Dead by Daylight Art Print Buying Guide: Sizes, Styles, and Where to Hang

Quick answer

Choose your print by wall first, not by artwork first. Measure the wall, pick a size that leaves 2 to 4 inches of breathing room on each side, then match the mood of the art to the room. If you want the deepest Dead by Daylight context behind the art, the Artbook The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight by Paul Davies is the better buy; if you want an affordable, wearable companion piece, the Dead by Daylight - 10th Anniversary – Heavyweight T-Shirt is a practical pick.

Most people buy art prints backwards: they fall for an image, order it, and then discover it is too small for the wall or too intense for the room. A Dead by Daylight art print works best when you decide the wall, the size, and the lighting before you fall in love with a specific image.

This guide gives you concrete decision rules for choosing a print, with honest trade-offs about size, placement, and style. It also points to a few real Dead by Daylight items that solve related problems, like preserving the art you already own or wearing the fandom instead of framing it.

Start with the wall, not the artwork

Measure the wall space you want to fill, then subtract 2 to 4 inches from each side. That gap keeps the print from feeling crammed against furniture or a doorway. A common mistake is buying a print that matches the image you love but is too small for the wall, which makes the whole arrangement look accidental rather than intentional.

Think about what the wall does all day. A hallway wall seen in passing can handle a darker, more detailed horror art print. A wall behind a desk or couch where you sit for hours should get something with more negative space, so the image reads as atmosphere rather than a jump scare.

• Measure the wall before you shop, and write the number down.
• Leave 2 to 4 inches of empty wall around the print on each side.
• Match the intensity of the image to how long you sit near that wall.

Art print size guide: what fits where

Small prints work best in tight, purposeful spots: above a nightstand, beside a doorframe, or in a cluster of three or four. They are affordable and easy to rearrange, but a single small print on a large empty wall tends to look lost. If you go small, plan to group several pieces so the arrangement has visual weight.

Medium and large prints anchor a room. A medium print above a couch or bed gives the wall a clear focal point without overwhelming the space. A large print needs a wall that can carry it, usually one with at least a few feet of clear space on each side. Before buying large, check that the frame you want is available in that size, because an odd size limits your framing choices.

• Small prints: use in pairs or clusters, not alone on a big wall.
• Medium prints: the safest choice above a couch, bed, or desk.
• Large prints: only on walls with clear space on both sides.

Style choices: how dark do you want to go

Dead by Daylight art ranges from character-focused pieces to environmental and abstract horror imagery. Character art is instantly recognizable and works well as a centerpiece, but it can dominate a room and clash with softer decor. Environmental or atmospheric prints blend more easily into a living space and still read clearly as Dead by Daylight to anyone who knows the game.

If you share the space with people who do not play, an atmospheric print is usually the easier sell. If the room is yours alone, character art gives you a stronger statement. There is no wrong answer here, only a question of who has to look at it every day.

• Character art: strong focal point, best in a dedicated space.
• Atmospheric art: blends into shared living areas more easily.
• Mixed walls: pair one character piece with two atmospheric prints.

Framing, lighting, and long-term care

Framing changes how a print reads more than most people expect. A simple black frame lets the artwork carry the room; a thick ornate frame competes with it. For horror art prints, a thin black or natural wood frame is usually the safest choice because it keeps attention on the image rather than the border.

Light is the other variable. Direct sunlight fades ink over time, so avoid walls that get hours of direct sun unless you use UV-filtering glass or a frame with a mat that keeps the print off the glass. If you already own a print you want to protect, treat it like any paper collectible: keep it out of humid rooms and away from radiators.

• Thin black or natural wood frames suit horror art prints best.
• Avoid direct sunlight unless you use UV-filtering glass.
• Keep prints out of bathrooms and away from heat sources.

When a print is not the right buy

A print is not always the best way to show your fandom. If you rent and move often, a print plus frame is one more fragile thing to pack. If you want something you can use daily rather than look at, apparel or a hoodie makes more sense. And if your real interest is the design history behind the game's visuals, a print gives you one image while an art book gives you the full context.

That is the honest trade-off: prints are affordable and easy to swap, but they are single images. Books and apparel serve different needs, and picking the wrong format for your goal is more common than picking the wrong artwork.

• Renters who move often: consider apparel over framed prints.
• Design-history fans: an art book gives more context than one print.
• Daily-use fans: a hoodie or tee earns its place faster than wall art.

Decision rules for choosing your Dead by Daylight art print

• Rule 1: Wall size decides print size: Measure the wall and leave 2 to 4 inches of empty space on each side. A print that fills the wall edge to edge looks cramped; one that is too small looks like an afterthought. Write your target size range down before you browse.
• Rule 2: Room function decides intensity: Shared living spaces and workspaces do better with atmospheric prints. A dedicated game room or bedroom can carry bold character art. Match the image to how long you sit near it.
• Rule 3: Budget decides format, not just artwork: A print is one image plus a frame. An art book gives you many images and context for a similar spend. Apparel gives you daily use instead of wall presence. Pick the format that matches what you actually want to do with the art.
• Rule 4: Light and humidity decide placement: Direct sun fades ink, and humid rooms like bathrooms damage paper. Choose a wall that is out of direct sun and away from heat or moisture. If the only available wall is sunny, budget for UV-filtering glass.

Related Dead by Daylight items worth knowing

• Artbook The Art & Lore of Dead by Daylight by Paul Davies: Created by Paul Davies, this volume brings together character art, environment studies and concept art pulled from more than a decade of production. If you are choosing a print because you love the game's visual design, this book gives you the full range of art and the context behind it, which helps you pick a print style with confidence.
• Dead by Daylight - 10th Anniversary – Heavyweight T-Shirt: This limited-edition heavyweight tee features exclusive Anniversary artwork celebrating 10 years, and is available in multiple colors and sizes. A wearable alternative when you want the artwork on you rather than on a wall, and a lower-commitment way to test how much horror imagery you actually want around you.
• Crow Heart Hoodie - Black: The Crow Heart Hoodie in Black is an official Dead By Daylight apparel item available in sizes S, M, L, and XL. Useful if you want a subtle, everyday piece that signals the fandom without committing wall space or framing costs.

Who this guide is for

Best for

• Fans furnishing a game room, office, or bedroom wall who want a print that fits the space.
• Gift buyers who need a clear size and style decision rule rather than a list of images.
• Collectors who already own prints and want to add one more piece without overcrowding a wall.

Not for

• Shoppers looking for a single specific print recommendation with no interest in size or placement.
• Fans who want wearable merchandise instead of wall art and should look at apparel first.
• Buyers who want the full design history of the game rather than one framed image.

Choose the wall, then the size, then the artwork. That order prevents the most common and most expensive mistake in art print buying, and it leaves you with a piece that still works when your room changes. If you want the broader visual story behind whatever you hang, the Art & Lore artbook is the natural companion.