S
Tier S
Dominant. Wins most matches in skilled hands. Strong on all maps.
// TIER LIST · JUNE 2026 · PATCH v4.12
Bite By NightTier List
Killer and Survivor class rankings for the current patch. Based on win rates, ability strength, and community data.
A
Tier A
Strong. Reliable pick with clear advantages and manageable weaknesses.
B
Tier B
Viable. Effective in specific maps or team compositions. Higher skill floor.
C
Tier C
Situational. Outperformed by higher tiers in most scenarios.
D
Tier D
Weak. Significant disadvantages in current meta.
S
S
Springtrap
The Rotten · Free Default Killer
Difficulty
★★☆ Medium
Best Maps
Pizzeria · Warehouse
Unlock Cost
Free
Role
Pressure · Ambush
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Core Skills
- Remnant Cleaver: Ranged bleed plus slow while axe is equipped.
- Beartrap: Knockdown trap with an 8-second stun window.
- Scream: AoE reveal, blind, and deafness in no-axe stance.
- Charge: Sprint-grab that deals 40% current HP in no-axe stance.
Strengths
- Free to unlock with no Scrap cost.
- Dual stance system creates unpredictable pressure.
- Beartrap stun duration is the longest CC in the game.
- Scream punishes grouped Survivors hard.
Weaknesses
- Axe management adds complexity.
- Weaker in open maps like Forest.
- Predictable once Survivors learn the stance tells.
Rating Reason
Springtrap's dual-stance system gives him tools for every situation. Beartrap's 8-second stun is unmatched for securing kills, and Scream punishes any team that groups up. He remains the most dominant indoor-map Killer in the current patch.
A
A
The Mimic
Master of Deception
Difficulty
★★★ Hard
Best Maps
Forest · Pizzeria
Unlock Cost
4500 Scraps
Role
Deception · Mind Games
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Core Skills
- Copy Cat: Copy a nearby Survivor animation set to blend into the team.
- False Signal: Trigger a fake objective audio cue to split attention.
Strengths
- Mind-game potential is unmatched.
- Disguise pressure creates team-wide confusion.
- Strong in open maps where deception is harder to verify quickly.
Weaknesses
- Disguise requires setup time and discipline.
- Experienced teams can identify tells consistently.
- Slightly weaker on Warehouse, where tight corridors reduce disguise value.
Rating Reason
The Mimic's disguise mechanic is the strongest psychological tool in the game. Against inexperienced teams it can win matches alone, but it drops to A rather than S because disciplined teams with comms can counter it consistently.
B
B
Ennard
The Wire Collective
Difficulty
★★★ Hard
Best Maps
Warehouse · Pizzeria
Unlock Cost
6000 Scraps
Role
Disruption · Technical
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Core Skills
- Skin Suit: Downed-Survivor disguise with zero terror radius during setup.
- Wire Whip: 6-tile wall-penetrating interrupt that stops objective actions.
Strengths
- High skill ceiling rewards dedicated players.
- Wire Whip is elite objective denial on indoor maps.
- Disguise windows are powerful in experienced hands.
Weaknesses
- Steepest learning curve of all Killers.
- Punishing before timing is mastered.
- Underperforms against coordinated Survivor teams that call out disguises.
Rating Reason
Ennard is a B-tier pick not because the kit is weak, but because the skill floor is too high to recommend broadly. Expect the ranking to climb in practical value only after players master Wire Whip angles and Skin Suit timing.
C
// C TIER — CURRENTLY EMPTY
No Killers are rated C in the current patch (v4.12). All 3 Killers are viable picks. See B tier for situational options.
D
// D TIER — CURRENTLY EMPTY
No Killers are rated D in the current patch (v4.12).
S
Tier S
Dominant. Wins most matches in skilled hands. Strong on all maps.
A
Tier A
Strong. Reliable pick with clear advantages and manageable weaknesses.
B
Tier B
Viable. Effective in specific maps or team compositions. Higher skill floor.
C
Tier C
Situational. Outperformed by higher tiers in most scenarios.
D
Tier D
Weak. Significant disadvantages in current meta.
S
S
Medic
Team Support Specialist
Difficulty
★☆☆ Easy
Best Maps
All Maps
Unlock Cost
Scraps
Role
Healer · Support
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Core Skills
- Field Kit: Instant high-value heal for an ally without channel time.
- TRIAGE: Team-wide healing amplification while Medic is alive.
Strengths
- Highest sustain value in the game.
- Easy to learn with strong impact from the first match.
- Useful on every map and into every Killer.
Weaknesses
- Low individual escape potential.
- Dependent on team coordination to maximize value.
- Smart Killers target Medic first.
Rating Reason
Medic's sustain loop is still the strongest team utility in the game. A single well-timed heal swing keeps a chase alive, and TRIAGE makes every resource on the map more efficient. It remains the best all-around Survivor class in coordinated play.
A
A
Security Guard
Camera & Control Specialist
Difficulty
★★☆ Medium
Best Maps
Pizzeria · Warehouse
Unlock Cost
Scraps
Role
Intel · Crowd Control
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Core Skills
- Deploy Cam: Set up remote sightlines across the map.
- ALERT: Broadcast Killer position to the full team for 8 seconds.
Strengths
- Best information advantage in the game.
- ALERT enables safer rotations, parries, and V.A.N.N.I. windows.
- Strongest on indoor maps with high-value camera chokepoints.
Weaknesses
- Camera use requires staying stationary and disciplined.
- More demanding than Medic in solo queue.
- Value drops on Forest where camera sightlines are weaker.
Rating Reason
Security Guard's information advantage is unmatched. Knowing the Killer's position lets the whole team play cleaner routes, and ALERT creates clutch save windows. It stays A tier because the class needs positioning discipline that newer players rarely maintain.
A
Technician
Objective Override Specialist
Difficulty
★★☆ Medium
Best Maps
Pizzeria · Warehouse
Unlock Cost
Scraps
Role
Objective · Utility
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Core Skills
- V.A.N.N.I.: Instantly complete a high-value objective after a 2-second lock-in.
- Overclock: 40% repair-speed burst for you and nearby teammates on the same objective.
Strengths
- Best raw objective acceleration in the game.
- Scales hard with Security Guard intel and Fighter peel.
- Can win late-game gates instantly when protected.
Weaknesses
- V.A.N.N.I. lock-in is vulnerable to any interruption.
- Needs team support to realize full value.
- Misusing cooldowns costs more than other classes.
Rating Reason
Technician sits in A tier because objective acceleration is always relevant, but not as universally forgiving as Medic. In coordinated teams with ALERT coverage or Parry peel, Technician can swing matches faster than any other Survivor class.
B
B
Fighter
Chase Specialist
Difficulty
★★★ Hard
Best Maps
Forest · Warehouse
Unlock Cost
Scraps
Role
Chase · Distraction
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Core Skills
- Parry: Counter a Killer attack for a 2.5-second stun window.
- Adrenaline: 30% speed burst that extends the Parry timing margin.
Strengths
- Best 1v1 chase potential of all Survivor classes.
- Only class that can directly stagger the Killer.
- High skill ceiling rewards practice dramatically.
Weaknesses
- Parry timing is tight and punishing if missed.
- Provides less passive team value than Medic or Security Guard.
- Underperforms without chase experience or a nearby Medic.
Rating Reason
Fighter is the highest-skill Survivor class. A perfect Parry is one of the strongest individual plays in the game, but the margin for error is small. Most players simply get more stable value from Medic, Security Guard, or Technician.
C
C
Customer
Default Survivor · Solo-Focused
Difficulty
★☆☆ Easy
Best Maps
N/A
Unlock Cost
Free
Role
Starter Class
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Core Skills
- BLEND IN: Brief untargetable window near an objective.
- SCAVENGE: Reveal nearby item caches for self-sustain and route planning.
Strengths
- Free starter class with low execution burden.
- Good for learning map layouts and solo survival basics.
- Can self-route around weak teammates better than expected.
Weaknesses
- No meaningful team utility compared with every paid class.
- Strictly outclassed in coordinated play.
- Should be replaced quickly once better class options are available.
Rating Reason
Customer is the starter class and intentionally limited. It is C tier not because it is unusable, but because every other class provides team value that Customer cannot match. It remains a learning pick, not a long-term meta choice.
D
// D TIER — CURRENTLY EMPTY
No Survivor classes are rated D in the current patch (v4.12).
Tier List Methodology
// How we rank
1. Win Rate Contribution
How much does this character improve the team's chance of winning? Killers are evaluated on elimination rate. Survivors are evaluated on escape rate and objective conversion.
2. Ability Strength (Current Patch)
Raw power of abilities in v4.12. Balance patches can shift rankings quickly, so this list is intended to refresh within 48 hours of any meaningful patch.
3. Map Versatility
Characters that perform well across all three maps rank higher than specialists. Strong map-specific picks are still called out directly in each entry.
4. Skill Floor vs. Ceiling
A character with a huge ceiling but a punishing floor ranks lower when most players cannot reach that ceiling reliably. This is why Ennard and Fighter sit below safer power picks.
5. Community Data
Discord-reported win patterns and observed gameplay trends are used to cross-check the rankings. Community data never overrides obvious patch-level power changes, but it does settle close calls.
Last updated: May 25, 2026 · Patch v4.12
Next update: After next balance patch
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