The killer roster is the most debated layer of the game. This tier list ranks every entity by current patch viability, with a brief justification for each placement.
S Tier: The Hidden, The Masked
These two entities define the meta. The Hidden's Ninja Lunge bypasses standard loop geometry. The Masked's Tiger stance grants instadown. Both are mathematically dominant.
A Tier: The Cure, The Veil, The Abysswalker, The Huntress
These killers are highly effective but require high execution skill or rely on overwhelming sensory manipulation to force survivor errors.
B Tier: The Slasher, The Architect, The Executioner, The Trapper
Specialist killers with high potential but distinct weaknesses. The Slasher's invisibility, the Architect's Wall Charge, the Executioner's hook stacking, and the Trapper's area denial all reward practice.
C Tier: The Stalker, The Killer
Engine-restricted killers with severe mathematical cooldowns. The Stalker's single-dash mechanic and The Killer's broken aura rendering drag down their viability.