Why NOBODY Plays The Onryo in Dead By Daylight | Forgotten Foes of the Fog (Ep. 11)

The Onryo, also known as Sadako Yamamura, was designed to be one of Dead By Daylight's most terrifying stealth killers but in today's meta, she's become one of the most underplayed and misunderstood killers in The Fog. In this episode of Forgotten Foes of the Fog, we break down why The Onryo has quietly fallen out of favour despite her iconic design and unique Condemned mechanic. From her unreliable stealth and highly visible demanifested state, to her weak chase potential and lack of consistent anti loop in her base kit, Sadako often struggles against experienced survivors who understand her limitations. While she has access to strong add ons and powerful snowball potential, her core gameplay loop remains fragile and easily dismantled by simple counterplay. This video takes a deep dive into why The Onryo struggles in modern Dead By Daylight, covering her strengths, weaknesses, counterplay, and why turning off the TV and managing tapes can completely shut down her pressure. We'll explore how her power can be removed almost entirely, leaving her as a basic M1 killer, and whether she truly deserves her place among Dead By Daylights forgotten killers. Whether you're a sadako main, a Dead By Daylight killer player looking to understand low pick rates on killers, or someone curious about why The Onryo rarely appeals in high MMR matches, this episode breaks down everything you need to know about her current state in the game. If you enjoy this video, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Dead By Daylight bite sized deep dives. New episodes of Forgotten Foes of the Fog drop weekly. Which killer should we dissect next? #DeadByDaylight #ForgottenFoesOfTheFog #TheOnryo #SadakoYamamura #SadakoRising #AsymmetricalHorror Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Power & Abilities 01:29 Reason 1: Stealth Design, Weak Stealth 02:35 Reason 2: Poor Chase & Poor Anti-Loop 03:39 Reason 3: Low Risk Counterplay 05:32 Reason 4: Remove TV's, Remove Killer 06:23 Summary: Is She Really A Bad Killer? 06:57 Your Thoughts? 07:17 Outro Let's talk business: [email protected] Catch me LIVE on Twitch:   / actuallynorman   Join our Discord server:   / discord   Check out the Socials: Twitter/X:   / actually_norman