Dead by Daylight Blood Moon Event Guide

The Blood Moon event in Dead by Daylight is one of the game’s recurring limited-time celebrations, transforming the Trials into a crimson-tinted ritual filled with unique mechanics, time-limited currencies, and exclusive cosmetics. This guide walks you through what the Blood Moon is, how its event objectives work, and how to get the most out of each match, whether you prefer hunting Survivors or escaping the fog.

What Is the Blood Moon Event?

Blood Moon is a themed in-game event that temporarily alters the look and feel of Dead by Daylight while layering new objectives on top of the usual 4v1 cat-and-mouse gameplay. During the event window, matches include:

• Special Blood Moon–themed visuals and props on select maps
• Limited-time interactive objects tied to event challenges
• Event currency used for unlocking exclusive items
• Bonus progression toward the current Rift or Tomes

Similar seasonal events have become a staple of the game, used by the developers to experiment with new ideas, highlight specific Killers or Survivors, and provide returning players with a reason to jump back in. According to Behaviour Interactive, events like these are also used as a way to keep live-service games feeling fresh without disrupting the core balance of the main modes.¹

Event Schedule and Access

Each Blood Moon iteration has its own dates, but they typically last several weeks, giving most players enough time to obtain the marquee cosmetics and complete their favorite challenges. The event is available across all platforms that support the current version of Dead by Daylight.

How to Join the Event

You do not need to queue for a special mode to participate. Instead:

• Launch the game while the Blood Moon is active.
• Install any required update or hotfix announced by Behaviour Interactive.
• Enter the regular Public Matches playlist; Trials automatically include event elements.
• Visit the event sub-menu (usually accessible from the main lobby) to track challenges and rewards.

Behaviour typically outlines event timing and requirements on the official website and in-game News section at least a few days before launch.^1,2

Core Blood Moon Mechanics

While the exact details shift from year to year, Blood Moon events are built around three pillars: a visual theme, an event currency, and match-based objectives. Understanding these will help you plan your time.

1. Visual Theme and Map Changes

The Blood Moon theme is most obvious in the environment. Expect eerie red lighting, occult decorations, and sometimes bespoke map objects or mini-structures that do not appear outside of the event. These are cosmetic in spirit but often double as interactable event elements.

Common visual changes include:

• Crimson skyboxes and fog to underscore the lunar theme.
• Event totems or altars that glow and can be interacted with during Trials.
• Reskinned hooks, generators, and lockers decorated with event sigils.

These atmosphere tweaks intentionally avoid dramatically altering map layout so that existing competitive knowledge still applies. This approach—cosmetic variance without structural upheaval—is common among live-service multiplayer games aiming to preserve balance while offering seasonal flair.³

2. Event Currency and Progress

Blood Moon events typically introduce a dedicated currency earned through play. This can be granted for:

• Interacting with event-specific objects in Trials
• Finishing matches, with bonuses for performance
• Completing event challenges in the associated Tome or event menu
• Daily login bonuses over the course of the event

You then spend that currency in an event store or reward track. The most coveted prizes usually include:

• Exclusive outfits or outfit pieces for a featured Killer and Survivor
• Event-limited weapon skins (Bloody or lunar-themed)
• Charms that can be equipped on hooks, belts, or around your character
• Premium currencies like Iridescent Shards and Rift Fragments

3. Blood Moon Objectives in Trials

The event overlays extra tasks on normal gameplay. Examples of objectives used across Blood Moon iterations include:

• Survivors blessing, cleansing, or interacting with lunar altars
• Killers kicking or corrupting event-empowered generators or structures
• Both sides racing to claim limited event pickups scattered across the map

These actions contribute to individual progress and often to community-wide milestones, which can unlock more rewards for everyone if hit during the event window.

Reward Structure and Progression

Understanding what you can earn helps you prioritize your time. Blood Moon events typically combine personal progression (your own milestones) with group progression (challenges that benefit the whole player base).

Personal Reward Milestones

Players usually work through several layers of personal progression:

1. Match-based earnings – Event currency gained every Trial.
2. Match streaks or daily goals – Extra currency or bonus rewards for playing multiple days in a row.
3. Event challenge tiers – Goals like “Interact with event structures X times” that grant large currency bundles or cosmetics.
4. Event store purchases – Where you directly spend your accumulated currency.

Example Reward Categories

Community-Wide Objectives

Some Blood Moon events also feature collective goals that unlock extra rewards for all players, such as bonus Bloodpoints weekends or global cosmetic distributions. These are announced via official channels and tracked on the event menu, encouraging the community to participate consistently while the event is live.^1,2

Playing Killer During Blood Moon

Blood Moon Trials slightly change the tempo for Killers. You must juggle your usual responsibilities—slowing generator progress, applying pressure, and securing sacrifices—alongside new event actions.

General Killer Priorities

To stay effective while still farming event rewards:

• Defend high-value event objects that spawn near generators. Survivors frequently path toward these, creating natural ambush opportunities.
• Use tracking perks to quickly locate players as they move between event structures and objectives.
• Plan your patrol route to pass by event structures without overcommitting and losing generator pressure.

Perk and Build Suggestions for Killers

Blood Moon Trials often encourage more generator interaction, making slowdown and information perks particularly valuable. While the meta shifts with patches, common categories to consider include:

• Generator slowdown perks to buy time when Survivors split focus between gens and event objects.
• Information perks that reveal Survivor positions near specific objects or after certain actions.
• Mobility tools (perks or Killer powers) to quickly rotate between contested areas.

Prioritize a build that suits your Killer’s inherent strengths; for example, highly mobile Killers can cover more ground to contest multiple event interactions, while area-control Killers can turn a single event structure into a deadly trap.

Killer Tactics in Blood Moon Trials

Several strategic adjustments make Blood Moon matches more productive for Killers:

• Early game scouting: Quickly identify where event structures have spawned so you can predict Survivors’ routes.
• Target event hotspots: Downing Survivors near event locations increases the chance of repeated conflicts as teammates return for rescues and objectives.
• Risk versus reward: If you’re ahead, take a brief detour to interact with event objects yourself. If Trials are tight, focus on winning first and let event progress come as a bonus.

Playing Survivor During Blood Moon

For Survivors, Blood Moon Trials present an opportunity to optimize both escape chances and event progression. The key is to work event actions into your normal survival routine rather than treating them as a separate objective.

General Survivor Priorities

As a Survivor you should:

• Maintain generator focus; event actions are useless if everyone dies early due to zero gen progress.
• Assign roles within your team, if playing in a group. For example, designate one player to prioritize event interactions while others handle gens and rescues.
• Time event interactions between chase states, healing, and generator milestones to avoid risky detours.

Perk and Build Suggestions for Survivors

Perks that improve map movement, information, and safety between objectives thrive during Blood Moon:

• Exhaustion perks for chase survivability, giving you confidence to venture toward contested event objects.
• Information perks that reveal Killer proximity or generator status, helping you decide when it is safe to divert to an event structure.
• Healing or endurance perks to mitigate mistakes if you get caught while performing a risky event action.

Survivor Tactics in Blood Moon Trials

To reliably earn event currency without throwing matches:

• Link event actions to routes: When moving between generators or hooks, pass by event structures to interact without losing much time.
• Use stealth near event spawns: Killers know these spots are high traffic; approach cautiously and consider crouching or listening for terror radius changes.
• Prioritize safety late game: Once exit gates are powered, do not dive back into danger solely for an event interaction if it risks a guaranteed escape.

Maximizing Your Blood Moon Progress

With limited event duration, efficient planning matters. These general tips help you get more value from each session.

Combine Daily Rituals and Event Challenges

Align your daily Rituals (which grant bonus Bloodpoints) with event objectives. For instance, if you have a Generator-focused Survivor Ritual, queue as Survivor and stack that with Blood Moon generator or altar tasks in a single run. This approach mirrors standard live-service optimization strategies, where overlapping dailies, weeklies, and event tasks maximize rewards per match.³

Alternate Roles for Faster Progress

Event challenges are often split between Killer and Survivor. Rotate between both sides each play session to:

• Work through more challenges in less time
• Avoid queue-time bottlenecks on one role
• Stay familiar with how the other side is likely to approach event structures

Use Login Bonuses Wisely

Blood Moon events frequently offer daily login rewards such as currency bundles, Rift Fragments, or shards.¹ Even on days when you cannot play many matches, log in to claim these freebies before they expire. Over the course of the event, they can represent a substantial portion of your total currency intake.

Is Blood Moon Worth Your Time?

Whether Blood Moon is “worth it” depends on what you enjoy about Dead by Daylight and how much you value exclusive cosmetics.

Benefits of Playing the Event

• Unique cosmetics: Many Blood Moon outfits do not return in the same form once the event is over.
• Faster progression: Extra Bloodpoints, shards, and Rift Fragments accelerate long-term account growth.
• Fresh variation: Seasonal visual themes can make old maps feel new again.
• Community energy: Events naturally increase player activity and can mean shorter queues and more experimentation.

Potential Drawbacks

• Extra complexity: New objectives can be distracting if you prefer pure competitive play.
• FOMO pressure: Time-limited rewards may create a feeling of urgency that not everyone enjoys.
• Match variance: Some teammates or opponents may tunnel event actions instead of playing optimally for win conditions.

If you mainly care about the core gameplay and do not mind missing cosmetics, you can treat the Blood Moon as an atmospheric twist on normal Trials. If you do want the outfits and bonuses, plan ahead and spread your playtime across the event window instead of grinding at the very end.

Blood Moon FAQ

Do I need to buy anything to participate in Blood Moon?

No. Access to Blood Moon events is generally free for all players with the base game or on supported subscription services. Some cosmetics may have premium variants, but the event itself and its earnable rewards can usually be obtained through gameplay alone.

Can I keep Blood Moon rewards after the event ends?

Yes. Any cosmetics, charms, Bloodpoints, shards, and Rift progression you earn during Blood Moon stay on your account permanently. Only the event-specific Trials and currency sources are time-limited.

Are Blood Moon cosmetics ever re-released?

Occasionally, previous event items or recolors may return in special collections or store rotations, but this is not guaranteed and varies by item. If a particular outfit or charm matters to you, it is safest to unlock it during its original event run.

Does Blood Moon affect ranked or MMR systems?

Blood Moon events usually sit on top of the existing matchmaking rating (MMR) system rather than replacing it. Your MMR changes based on match outcomes like normal; event actions are a separate layer of progression.

Do custom games include Blood Moon mechanics?

Event features are typically focused on public matchmaking to ensure that currency and rewards are earned within the intended framework. Custom games may receive some visual changes but often exclude currency generation and challenge progress.