Dead by Daylight - Leatherface™ Review Summary

Leatherface's detailed chainsaw and fun, powerful killer kit make this DLC easy to recommend, and BBQ & Chilli is great, despite some poor killer design.

Barbecue and Chilli highly valued: Barbecue and Chilli is widely praised as a must-have perk for killers, providing aura reading, bloodpoint gains, and map control. Some consider it the main reason to buy the DLC.

Killer is fun to play: Many players find Leatherface extremely enjoyable to use and face. He is repeatedly described as one of the most fun killers in the game.

Leatherface is a powerful killer: Players regard Leatherface as a strong and effective killer with a memorable appearance. His skills and charm make him a great addition to the roster.

Chainsaw can down multiple survivors: Leatherface's chainsaw is effective for downing grouped survivors and can one-hit down survivors when close. It also allows multiple attacks if the charge is maintained while moving.

Knock Out and Franklin's Demise useful: Knock Out hides downed survivor auras and slows crawling, while Franklin's Demise knocks items out of survivors' hands and damages them. Both are seen as valuable perks.

Poor killer design: The killer's ability is seen as poorly designed, encouraging camping over chases and lacking creativity. It is considered low effort and uninspired.

Perks unremarkable and nerfed: His perks are generally seen as mediocre or only useful for bloodpoints, with BBQ & Chilli losing its bonus and Knock Out and Franklin's Demise being situational. The perks are not compelling.

Chainsaw control and collision issues: Controlling the chainsaw is difficult, and hitting obstacles causes long stuns and erratic behavior. This makes the killer feel clunky and frustrating to play.

Camping playstyle is toxic: Leatherface is notorious for facecamping and basement camping, which is considered toxic and unfun for survivors. This playstyle is heavily criticized and leads to negative experiences.

Missing survivor and map: Players frequently complain that the Leatherface DLC did not include a survivor or a map based on the movie locations. This is seen as a missed opportunity and a sign of low effort.

Leatherface chainsaw power detailed: Leatherface uses a chainsaw as his primary weapon with three charges, enabling him to down survivors, cover large distances, and use add-ons to increase chainsaw speed. His chainsaw can be charged to launch an attack with double damage on hit.

Barbecue and Chilli value: Barbecue and Chilli reveals survivor auras after hooking someone and increases bloodpoint gain, making it useful for farming and locating survivors.

Franklin's Demise item counter: Franklin's Demise is a perk that counters flashlight clickers and toolboxes by knocking items out of survivors' hands and causing them to drop items while dealing damage.

Chainsaw multi-down capability: Leatherface's chainsaw can knock down multiple survivors at once and one-hit down survivors when close. This group-down potential makes his power particularly threatening in clustered survivor situations.

Leatherface charge attack mechanics: Leatherface can use charges to run at survivors with huge speed and swing his weapon, though his movement speed slows while charging the chainsaw. His attack rushes forward and swings the chainsaw rather than an infinite sprint.

Dedicated servers cause connection issues: Players report that dedicated servers are unresponsive, leading to frequent connection interruptions. This disrupts gameplay and matches.

EAC errors disconnect mid-match: Easy Anti-Cheat errors unexpectedly kick players out of ongoing matches without warning. This abrupt disconnection ruins the player experience.

Strong DLC recommendation overall: The majority of reviews strongly recommend buying this Leatherface DLC, often calling it a must-have or worth the price. This is the most common and consistently positive sentiment across the clusters.

Barbecue and Chilli perk value: The Barbecue and Chilli perk is frequently cited as the main reason to buy this DLC. Many reviewers recommend the purchase solely for this perk, emphasizing its usefulness on other killers.

Great for new players: This DLC is often recommended as a strong first purchase for beginners. Leatherface is described as easy to use and forgiving at low ranks, making him ideal for those new to the game.

Essential for killer players: Many reviewers state that this DLC is essential or a must-buy for anyone who regularly plays the killer role. It is seen as a core purchase for killer mains.

Recommended for killer mains: Multiple reviewers specifically recommend this DLC for those who primarily play killer, calling it a must-buy for long-term killer players. It is seen as a staple for that role.

Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00.

The available reviews describe persistent balance and toxicity problems rather than a fun progression: Leatherface is called dull, solo survivor play is discouraged, and hook defense can end games for survivors. No evidence shows an event or state after which the game becomes fun.

Friction: Leatherface is boring and dull; Solo survivor play is discouraged by survive with friends bullies; A killer defending two hooked survivors can make the game over for survivors; Leatherface is demolished by survive with friends; Leatherface demolishes solo survivors.

Beginner-Friendly Killer Learner: Simple chainsaw pressure, instant downs, and beginner mind games. Motivation: Learn the killer role quickly and enjoy easy early wins. Stance: buy.

Bloodpoint and Perk Grinder: Hook-focused Bloodpoint farming with Barbecue & Chilli and other meta perks. Motivation: Unlock high-value perks and farm Bloodpoints to reduce the grind. Stance: buy.

Casual Camping Cannibal: Casual camping, basement ambush, and catching rescue attempts. Motivation: Relax and have fun with low-effort, high-reward killer gameplay. Stance: buy.

Monetization: The reviews concern a paid character/killer DLC for this game. The dominant monetization theme is that the DLC packages high-value gameplay perks behind an additional real-money purchase, which several players describe as 'purchase-only powercreep', an 'essentially a pay wall', and a mandatory buy for competitive killer players. This is direct evidence of real money buying in-game power, passing the Real Money Gate. Anecdotal mentions of spending on the premium currency (Auric Cells) and a permanent ban are account/technical complaints and are excluded from the monetization assessment. Some reviewers view the DLC as fairly valued, but the central pattern is paid advantage locked behind a separate purchase, placing the monetization in the Aggressive range rather than a casino-style extreme.

DLC mainly bought for BBQ perk: Many players purchase this DLC specifically to obtain the perk Barbecue & Chilli, which is highly valuable for killer progression. This makes the DLC essentially a paywall for those who want the perk.

DLC is affordable and cheap: The DLC is sold at a low price point, often considered one of the cheapest available, especially during sales. It offers good value for its cost.

Leatherface compared to Hillbilly: Leatherface is often compared to the Hillbilly, with some viewing him as a simplified or worse version. Differences include chainsaw mechanics and control.

Masks removal and compensation: Face mask cosmetics for Leatherface were removed due to harassment reports and racism concerns, and players were compensated with Iridescent Shards. The masks were unlocked by sacrificing specific survivors.

BBQ & Chilli is essential killer perk: Barbecue & Chilli is considered a top-tier perk for killers, providing aura reading and previously bloodpoint bonuses. It is highly effective on any killer, making it a must-have.