patch · June 19, 2024
Dead by Daylight Update 8.0.2 Balances The Lich and Maps
Dead by Daylight patch 8.0.2 modifies The Lich's abilities and add-ons, adjusts map geometry in Forgotten Ruins, and resolves gameplay and interaction bugs.
Behaviour Interactive has released a bugfix and balance update for Dead by Daylight. Version 8.0.2 addresses map layouts on Forgotten Ruins, tweaks The Lich's interaction timings, and fixes collision, perk, and animation bugs.
Map Adjustments and Forgotten Ruins
Forgotten Ruins receives layout changes, including a guarantee of at least four hooks in the dungeon section. Passage locations on the map are moved further away from vaults and pallets. Passage interaction times take 0.15 seconds longer for Survivors and 0.25 seconds less for Killers. Entering Passages simultaneously no longer traps Survivors, and Victor pounces no longer cancel Passage entry.
The Lich Adjustments and Add-ons
The Lich receives tweaks to Mage Hand and Flight of the Damned. Mage Hand pallet-lifting duration increases from 0.35 seconds to 0.5 seconds. Flight of the Damned skeleton spawn volume increases to give Survivors better auditory awareness. The Ring of Telekinesis add-on grants a 10 percent general vault speed boost for eight seconds after using Mage Hand on an upward pallet. The Vorpal Sword add-on increases pallet-breaking time from 2.2 seconds to 3.2 seconds.
Perk and General Fixes
Mirrored Illusion illusions properly despawn if the Killer walks through them, and the perk no longer charges while an active illusion exists. Dark Arrogance no longer applies its bonus vault effect incorrectly to other Killer abilities. Un-modded medkits now fully deplete when self-healing to 100 percent, and the Entity window blocking effect correctly blocks windows that recently unblocked after three consecutive rushed vaults.
Why this patch matters
Update 8.0.2 delivers balance adjustments for The Lich while clearing out a backlog of map collisions and progression blockers.