Hello, everyone. I have been enjoying DbD since closed beta, for over its 5 year journey, now.

I wanted to give back, after countless rounds of fun, with a chapter concept.


This is my Knight inspiration, for BHVR's consideration. I figured we have enough Asian influenced characters like Oni, Spirit, Trickster etc. (not trying to sound racist or anything.) and could use some European and Medieval style content. While they are very similar to Oni in that they switch weapons, this idea is meant for a killer that can freely switch between them, with a power that complements each weapon's style.


I've had other ideas for Gladiatorial combat between the killers, beast-like killers such as 'The Devourer' from the Payday 2 mask with an arm spike. Maps with a volcano and other fantasy type fun that would fit well in the game. This is my main desire, however. I hope you enjoy looking through my ideas, and if you are also a big medieval style fan, that you will encourage BHVR for something like this. See you in the fog!

The Darkest Knight

While the age of chivalry and heroic romance burned bright, and left an everlasting impact on our cultural psyche, there was also a darker side to it. Throughout some of the most glorious and legendary deeds of the era of the knights in the middle-ages, they were also called the dark ages for a reason. Terrible dungeons and instruments of pain. Power hungry kings and brutish enforcers who were all too glad to soil their hands with the blood of innocents. Those who were true to their codes and standards of honor, and those who were not. Out of the mist of these times fell a false knight, Sir Brenden Tonis. The Knight of the crest of the black flower, Sir Brenden disgraced himself by forsaking his vows, slaying a nobleman of the court out of sheer envy for his wife, and leaving a trail of blood and tears through the kingdom before he was finally caught by the true knights and forces of justice in the land. He was put to death on the spot, and that is when the Entity sensed his dark prowess, drawing him in to the realm of the fog.


He continues his onslaught against those who opposes his strength and dominance of any area. Happy to serve the Entity's hunger, as it also sates his dark lust for conquering his foes.

The Knight has three weapons, which he can switch between freely.

The Halbred of Defiance

The Knight starts with the Halbred, a powerful weapon with a long reach. It can be brought down with great force overhead, or used to chop side to side. If needed it can pierce with its spike, but the most power comes from its long swings and impact of its blade.

The Messer of Slaughter

When The Knight wants to get up close and personal, he draws his messer. Basically a deadly knife-sword hybrid, this blade will inflict deep cuts and slashes. It an also be used for stabbing straight through a survivor's weak body.

The Flail of Agony

The Knight's third weapon is a ball and chain, this is his blunt instrument, crushing bones and knocking the survivors into a world of hurt with every swing.





Each weapon has its own strengths and ideal uses. The best Knight player will find the right situations to switch weapons and deliver punishment to the most efficient degree and style. With flair and finesse, none shall escape his wrath in the fog.

As The Knight drives deeper into blood-lust, he becomes more ferocious and terrible. His weapons gain more effects, and he has more options with them.


For each survivor struck, his bar fills. Once it is full, he can unleash devastating attacks, each unique to the weapon selected.



You get the idea. Plenty of potential for mayhem and unique situational action! Devastating. ☠








When The Knight is able to directly execute a pesky survivor, whether by a Mori, or Devour Hope etc.
He will annihilate them depending on which weapon is selected!

I'm hoping for a beheading, or with the flail pound their skulls into mush.

Whatever the player decides is most fitting, The Knight relishes in his final execution of the prey.

The Knight's initial map is Castle ruins. Generators scattered throughout because it is the remains of the Medieval foundation. There are ramparts, courtyards, draw bridge and moat that everyone can run through and over. The exit gates are similar to what the castle's gate would look like, although that main gate is brought down by powering a courtyard generator.


It is a stony and dark atmosphere, there are torches throughout, with of course a dungeon in the depths. The basement can spawn either next to the dungeon, or in the killer shack. There doesn't really need to be a killer shack and I wouldn't mind the entire map inside the castle's perimeter, but if there is one it would perhaps be in a later variation that has an exterior part of the castle and surrounding areas.


The main areas I am imagining is walkways on the ramparts, a dining hall near the throne room, a vast dungeon where The Knight tortured a victim or two, the draw bridge next to a small moat, and the exit gates being on certain sides of the walls, leading to another section.





The hooks would be designed accordingly with an eccentric curve, and lots of steel around them.

For this chapter's survivor, there are many possibilities. I thought of a jester, bard, squire, nobleman, or even a king.



What seemed to fit in best from my perspective, is the murdered wife of the nobleman Ser Brenden disgraced himself by choosing to pursue and invade. She was violated and killed by The Knight, drawn into the realm of the entity by the invisible powers and forces of connection when her tormenter was caught and slain. She embraces her new life in the fog with tenacity and a sense of renewed hope, that one day she will escape this hell and find a new land where she can live in peace.

For now, she will fight.


Lady Elizabeth Wymarc










Final note on Perks, I'll leave that to the developers since they play a big part in balance, and wouldn't want to suggest anything too strong, or too weak.

Some ideas for names soon to come, though. 💜🏰🐉 Hope you enjoy my Chapter Concept!