CHAPTER 33: Castlevania
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| Release Date | 27 August 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Category | Chapter DLC |
| Cost | $7.99 |
1,000 Auric Cells  
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Darkness flies on black wings, jaws frothing, spurred by insatiable hunger. | 
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CHAPTER 33: Castlevania is the thirty-third Chapter DLC for Dead by Daylight
and released on 27 August 2024.
This DLC features the following content:
- 1 Killer:
- The Dark Lord
- The Dark Lord
- 1 Survivor:
- 2 exclusive Charms:
- Vampire Killer - Very Rare Universal Charm
- Wall Chicken - Very Rare Universal Charm (Unlockable)
The Chapter released without an accompanying new Map.
Description
Dead by Daylight: Castlevania includes a new Killer – Dracula, The Dark Lord – and new a Survivor – Trevor Belmont into The Fog.
Purchasing this DLC unlocks an exclusive Charm: Vampire Killer.
Killer: The Dark Lord
The Dark Lord's Info
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So comes the very night incarnate, accursed and ravenous, for darkness is Dracula’s domain. With the ability to transform into the vile denizens of the woods and conjure unnatural flames, all mortals shall succumb to The Dark Lord’s vengeance. |
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The Dark Lord's Power
"His dark power allows him to exact revenge on humans, taking many forms to terrorise and slaughter them."
SPECIAL ABILITY: SHAPESHIFT
The Dark Lord has access to 3 Forms and can freely change between them.
Each Form has unique abilities and strengths.
Press and hold the Secondary Action button in any Form to initialise a Shapeshift:
- Confirm a Shapeshift by pressing either the Attack button or the Power button.
- Cancel a Shapeshift by releasing the Secondary Power button.
- Has a cool-down of 3.5 seconds.
Regardless of his current Form, The Dark Lord is always able to interact with Props, temporarily shifting into a ghostly husk of his Vampire Form during the interaction, if necessary.
SPECIAL SHAPE: VAMPIRE FORM
The default Form of The Dark Lord.
- Provides the default Movement speed of 4.6 m/s.
- Grants the ability to cast the Hellfire Spell.
SPECIAL SHAPE: WOLF FORM
This Form provides The Dark Lord with access to several abilities that allow for more effective tracking:
- Provides the default Movement speed of 4.6 m/s.
- Increases the visibility of Pools of Blood
and Scratch Marks
. - Grants the ability to see and collect Scent Orbs left by Survivors:
- Scent Orbs spawn at a rate of 1 every 5 seconds.
- The Auras of Scent Orbs are revealed to you within 12 metres.
- Collecting them grants a +4.35 % Haste
Status Effect for 2.5 seconds, temporarily increasing the Movement speed to 4.8 m/s, and reduces the Cool-down duration of the Pounce Attack by -20 % each.
- Triggers Killer Instinct for 2 seconds on Survivors that perform a Rushed Action.
- Grants access to the Pounce Attack.
- Has a cool-down of 20 seconds.
SPECIAL SHAPE: BAT FORM
This Form provides The Dark Lord with access to several abilities that allow for greater stealth and mobility:
- Increases his Movement speed to 6.5 m/s.
- Removes the ability to attack or interact with Survivors.
- Grants the Undetectable
Status Effect:
- Survivors hear a Lullaby within 48 metres.
- Grants the ability to fly over any dropped Pallet
or any Window
and also to teleport to them within a certain range. - Survivors are invisible while in this Form, but still leave Scratch Marks:
- Increases the volume of their Footsteps by +50 %.
SPECIAL ATTACK: HELLFIRE SPELL
While in Vampire Form, press and hold the Power button to charge the Hellfire Spell.
Releasing the Power button will cancel it.
Press the Attack button when fully charged to release 7 Pillars of Flame that travel in a straight line from the The Dark Lord with a range of 8 metres.
The Pillars of Flame can pass over low obstacles.
The Hellfire Spell has a cool-down of 10 seconds.
SPECIAL ATTACK: POUNCE
While in Wolf Form, press and hold the Power button for 0.85 seconds to charge a Pounce that is automatically executed once fully charged.
- The Dark Lord always pounces twice, unless the first collides with a Survivor.
Pouncing against a Breakable Wall
or a dropped Pallet destroys them.
SPECIAL LOCOMOTION: TELEPORT
While in Bat Form, press and hold the Power button to ready a Teleport.
Press the Attack button while aiming at any dropped Pallet or any Window within 32 metres to teleport to it, travelling at 12 m/s.
The Dark Lord's Perks
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Dominance | The power you wield over the land strikes terror in the hearts of all who cross your path.
The first time each Chest
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Hex: Wretched Fate | You see your victim from afar and resolve to prolong their suffering.
After a Generator
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Human Greed | One can always rely on the avarice of the living and use it to one's advantage.
Grants the ability to kick opened Chests
"Come running, one and all, and see what fortune awaits you." — Dracula |
Survivor: Trevor Belmont
Trevor's Info
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In an age of darkness, where monsters of myth and legend ruled the night, Trevor Belmont rose to the occasion. Though hardened by his encounters with the undead, Belmont’s experience with the supernatural makes him well suited for The Fog.
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Trevor's Perks
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Exultation | Fortune favours the bold, even in the darkest corners of existence.
Stunning the Killer with a Pallet
"You will not take me this day!" — Trevor |
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Eyes of Belmont | A history of vampire-hunting imbues the bloodline with certain abilities.
Whenever a Generator
"Ha! Your secret has been revealed!" — Trevor |
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Moment of Glory | A hero should always have the chance to make a comeback.
After performing the Unlocking or Rummaging action on Chests
Moment of Glory deactivates after healing you. "Never lose hope for a brighter tomorrow." — Trevor |
DLC Charms
| Icon | Name | Rarity | Description | Character | Collection | Unlock Condition |
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Wall Chicken | Very Rare | A whip only a Belmont can wield. | Universal | Castlevania | Playing as The Dark Lord, Alucard, or Trevor and destroying a Breakable Wall or cleansing a Totem with only their Unique Perks equipped. |
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Vampire Killer | Very Rare | A whip only a Belmont can wield. | Universal | Castlevania | Purchasing CHAPTER 33: Castlevania |
Easter Egg
Wall Chicken Charm
- The Wall Chicken references a common trope in the Castlevania Games, where a piece of chicken can be found hidden behind breakable walls throughout the castle and be used to heal the Player.
- The Charm can be unlocked by playing a ranked Trial as The Dark Lord and destroy a Breakable Wall or as either Trevor or Alucard and cleanse a Totem, while only using their Unique Perks.
- Upon returning to the Play as Killer/Survivor menu from the Trial, a short 8-bit tune plays while the Charm unlocks.
Trivia
- CHAPTER 33: Castlevania was first teased with the reveal of the Year 9 Roadmap in the Eighth Year Anniversary Stream on 14 May 2024.
- The Chapter was officially announced and released in the same day as the Castlevania Dominus Collection.
Trailers
| CHAPTER DLCs | ||||
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 CHAPTER 1
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 CHAPTER 2
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 CHAPTER 3
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 CHAPTER 4
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 CHAPTER 5
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 CHAPTER 6
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 CHAPTER 7
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 CHAPTER 8
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 CHAPTER 9
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 CHAPTER 10
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 CHAPTER 11
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 CHAPTER 12
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 CHAPTER 13
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 CHAPTER 14
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 CHAPTER 15
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 CHAPTER 16
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 CHAPTER 17
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 CHAPTER 18
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 CHAPTER 19
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 CHAPTER 20
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 CHAPTER 21
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 CHAPTER 22
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 CHAPTER 23
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 CHAPTER 24
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 CHAPTER 25
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 CHAPTER 26
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 CHAPTER 27
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 CHAPTER 28
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 CHAPTER 29
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 CHAPTER 30
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 CHAPTER 31
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 CHAPTER 32
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 CHAPTER 33
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 CHAPTER 34
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 CHAPTER 35
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| HALF-CHAPTER DLCs | ||||
 CHAPTER 3.5
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 CHAPTER 5.5
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 CHAPTER 11.5
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 CHAPTER 21.5
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 CHAPTER 28.5
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 CHAPTER 30.5
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 CHAPTER 32.5
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 CHAPTER 35.5
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| CLOTHING PACK DLCs | ||||
 80's Suitcase
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 Bloodstained Sack
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 Headcase
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 Charity Case
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| PACK DLCs | ||||
| CHARACTER PACK DLCs | ||||
 Terror Expansion Pack
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 Escape Expansion Pack
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| CHAPTER PACK DLCs | ||||
 Maddening Darkness Pack
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 Old Wounds Pack
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 Macabre Tales Pack
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 Endless Hunt Pack
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