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Decisive Strike

Dead by Daylight survivor perk · Unique perk of Laurie Strode · same effect as Will to Live

Anti-tunnel

What does Decisive Strike do?

Using whatever is at hand, you stab your aggressor in an ultimate attempt to escape.
After being unhooked or unhooking yourself, Will to Live activates for the next 40/50/60 seconds:
• When grabbed or picked up by the Killer, succeed a Skill Check to stab the Killer and escape from their grasp.
• Stuns the Killer for 4 seconds.
• Causes you to become the next Obsession.
Will to Live is deactivated once the Exit Gates are powered.
Will to Live is disabled for the remainder of the Trial after use.
Will to Live is deactivated prematurely when performing a Conspicuous Action.
Increases your chance of becoming the initial Obsession by increasing the default value by +100%.
The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time.

"There is nothing to be scared of. " — Laurie Strode

Best perks to combine with Decisive Strike

• Off the Record – Both protect you right after an unhook: a strong anti-tunnel pair. Used together in 3 hand-picked builds. Also anti-tunnel.
• Unbreakable – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
• Dead Hard – Used together in 1 hand-picked build. Also anti-tunnel.
• Kindred – Used together in 1 hand-picked build.
• Windows of Opportunity – Used together in 1 hand-picked build.
• Sprint Burst – Used together in 1 hand-picked build.
• Lithe – Used together in 1 hand-picked build.
• Deliverance – Also anti-tunnel.

Builds with Decisive Strike

Frequently asked

Who has Decisive Strike?

Decisive Strike is the unique perk of Laurie Strode in Dead by Daylight.

What playstyle is Decisive Strike good for?

Decisive Strike fits a anti-tunnel playstyle.

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