Dead by Daylightincludes horror franchise icons like Michael Myers, Leatherface, Pinhead, Nemesis, and Sadako, butthe original Killers that BHVR has createdmatch and sometimes even surpass them in terms of both imagery and lethality. The game’s locker-dwelling Killer, the Dredge, is no exception.
Pure nightmare fuel, the Dredge isDead by Daylight’stake onthe bogeyman, a twisted monstrosity patched together from the darkness within the human mind. With the ability to teleport across the map and shutdown loops with its Remnant, the Dredge is a potent threat. With over 200 perks in the game, there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to builds. Here are some fun and interesting choices for the Dredge.
Updated on June 05, 2025, by Lewis Smyth:With such a frequently changing meta in Dead by Daylight, the most effective builds to use on each Killer can fluctuate with each update. This updated guide will showcase some improved builds with perks from the September 2023 update, featuring teachable and non-teachable rarities for players with and without access to other DLC Killers.
The Dredge: Best Non-Teachable Build (2023)
The Dredge can be a ferocious Killer when paired with the right perks, and luckily, their versatility means they can be used withplenty of the base game perks. This build uses the Dredge’s own Darkness Revealed to locate Survivors near lockers, while Jolt and Sloppy Butcher slow down the game with each successful attack until Hex: No One Escapes Death triggers in the Endgame.
The Dredge: Best Build (2023)
Arguably the best build to use with The Dredge inDead by Daylightincludes the anti-healing perks Sloppy Butcher and A Nurse’s Calling to allow a faster buildup of hispowerful Nightfall ability. Pairing these perks with Corrupt Intervention and Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance will allow for greater passive slowdown throughout the trial.
Dead By Daylightis currently available on Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
