Doctor Herman Carter cuts a fearful figure inDead by Daylight, threatening to quickly close the gap should Survivors be caught in his Shock Therapy. Capable ofgaining information on Survivorsquickly within his 32-meter Terror Radius and sending them into spirals of Madness, The Doctor can be one of the most mechanically complex Killers inDead by Daylight, especially when equipped with the right builds.
This guide will showcase some of the most effective perks to run withthe Doctor inDead by Daylight, with builds for new players and old hands alike.
Updated on August 1st, 2024, by Lewis Smyth:Though perhaps not as popular as other Killers in Dead by Daylight, the Doctor has remained a steadfastly impactful character throughout many patches. With new and better perks always arriving in the game, this updated guide features new builds for The Doctor, alongside a list of his best add-ons.
The Doctor: Best Beginner Build (2024)
For players without access to the large suite ofteachable perks inDead by Daylight, this build aims to make the most of The Doctor’s powers bypressuring generators and interrupting healing. By using the perk Whispers, players can learn of a Survivor’s presence within their Terror Radius anduse The Doctor’s Static Blast to reveal their locationsand send them mad.
The Doctor: Best Build (2024)
For a truly ferocious and oppressive Doctor build, players can turn to perks that block generators from being progressed, likeThe Artist’s Scourge Hook: Pain Resonance. With this build, Killers can speed up chases and slow generator progress tremendously by usingMerciless Stormto bombard Survivors with difficult skill checks and interrupting altruistic actions withSloppy Butcher.
The Doctor: Best Add-Ons
The Doctor’s many verbose and detailed add-ons can be difficult fornewerDead by DaylightKillersto wrap their heads around. This guide highlightsHerman Carter’s strongest add-ons, in order of their rarity on the Bloodweb.
Moldy Electrode
A simple add-on with a subtle effect, the Moldy Electrode extends the range of The Doctor’s Shock Therapy by2 meters, allowing you to interrupt Survivors from greater distances.
“Calm” – Class I
The Doctor’s Static Blast ability is key in locating Survivors quickly and interrupting their actions. “Calm” – Class I merely increases its radius by4 meterswhile having the passive bonus of reducing your Terror Radius while it’s on cooldown. The illusory Terror Radius that Survivors hear can also catch them off guard.
Polished Electrode
An upgraded version of the Moldy Electrode, the Polished Electrode increases the range of Shock Therapy by3 meters. This can prove useful ininterrupting generatorsthat are nearly complete, as well as preventing more distant Survivors from using pallets and windows.
“Restraint” – Class II
Aura reading is always a useful abilityinDead by Daylight. With “Restraint” – Class II, The Doctor can see the aura of Survivors for1 secondas their Madness level increases. With regular shocks in chase, The Doctor can see their auras up to 3 times.
“Discipline” – Class II
The Doctor’s Shock Therapy has a small delay before it detonates, requiring players to accurately predict Survivor movements to Shock thembefore they can reach a loop. Using this Uncommon Carter’s Spark Add-On, the time between charge and detonation isreduced by 10%, making it easier to interrupt Survivors in chase.
High Stimulus Electrode
The High Stimulus Electrode is the highest rarity of the Electrode Add-Ons, extending the range of Shock Therapy by4 meters.
“Restraint” – Class III
Like The Doctor’s other “Restraint” Add-Ons, Class III reveals Survivors’ auras for2 secondswhen their Madness level increases. The illusory Doctor hallucinations, which you see in white, can also be used to track Survivors.
“Discipline” – Class III
This Rare “Discipline” Add-On reduces the charge time on Shock Therapy by15%. Hiding your Red Stain tomind game Survivorsis no longer necessary with this series of add-ons.
“Restraint” – Carter’s Notes
The best “Restraint” Add-On reveals Survivors’ auras for3 secondswith each Madness level increase. These add-ons can be paired withThe Nemesis’ Lethal Pursuerto extend their aura reading.
“Discipline” – Carter’s Notes
Just like the rest, “Discipline” – Carter’s Notes decreases the detonation delay on Shock Therapy – this time by20%. This is an exceptional add-on, and possibly his best, making interrupting Survivors with Shock Therapy much more consistent, particularly when paired with other “Discipline” add-ons.
“Calm” – Carter’s Notes
As ever, “Calm” – Carter’s Notesimproves the Static Blast abilityand forces Survivors in Madness II to hear a constant Terror Radius, which can never hurt.
Iridescent Queen
Another strong contender for The Doctor’s best add-on, the Iridescent Queen charges Survivors hit with Shock Therapy or Static Blast with a Static Charge. Upon coming into contact with other Charged Survivors, they scream, interrupting their actions andrevealing their locations. This can help disrupt generator actions and altruism.
Iridescent King
The Iridescent King effectively gives The Doctorall of the passive effectsof his “Calm,” “Discipline,” “Order,” and “Restraint” Add-Ons. The hallucinations, illusory pallets, Red Stains and Terror Radius can prove to overstimulate and disorientate Survivors, especially those in chase.
