TheDead by Daylightfandom is all rumbling over the latest teaser, which revealed their next license would be that oftabletop giantDungeons and Dragons. A small teaser showed what appears to be a frenzied Beholder throwing itself at the bars of a dungeon cell, while a deep and dark chuckle echoes in the background.
The anniversary trailer revealed that the Beholder was merely a red herring or would be part of the map’s ambiance, as the Killer is confirmed to be the dread Lich Vecna, the Undying King who has featured inD&Dlore and campaigns for years, and due to his undying nature, likely for many more. With a Killer of this magnitude, there needs to be a Survivor to match. So far, onlya lone bardhas been unfortunate enough to be pulled into the fog alongside him, but if any ofD&D’slegendary heroes join her, they may just stand a chance.
6Dove Falconhand
Another Hardened and Skilled Survivor
Another character from the mythos of Drizzt, Dove Falconhand was another legendary hero who was originally tasked with tracking and stopping Drizzt, but eventually learned of Drizzt’s heroism and came to respect him, and even work alongside him.
Though she may not be asiconic asthe drow himself, Dove is still well-known enough that she could secure her place on the Survivor roster. She fought until the bitter end of her life, demonstrating the grit and strength needed to survive the trials.
5Minsc and Boo
Adds Some Lacking Adorability
The famed ranger Minsc is never too far away from his beloved hamster Boo, and together the duo have taken the Forgotten Realms, and games like theBaldur’s Gateseries, by storm. He is a large and muscled man with a heart of gold and cherishes nothing more in the world than his adorable little hamster, Boo.
Thus far, the fog has been devoid of anything cute and cuddly other than Jones appearing as a lobby animation while queuing as Ellen Ripley. Minsc could definitely fix this where he added, as wherever this ranger is, his adorable hamster is not far behind.
4Elminister
Would Add a Wholly Unique Survivor
Elminster is one of the mostrenowned wizardsof all time, being one of Mystra’s chosen, and his name reaching far and wide across the Forgotten Realms. He is an iconic hero among the innocent, and a scourge to the wicked, having saved the land from the forces of evil on multiple occasions.
The Entity has already taken those with magical abilities before, as characters such as Mikaela can bless totems, and Sable is able to cast an invocation. As such, it is not out of the realm of possibility that Elminster could be the next hero to join the roster of Survivors, and he could bring with him some new invocations or boons.
3Ezmerelda d’Avenir
A Monster Hunt Would Be Fantastic Prey for the Monsters
In thegothic horrorcampaign of dread Curse of Strahd, there are a few heroes that can aid the party in their conquest over the dread vampiric lord, with one of the best being Ezmerelda d’Avenir. Ezmerelda is under the tutelage of legendary scholar and vampire hunter Rudolph Van Richten.
She is another caster, though not as apt as other heroes such as Elminster, she has many equipment and tricks up her sleeve to try and give herself an edge above the monsters lurking in the fog of Barovia. Though the fog ofDbDis a whole other story, Ezmerelda is still worthy of a role as Survivor, as she could have perks that allow her to fight back, similar to Ripley’s Chemical Trap or Laurie’s Decisive Strike.
2Jarlaxle Baenre
This Charming Anti-Hero Could be a Welcome Addition to the Fog
Whilemore of an anti-hero than an actual hero, Jarlaxle is another popular drow from RA Salvatore’s books. Discontent with a matriarchal society, he decided to start his own militia comprised of the sons of Menzoberranzan, giving the houseless a place and a family.
His charm, wit, and skills as a rogue make him a popular character, and many fans of both IPs would adore to see him added to the game. As a rogue, his perks could revolve around unlocking chests and pilfering for items, which is somewhat of an underutilized mechanic, or stealth to sneak around the enemy undetected. And of course, he would have to be given voice lines to fit his character and could have interesting and unique dialogue with Drizzt, if he were added too.
1Drizzt Do’Urden
Drizzt Demonstrates Not All Drow Need to be Evil
Drizzt is one of the most legendary heroes in all of Faerun, his career beginning in RA Salvatore’s long-runningD&Dnovels series. He broke free from the drow’s cruel way of life, making his way up to the surface, killing as many dangerous creatures as innocents he saved. His popularity cemented his place within theD&Dmythos outside the books, and he has appeared in video games and campaigns since then.
As such, it is definitely a possibility he could feature as a Survivor inDead by Daylight,as he is the most popular and well-known hero out of the entire game.
