Bill Overbeck's Borrowed Time Perk in Dead by Daylight

Unlocking Borrowed Time

Bill Overbeck is the sole survivor who possesses the Borrowed Time perk. To access this perk, players must prestige Bill to level 3. Alternatively, players can purchase the perk from the Shrine of Secrets if it becomes available.

How Borrowed Time Works

Borrowed Time activates when a survivor is rescued from a hook. Upon rescue, the unhooked survivor gains the Endurance status effect, rendering them immune to the killer's grab and one-hit down attack for a short duration. This allows the unhooker to escape from the killer's grasp and create distance.

Benefits of Borrowed Time

Borrowed Time provides several benefits:

• Increased survival chances: The Endurance effect gives the unhooked survivor a higher chance of surviving the immediate aftermath of being rescued.
• Quick getaways: Unhooked survivors can quickly escape from the killer's grasp, allowing them to avoid being re-hooked or downed.
• Improved team coordination: Borrowed Time encourages teamwork and communication, as survivors can coordinate unhooks to maximize the perk's effectiveness.

Counters to Borrowed Time

Killers can counter Borrowed Time in several ways:

• Anticipating unhooks: Killers can predict when Borrowed Time might be used and stay within range to grab the unhooked survivor after the Endurance effect wears off.
• Tunneling: After rescuing a survivor, the killer can tunnel (focus on) the rescuer to prevent them from benefiting from Borrowed Time.
• Perks: Killers can use perks like Brutal Strength to reduce the time it takes to down survivors, making it harder to escape during the Endurance window.

Conclusion

Bill Overbeck's Borrowed Time perk is a valuable asset for survivors in Dead by Daylight. It provides increased survival chances, encourages teamwork, and can create chaotic situations that benefit the survivors. However, killers can counter Borrowed Time by anticipating unhooks and using specific perks. Understanding how to use and counter this perk can significantly impact gameplay dynamics for both survivors and killers.