How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight

A flashlight is an essential item for surviving in Dead by Daylight. Even though it’s nearly useless for scaring off the killer, it can help you to save other survivors that have been caught or eliminate traps. If you’re wondering how to use a flashlight in the game properly, we’re here to help.

In this guide, we’ll share tips on using a flashlight in DBD – on a PC, consoles, and in the mobile game. Additionally, we’ll answer some of the most common questions related to the Dead by Daylight gameplay.

How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight?

A flashlight in DBD can help you to blind the killer – find tips on using it below:

1. Equip your character with a flashlight before the beginning of the match. If you don’t have one, you can find a flashlight in one of the chests during the match.
   
2. Keep in mind that the beam of a regular flashlight reaches 10 meters and lasts for two seconds. The total time you can use the flashlight is eight seconds, thus, save it for expedient moments.
   
3. Aim the flashlight at the killer’s eyes – this way you have a higher chance to blind them.
   
4. Be aware – even though the killer becomes blinded for a couple of seconds, they can still move. If they were carrying a survivor, they will drop them.
   
5. If you’re playing against cloaked Wraith, a flashlight will cause a light burn effect that causes him to get out of the cloak.
   
6. When playing against the Hag, aim the flashlight at his traps to destroy them.
   
7. If you aim a flashlight at a Nurse, it will cause a light burn and she will go into a fatigued state.
   
8. Using a flashlight against the Legion will help to disable the Feral Frenzy effect immediately.
   
9. If a Spirit Husk is nearby, a flashlight will make her disappear.
   
   

How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight on PS4?

If you’re playing DBD on a PS4, follow the instructions below to use a flashlight:

1. Equip your character with a flashlight before the beginning of the match. If you don’t have one, you can find a flashlight in one of the chests during the match.
2. Keep in mind that the beam of a regular flashlight reaches 10 meters and lasts for two seconds. The total time you can use the flashlight is eight seconds, thus, save it for expedient moments.
3. Aim the flashlight at the killer’s eyes – this way you have a higher chance to blind them. To turn the flashlight on, use the right trigger of your controller.
4. Be aware – even though the killer becomes blinded for a couple of seconds, they can still move. If they were carrying a survivor, they will drop them.

How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight on Xbox?

Using a flashlight in DBD on an Xbox isn’t different from using it on a PS4. Follow the steps below:

1. Equip your character with a flashlight before the beginning of the match. If you don’t have one, you can find a flashlight in one of the chests during the match.
2. Keep in mind that the beam of a regular flashlight reaches 10 meters and lasts for two seconds. The total time you can use the flashlight is eight seconds, thus, save it for expedient moments.
3. Aim the flashlight at the killer’s eyes – this way you have a higher chance to blind them. To turn the flashlight on, use the right trigger of your controller.
4. Be aware – even though the killer becomes blinded for a couple of seconds, they can still move. If they were carrying a survivor, they will drop them.

How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight on PC?

Apart from the controls, using a flashlight in DBD on a PC is the exact same as on a console. To turn the flashlight on, right-click your mouse.

How to Properly Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight?

If you want more detailed tips on using a flashlight in DBD, read the following:

1. Keep in mind that the flashlight usage is limited to four to six times depending on the type.
   
2. Aiming is important – you will only blind a killer if you flash them straight in the eyes.
   
3. Even though the killer can’t see you, they can still attack. In most cases, simply blinding them is useless.
4. If a killer is carrying a survivor, they will drop them. Therefore, using a flashlight to save other players makes more sense than trying to scare the killer away while they’re chasing you.
   
5. Be aware – the beam of the flashlight may give away your position to the killer.
   
6. Learn how a flashlight affects different killers. On some, it has a special effect, while it is nearly useless on others.
7. Use a flashlight to disable traps and prevent other survivors from getting trapped.
8. Don’t use a flashlight if the killer is close to you – it likely won’t work. You will only lose time you could have used for running away.
   

How to Use a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight Mobile?

As a flashlight is crucial for surviving in DBD, you can use it in the mobile game too. Here’s how to do it:

1. Before starting the game, equip yourself with a flashlight. If you don’t own one, find it in one of the chests during the match.
2. Be aware – the beam of a regular flashlight reaches 10 meters and lasts for two seconds. As the total time you can use the flashlight is eight seconds, consider saving it for the most important moments.
3. Aiming the flashlight at the killer’s eyes will give you a higher chance to blind them. To turn the flashlight on, tap the flashlight icon located on the right side of your screen.
4. Although the killer is blinded for a couple of seconds, they can still move. For this reason, flashlights work better for saving other survivors – if a killer was carrying someone, he will drop them.

How to Use a Torch in Dead by Daylight?

A torch is the exact same thing as a flashlight in DBD. Thus, follow the instructions below to use a torch in the game:

1. Equip your character with a torch before the start of the game. If you don’t have one, you can find a torch in one of the chests.
   
2. Keep in mind that the beam of a regular torch reaches 10 meters and lasts for two seconds. The total time you can use the torch is eight seconds, thus, save it for expedient moments.
   
3. Aim the beam at the killer’s eyes – this way you have a higher chance to blind them. To turn the torch on, use the right trigger of your controller.
   
4. Be aware – even though the killer is blinded for a couple of seconds, they can still move. If they were carrying a survivor, they will drop them.
   

How to Use a Flashlight Macro in Dead by Daylight?

Flashlight macro in Dead by Daylight allows a player to flicker the torch constantly, fully disorienting the killer and sometimes even causing their PC to crash. This macro has been removed from the game. Take note, you can get banned for using such macros!

How to Save a Flashlight in Dead by Daylight?

As the flashlight time in Dead by Daylight is very limited, you have to choose moments when to use it wisely. Here are a couple of tips to save the flashlight until the end of the game:

1. Don’t try to blind a killer that is close to you – run. In most cases, players simply aren’t able to aim very quickly and get caught while trying to turn on a flashlight.
   
2. Only use your flashlight to save other survivors carried by the killer or eliminate traps. If you see the killer carrying another player, try to blind them from a distance. Be aware of audio clues when destroying traps – they can give you out. Don’t do it when the killer is too close.
   
3. Pay attention to visual and audio clues to notice when the killer has caught another survivor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Read this section to find out more about the gameplay in Dead by Daylight.

What Killers Are in Dead by Daylight?

There are currently 23 types of playable killers in Dead by Daylight. Five of them are free on a PC – Trapper, Nurse, Wraith, Hillbilly, and Huntress.

The rest are paid DLCs – Shape, Hag, Doctor, Cannibal, Nightmare, Pig, Clown, Spirit, Legion, Plague, Ghost Face, Demogorgon, Oni, Deathslinger, Executioner, Blight, Twins, and Trickster.

Each of the DBD killers are based on popular horror characters and has unique features. Legion is considered to be the strongest killer based on win rate.

What Happens in Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight is a horror multiplayer game where survivors have to escape from a killer. The game features extensive lore and killers based on popular movies, books, and folklore characters. All players have to use both visual and audio clues to spot the enemy. Survivors can run, hide, deceive, and blind killers, as well as help other survivors who got caught.

At the same time, they have to repair five generators to open the exit gates. The killer has to sacrifice all of the survivors to The Entity before they escape.

Where Do I Aim Flashlight in Dead by Daylight?

You have to aim the flashlight at the killer’s face to blind them. However, depending on the killer type, the exact place may vary. Generally, to flash a killer straight in the eyes, you have to aim towards the center of the face or the chin. With some killers, such as Spirit, Hag, Legion, or Pig, you have to aim higher, towards the forehead.

What Are the Objectives of Dead by Daylight?

As a survivor, your main objective is to escape the map. To do so, you have to work as a team with other survivors by helping those who get caught by the killer and repairing the five generators that open the exit gate.

As a killer, your only objective is to sacrifice all of the survivors. To achieve that, you have to use your unique abilities and be aware of audio and visual clues that can give out the position of players.

Know When to Use a Flashlight

Now that you know how to use a flashlight in Dead by Daylight, you should have a much higher chance of escaping from the killer. Different torch types have varying specs – it takes practice to find the right one.

Don’t forget about flashlight add-ons – they can be highly useful to prolong the battery life of the torch or increase the beam distance. And, of course, use a flashlight in the right situations. Eliminate traps, save other survivors, and never try blinding a killer when they’re too close.

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