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New Licensed Killer Idea

JBiscuit2008
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So I was thinking this game could use more anime characters, since we already have Kaneki (The Ghoul). So I figured… why not include Dio Brando? So here’s my concept for Dio. Now let me also say that I have not watched Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, so I’m not the most knowledgeable on Dio’s character, so this is my gameplay-oriented take on Dio as a Dead by Daylight killer. Please don’t get mad at me😭

Killer Concept: Dio Brando – “The World” (I know that’s the name of his Stand, but it feels appropriate)

Weapon: Stand Strike (ok these are placeholder names so bear with me)

  • A physical melee weapon representing The World’s fist. Every swing has that heavy, satisfying “MUDA!” impact sound.

Primary Ability: ZA WARUDO (hilarious I know)

  • Effect: When activated, time stops for 3 seconds within a 40 meter (or 20 if 40 is too big) radius. Survivors freeze completely — they can’t move, vault, heal, or interact with anything.
  • Killer Movement: Dio moves normally, but at 75% reduced speed to balance the ability.
  • Damage Interaction: Attacks made during time stop don’t apply damage immediately. Once time resumes, survivors take full damage as if struck by a massive blow.
  • Warning Cue: Survivors hear the iconic “ZA WARUDO!” sound split-second before activation, giving them a small chance to react (e.g., hide behind a wall).
  • Cooldown: 45–90 seconds — powerful but limited to prevent abuse.

Passive Ability: Vampiric Awareness 

  • After hooking a survivor, Dio briefly sees all nearby survivors’ auras, representing his supernatural awareness and perception.

Perks:

  1. King of Time – Injuring a survivor adds a stack of “Time Pressure” (max 3). Each stack reduces ZA WARUDO cooldown by 3/5/7 seconds. All stacks are consumed when you use ZA WARUDO.
  2. You Expected Mercy? – After hitting a survivor who is healing or repairing, Dio’s next lunge range is extended.
  3. Heaven’s Ambition – Once exit gates are powered, Dio gains a minor haste boost and ZA WARUDO cooldown recovers faster.

I feel this concept leans heavily into Dio being a villainous, horror-adjacent character. His vampiric nature, evil charisma, and time-manipulation powers make him scary yet mechanically exciting. This is just my take on Dio as a DBD killer. Probably not 100% canon, but just how I imagine he’d play. Anyway, tell me what you think and what you’d change. This whole whole pitch is kind of all over the place