chainsaw movement speed. Slightly increases charge time.
The Grease:
Old effect: Considerably decreases the chainsaw cooldown. Slightly decreases the chainsaw charge time.
New effect: Moderately increase movement speed during the tantrum. Slightly increase the duration of the tantrum.
Very Rare add-ons:
Award-Winning Chili:
Old effect: Tremendously increases acceleration when using the chainsaw. Considerably increases the time penalty when bumping in objects.
New effect: Moderately increase dash duration when a token is consumed. Moderately increase the additional chainsaw swing window.
Depth Gauge Rake:
Old effect: Moderately reduces the time penalty when bumping in objects.
New effect: Increases the amount of charges available. Slightly increase charge time. Slightly decrease the chainsaw sweep’s maximum speed.
Light Chassis:
Old effect: Slightly reduces the reach of the chainsaw attack. Considerably reduces the time penalty when bumping in objects.
New effect: While revving, see the auras of survivors within 8 meters. Slightly reduces movement speed while revving.
Rusted Chains:
Old effect: Targets hit with a chainsaw attack suffer considerably from the mangled status effect for 120 seconds.
New effect: Targets hit with a chainsaw attack suffer from the Broken status effect for 90 seconds.
Ultra Rare add-ons:
Carburetor Tuning Guide (Begrimed Chains):
Old effect: Moderately decreases the repair speed of survivors injured by the chainsaw for 120 seconds. Hit target suffers considerably from the Mangled status effect for 120 seconds.
New effect: Automatically consume all charges when triggering a chainsaw dash. Slightly increase the chainsaw dash duration. Slightly decrease the chainsaw sweep’s maximum speed. Slightly decrease the tokens’ recharge rate.
Iridescent Flesh:
New effect: Hitting a Survivor with the Chainsaw replenishes its charges