Dead by Daylight is keeping the spooky spirit alive this October, with players responding to the recent 9.2.x updates, seasonal events, and new killer releases. As Halloween approaches, The Shape is dominating the leaderboard, while Krasue, Ghoul, and other killers are experiencing shifts in popularity due to balance updates and bug fixes. NightLight’s tracked matches gives us a clear snapshot of which killers players favor this October and which ones are being overlooked.
Dead by Daylight Most and Least Played Killers – October 2025
NightLight tracks thousands of player-submitted matches, giving a quite decent look at the current meta. For October 2025, the stats below cover matches recorded between October 1 and October 29. While these numbers aren’t official Behaviour Interactive stats, they accurately reflect what the community is actually playing.
Most Played Killers – October 2025
This month, old favorites and exciting new faces taking the spotlight. Shape leads the way with 828 games played (5.44% pick rate)—not surprising, given Halloween is right around the corner. Seasonal fun combined with recent buffs, including a longer and faster Evil Incarnate Mode, increased Slaughtering Strike speed, and reduced cooldowns, make him a go-to pick.
Newly released Krasue continues to stay relevant in popularity with 660 matches (4.34%), thanks to her unique Body/Head form mechanics and 9.2.x tweaks improving vaulting and Intestinal Whip timing. Ghoul (792 games, 5.04%) and Animatronic (767 games, 5.21%) remain strong, with minor adjustments helping them stay relevant in the current meta. Other top picks like Huntress, Mastermind, Blight, and Oni show that solid mechanics and consistent power still draw players, even with seasonal hype in play.
Top 10 Most Played Killers in DBD – October 2025
| Rank | Killer | Games Played | Pick Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shape | 828 | 5.44% |
| 2 | Animatronic | 767 | 5.21% |
| 3 | Ghoul | 792 | 5.04% |
| 4 | Huntress | 758 | 4.98% |
| 5 | Mastermind | 678 | 4.46% |
| 6 | Krasue | 660 | 4.34% |
| 7 | Blight | 656 | 4.31% |
| 8 | Oni | 538 | 3.54% |
| 9 | Legion | 522 | 3.43% |
| 10 | Spirit | 506 | 3.33% |
Least Played Killers – October 2025
On the flip side, some killers continue to see very little action. Twins are once again the least played, barely cracking 100 matches. Cenobite and Skull Merchant also remain near the bottom, likely due to niche playstyles that aren’t widely embraced. Whether it’s difficulty, counterability, or just bad luck in the meta, these killers continue to fly under the radar.
Bottom 5 Least Played Killers in DBD – October 2025
| Rank | Killer | Games Played |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Demogorgon | 157 |
| 38 | Skull Merchant | 134 |
| 39 | Cenobite | 131 |
| 40 | Hag | 105 |
| 41 | Twins | 83 |
This gap between the top and bottom killers highlights the meta’s current trends: seasonal hype, newly released content, and targeted buffs heavily influence which killers are most played in Dead by Daylight.
Final Thoughts
October’s stats show that player preferences are shaped by both balance and seasonal events. Myers’s top spot is a perfect example—his buffs from 9.2.3 combined with the Halloween season make him irresistible for many players. Krasue and Ghoul continue to stay relevant thanks to recent updates, while killers like Huntress and Blight remain reliable choices. Meanwhile, the least played killers are perfect for players looking for a challenge or a less common experience.
If you’re interest to see what April stats looked like check out this post.
