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An icon of 90s horror still going strong today,The Ghost Face(or Danny Johnson) is the silent and deadly Killer that stalks his prey for an immediate down, making him a highly efficient Killer inDead by Daylight. Thriving in the shadows, the key to mastering his playstyle is to cling tightly to corners and carefully observe Survivors without being spotted. Though a master of stealth,Dead by Daylight’s Ghost Face can struggle in a straight-up chase with his lack of anti-loop. Therefore, thisKiller plays best with the right perksto empower his weaker aspects.
This guide will teach players the best builds to use withThe Ghost Face inDead by Daylight,featuring teachable and non-teachable perksfor players of varying prestige levels. If you are new to the character, these builds should get you going and will hopefully help diminish some of his vulnerabilities; if you are familiar with Danny’s limited capabilities, this guide might provide some alternative options to try out in the future.
Updated on July 08, 2025, by Mark Sammut:As he has been around since 2019, The Ghost Face is probably not going to get any major alterations moving forward, dooming him to remain forever one of the weaker Killers in Dead by Daylight. That said, he is still one of the most recognizable licensed characters in the game, so there is a chance both new and veteran players might want to give him a try. Consequently, a section covering how to unlock Danny has been added.
The Ghost Face: Best Beginner Build (2025)
Without a great range of powerful base perks, The Ghost Face can be a little intimidating for newer players. Luckily,The Ghost Facecomes with useful information perks like Thrilling Tremors, that allow him to see progressed generators from afar, and I’m All Ears, which is an excellent chase perk. This build concentrates onpressuring these generators and chasing Survivorsfrom them while slowing down their healing speeds.
The Ghost Face: Best Build (2025)
The Ghost Face doesn’t have the best mobility to close distance on Survivors quickly. He also lacks any innate slowdown in his kit, which makes aura-reading and generator regression perks a must in his best builds.
Opting for Lethal Pursuer to quickly find a few Survivors that can be marked to 99% is ideal. While Nowhere To Hide and Pop Goes The Weasel synergize better with high mobility killers, the Ghost Face greatly benefits from the aura-reading the former provides, which will be further buffed by Lethal Pursuer. Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance is a safe and reliable option for the final perk slot to have consistent pressure on the map.
The Ghost Face: Best Add-Ons
For players looking to strengthen The Ghost Face’sNight Shroudpower, various add-ons can help. Enhancing different aspects of his abilities, this Best Add-Ons section details thestrongest Add-Onsto use on The Ghost Face — in order of rarity on the Bloodweb.
“Philly”
Despite being a Common Add-On, “Philly” is among The Ghost Face’s most consistently impactful. This Night Shroud Add-Onreduces the time it takes to Mark a Survivor by 10%, meaning you’re able to more quicklyExpose Survivorsas you stalk them, wasting less time and making you less likely to be Revealed in the act.
Walleye’s Matchbook
An uncomplicated Ghost Face Add-On, the Walleye’s Matchbook,reduces the recovery cooldown on Night Shroud by 3 seconds, allowing you to reenter your power a little sooner after it ends.
Olsen’s Address Book
Olsen’s Address Book is a pretty decent Uncommon rarity add-on considering the effect it provides. A full five seconds of wall hacks when chasing a Marked Survivor can be a game-changer in getting downs and maintaining the tempo of the game. It also synergizes very well with Lethal Pursuer, which is part of the Ghost Face’s best build.
Olsen’s Wallet
To get back into Night Shroud faster, Olsen’s Wallet may be more appealing than Walleye’s Matchbook. This Rare Add-Onimmediately recharges The Ghost Face’s powerupon breaking a pallet or wall, giving you more opportunities to Mark Survivors mid-chase.
Drop-Leg Knife Sheath
Another one of The Ghost Face’s most powerful Add-Ons, the Drop-Leg Knife Sheath gives the Killer a 10% Haste effect for5 secondsafter Marking a Survivor. Complimenting perks likeThe Shape’s Play with Your Food, this add-on gives Survivors less time to react before you can land a hit.
Driver’s License
When generators are getting finished too fast, The Ghost Face’s Driver’s License explodes generators being worked on by Survivors that are being marked and blocks them for15 seconds. This tremendous buff forcefully slows down the game, and it works well with other regression perks like Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance and Pop Goes The Weasel.
Outdoor Security Camera
If finding Survivors isn’t your specialty, the Outdoor Security Camera can help supplement these skills byrevealing all Survivors’ aurasfor7 secondsafter you down a Marked Survivor. This ability allows you to better assess what generators are being worked on and where you need to apply pressure. It also helps avoid flashlight and pallet saves from nearby Survivors, and it can assist in snowballing the game in your favor.
“Ghost Face Caught On Tape”
Ghost Face is one of the few killers inDead By Daylightthat has two reliable Iridescent add-ons. “Ghost Face Caught on Tape” is easily his best add-on as it constantly allows him to be in Night Shroud if he can get a couple of early downs on Survivors. The tempo and snowball potential this add-on brings to the table are unmatched and can quickly secure a scenario where victory is inevitable.
As is the case with allDead by Daylight’s licensed characters, Ghost Face is not readily available as one of thefree characters in any version of the game. Therefore, if you want to play as Danny, you will need to drop extra money to unlock them. Now, compared to other DLC packages, Chapter 12: Ghost Face is a bit different, as the package does not include a Survivor. To date, only this chapter and Chapter 30: Chucky have launched with just a Killer, and the price reflects that.
So, how do you unlock Ghost Face? Well, you just have topurchase Chapter 12, which costs 500 Auric Cells (or $4.99)on both PC and consoles. As a licensed character, he cannot be unlocked using Iridescent Shards, nor is he part of any bundle. Ghost Face is also not included inDead by Daylight: Gold Edition.
