If you’re looking to gain a competitive edge in Dead by Daylight while maximizing your FPS, this guide will walk you through the best settings and tweaks for improved performance and clarity.

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In-Game Video Settings

Basic Graphics Settings

• Quality Setting: Low (Maximizes FPS and reduces unnecessary effects)
• Screen Resolution: 100%
• Display Mode: Full Screen
• Resolution: Set to your native resolution (e.g., 1920×1080 for 1080p monitors, 2560×1440 for 1440p monitors)
• V-Sync: Off (Reduces input lag)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (For Ultra-Wide Monitors) (Adds black bars to avoid FOV loss)

Post Processing & Effects

• Anti-Aliasing: Off (Prevents ghosting caused by Temporal AA)
• HUD Scale: Minimum (Avoids obstruction of vision)
• Skill Check Scale: Max (Easier to hit great skill checks)
• Subtitles: Off (Avoid unnecessary screen clutter)

Hearing & Accessibility Settings

• HRTF (Head-Related Transfer Function): Optional. It helps on killers like Spirit or Sadako by indicating their direction.
• Colorblind Mode: Use ReShade instead for better control (explained below).

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Advanced Settings Tweaks (GameUserSettings.ini)

To further optimize settings, modify the GameUserSettings.ini file.

How to Access the File:

1. Open File Explorer
2. Navigate to: %localappdata%\DeadByDaylight\Saved\Config\WindowsClient
3. Open GameUserSettings.ini with Notepad

Recommended Edits:

• ShadowQuality=3 (Ultra shadows; if FPS is a concern, set to 0 for performance boost)
• AudioQualityLevel=3 (Prevents audio bugs, especially useful for Spirit players)
• FoliageQuality=0 (Removes unnecessary foliage for better visibility)

After making these changes, save the file and set it to Read-Only to prevent the game from resetting the settings.

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Mouse & Input Settings

If you want to optimize input responsiveness:

1. Open Input.ini in the same directory.
2. Add the following lines for scroll wheel vaulting and pallet dropping:
3. Bindings=(Name=”SpaceBar”,Command=”+Jump”)
4. Bindings=(Name=”MWheelUp”,Command=”+Jump”)

Bindings=(Name=”MWheelDown”,Command=”+Jump”)

5. Save and set the file to Read-Only.

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NVIDIA & AMD Graphics Optimization

For NVIDIA Users:

1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel > Manage 3D settings > Program Settings > Add Dead by Daylight.
2. Set the following:
   • Low Latency Mode: Ultra
   • Power Management Mode: Prefer Maximum Performance
   • Texture Filtering – Quality: High Performance
   • Threaded Optimization: On
   • Vertical Sync: Off

For AMD Users:

1. Open AMD Radeon Software > Graphics Settings.
2. Set the following:
   • Anti-Lag: On
   • Radeon Chill: Off
   • Radeon Boost: On
   • Texture Filtering: Performance
   • Wait for Vertical Refresh: Always Off

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ReShade (For Better Visibility & Color Clarity)

ReShade is a post-processing tool that enhances contrast, brightness, and color saturation.

How to Install ReShade:

1. Download ReShade from reshade.me.
2. Open the installer and select Dead by Daylight (DeadByDaylight-Win64-Shipping.exe).
3. Choose DirectX 10/11/12.
4. Install all shader effects.
5. Launch the game, press Home, and configure the filters.

Recommended Filters:

• Contrast & Brightness (Adjust for improved clarity)
• Vibrance (Boosts color without oversaturation)
• LiftGammaGain (Brightens dark areas without washing out colors)
• Sharpening (Increases clarity; Adaptive Sharpen or AMD CAS recommended)

For optimal settings, check competitive players’ shared ReShade filters in online communities.

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Performance Boosting Tips

Enable DirectX 12 Mode

1. Open Steam/Epic Games.
2. Right-click Dead by Daylight > Properties.
3. Under Launch Options, enter:

-dx12

This can improve FPS on low-end systems but may introduce stuttering.

Adjust Windows Settings for Gaming

• Disable Xbox Game Bar: Settings > Gaming > Xbox Game Bar > Off
• Disable Background Apps: Settings > Privacy > Background Apps > Off
• Set Power Plan to High Performance: Control Panel > Power Options > High Performance

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Killer-Specific Settings Adjustments

For Blight & Billy Players:

• Bind Turn Left (Q) and Turn Right (E) to enable smoother turning.

For Huntress Players:

• Bind Look Up to a Key (e.g., 3 or 4) for easier orbital hatchet throws.

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Final Thoughts

These settings will help maximize your FPS while maintaining competitive clarity in Dead by Daylight. While settings alone won’t make you a better player, having a smooth, clear, and optimized experience can give you an advantage in both Survivor and Killer gameplay.

If you found this guide helpful, feel free to adjust these settings to your preference, experiment with different configurations, and most importantly, enjoy the game!