Last Updated on September 5, 2025 by Angel Melanson
Dead by Daylight is back with something new for players in the form of a brand new, original Chapter. Get ready to embrace Sinister Grace. This time, the folks at Behaviour Interactive are going full folk horror, drawing from Thai folklore, with a new Killer and new Survivor. Music also plays an integral role in shaping this Chapter’s lore, with both of the new characters holding a deep passion for their respective genres. So let’s get into the nitty gritty of it all.
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Sinister Grace comes with six unique character Perks that bolster a variety of different playstyles, including the first Hex Perk since Dead by Daylight: Castlevania, the Chapter has plenty to offer both Killer and Survivor players. First, let’s discuss the game’s new Killer, The Krasue.
This is one of the most fearsome figures in Thai culture, with its disturbing origin and grotesque appearance. Blending the supernatural with gnarly body horror, The Krasue is visually disturbing and stands out. Dave Richard, Dead by Daylight’s Creative Director, had this to say about it:
“When we set out to make this Chapter, we wanted to deliver something for the gore fans out there. The Krasue’s transformation really leans into that, her body rips and peels open like a blister under pressure. There's a cool juxtaposition going on. You have this opera singer with an incredibly beautiful voice and a graceful presence transforming into an unsettling creature straight out of a nightmare. Guts and organs hanging out, blood dripping all over. It doesn't get better than this.”
“She wiped her eyes, thinking it was the sweat, but it was something else: a thick, black fog.” pic.twitter.com/u75dSzQ58u
— Dead by Daylight (@DeadbyDaylight) September 3, 2025
What is a Krasue?
A Krasue is a creature that manifests as a floating head, typically favoring the appearance of an alluring young woman. It can float through the air, dragging its entrails around like macabre balloon strings. Fueled by insatiable hunger, it sheds the body it inhabits and spends the night hunting.
In Dead by Daylight, The Krasue is Burong Sukapat. Once a promising opera singer, her voice was rivalled only by her beauty. When a mysterious offer was made, she greedily accepted, inviting a presence to inhabit her body in exchange for the fame she sought. And so the Krasue’s curse began…
Players who take the form of The Krasue can alternate between two forms – body and head – with each one offering a different approach to the hunt. As a floating head, The Krasue has increased speed and a deadly melee attack – the Intestinal Whip. As the body, The Krasue can spit the Leeching Gland, a projectile that infects Survivors, making them more susceptible to your attacks.
Who is the new Sinister Grace Survivor, Vee Boonyasak?
Now, let’s discuss Vee Boonyasak, the new Survivor of this Chapter. The beating heart of Axekick, she’s a drummer who knows what it's like to bleed for her art. She also knows a thing or two about roughing it on the road, having traveled across Thailand in the tried-and-true van. But then, she gets caught up in The Fog.
Vee is described as having an infectious attitude, up-tempo pace and kinetic energy, boasting Perks and a playstyle fueled by the spirit of rock and roll. Richard had this to say about her:
“We love bringing musicians into The Fog. At this point, we’re almost able to fill an entire band. Vee is extra special to me because I’m also a drummer, so it’s been fun telling her story and seeing the unique energy she brings to the Dead by Daylight universe.”
Dead by Daylight: Sinister Grace is now available to play on Public Test Build, with the full Chapter set to release later this month. For more, get our thoughts on the single-player DbD game The Casting of Frank Stone.
