Chases push the CPU
Player movement, sound, map data, and quick turns can make the processor handle more work at once.
Dead by Daylight optimization
Get a Dead by Daylight FPS boost in one click
Hone tunes Dead by Daylight and Windows for your PC. Get steadier frames, less PC-side lag, and settings you can review before your next trial.
Dead by Daylight presetReady for the Fog
BEFORE HONE70 AVG FPS
AFTER HONE110 AVG FPS
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A chase can expose every slow frame
A quiet repair can turn into a fast chase in seconds. Fog, lights, effects, and quick camera turns raise the load while Windows and other apps still use your PC.
Fog and shadows hit the GPU
Effects, lighting, shadows, and detail can pull FPS down when the action gets busy.
Background apps take resources
Browsers, launchers, overlays, and updates can use the same CPU, memory, and network as the game.
Frame spikes break your timing
A short frame-time jump can make a skill check, fast turn, or vault look and feel late.
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Optimize Dead by Daylight without a long config guide
Choose Dead by Daylight in Hone, review the suggested changes, and apply the ones you want. You get a clean performance setup without hours of menu testing.
Dead by Daylight performance settings
Apply supported game settings built to favor clear action and steady FPS.
Windows gaming tweaks
Reduce background work and tune system settings that can affect FPS and frame time.
Less background traffic
Cut unneeded app traffic so downloads and updates do less work while you play.
Changes you control
See every change, choose what to apply, and restore your settings later.
Trial preset
Built for smoother Dead by Daylight matches
- Dead by Daylight performance settings
- Windows gaming mode
- Background app cleanup
- Easy restore point
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Keep anti-cheat on and tuning outside the trial
Dead by Daylight uses anti-cheat on PC. Hone changes only the game and Windows settings you choose. It does not enter the game or its security tools.
No cheats, macros, or skill-check tools
Hone does not add automated inputs, vision tools, bots, or an FPS boost mod.
No game-memory edits
Hone does not inject into Dead by Daylight or read and change live game memory.
No anti-cheat bypass
Hone does not disable anti-cheat, skip its checks, or claim approval from Behaviour.
Real limits still apply
Game patches, heat, weak hardware, Wi-Fi, server distance, and a busy match can still limit FPS or ping.
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70 to 110 average FPS in our test
Average FPS gain+40 FPS
On our test PC, Hone raised Dead by Daylight from 70 to 110 average FPS. That is 40 more average FPS, or a 57% gain in this test.
Tested using Intel 10900k (5.5 GHz AC), RTX 4090 (stock), 16 GB DDR4 RAM (18-18-18-24-4000 MHz) - Results may vary.
Your result will depend on the map, game patch, PC, graphics settings, drivers, heat, and apps open in the background.
Dead by Daylight PC settings FAQ
What are the best Dead by Daylight settings for FPS?
Start with full screen mode and the Low quality preset. Then raise image quality one step at a time if your FPS stays steady. Hone puts supported game and Windows settings in one place.
How do I optimize Dead by Daylight on PC?
Close heavy background apps, update your graphics driver, and use settings your PC can hold in a chase. Hone can apply supported game and Windows performance tweaks in one click.
How do I fix Dead by Daylight lag or stuttering?
For PC-side stutter, close heavy apps, check heat, update drivers, and lower demanding settings. If every player freezes or jumps, the server or your connection may be the cause.
Can Hone uncap Dead by Daylight or get 120 FPS?
Hone focuses on supported game and Windows settings. Frame-rate options and limits can change with patches. Use the options Behaviour provides instead of unsupported config edits.
Is Hone safe to use with Dead by Daylight anti-cheat?
Hone works at the supported game-settings and Windows level. It does not inject into the game, edit live memory, disable anti-cheat, add cheats, or automate play.
Is Hone free for Dead by Daylight?
Yes. The free plan lets you try several performance optimizations before you upgrade.
