Beyond The Campfire: A Dead by Daylight Podcast

This episode returns after a short break to explore Caleb Quinn - the Death Slinger - one of Dead by Daylight’s most cinematic and revenge-driven killers. Lemon tells the full story of a brilliant Irish-immigrant engineer in the American Wild West, whose talent was stolen, whose trust was betrayed, and whose patience eventually ran out in the most violent way possible. Dogbomb then breaks down the Death Slinger’s power - the Redeemer spear gun, the chain reel mechanic, and why he is one of the most skill-dependent killers in the game to truly master - along with his perks, Dead Man’s Switch, Gearhead, and Hex: Retribution. The episode also covers the recent Burnt Peanut controversy and both hosts share their honest thoughts, the Halloween event, the Lights Out mode, Chucky leaving the game on the 24th of November, and the Terrifier PTB introducing Art the Clown and a brand new mall map.Find FeverDBD at: https://www.twitch.tv/feverdbdFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores Yui Kimura, the Japanese street racer who spent her entire life refusing to let anyone else decide her path - and ended up in the fog mid-race. Lemon tells Yui's story in full, from a traditional family she walked away from to build her own, through illegal street racing circuits, a terrifying encounter with a stalker, and the Sakura Seven - the group of women she helped turn into something far bigger than a racing gang. Dogbomb then covers her perks - Any Means Necessary, Breakout, and Lucky Break - a kit built around speed, disruption, and making life very difficult for any killer trying to carry a survivor to a hook. The episode also covers the end of 2v8, the Halloween event starting 13th October, the Academia Rift, the NieR: Automata cosmetics, and the Terrifier PTB landing on 27th October.Find Luke Maelstrom at: https://www.twitch.tv/lukemaelstromFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores Kazan Yamaoka - the Oni - one of Dead by Daylight's most lore-rich killers and the fearsome ancestor whose legacy echoes all the way through to the Spirit. Lemon digs deep into Kazan's story, from a proud samurai lineage he was desperate to protect, to the brutal crusade against false samurai that slowly transformed him into the very monster people named him. The episode also traces the remarkable connection between the Oni and the Spirit, with the two Yamaoka killers sharing a bloodline, a realm, and even the same blade. Dogbomb then breaks down the Oni's power, Yamaoka's Wrath - the blood orb system, Blood Fury, Demon Dash and Demon Strike - and why he rewards aggressive, committed play above almost anything else. He also covers the Oni's perks - Blood Echo, Nemesis, and Zanshin Tactics - and a handful of builds for different playstyles. The episode also touches on tomes closing in January, the DBD forum shutting down at the end of October, and the ongoing community cosmetic contest and the AI controversy surrounding it.Find Lynxi at: https://www.twitch.tv/lynxiFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode wraps up the Stranger Things chapter with Beyond The Campfire's first ever double episode, covering Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington - the two survivors who entered the fog together, which was itself a first in Dead by Daylight history. Lemon tells the story of how two Hawkins heroes ended up in the entity's realm, lured separately to the same location with no idea the other was looking for them. Dogbomb then breaks down all six of their perks - Nancy's Better Together, Fixated, and Inner Strength, and Steve's Babysitter, Camaraderie, and Second Wind - a set that skews heavily towards altruism, awareness, and keeping the team alive when things go sideways. The episode also covers the ongoing community cosmetic vote, the 2v8 mode still running with the Xenomorph, and the new chat wheel added in the latest PTB.Find sheachanelle at: https://www.twitch.tv/sheachanelle Support dogbomb's Great North Run charity run at: https://justgiving.com/page/dogbunnyFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores the Demogorgon - the faceless, portal-hopping creature from Stranger Things and one of Dead by Daylight's most beloved licensed killers. Lemon digs into the lore of the Mind Flayer's terrifying foot soldier, its origins in the Upside Down, and the unique position it holds in the game as a character with no traditional backstory but a huge amount of personality on the map. Dogbomb then breaks down its power - Shred and the portal network - and why a skilled Demogorgon controlling the map with well-placed portals is one of the most satisfying killers to play. He also covers its perks - Cruel Limits, Mindbreaker, and Surge - a trio that has become some of the most widely used gen-pressure tools in the entire killer roster. The episode also covers the return of 2v8 mode, this time featuring the Xenomorph from Alien as a playable killer, and a few tweaks to the mode since its last run.Find DrunkByDaylight_George at: https://www.twitch.tv/DrunkByDaylight_GeorgeFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores Ash Williams - the chainsaw-handed, boomstick-toting S-Mart employee from the Evil Dead franchise - one of Dead by Daylight's most beloved and historically significant licensed survivors. Lemon digs into Ash's story across the Evil Dead films and Ash vs Evil Dead, from his first terrifying encounter with the Necronomicon in a remote cabin to thirty years of being knocked down by demonic forces and getting back up anyway. Dogbomb then covers Ash's perks - Buckle Up, Flip-Flop, and Mettle of Man - a trio built entirely around surviving the worst possible situations and dragging your teammates back from the brink, plus the fascinating behind-the-scenes trivia that makes Ash one of the most groundbreaking characters in the game's history, including his iconic Ashy Slashy puppet hand cosmetic and the fact he was the first licensed survivor to use the original actor's voice.Find Paulie Esther at: https://www.twitch.tv/paulieesther and https://www.youtube.com/c/paulieestherFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode dives into the Ghost Face - or more accurately, the man behind the mask: Danny Johnson, a journalist with a habit of moving from town to town, leaving a trail of bodies and writing about them for his own twisted amusement. Lemon unpacks his surprisingly rich lore, covers what makes the Ghost Face mask a unique licensing situation in Dead by Daylight, and explores how Danny's story diverges from the Scream franchise he borrows his look from. Dogbomb then breaks down his power Night Shroud, the reveal mechanic that makes him one of the trickiest killers in the game to master, and his perks -I'm All Ears, Furtive Chase, and Thrilling Tremors. The episode also covers the launch of the Chorus of Sin chapter, including the new killer and survivor Aurora Stardotter.Find CindersVT at: https://twitch.tv/cindersvtFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores Jane Romero, Lemon's personal main and her only P100 survivor in Dead by Daylight. Lemon digs into Jane's backstory as a driven, determined TV personality who clawed her way to success in the public eye before the entity took her, and covers the fascinating cultural threads woven into her character - including her chapter connection to the Plague and the nod to horror legend George A. Romero hidden in her surname. Dogbomb then covers her perks - Head On, Poised, and Solidarity - a genuinely strong trio that holds up from beginner builds all the way to sweaty locker shenanigans. The episode also covers the 2v8 event, the podcast hitting 200 followers on Spotify, and an upcoming Ghostface episode that raises some very interesting licensing questions.Find Lemonlicious at: https://twitch.tv/lemonliciousFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This milestone thirtieth episode explores Adiris -- the Plague -- one of Dead by Daylight's most complex and divisive killers. Lemon digs into her haunting backstory as a high priestess from ancient Babylon, a devoted servant of her god who was stripped of everything -- her status, her health, her faith -- before the entity came for her. Dogbomb then breaks down her power Vile Purge and Corrupt Purge, the surprisingly rich lore hidden in her add-ons, and her perks -- Corrupt Intervention, Dark Devotion, and Infectious Fright -- including why Corrupt Intervention is one of the most widely used killer perks in the entire game. The episode also covers the Summer of Screams event, the new Sunflesh Rift, the return of 2v8, and a tunnelling debate that may be coming to YouTube very soon.Find DEERE at: https://twitch.tv/DEEREFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/

This episode explores Jeff Johansen, the big-hearted, heavy metal-loving artist from Ormond, Alberta. Lemon digs into Jeff's surprisingly touching backstory, from a lonely, anxious kid who found solace in vinyl records and dark album artwork, to the moment his art caught the eye of a local gang and he painted the very mural that gave the Legion their name. It's the first time in Dead by Daylight history that a survivor and their chapter's killer have a confirmed connection before entering the fog. Dogbomb then covers Jeff's perks -- Aftercare, Breakdown, and Distortion -- and the long, contentious history of Distortion in particular. The episode also covers the upcoming July driver update that PC players need to be aware of, and the new Rift Pass landing this week.Find ChiChi at: https://twitch.tv/chichiFind us at http://beyondcampfire.com/