When Nicolas Cage joined Dead by Daylight, he became the first celebrity to appear as himself in the Trials. The actor has a reputation for over-the-top performances, and he brings that same energy to his perks. Cage's unique perks allow him to heal himself, track the killer, and pull off dramatic escapes. Putting together a complete build with such eclectic abilities can be tough. With every new killer on the roster, survival gets a bit harder after all. By using these recommended Nicolas Cage builds, survivors might live to see the dawn and act another day.

Nicolas Cage Perks Explained

(Updated on November 8, 2024 - updated builds, images, and format)

Nicolas Cage stars in his own chapter: no killer can steal the spotlight from this movie star. His three perks (Dramaturgy, Scene Partner, and Plot Twist) offer huge value but only in the proper context. However, they don't synergize together very well. Players will therefore want to switch up their builds to get the most value from Cage's perks. Before we can understand what perks synergize well in a Nicolas Cage build, we have to understand Cage's own perks:

Nicolas Cage Dramaturgy Build Guide

Nicolas Cage's perks inject a dose of chaos into Dead by Daylight. Dramaturgy rolls the dice, hopefully rewarding the survivor instead of getting them killed. Pair Dramaturgy with the following perks for an exciting and dangerous build.

This build focuses on fighting back by taking dangerous risks. You can use For the People to heal your teammates from the dying state instantly, granting both you and your teammate a powerful Aura read. With this ability, even an insta-down killer like Leatherface or Myers won't be able to keep survivors down. In case this strategy makes you a target, Decisive Strike provides emergency protection if things go wrong for Cage.

Nicolas Cage Scene Partner Build Guide

Information is crucial in Dead by Daylight. Since survivors don't have knives or guns to protect them from their supernatural assailants, surviving Behaviour Interactive's horror show depends on having good info. Pair Scene Partner with the following perks to make the most of the intel it provides.

This Nicolas Cage build centers around gaining info while denying the killer info. Windows of Opportunity and Kindred ensure that you always know where to go to escape a chase or help the team. Scene Partner and Distortion, meanwhile, let you stay a step ahead of the killer in pursuit and keep them from tracking you across the map.

Nicolas Cage Plot Twist Build Guide

Know when to heal and stay injured; you might just survive. Against the game's toughest killers, survivors need all the help they can get. Use these perks on Nicolas Cage to take command of your health in Dead by Daylight.

Overcome increases the odds of escaping after the killer strikes. A good body block helps. After the Exhaustion from Overcome has worn off, the survivor moves more quietly and completes tasks faster. When the opportune moment comes, the survivor can use Plot Twist to enter the dying state, heal, and return to the action. Just beware of killers running Deerstalker to find you.