patch · October 29, 2026
Dead by Daylight Backend Patch Buffs The Executioner and The Good Guy
Dead by Daylight uses the Backend Tunables system to adjust power timers and ranges for The Executioner and The Good Guy.
Behavior Interactive has utilized the Backend Tunables system to roll out balance adjustments for two Killers in Dead by Daylight, aiming to make their powers feel more responsive and lethal in matches.
The Executioner Adjustments
The Executioner receives several changes to Rites of Judgment and Punishment of the Damned. The activation time for Rites of Judgment drops to 0.8 seconds from 1 second, while the cancel time increases to 1.2 seconds from 1 second. Maximum charges for the power decrease from 10 to 8, but the recharge rate doubles to 0.5 charges per second. For Punishment of the Damned, the initial spawn delay decreases slightly to 0.25 seconds, the delay between segments drops to 0.001 seconds, segment lifetime increases to 0.3 seconds, and maximum range expands to 16 meters from 10 meters.
The Good Guy Adjustments
The Good Guy receives buffs aimed at increasing lethality while using his power. Hidey-Ho mode cooldown drops to 10 seconds from 12 seconds. During Slice and Dice, vaulting time decreases to 0.8 seconds from 1 second, and the maximum duration of Slice and Dice increases to 2 seconds from 1.8 seconds.
Why this patch matters
These backend adjustments give both Killers more aggressive range and snappier power execution without requiring a full client patch.