How to get custom perk icons in DBD

In this video we take a look at how to install custom perk icons in Dead by Daylight, covering both a manual and automatic method.
PerkByDaylight: / perkbydaylight
Nightlight: nightlight.gg
Perk icon template: static.wikia.nocookie.net/dea...
My Spine-Chill icon: [drive.google.com/file/d/11yOQ...](drive.google.com/file/d/11yOQ...)
0:00 Intro
0:13 Where do I get custom perk icons for DBD?
0:44 Method 1: Manual
2:22 Method 2: Nightlight
3:20 Outro
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Some imagery including perk, items, addons and killer images were taken from the DBD Fandom Wiki used here under their Fair Use clause.

[@PebsieTTV]

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[@realjimmycasket]

If you didn't mention NightLight, I was gonna be upset, lmao. BritishBoop works hard on that software and program.

[@holypeanutt]

I will forever love Nightlight for continuing the old DBD Icon Toolbox's legacy when it got discontinued.

[@PebsieTTV]

Yeah, such a cool piece of software. So fast and efficient.

[@holypeanutt]

@DymoLo There used to be a program called Dead By Daylight Icon Toolbox that was used to download and upload custom icons/portraits/etc but the creator decided to stop supporting it, don't remember why. Nightlight basically does the same thing now with some useful extra features the Icon Toolbox didn't have

[@brandon1030]

I love this about DBD! Being able to express yourself even in a small way through the hud makes your experience a lot more unique. It does suck though when your favorite icon pack is slow to update to the newest chapter or it stops getting updated all together

[@PebsieTTV]

Yeah, it’s a mega cool feature!! Just draw it yourself like I did 😆

[@thenegativoneify]

Buncha shit

[@DocOctober_DbD]

Just as a heads-up: The icon names on the Wiki are quite often renamed before we upload them, since the devs are anything but consistent with their naming conventions and we like to keep things consistent on the Wiki. While a good part of the Perks fill fit the "iconPerks_perkName.png" format, some are not in camel case ("PerkName.png"), have a different initial ("iconsPerks"), or use their WIP name that is completely different to their current in-game name.

[@PebsieTTV]

Cheers for this, that's really useful to be aware of.

[@T.BG822]

I've been using custom icons for many years, it's fun. Be careful when updating - right around updates to EAC, which does happen every now and then, some people have (very rarely) been caught in dragnets and gotten themselves banned because the game thinks you're trying to edit something extra. Typically, though, inconsistencies will just mean you get booted from the game and need to verify your install, and either scenario is extremely rare.

[@PebsieTTV]

Ah fair play, that’s not too scary then!

[@radioboy717]

​@@PebsieTTV i heard from somewhere years ago this was stranger things days that people were getting banned this way and the devs couldn't do anything cuz the banned players where on the anti-cheat side? do you know abt any of this pebs?

[@T.BG822]

@@radioboy717 I'm not Pebsie, but EAC flagging an account means you're getting banned by their system, not by BHVR: they can't help you. It's still a reality in pretty much any game where the anti-cheat is a license, rather than handled in-house, including DBD - I wouldn't worry though. Most people who got/get banned are getting flagged for interfering with model textures, not icons.

[@radioboy717]

@T.BG822 thx I've always avoided icon changes cuz of this 😂

[@AirLight1646]

I wish dbd would officially support custom icons. It would be a fun reward for getting a certain prestige or devotion level or something

[@PebsieTTV]

For sure. They could even sell them on the store to give artists a kick back.

[@rarksy]

funny timing actually, im currently working on a piece of software to automatically package custom made perk icons into the right folder's with the right names etc all at the click of 1 button, im not trying to advertise or anything like that, was just cool to see multiple people thinking about the same subject

[@PebsieTTV]

That’s super cool!! DM me on Twitter when it’s done and I’ll chuck a video out on it.

[@mrhinnerk]

Banger Vid as always!

[@PebsieTTV]

Thanks man!!!

[@primenormal]

So I use NightLight and I wanted to know what would I do if I wanted different packs? (like for example I find a pack that was better than my old one would I uninstall the ones in my file or what?) I just dont want to mess my game up

[@NaokoMikuu]

That cat is for sure scared

[@Wanheda_-_]

TY

[@Oaks_Jeri]

Where do you delete the file if you accidentally downloaded the wrong one?

[@gavincarter-um5ph]

How are people making scratch marks purple and pallets

[@jmarrazza]

Legend

[@kiler_119]

Hmm it's seems I'm stuck at opening stream on my Xbox (It's a joke but ye there wasn't mention that u can't do it on consoles I always wanted them but I know it's impossible)

[@PebsieTTV]

Haha sorry man!!

[@Howezy]

My Spine Chill Icon is a picture of my cat. Because she scares easily. Also I have Meg Perks :)

[@PebsieTTV]

That’s absorbable :)

[@Masen.K0]

how do i delete the icons?

[@rhythm8086]

used nightlight, I still have the default icons

[@Dr_Ducker_Quack]

Quackers!

[@gabrielaclemente9730]

I have a pc but I have dbd on a XBOX app will that still work?

[@o-gothmommys]

yeah but your directory will be under Xbox games instead of steamapps

[@wrue580]

How could you take it off

[@thepyroguy1230]

Hi! Not a question about question perks, I want something refreshing for you. How's your day?

[@PebsieTTV]

Good thank you, how is yours? :)

[@agentvenom3342]

I’m sad you can only do this on PC I wish that behavior would work with these people to bring these customizations to Consol

[@PebsieTTV]

Yeah that'd be extremely cool, but consoles aren't too happy with people modifying files. I think it's as much a Sony / Microsoft thing as a Bhvr thing. What they really need is official support -- hell they could even sell perk packs on the store to give back to creators!!!

[@agentvenom3342]

@@PebsieTTV that’s what I meant with my original comment but yeah, they should do that I feel like that would be a unique customizable option in the water game like dead by daylight, could say that they have it it would be totally unique to Dead by daylight and they would make money in the process, and it would be proconsumer it would probably be a easy win

[@tychaos1667]

*cries in console*

[@Toka_Taboo]

hi pebsie

[@PebsieTTV]

hi toka

[@entercorz6661]

Im morbidly depressed

[@PebsieTTV]

Sorry to hear that :(

[@vincentwygers220]

I will never do this, the moment i try this i will get banned i just know lol.

[@RemyPhantxm]

no

[@thenegativoneify]

Doesnt work on consoles...

[@rabbidguarddog]

😢 just.... 😢

[@kxenyy]

Yeah you need a pc to customize the game pretty much at all unfortunately

[@Toxiic_Foxy]

There's no perks folder on ps5 😢

[@PebsieTTV]

Yeah, not sure this'll ever be doable on console unless Bhvr add official support somehow!

[@blitzo4413]

First requirement: Be a PC player

[@andrealang3393]

*Promo SM* 💕