The Twins, a killer duo in Dead by Daylight, bring an entirely different playstyle to the table, allowing players to swap between Charlotte, the main body, and Victor, her deadly smaller counterpart. On paper, this sounds like an incredible concept—strategically managing two characters at once should open the door for some of the most tactical gameplay in Dead by Daylight. In practice, however, the execution of the Twins’ mechanics has left much to be desired, plagued by frustrating bugs, counterintuitive mechanics, and balance issues that make them one of the least-picked killers in the game. But for those willing to endure their shortcomings, the Twins can offer a high-skill, oppressive killer playstyle that rewards deep map knowledge and well-timed strategy.

Understanding the Twins’ Mechanics

Charlotte is your standard M1 killer—she can break pallets, kick generators, and carry downed survivors like any other killer. But the true strength of the Twins lies in Victor, the smaller, faster, and more dangerous of the two. By detaching Victor from Charlotte, players gain access to a high-speed, pouncing nightmare that can traverse the map quickly and apply immense pressure to survivors.

Victor’s pounce attack is his defining feature. If he lands it, he deals damage and inflicts the Survivor with broken, oblivious, and incapacitated statuses, making him a fantastic tool for snowballing a game in your favor. However, if he misses, he suffers a long cooldown, leaving him vulnerable and allowing survivors to kick him, rendering him temporarily useless. This creates a high-risk, high-reward playstyle where every pounce must be carefully planned. Unlike other ranged attackers like Huntress or Deathslinger, who can adjust their aim mid-animation, Victor’s pounce requires precision and commitment, making it punishing for new players.

Additionally, Victor acts as a living radar when idle. Any survivor near him reveals their location, giving Charlotte valuable tracking information. However, a major downside to Victor is his inability to interact with objects. He cannot break pallets, kick generators, or pick up downed survivors. This forces players to constantly swap between Victor and Charlotte, a process that often feels clunky and poorly optimized.

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Twins

Strengths:

• Multi-Objective Pressure: Being able to control two bodies at once allows for a level of map coverage no other killer can match. Victor can patrol high-traffic areas while Charlotte holds down a separate part of the map.
• Rapid Chase Potential: Victor moves significantly faster than survivors, allowing him to catch up quickly, even in strong looping scenarios.
• Status Effect Overload: A well-timed Victor pounce inflicts multiple status effects, making survivors extremely vulnerable if played correctly.
• Survivor Misdirection: When Charlotte is idle, she has no terror radius, allowing for sneaky ambushes.

Weaknesses:

• Buggy and Unreliable Mechanics: Victor frequently gets stuck in objects, fails to pounce properly, or despawns in unintended ways.
• Victor’s Fragility: A single kick from a survivor completely negates Victor for a significant time.
• Charlotte’s Sluggishness: She is essentially powerless without Victor, making her easy to counter once survivors learn to play around Victor’s mechanics.
• Limited Perk Synergy: Many perks rely on the killer’s presence or interactions, and since Victor can’t perform many killer actions, a lot of perks lose value.

How to Play as the Twins

The key to mastering the Twins lies in maximizing Victor’s effectiveness. He is your main tool for applying pressure, so knowing when and where to release him is crucial. Here are a few core strategies:

1. Smart Victor Placement

Don’t just let Victor loose randomly—place him in high-traffic areas, such as near generators, pallets, or escape routes. If a survivor is forced to run near him, they either risk getting hit or have to waste time maneuvering around him.

2. Quick Survivor Downs

Victor excels at chaining downs quickly. If you down a survivor with Victor, immediately switch to Charlotte and pick them up before their teammates can react. Since Victor’s pounce disables survivors for a moment, this provides an easy window to capitalize on.

3. Exploit Victor’s Speed

Use Victor to scout generators quickly. His movement speed allows him to check areas much faster than Charlotte can, meaning you can gather intel on survivors’ locations rapidly.

4. Forcing Survivors into Bad Loops

Because Victor moves so fast, survivors will often panic and drop pallets early. This can be used to your advantage—force them to burn through resources with Victor before switching back to Charlotte for cleanup.

Survivor Counterplay: How to Beat the Twins

Survivors who know how to handle the Twins will exploit their weaknesses effectively. Here are some key counter-strategies:

• Use Pallets Against Victor: Since Victor’s pounce has a wind-up time, survivors can vault back and forth over pallets to make him miss repeatedly.
• Kick Victor at Every Opportunity: If Victor misses a pounce or is just standing idle, kick him immediately. This gives survivors valuable breathing room.
• Use Lockers to Bait Victor: Initially, Victor couldn’t interact with lockers, making them a safe spot. While this has been patched, smart locker plays can still waste his time.
• Force Charlotte to Pick Up Survivors: Since Victor can’t carry survivors, forcing Charlotte to do all the liftingslows down the Twins’ momentum considerably.

Best Perks and Add-ons for the Twins

The Twins’ perk selection is underwhelming, but they can benefit from a few strong picks:

Best Perks for the Twins:

• Hoarder: Reveals when survivors pick up items, giving Charlotte a better chance to intercept.
• Dead Man’s Switch: Blocks generators when survivors let go, which is great when patrolling with Victor.
• Hex: Devour Hope: Since Victor allows you to pressure multiple areas, this hex has strong potential to snowball out of control.
• Make Your Choice: When Charlotte hooks a survivor and then switches to Victor, she can quickly ambush unhookers with the exposed effect.

Best Add-ons for the Twins:

• Red Cloth: Grants Charlotte undetectable for 12 seconds after regaining control, enabling sneaky attacks.
• Red Pendant: Exposes survivors for 12 seconds when they crush Victor, punishing them for getting rid of him.
• Toy Sword: Increases Victor’s pounce speed, making it easier to land attacks.

Final Thoughts: Are the Twins Worth Playing?

Despite their unique mechanics, the Twins remain one of Dead by Daylight’s most frustrating killers due to their clunky controls, reliance on Victor’s success, and overall lack of reliable perk synergy. For casual players, they may be too much of a hassle to learn, but for those who enjoy high-pressure, map-wide killers, they can offer an incredibly rewarding playstyle. However, they require precise execution and game sense to be truly effective.

The Twins embody an ambitious concept that unfortunately suffers from Dead by Daylight’s inconsistent coding and survivor-favoring mechanics. Unless you’re looking for a challenge, you might be better off with other killers who can apply similar pressure without the mechanical frustrations. But for those willing to master their intricacies, the Twins provide a level of strategic depth that few other killers can match.