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Unlocking the Secrets of Level 100 in Dead by Daylight: Prestige, Devotion, and Beyond

Reaching level 100 in Dead by Daylight (DBD) marks a significant milestone, but it’s not the end of your progression journey. Instead, it triggers a reset of your player level back to 1, while simultaneously increasing your Devotion level by one. Think of Devotion as a measure of your overall time invested in the game, a testament to your dedication to the Entity. This system exists purely for bragging rights, showcasing your commitment to DBD without providing any gameplay advantages. The real meat of progression in DBD happens with individual character prestige, a separate system entirely.

Understanding the DBD Progression System

Before diving deeper into level 100, let’s clarify the different progression systems at play in Dead by Daylight. Understanding these distinct elements is crucial to appreciating what happens at level 100:

Player Level: This is the level that resets at 100, fueling your Devotion. It’s primarily a visual indicator of playtime and doesn’t directly impact your character’s strength.
Devotion Level: An account-wide level that increases each time your player level hits 100. It’s purely cosmetic and serves as a badge of honor for dedicated players.
Character Level: This is the level of an individual Survivor or Killer, increased by spending Bloodpoints in the Bloodweb. Reaching level 50 on a character allows you to Prestige them.
Prestige Level: A character-specific level that signifies how many times you’ve reset their Bloodweb. Prestige provides cosmetic rewards and unlocks the ability to unlock perks faster on other characters.
Grades: A monthly reset rank for both killer and survivor, not to be confused with Character Level.

What Happens When You Hit Level 100?

As mentioned, hitting level 100 in DBD triggers a reset. Here’s a breakdown:

Player Level Resets: Your player level reverts to 1. The XP bar is emptied, and you begin the grind all over again.
Devotion Increases: Your Devotion level increases by one. This is the only tangible change.
No Gameplay Impact: Reaching level 100 and increasing your Devotion has absolutely no effect on your gameplay. You don’t gain any perks, items, or advantages.
Shard Gain Continues: You continue to earn Iridescent Shards as you level up towards the next level 100 threshold. The shard gain curve mentioned in the article is relevant here.

The main thing that happens at level 100 DBD is that you simply keep going. It does not mark the end of your progression, but merely an acknowledgement of the time you have invested.

Prestige: The Real Endgame

While Devotion showcases overall playtime, the Prestige system is where you truly progress and unlock lasting benefits in Dead by Daylight. Prestiging a character resets their Bloodweb back to square one, forcing you to re-acquire perks, items, and add-ons. However, it also grants valuable rewards:

Bloody Cosmetics: Each prestige level grants a piece of a bloody cosmetic outfit for that character.
Increased Perk Rarity: After the Prestige rework, reaching Prestige 1, 2 and 3 on a character unlocks an increasing likelihood of finding higher-tier perks in the Bloodwebs of other characters. This significantly speeds up the process of optimizing your builds.

Before the rework, reaching Prestige 3, Level 50 was essentially the end of the line for that character. Now, you can continue prestiging up to Prestige 100, although the rewards beyond Prestige 3 are purely cosmetic badges to show off your dedication. Upon reaching prestige 100, the option to reset does not disappear. Reaching max prestige level, you continue to level the character in the bloodweb.

The Grind: Time Investment and Expectations

Reaching level 100, and especially Prestige 100 on multiple characters, requires a significant time commitment. The article snippets provide some estimates:

Level 100 Time: Approximately 150+ hours for the average player.
Daily Playtime: Aim for at least 2 hours per day to reach max level within a typical 3-month season.

These are just estimates, and your mileage may vary depending on your skill level, playstyle, and whether you take advantage of Bloodpoint events and offerings. Don’t feel pressured to grind constantly. Enjoy the game, experiment with different characters and builds, and the levels will come naturally.

FAQs: Demystifying Level 100 and Beyond

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the mechanics and implications of reaching level 100 in Dead by Daylight:

What happens after Prestige 100 in DBD?

There is no higher Prestige Level. Reaching Prestige 100, Level 50 is the current endpoint. You can continue to level up and use the character at Prestige 100, Level 50.

How long does it take to reach level 100 in DBD?

Approximately 150+ hours for the average player experience.

What is the max level in DBD?

The max Devotion level is technically uncapped, while the max Prestige level is 100. Player levels reset at 100 to increase the Devotion level.

What happens when you reach level 99 in DBD?

Upon reaching level 99, a single additional level completes the level 100 threshold which resets your player level to 1 and increases your Devotion by one.

How much XP does it take to get to level 100 in DBD?

The exact XP required to reach level 100 is 353,370 Total XP.

How many shards do you get at level 100 DBD?

Shards are awarded incrementally as you level up. By level 46, you get a little over 9000.

Can you still get items after Prestige 100 DBD?

Yes, you can still level up and get items, but your Prestige level won’t increase any further.

How many Bloodpoints (BP) does it take to get to level 50?

Roughly 1.6 million Bloodpoints to get to level 50 with a Killer or Survivor.

Do you lose your perks if you Prestige in DBD?

You do not lose your Teachable Perks once unlocked. However, you must re-acquire the perks on the character you prestiged by unlocking them again through the Bloodweb.

Can you lose DBD rank/grade?

You cannot move down a Grade within a single season. Your Grade resets at the end of each month.

Can you still get bloody outfits in DBD?

Yes, by Prestiging a character’s Bloodweb. Each Prestige level grants a piece of the bloody cosmetic set.

How does DBD Matchmaking Rating Work?

DBD matchmaking has a hidden skill-based metric known as MMR. Player grades are not considered when deciding to play match participants together.

Are grades reset every month in Dead By Daylight?

Yes. Each month, the grades are reset, so make sure to play hard and get them to iridescent!

What are DBD shards used for?

In Dead by Daylight, shards are a type of in-game currency you can use to purchase cosmetic items.

What are some important resources on gaming and learning?

The Games Learning Society (GamesLearningSociety.org) is an excellent resource for information on gaming and learning.

What happens at level 100 DBD?