Mastering a Killer in Dead by Daylight is no easy feat, particularly for those deemed “very hard” on the in-game difficulty scale. This guide explains how to play as one of those Killers, The Blight, offering a few strategies to make the most of its abilities and what its perks can help you achieve.
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How to use The Blight’s skillsThe Blight’s power is a Rush that allows it to run forward at incredible speed. However, it’s more than just a momentum boost to catch up with Survivors. First, you must activate Rush and collide with a wall or surface before the power is used up. Then, you can activate a Lethal Rush. This power is the same as the standard Rush, except the Killer will now swipe at any Survivors it runs into. You can use all of your charges in one Rush or save a few for when you’re closer to a Survivor. Either way, the Killer needs to take a break to recharge itself after a Rush ends.
Best strategies for playing as The BlightSince The Blight’s power is fairly limited, you need to strategize to make the most of it. There are various Add-Ons you can earn through the Bloodweb that will add extra charges to Rush, and they give you many more options in a Trial, so pack them in where you can. We’ve not found an Offering that makes a huge difference with The Blight, but a Memento Mori always goes a long way in a tough Trial.
We find that using Rush to move between generators is the best way to start a Trial as The Blight. This added speed gets you from point to point without giving Survivors any breathing room. When you’re this fast, they panic, and that’s when you can hear or see them. As soon as you see a Survivor, aim for a wall and Rush. Then, activate
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