whats the point of maining a certain survivor if you can use all perks

Because a survivor main is about more than just the perk slots. In Dead by Daylight , perks are only one part of the identity; survivors also differ in their visuals, animations, cosmetics, and the personal attachment players build around a character.

Why people still main a survivor

• Cosmetics and style. A lot of players pick a survivor because they like the look, voice, or outfit options, not because of perk strength.
• Personal connection. Some survivors feel memorable or fit a player’s vibe, so they keep using them even when perks are shared.
• Roleplay and fun. Maining one survivor can make the game feel more like “your character,” which is satisfying in a long-running game.
• Prestige/progression goals. Players often invest bloodpoints into one survivor to unlock cosmetics, perks, or prestige tiers, then keep using them out of habit.
• Perk variety doesn’t erase preference. Even though perks are shared, each match still plays differently based on the build, item, map, and team situation.

The practical side

Perks are a core mechanic and can be equipped in up to four slots, so yes, they shape gameplay a lot. But that does not make the survivor choice meaningless; it just means the choice is more about presentation, comfort, and long-term investment than raw power.

Simple example

Someone might main Feng Min because they like her cosmetics and animations, then run the same strong perk build they could use on anyone else. The survivor is the “main,” while the perks are the flexible part.

In one line

You main a survivor for the character , not just the perks. TL;DR: Shared perks make survivors mechanically flexible, but maining a specific one still matters for style, attachment, cosmetics, and personal progression.