Who Vomits in Dead by Daylight? The Definitive Guide to Projectile…Uh…Health Hazards
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In Dead by Daylight (DBD), only one Killer character prominently features vomiting as a core gameplay mechanic: Adiris, better known as The Plague. Her power, Vile Purge, allows her to projectile vomit a stream of corruption onto Survivors and environmental objects. This corruption infects Survivors, potentially rendering them injured or broken (unable to heal), and corrupting Pools of Devotion. Survivors can cleanse themselves at these Pools, but this action corrupts the Pool, enabling The Plague to then use it to gain a powerful ranged attack known as Corrupt Purge. This makes her a unique and strategically challenging Killer to play against and as.
The Plague’s Vile Purge: A Deep Dive
The Vile Purge is more than just a gross-out tactic; it’s integral to The Plague’s power and strategy.
- Infection: When The Plague vomits on a Survivor, they become infected. The infection progresses over time, eventually causing them to become injured or broken.
- Environmental Corruption: The Plague can also vomit on environmental objects, such as pallets and generators, to infect them. Survivors who interact with these objects risk becoming infected themselves.
- Pools of Devotion: These are the key to the Plague’s power. Survivors cleanse themselves from the infection at these pools, corrupting them in the process. This allows the Plague to then collect the corruption and gain a powerful, ranged attack.
- Corrupt Purge: Collecting corruption from a pool grants the Plague a temporary power boost. Her vomit now injures healthy survivors in one hit, and applies the broken status effect. Using all of the corrupt purge reverts the Plague back to her original state.
Strategy and Counterplay
Understanding how to play as and against The Plague revolves around managing the Vile Purge and Pools of Devotion. Playing as the plague can be powerful with map control, but requires tactical ability usage.
As The Plague:
- Prioritize infecting multiple Survivors early on to apply pressure.
- Contaminate Generators and windows so that survivors will become more quickly infected.
- Anticipate where Survivors will cleanse and strategically use the Corrupt Purge.
- Use the broken status effect to your advantage.
- Be aware of your surroundings, as The Plague is not a fast killer.
Against The Plague:
- Avoid unnecessary cleansing to prevent The Plague from obtaining Corrupt Purge too early.
- Cleanse strategically, preferably when you have an opportunity to quickly heal afterward or if you are already injured.
- Be aware of infected objects and avoid interacting with them if possible.
- Avoid loops as the Plague is very dangerous in close quarters.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some commonly asked questions about the Plague and vomiting in Dead by Daylight:
1. Does any other Killer in DBD vomit?
No, The Plague is the only Killer in Dead by Daylight whose core power revolves around vomiting. While some Killers may have visual effects that could be interpreted as spitting or drooling, none of them actively use vomit as a weapon.
2. What is the real name of The Plague?
The Plague’s real name is Adiris. She was a Babylonian priestess who contracted a terrible illness, leading to her transformation into the Entity’s servant.
3. What does The Plague say during her Mori animation?
According to fan translations, The Plague says, in ancient Akkadian, something that roughly translates to “Send them to your Mouth God to come lie down with me.” This phrase adds to her lore and the grim nature of the game.
4. How old is The Plague?
When The Plague was taken by the entity, she was between 25 and 27 years old.
5. Is The Plague a strong Killer?
The Plague can be a very strong Killer in the right hands, but her power relies heavily on strategic thinking and map control. Survivors that understand her can be difficult to handle.
6. Can The Plague’s vomit affect other Killers?
No, The Plague’s Vile Purge only affects Survivors and environmental objects.
7. Are there any perks that interact with The Plague’s vomit?
No, there are no perks that specifically mention The Plague’s vomit. However, perks that slow down healing or capitalize on injured Survivors can synergize well with her power.
8. Does cleansing remove the Broken status effect?
No, cleansing only removes the infection. The Broken status effect, if applied by Corrupt Purge or other means, must be dealt with separately (if possible with certain perks or add-ons).
9. How can I practice playing as The Plague?
The best way to practice is in Custom Games or regular matches. Focus on learning the range and spread of her vomit, as well as how to effectively manage the Pools of Devotion.
10. Is there a way to avoid getting infected by The Plague?
Avoiding infection entirely is difficult, but you can minimize your exposure by avoiding infected objects and strategically cleansing at Pools of Devotion.
11. Can The Plague see Survivors who are infected?
No, The Plague does not have a built-in way to see infected Survivors. However, perks like Infectious Fright can provide a temporary notification when Survivors are infected.
12. What are the best add-ons for The Plague?
The best add-ons for The Plague depend on your playstyle. Some popular choices include those that increase the duration of Corrupt Purge or the severity of the infection.
13. How does The Plague’s vomit interact with the Deep Wound status effect?
The Plague’s vomit does not directly interact with the Deep Wound status effect. However, the combination of the two can create a dangerous situation for Survivors, as they must mend their wounds while also dealing with the infection.
14. Can the Plague’s vomit affect the exit gates?
The Plague’s vomit cannot affect the exit gates directly. The plague can damage windows, pallets, and generators near the gates, however, providing advantages when guarding the gates.
15. Does the size of a map matter when playing as The Plague?
Yes, map size can impact The Plague’s effectiveness. Smaller maps can be beneficial, as Survivors have less room to avoid her vomit and cleanse.
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