Killer Comparison Guide
Complete breakdown of all Killers. Compare stats, abilities, costs, and learn which Killer suits your hunting style.
📖 12 min read•Intermediate•Updated 2026-04-03
💡 Quick Tip: The Rotten is free and great for learning. Save for The Mistake (4,500) for competitive play.
📊Killer Comparison
| Killer | Cost | Tier | Abilities | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rotten | Free | B | Cleaver, Beartrap, Scream, Charge | Beginner |
| The Mistake | 4,500 | A | 3 Modes: Strength/Speed/Stealth | Intermediate |
| The Doppelganger | 6,000 | S | Wire Eyes, Skin Stealer, Explode | Advanced |
👹Killer Details
The Rotten (Free) — B Tier
Balanced starter Killer. Remnant Cleaver for damage, Beartrap for area denial, Scream blinds nearby Survivors, Charge for burst damage.
The Mistake (4,500) — A Tier
Versatile with 3 switchable modes. Strength for damage, Speed for chasing, Stealth for ambushes. Adapts to any situation.
The Doppelganger (6,000) — S Tier
Master of deception. Wire Eyes tracks Survivors through walls. Skin Stealer disguises as a Survivor. Explode deals massive AOE.
🔓Recommended Unlock Order
- Start with The Rotten (free) — learn Killer basics
- The Mistake (4,500 Scrap) — versatile and strong in all situations
- The Doppelganger (6,000 Scrap) — highest skill ceiling, most powerful when mastered
Focus on unlocking Survivor classes first for Scrap farming. Killers earn less Scrap, so they're lower priority.