Summary

The Twisted Masquerade celebrates the anniversary of 4v1 murder tag simulatorDead By Daylight. The trial grounds are bedecked in blue and gold to celebrate, as are a majority of the game’s 78 characters, if you desire.

While most of them only get masks, a good chunk of them get whole outfits in the form of Twisted Masquerade skins. Some of them you get for free through events, some of them are bought with Auric Cells or Iridescent Shards, and some of them are no longer available. But which ones look the best? Here they all are, ranked.

The Dredge, decked out in gold and blue for the Twisted Masquerade

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Gaudy and garish,the Dredgecertainly stands out in this outfit, even though most of its body is hidden in a cloud of shadow. The look is very noisy, but not necessarily in a way that clashes, with the gold-and-blue accents playing surprisingly well with the red flesh that it’s embedded in.

Unfortunately, you have to look closely to find the cool details in this outfit, something you really don’t want to do as a Survivor. You might only see a black fog and its golden-crowned skull before he strikes you down, with the rest looking like blobs of color. It’s fine, suitable for the character even, but it just doesn’t stand against the other skins.

Nic Cage in a blue suit and in a gold and blue mask, in the item shop, in Dead by Daylight

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Why would they fit Nic Cage, the most interesting Survivor in DBD, the most boring outfit? Nic Cage, who’s famously known for his off-the-wall performances. It has some nice details: the gold watch, the leather pants, and of course, the mask, which is doing all the heavy lifting here.

The mask is quite nice, actually, but this is Nic-freaking-Cage and he deserves better otherwise. They could have at least given him some socks so his pants don’t look like high-waters, and maybe gone with gold-accented boots instead of dirty blue loafers.

The Hillbilly in the tatters of a blue and gold suit in Dead by Daylight

8Masquerade Chainsaw - Hillbilly

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This outfit works well conceptually. The Hillbilly is aferal and deformed chainsaw manafter all, so it makes complete sense for him to be in the tatters of a fancy outfit. There are many cool details, like how his mask is haphazardly tied to his face, and the gold inlaid to his skin is subtly gruesome.

However, the whole outfit is a mess, and not always in a good way. The blood on his skin and chainsaw clashes with the whole color scheme, as does the tattered remains of his shirt, which are a different kind of blue and yellow as the rest of the outfit. Speaking of the ‘saw, they didn’t even bother to bling it out! Its simple power tool aesthetic also clashes with the outfit, which is a shame because if it were also blue-and-gold, it would bring the whole outfit together.

Nea in her Twisted Masquerade outfit, front and back, from Dead by Daylight

7Masquerade Shadow - Nea Karlsson

90 percent of this outfit actually looks amazing, but the remaining ten percent really does a number to the whole thing. The whole look crushes the ‘punk crashing a fancy party’ aesthetic. The gold spray paint throughout her clothes does a fantastic job of signaling her identity as a street artist.

But, that hair. It’s obvious what they’re going for but frankly, it looks ridiculous. If they wanted to give her a punk mohawk, they should have whole-assed it, instead of the mullet-mohawk combo they settled on. Also, what’s with the…tassles? Pom-Poms? On her shoes, which push them deep into ‘WHAT ARE THOSE?!’ territory.

Bill in a bloodied blue jacket decorated in gold, in Dead by Daylight

6Masquerade Veteran - Bill Overbeck

A veteran both in DBD and in his original series, it’s surprising to see this old-timer with some new duds. Suffice it to say, he wears it well. The jacket is as utilitarian as Bill himself, but dressed up in tassels and braids that add a touch of class without being gauche.

He keeps his trusty holster on what are otherwise unremarkable pants, but those shoes are pretty slick, adding the right amount of gold to the outfit. His mask looks good, at least on his head, since if he actually put it over his eyes, he’d look like a Power Ranger. The centerpiece of the mask seems to be a golden phoenix, perhaps a nod to how you can’t keep a good soldier down.

The Unknown in a blue flapper dress with a blue and gold mask, from Dead by Daylight

The Unknown is a disturbing beingand is at the top of its form here, which is to say, horrifying. It really nails the formal party look here, with the blue-and-gold flapper dress, pearls and it even has a cute little updo. Which makes the whole look even more upsetting.

Its jewels are askew, pearls oversized and haphazardly wrapped around it and its necklace is draped across the Unknown’s mangled body, the party gloves are barely able to fit over its misshapen limbs and its golden shoes at the wrong-facing feet.

Feng Min in her Twisted Masquerade outfit, front and back. On the back is a mischievious lion, in Dead by Daylight

All of this is topped off by a nice-looking mask on top of the Unknown’s twisted visage, its eyeholes disturbingly empty as it brandishes a bloody, broken champagne bottle. Brr. The whole thing is like if the uncanny valley went to a Great Gatsby party.

4Masquerade Player - Feng Min

This outfit should be garish, but for some reason, it just works. Gold and blue definitely look good on Feng and the way it’s used in this outfit is just the right amount of ‘loud’.

The painted details on her tuxedo, evoking vines and flowers bring a nice asymmetry to the ensemble. The gold lapels, lined in silken blue, could have looked ridiculous but, instead, signal confidence and class, while the shirt-bodice combo in blue and white with blue and gold buttons is a nice touch. Her mask, evoking a fierce lion, works quite well and is a nice companion to the more mischievous lion on her back.

The Pig in a blue and gold mask, blue cutoff hoodie, jeans, boots and a gold-decorated black coat, in Dead by Daylight

3Masquerade Piggy - Pig

This eye-catching outfit is arguably Amanda’s best. At the very least, it’s her least gross one. It’s an attractive mix of grunge and glitz, with the mask making a great centerpiece since it’s both elegantly painted and not made of a pig’s hollowed out head.

The rest of the outfit goes well with the mask, with the blue and gold fitting in with the festivities. The denim jacket goes will with the jeans and boots, while the midriff-baring hoodie is a daring gambit that pays off. The whole thing is splattered with a tasteful smattering of blood. If you think the ‘fit isn’t formal enough, then peep the little gold bowtie.

Ghost Face in the DBD cosmetics shop

Of course,Ghost Face has to be the center of attention. Sleek, stylish, and deadly, this outfit has it all. The gold and blue accents ensure that he stands out, but isn’t garish so he can blend right in when he needs to. Meanwhile, the black cravat brings a touch of old-world flair to contrast with the shiny synthetics of his collar and hood.

His knife is a thing of beauty with its gilt-on-black-on-steel blade, and blue and gold handle poised to show your insides some style. And the mask, his signature piece, brings in equal parts elegance and terror to your final moments.

Haddie in her Twisted Masquerade outfit, in Dead by Daylight

1Twisted Masquerade Outfit - Haddie Kaur

You can’t beat a classic, and this outfit from the first Twisted Masquerade was a classic the moment it hit the trial grounds. Equal parts chic and mysterious, Haddie shows that formal doesn’t just mean tuxedos or fancy dresses.

The outfit is simple and elegant, with the Masquerade theme colors being bold without being noisy. The materials are a nice juxtaposition of old and new with the form-fitting leggings going well with the flowing cloth of the rest of the outfit. Haddie’s simple mask, framed by her two-toned hair, adds an air of mysterious allure.