Maps — deadbydaylight

For the Maps known as the Trial Grounds, refer to Realms

Maps are a type of Item The Survivors can use in Dead by Daylight.

Overview

Maps are used to track and reveal the Auras of various Interactables located throughout the Trial Grounds, though which ones specifically depends on a Map's inherent ability and equipped Add-ons.

Tracking objects is a passive ability of the Map and merely requires to come within a certain distance (by default 8 metres) of a track-able environmental object for it to be added to the Map.

Original Map

The original and only Map up to Patch 1.1.2:

	Map	An old piece of parchment made out of a skin-like material that is rolled and sealed with an uncoloured leather string. Holding and channelling the Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Auras of all tracked objects at the cost of slowly burning it. Automatically tracks 1 Generator at the start of the Trial. Tracks any other Generator when coming within 8 metres. Tracks Chests, Generators and Totems that were revealed by Detective's Hunch. The Map has 20 Charges.

New Maps

Patch 1.1.2 added the Rainbow Map as a new variation to the Game:

	Rainbow Map	An piece of parchment made out of oddly fresh skin with blood on its edge that has yet to dry, and that is rolled and sealed with multiple coloured ropes and cords. Holding and channelling the Rainbow Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Auras of all tracked objects at the cost of slowly burning it. Automatically tracks 3 random objects at the start of the Trial. Tracks the following objects when coming within 8 metres: Exit Gate Switches Generators Hatch Hooks Tracks Chests, Generators and Totems that were revealed by Detective's Hunch. The Rainbow Map has 20 Charges. "It disheartens me. All this unspeakable knowledge and gruelling effort and yet nothing tangible, nothing usable to get out of this nightmare." — Vigo's Journal

Spring Map

Patch 7.6.0 introduced the Bloodsense Map, a special Spring-themed Map that was made available during the Blood Moon 2024 Spring Event.
It features a unique in-game model and the same basic stats as the Rainbow Map.

	Bloodsense Map	A bloodstained piece of parchment, hastily rolled and burning with a strange power. Holding and channelling the Bloodsense Map unlocks great potential in your Aura-reading abilities, revealing the Auras of all tracked objects at the cost of slowly burning it. Automatically tracks 3 random objects at the start of the Trial. Tracks the following objects when coming within 8 metres: Exit Gate Switches Generators Hatch Hooks Tracks Chests, Generators and Totems that were revealed by Detective's Hunch. Grants the ability to reveal the Auras of injured Survivors exclusively to yourself.. Causes Pools of Blood to spawn beneath you while being used. The Bloodsense Map has 20 Charges.

Add-ons

The following list features all available Add-ons for the Map:

Icon	Name	Description
	Map Addendum	A fragmented piece of a thick fibrous material. A partial and faded map is drawn on it which by itself is useless. Increases the Durability of the Map by +5 seconds.
	Glass Bead	A strange bead circled with gold that can be used to magnify the map and mark a specific position. The bead emits an energy which can be felt and seen by Survivors. Press the Secondary Action button while using the Map to use the Glass Bead to place a Pillar of Light at your current location that can be seen by all Survivors.
	Red Twine	A bristly and rough piece of twine of a deep red colour. Can be tied around the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability. Unlocks the ability to track Killer Belongings.
	Retardant Jelly	A slimy, translucent substance with a ghastly lavender shade. This jelly from unknown origin is highly resistant to heat. Reduces the Depletion rate by -20 %.
	Unusual Stamp	A wooden stamp with a cross-hatched rubber pad used to mark documents. It is unclear as to how or by whom this stamp was originally used. Increases the Object Tracking range by +8 metres.
	Yellow Wire	A small electrical wire. Both ends are heavily damaged like it has been forcefully torn out of its intended location. Can be tied around the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability. Unlocks the ability to track the Exit Gate Switches
	Black Silk Cord	A smooth black cord with a soft appearance. Can be tied around the Map to enhance its Aura-reading ability. Unlocks the ability to track the Hatch.
	Odd Stamp	A stamp carved out of sturdy blonde wood. The text found at the base is incomprehensible: "kw'zvre'od". Increases the Object Tracking range by +12 metres.
	Crystal Bead	An intricate set of lenses wrapped up in an astonishingly complex apparatus. The gears controlling the lenses' focus move by themselves as to focus on something invisible to humans. Reveals the tracked Auras to all Survivors.

Change Log

Patch 4.2.0

Updated the model of the Map Survivors equip as part of the graphical update The Realm Beyond - Part One.

Trivia

During the early months after release, Players frequently joked about the in-game icon for the Map looking a bit like a Burrito.
- This inspired the Developers to name the Survivor's fourth Community Challenge during the 1 Year Anniversary "Stuffed Burrito".

Perk Interactions

Some Aura-reading Perks automatically add all objects they reveal to the Player's Map, regardless of which Add-ons may be used.

Detective's Hunch reveals the Auras of nearby Generators, Chests, and Totems after a Generator has been repaired.
Déjà Vu reveals the Auras of 3 Generators in close proximity to each other at the start of the Trial, and after a Generator has been repaired.