Does PingAim work with Dead by Daylight?
Yes. PingAim auto-detects DeadByDaylight-Win64-Shipping.exe and routes its traffic through your optimal network interface using a WFP kernel driver. It is fully compatible with Easy Anti-Cheat — PingAim operates at the network level and does not modify the game client or inject code into the game process.
Why do I keep getting hit through windows and around corners in DBD?
This is caused by latency between you and the Killer. Dead by Daylight trusts the Killer's client perspective for regular hit registration, so if the Killer has high ping, their hits can appear to land through walls on your screen. Lowering your own ping helps with server-validated events (pallet stuns, Dead Hard), and overall reduces desync between what you see and what the server registers.
What is a good ping for Dead by Daylight?
Below 60ms is optimal — chase interactions feel responsive and pallet timing is reliable. 60-100ms is playable but you may notice occasional hit desync. Above 100ms significantly impacts gameplay: pallet stuns become unreliable, hits land well after vaults, and Dead Hard timing becomes a coin flip.
Can I choose my server region in Dead by Daylight?
No, DBD does not have a manual server region selector. The game automatically connects you to the closest server. However, changing your Steam download region can influence which server you connect to. Some players use network optimization tools to route traffic more efficiently to their preferred region.
Why is my ping high in Dead by Daylight even with fast internet?
Internet speed (bandwidth) and ping (latency) are different things. You can have 1 Gbps download speed but 150ms ping if your ISP routes packets through inefficient paths to AWS servers. DBD uses AWS GameLift datacenters, and your ISP's peering quality with AWS determines your actual ping — not your download speed.
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PingAim detects Dead by Daylight automatically
No manual config. PingAim identifies Dead by Daylight by process name and routes it through your fastest connection using a kernel-level WFP driver.