Jeff Johansen
Jeff Johansen | |
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Gender | Man |
Role | Quiet Artist |
Origin | Canadian of Norwegian descent |
DLC | CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us |
Voice Actor | Filip Ivanovic (BHVR) |
Cost | 4,500 Iridescent Shards![]() ![]() ![]() 250 Auric Cells |
CharID | S15 |
Jeffrey "Jeff" Johansen is one of 46 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight
.
He was introduced as the Survivor of CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us, a Chapter DLC released on 11 December 2018 and retired on 8 January 2024.
He is still available in the In-Game Store and as part of the Old Wounds Pack Chapter Pack DLC.
Overview
Jeff Johansen is a quiet artist with a heart of gold, standing steadfast against impossible odds. He has a dark past but led a quiet, simple life until his father passed, leaving things to sort out.
His personal Perks, Breakdown, Aftercare
, and Distortion
, give him observational advantages and help to hide his presence from the Killer.
Lore
Jeff Johansen was born and raised in Ormond, Alberta. He grew up as a quiet, only child with an aversion for large crowds. During High School, his anxious nature was mislabelled as shyness, which he covered up with a tough, stoic persona that intimidated bullies and teachers alike. At home, he discovered an interest for heavy metal and started a vinyl collection. The evocative symbolism on the covers inspired him to make some art of his own, which helped him cope with his parents' constant fighting.
To escape his parent's increasingly recurrent blow-ups, Jeff started working at a video store. Few customers passed by, so he had a lot of free time to draw. A late-night regular noticed his sketches and asked him to do some artwork for his gang at the abandoned lodge up Mount Ormond. Jeff accepted the challenge and painted a large mural depicting "The Legion" in runny, bloody letters. He was given a fifty-dollar bill and a 12-pack for his hard work. It was his first paid commission, a milestone to be proud of.
After his parents' divorce, Jeff was forced to move with his mother to Winkler, Manitoba, which was miles away from his home town—and his dad. In Winkler, Jeff was more isolated than ever, except for art and music. His solace came shortly after graduating High School when he started working at a local bar with live music performances. He found a roadie gig shortly after, leaving Winkler behind.
A few years later, Jeff got injured after getting involved in a fight during a concert. He was told he could lose part of his eyesight, so his doctor asked him to stay in town in order to monitor him. It was a difficult time during which Jeff re-assessed his life choices.
He went back to school—art school. His eyesight slowly returned, but he had to be careful. He took a few courses, experimenting with a wide range of mediums, ultimately choosing oil painting and digital art, the latter of which offered paid intern-ships. He took up a desk job and found his calling in designing labels for microbreweries. He led a quiet, simple life: he brewed beer, took-in a rescue dog, designed tattoos, and freelanced album covers for bands he liked. All until one morning, when he got a phone call from Ormond saying that his father had passed, leaving a few things to sort out.
Jeff drove all the way back to Ormond. He felt a pang of nostalgia when he reached his late father's house. Inside, there was an old guitar case sitting in against the wall. It held a black, vintage model with a sticky note that said, "for my boy."
He stayed in town longer than he planned to, reminiscing about his childhood. Driving by his former High School, he remembered the mural he painted up Mount Ormond. He bought a 12-pack and headed to the lodge.
After weeks of not hearing back from Jeff, his colleagues assumed that grief had gotten the better of him. His neighbour got tired of sitting his dog, which became more and more agitated as days went by. The dog became a stray again, erring while seeking the familiar trail of Jeff's malty scent.
Load-out
Unique Perks
Jeff comes with 3 Perks that are unique to him:
Aftercare | Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
The Auras
Aftercare resets its effect once you are hooked. "A Mercy that Rips the Storm. | |
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Breakdown | Whenever you are unhooked by another Survivor or unhook yourself, the following effects apply:
Hooks broken by Breakdown take 180 seconds to respawn. "Charge from the Belly of the Beast. | |
Distortion | Start the Trial with 1 Token.
Whenever the Killer attempts to read your Aura
Distortion does not activate when you are in the Dying State. |
Prestige
Prestiging Jeff will automatically add Tier I of his Unique Perks to the inventories of all other Survivors and unlock the ability for their higher-tiered versions to spawn in their Bloodweb.
Prestige Jeff twice more to automatically add Tier II and Tier III respectively into the other Survivors' inventories.
Achievements
There is 1 Achievement related to Jeff:
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Adept Jeff | Playing as Jeff Johansen, escape a Trial using only his 3 Unique Perks: Breakdown, Aftercare, and Distortion |
Cosmetic Options
Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise Jeff:
Base Cosmetics
Default
Prestige
Perk Charms
Prestige Level 7 Reward | Prestige Level 8 Reward | Prestige Level 9 Reward |
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A keepsake gained upon mastery of a particular skill. |
Alternatives
Event
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Crown of the Entity | ![]() |
Event | A crown emanating a festive and ominous aura created by the Entity's biggest fan. | Fourth Year Anniversary | Yes |
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5th Anniversary Crown | ![]() |
Event | A crown crafted for a very special anniversary.
"Thank you for supporting & inspiring us along the years!" - The Dead by Daylight Team |
Fifth Year Anniversary | Yes |
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Jeff's Mask | ![]() |
Event | A mask he found himself wearing at the masquerade ball. | Twisted Masquerade 2023 | Yes |
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Crew Undercut | ![]() |
Event | He and his bandmates embraced their metalhead spirit and showed unity through matching haircuts. | Bone Chill 2023 | Yes |
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Patched Red Leather | ![]() |
Event | He designed and learned how to make patches from a roadie he spent time with. | Bone Chill 2023 | Yes |
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Loose Shoelaces | ![]() |
Event | He tied spiked anklets around his ankles since his shoelaces were always untied. | Bone Chill 2023 | Yes |
DLC
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In the Shadow of Death Shirt | ![]() |
Common | There is no telling when his time will come. Only one thing is certain; it will come. |
CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us |
Special
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Build and Protect | ![]() |
Rare | A shirt made for Outpost builders. | Meet Your Maker Collection | Redeemable via code "HRVFANCLUB". |
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Murder Mill | ![]() |
Rare | Vintage memorabilia from a cursed production. | The Casting of Frank Stone | Purchasing The Casting of Frank Stone™ |
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Black Beanie | ![]() |
Very Rare | A good way to save your scalp from the biting cold. | Chrysalis Collection | Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022 |
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Fur-Lined Parka | ![]() |
Very Rare | A jacket loosely inspired by stories of the Mothman, the most metal cryptid. | Chrysalis Collection | Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022 |
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Insectile Camo Pants | ![]() |
Very Rare | From a distance it looks like typical camouflage, but it is inspired by the patterns on insects' wings. | Chrysalis Collection | Reward for Amazon Prime Gaming: July 2022 |
Exclusive
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Twitchy Jeff | ![]() |
Uncommon | Twitchy Jeff is twitching. | Given to selected twitch affiliates/partners |
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Arrr, it be that landlubber Jeff dressed as a fearsome pirate.
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They were just the opening act, but Jeff was blown away by their performance.
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He wore this personalized outfit for his first music festival in the wood.
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The band was known for their costumes and theatrics – Jeff was beyond excited to be their roadie.
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Nothing compares to getting an iconic, sleeveless, concert shirt. Nothing.
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A casual, mean look for the artist with a heart of gold.
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He can leave the road behind, but their music will always be a part of him. He wears their colors with pride.
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Uprooted from his hometown, the road became his home and music his family.
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Uprooted from his hometown, the road became his home and music his family.
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He lunged into the crowd to save someone from being trampled during the concert. But his heroic act had consequences.
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He enjoyed his time painting landscapes at the seaside.
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Jeff embraces his Norwegian roots and proves he belongs in the exclusive black metal scene.
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Sometimes all you need is an open highway and no plan at all.
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A cold gust of mountain wind forced him to break out his warmer clothes for a few days in the early summer.
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He went all in with his clothing for his first roadie gig out of the country.
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Jeff hoped to meet new people when he signed up to play the game. But looking at his character sheet, he worried he would embarrass himself in front of everyone.
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Jeff attended a concert held for the Lunar New Year. The band mostly performed in China so it was their first show in America.
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This is it, the opening of your first exhibition, and it's your moment to shine!
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He spent a lazy day at home doing nothing before work.
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He was proud to show off his holiday outfit at an outdoor concert, featuring colors and patches in honor of the festivities.
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The pure power, and sense-filling fury, of a metal concert. Rendered in a lovely, soft 4-ply wool.
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He designed a logo for a dog shelter and sold t-shirts at concerts to raise funds for rescue dogs in need of care.
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A mask he found himself wearing at the masquerade ball.
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DLC
Jeff is part of 3 DLCs:
- Chapter DLC:
- CHAPTER 10: Darkness Among Us (retired)
- Pack DLCs:
- Old Wounds Pack (Chapter Pack)
- Escape Expansion Pack (Character Pack)
Trivia
- Jeff's full name is Jeffrey 'Jeff' Johansen, as revealed in his Chapter Spotlight.
- Jeff is voiced by Filip Ivanovic (Art Director), who voiced several of the Killers in Dead by Daylight.
- In the description of the Black Metal Collection, it is revealed that Jeff has Norwegian roots.
Legion
- Jeff was the first Survivor to have met their Chapter's Killer before they were taken into the Realm of The Entity.
- He was tasked by the group to design their tag and painted it as a mural, visible on the upper floor of the main cottage in Mount Ormond Resort.
Voice Actor
- Jeff is voiced by Filip Ivanovic, who at that time worked as the Art Director on the Game.
Gallery
See Jeff's Gallery
In-game assets
Old assets
Concept arts