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Arriving with the All-Kill DLC chapter,Ji-Woon HakisDead by Daylight’s answer to the K-Pop craze that has dominated popular culture over the last few years. A Killer with a drive to be in the spotlight, The Trickster uses his showstopping blades to put an end to anyone trying to take center stage. Luckily, The Trickster needs only a few perks to make his abilities truly shine inDead by Daylight.
This guide will showcase the best builds to run withThe Tricksterthat can help accentuate his powers in even the most Survivor-sided situations. These builds will incorporate both non-teachable and teachable perks, ensuring that players without the cash to spare can still have fun with this K-Pop Killer.
Updated on June 02, 2025, by Lewis Smyth:The Trickster has received some significant changes in 2024 that fundamentally alter the speed of his power. With these new builds and the best add-on list, players will be better equipped to kill as many Survivors as possible.
The Trickster: Best Beginner Build (2024)
The Trickster has a few base perks that can make the Endgame especially deadly for Survivors by blocking their way out for each Survivor hooked. This build emphasizes stalling and quickly downingDead by Daylight’s unfortunate Survivorsuntil the exit gates are powered, at which point The Trickster can reveal the ace up his sleeve.
The Trickster: Best Build (2024)
The Trickster kills best when uninterrupted by obstructions in the environment, and — while he can be fast on his feet — the speed at which he can injure Survivors can often be impeded. This build revolves around using powerful regression perks likeThe Clown’sPop Goes the Weasel alongsideThe Plague’s Corrupt Interventionto slow down the early game.
The Trickster: Best Add-Ons
The Trickster’s Add-Ons are a diverse group, ranging from completely niche and useless to reliable and impactful. His Ultra Rare Add-Ons aren’t necessarily the strongest, however. This guide will highlightthe best Trickster Add-Ons(in order of rarity).
Memento Blades
To more efficientlyinjure Survivorsand build up their Laceration Meter, the Memento Blades provide consistent and impactful value by speeding up your Blade throw rate by10%.
Inferno Wires
Main Event triggers much more often since The Trickster’s buff. Now, Main Event can be activated once per chase, meaning the Inferno Wires’extended durationis far more valuable.
Tequila Moonrock
A higher rarity of the Inferno Wires; byextending the duration of Main Event, Tequila Moonrock can ensure Survivors are forced down by the onslaught of Blades.
Lucky Blade
Though Tequila Moonrock and the Inferno Wires provide more consistent Main Event value, the Lucky Blade Showstopper Add-On can still prove to be a powerful addition to your kit. Theextended durationof this add-on is most keenly felt when attacking groups of Survivors with Main Event — particularly thoseengaging in altruistic plays.
Caged Heart Shoes
Since The Trickster is slowed down slightly while throwing his Blades, Survivors’ best course of action is to break line-of-sight and hold their distance. With the Caged Heart Shoes, this is somewhat less easily achieved as youbear down on them fasterand pummel them with attacks.
Waiting For You Watch
An upgrade to the Lucky Blade, the Waiting for You Watch Add-On can similarlypunish grouped Survivorswith a theoretically infinite Main Event.
Trick Blades
The Trick Blades are a more complex add-on that requires a different approach to The Trickster. By creatinga ricochet effect on Blades, players who know their angles can effectively hit Survivors around loops. Obviously, this has a much greater impact on indoor maps, but in the hands of an adept, the Trick Blades can make otherwise safe loops dangerous to eventhe most proficient loopers.
Diamond Cufflinks
Seeing the auras of Survivors is almost always a boon to a Killer, as it allows them to more easily predict movements and mind game. The Diamond Cufflinks reveal the auras of Survivors one Blade hit away from injury for6 seconds; not always a useful effect, but certainly not worthless.
Iridescent Photocard
The Iridescent Photocard, while not as dependently valuable as Tequila Moonrock or the Memento Blades, still provides great value to the most ambitious and accurate Trickster players. By gaininga stackable Haste boostper Blade hit, The Trickster can barrel down on Survivors and stay right on their backs,denying them any distanceand preventing them from dodging hits.
