Since Nicolas Cage is available in PTB, players want to understand how Dramaturgy and Plot Twist perks work in Dead By Daylight to use them properly. He has 3 perks in the game, but Screen Partner isn’t as complicated as the other two. And one of these perks even has a chance to give you a debuff as a random effect. So understanding what they do before using him in-game can help you escape better.
How to Use Dramaturgy & Plot Twist in Dead By Daylight
To use Dramaturgy & Plot Twist you have to press the Active Ability Button 2. The difference is you use it while running to activate Dramaturgy. And you use it while crouched to activate Plot Twist.
This is just a quick explanation of how to activate them, but both provide different effects upon use.
How Dramaturgy Works in DBD
This perk activates while you are healthy. When you are on the run, press the Active Ability Button 2 to run with knees high for 0.5 seconds. This gives you 25% Haste for the next 2 seconds and randomly gives you an unknown effect after it. This effect can be any of the following:
- Get 25% Haste for 2 seconds.
- Scream but nothing will happen.
- Get a random rare item in hand with random add-ons. You will drop any held item.
- Exposed for 12 seconds.
Once an effect is applied, it cannot happen again for the second time in a row. Most importantly using Dramaturgy makes you exhausted for 60/50/40 seconds. You cannot use it if already exhausted.
How to Use Plot Twist
This perk activates when you are injured. While crouched and motionless, press the Active Ability Button 2 to enter the dying state. When you enter the dying state after using Plot Twist, you:
- Make no noise
- Leave no blood pools
- Can fully recover from the dying state.
If you recover by yourself using Plot Twist, you will be completely healed instantly and will also get 50% Haste for the next 2/3/4 seconds. This perk deactivates if you recover yourself by any other means. You or the other survivors can power the Exit gates to re-activate this perk.
Now you shouldn’t have any trouble using Dramaturgy and Plot Twist. For more help on this game be sure to check out our Dead By Daylight section.