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In Dead By Daylight, the Survivors come from various backgrounds. While some may have been educators, botanists, and architects, others have histories as bouncers, drifters, or ghost hunters. All of them share qualities like resilience and adaptability, willing to put everything on the line to escape the clutches of The Entity. But what if there was a Survivor raised not to oppose The Entity but to serve and amplify its presence?
Enter Taurie Cain. Her family introduced her to a cult, The Disciples of the Black Talon, where she quickly became an eager participant in their grim rituals. Traveling the world for the Black Talon, she never anticipated finding herself caught in The Entity’s deadly games.
Taurie Cain’s Unique Perks
Given her distinctive training, Taurie’s perks reflect that uniqueness. Taurie’s abilities encourage you to take calculated risks for the sake of your team. If you excel at dodging the Killer’s attacks, you’ll thrive with her gameplay style.
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Clean Break | This perk activates after completing a healing action on another Survivor. While being healed by someone, you can activate a self-inflicted Broken condition for 60 seconds, after which you are restored to full health. This cannot be activated if you are downed.
Healing can sometimes become a risky endeavor, especially if the Killer is nearby or has perks that counter healing. Clean Break can alleviate that pressure and save critical time for completing generators. |
| Invocation: Treacherous Crows | While in the basement, you can perform a 60-second ritual. Completing this ritual makes you Injured and Broken for the entire trial. Every time the Killer disturbs a crow within your Terror Radius, their aura is revealed to all Survivors for two seconds.
This perk demands a daring approach, as being Injured throughout the trial can put you at risk. However, the information it provides can significantly assist your team. |
| Shoulder the Burden | Once per trial, if you have fewer than two Hook States, you can use this ability to unhook a Survivor near you. You take their hook state, scream, and become Exposed for 40 seconds. The Killer hears a unique notification indicating your action.
This perk can effectively disrupt the Killer’s focus, allowing you to break their chase and help your teammates escape more easily, provided you’re quick enough to evade being Exposed. |
Tip: To achieve the Adept Taurie achievement, you must escape a trial using only her unique perks.
Best Builds and Perk Combinations for Taurie Cain
To navigate the challenges of being Injured, making sacrifices, and putting yourself at risk, having some strategic perks is essential for survival and regaining The Entity’s favor. Here are some recommended perks to complement Taurie’s unique abilities:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Wicked | After being unhooked, you see the Killer’s aura for 20 seconds. If your first hook happens in the basement, you can unhook yourself.
This perk provides an additional layer of protection if you’re in the basement, allowing you to know whether the Killer is returning to your location. |
| Inner Focus | You can see the scratch marks of other Survivors, and when the Killer causes a Survivor to lose health, you see the Killer’s aura for ten seconds.
This allows you to be more aware of your surroundings and locate other Survivors more effectively. |
| Sprint Burst | Activate a 50% haste effect for three seconds at the start of your run, but you gain the Exhausted status for the next 40 seconds.
This perk provides a quick escape route in tight situations when you are injured. |
| Lightweight | Create 60% fewer scratch marks and have them disappear five seconds sooner.
This passive perk is great for evading the Killer’s attention, particularly when you’re vulnerable. |
Clean Break Perk Combinations
To leverage Clean Break effectively, you need to ensure you can avoid the Killer’s detection while healing. Here are some perks that can enhance your effectiveness with Clean Break:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Iron Will | While Injured, you do not make grunts of pain, allowing you to stay hidden from the Killer’s detection.
This is critical for taking strategic actions while injured without revealing your position. |
| Resilience | While Injured, your action speeds increase by 9% for various activities (healing, repairing, vaulting, etc.).
This perk lets you work more efficiently on generators or find yourself in a chase situation effectively. |
Invocation: Treacherous Crows Perk Combos
As performing an Invocation comes with heightened risks, here are a couple of perks to complement it:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Calm Spirit | You no longer alert crows unless you walk directly into them, and you interact with chests and totems silently.
This perk helps you maintain stealthiness, increasing the activations of Treacherous Crows due to fewer disturbances. |
| Eyes of Belmont | After a Generator is finished, you can see the Killer’s aura for three seconds. The duration increases by two seconds for any additional aura readings.
This extended visibility can give your team a significant edge during chases triggered by Treacherous Crows. |
Shoulder the Burden Perk Combos
To maximize the ability of Shoulder the Burden, it’s essential to pair it with perks that mitigate risks involved with saving teammates:
| Perk | Description |
|---|---|
| Babysitter | Upon unhooking a Survivor, you see the Killer’s aura for eight seconds and the rescued Survivor leaves no scratch marks, receiving a 20% haste boost.
This ensures you know whether it’s safe to leave the area after a save. |
| Vigil | Reduces the duration of negative status effects like Exposed or Exhausted by 30% for all Survivors within proximity.
This feature lowers the time you remain Exposed, enabling safer rescues for you and your teammates. |
By carefully choosing and combining these perks, you can elevate your gameplay with Taurie Cain, ensuring your survival while aiding your team in the thrilling world of Dead By Daylight.
