Ashley "Ash" Joanna Williams

Ashley "Ash" Joanna Williams
Gender	Male
Role	Alone Wolf
Nationality/ Ethnicity	American
DLC	Ash vs Evil Dead
Voice Actor	Bruce Campbell

Ashley "Ash" Joanna Williams is one of 22 Survivors currently featured in Dead by Daylight .

He was introduced with PARAGRAPH III: Ash vs Evil Dead, a Paragraph DLC released on 2 April 2019.

He originates from the 2015 comedy horror TV series, Ash vs Evil Dead.

Overview

Ashley "Ash" Joanna Williams is an alone wolf, cocky and headstrong; a man built for survival.

His personal Perks, Flip-Flop , Buckle Up , and Mettle of Man , give him additional resilience to pain and hardship, as well as the ability to help his friends out of sticky situations.

Difficulty rating: Easy
(based on only using his Unique Perks)

Lore

During a weekend at a cabin with friends, Ash Williams uncovered the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (The Book of the Dead) and awoke something dark in the woods. Evil possessed his friends, whom he was forced to kill, and his right hand, which he sawed off. For the next thirty years, Ash ran from his past, working at a Value Stop department store and seducing women in dive bars. But he screwed up one night while being high, when he read from the Necronomicon to impress a woman. Evil found him once more, wrecking the life of those around him. But his co-workers, Pablo who was raised by a shaman and Kelly who was orphaned by the Deadites, helped him put up a fight. While battling Evil, Ash was reunited with his long-lost daughter Brandy, who encouraged him to embrace his role as saviour of humanity. After a terrible fight with a fully formed demon, Ash, drawing his last breath, was taken by the Knights of Sumeria and transported into the future. Ash wakened to a voice, his head throbbing. Since defeating a gang of Deadites a weak ago, he had been in a perpetual state of hangover. He heard the voice once more; a woman singing, sensual and inviting.

Stepping into the corridor in his boxers, he strode towards the voice, which lead to the public locker room. As Ash pushed open the door, the singing stopped. There was a rustling of curtains. He called out, entering the change room. His voice reverberated on the mouldy tile walls. He pressed on, reaching a shower that was still dripping wet. Cold, humid fingers ran down his bare back. He turned around.

A woman stood naked, her skin glistening in the morning light that streamed in from high windows. Ash recognised her instantly: Linda Emery, one of his former high school flings. They had gotten back together years later, while saving their home town from Evil. He had ended their relationship soon afterwards, preferring to indulge freely in his new-found popularity.

Linda winked at Ash, who closed the distance between them. He caressed her cheek wistfully: What was she doing here? Did she know anything about the whereabouts of her daughter? And Pablo and Kelly?

A sharp blade dug into his hand, making him jump back. Linda slid a finger across the edge of her blade, collecting Ash's blood on her fingertip. She smiled, and her skin shrivelled, her hair faded, her shoulders stopped, and her curves sagged, ageing decades older in a matter of seconds. She attacked Ash, who poorly managed to block, being half-naked.

Every blow she delivered earned him a new wound. She slashed his bad knee and he fell to the floor. As she jumped on top of him, Ash shrieked in disgust, knocking the knife out of her grasp. Her varicose hands wrapped around his neck, strangling him. Gasping, he outstretched his arm, hand landing on a soap dispenser. He spurted out some liquid on his fingers and poked her in the eyes. The elderly woman winced, weakening her hold, and Ash elbowed her in the face, knocking her back. He rolled over and grabbed the knife on the floor. Just as he was about to plant it in her chest, he stopped. There was something else he wanted more.

He pressed the blade against her throat. Let's make a deal, demon. In exchange for not killing you, you portal me back to my friends. The demon agreed.

She began reciting the incantation, instructing Ash to repeat after her, which he failed to manage. When nothing happened, Ash threatened the demon, who argued back, blaming his poor pronunciation. Their combined exchange of Sumerian words triggered a hiss from the shower behind them. The wet tiled floor darkened, and the pipes burst. A whirlpool of dirty water, shower curtains, and used toilet paper swallowed the demon, while Ash held onto a locker door, which slowly slipped from his fingers.

FFFUUUC-

Ash landed flat on his chest in the Realm of The Entity, sputtering grass. He got up, brushing off the dry clothes he suddenly had on. Then he looked around and his grin fell. It was the kind of place that made two things obvious: one, there wasn't any bar for miles, and two, he was going to need his shotgun and chainsaw, both of which he lacked. As he started to walk towards a glinting light ahead, a scream rippled through the trees.

Groovy.

Ash's Perks

These are Perks which start off only appearing in Ash's Bloodweb . After achieving Level 30, Teachable versions of these Perks can be found:

• Flip-Flop - Level 30
• Buckle Up - Level 35
• Mettle of Man - Level 40

Once obtained, other Survivors will be able to find Ash's Perks in their respective Bloodwebs from that point onwards.

	Flip-Flop	You have an uncanny ability to escape the inevitable. While in the Dying State , 50 % of your recovery progression is converted into wiggle progression when you are picked up by the Killer, up to a maximum of 40/45/50 % total wiggle progression. "Catch ya on the flip-flop." — Ash Williams
	Buckle Up	Unlocks potential in one's Aura-reading ability. The recovery progress of dying Survivors can be determined by the intensity of their Auras at a distance of up to 48 metres. When you heal a Survivor from the Dying State to Injured , both the healed Survivor and yourself see the Killer's Aura for a duration of 4/5/6 seconds. "Ghost beaters never leave a man behind." — Ash Williams
	Mettle of Man	Evil has a way of always finding you. After you earn 3 Protection Hit Score Events, Mettle of Man activates. Once activated, the next occasion that would put you into the Dying State from the Injured State is ignored. The next time you heal back to full health, your Aura will be revealed to the Killer when you are farther than 12/14/16 metres from the Killer. Mettle of Man will deactivate the next time you are put into the Dying State. Increases your chances of being the Obsession. The Killer can only be obsessed with one Survivor at a time. "Evil has a bullseye on my back the size of Tiger Stadium." — Ash Williams

Achievements

Main article: Achievements

There is currently 1 Achievement which is related to Ash.

Icon	Name	Description
	Adept Ash	Escape with Ash Williams using only his Unique Perks: Flip-Flop , Buckle Up & Mettle of Man .

Customisation

Players can customise their Character by choosing one outfit style from each category. Blood-stained attire is obtained after Ash reaches Level 50 and prestiges.

Ash's attire includes:

Default

Icon	Name	Body	Rarity	Description
	Pablo's Handiwork		Common	Not only was Pablo one of the best friends a guy could ever want, he also managed to whip up this mechanical hand. Not bad.
	The Classic		Common	Tight enough to show off your physique at its best, but not so tight it reveals you're wearing a man girdle. Not that you are.
	Rugged Pants		Common	These babies can shrug off a Deadite's bite and still look good on a bar stool during celebrity drinks. Lookin' good, lookin' sweet!

Prestige

Icon	Name	Body	Rarity	Description	Additional Notes
	Bloody Hand		Rare	There's a lot of exposed electronics and mechanical linkages in the hand, which don't get on with gore: make sure to wash it off after a fight. Beer'll do.	3rd Prestige Reward
	Hand Wash Only		Rare	This shirt has been covered in blood, brains, and other stuff we would rather not mention, but it keeps coming up fresh as new.	1st Prestige Reward
	Bloody Rugged Pants		Rare	At least we hope it's just blood. Stamp on a Deadite's head and blood is the best thing that's going to squirt out.	2nd Prestige Reward

DLC

Icon	Name	Body	Rarity	Description	DLC
	Pablo's Custom Job		Common	Just as technologically advanced as the original, but with a groovy new look.	Ash vs Evil Dead

In-Game Store

Outfits

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Icon	Name	Rarity	Description	Contents	Collection	Price
	Water Trash	Very Rare	It's time to go to the place the fishin's fine. A city so nice, they named it Jacksonville!	Ashy Slashy Hawaiian Shirt Shorts and Sandals	Jacksonville, I Love You!	1080
	Working for the Weekend	Very Rare	Some people live to work, others work to see something you have to endure before you get to hit the Woodsman and meet a new friend.	Carved Wooden Hand Value Stop Vest Work Pants	Value Stop Stockboy	1080
	Finale	Very Rare	Yeah, yeah, the world's been invaded by demonic freaks and you need me to save it.That's the soundtrack of my life, baby.	Android Hand The Wastelander Savior's Slacks	End of Days	1080

Hands

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Icon	Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price
	Ashy Slashy	Very Rare	You're not yourself, but Ashy Slashy wants to help you get better. If you see any malice in his button eyes, well, that's just your imagination.	Water Trash	Jacksonville, I Love You!	400
	Carved Wooden Hand	Very Rare	This baby is made of rosewood and was hand-carved by Italian artisans. Never fails to impress.	Working for the Weekend	Value Stop Stockboy	400
	Android Hand	Very Rare	It feels like the real thing... Groovy!	Finale	End of Days	400

Torsos

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Icon	Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price
	Chainsaw Cheer	Rare	He'd put on this sweater and head to the nearest rundown bar to drown his sorrows.	No Outfit	Ugly Sweaters	250
	Hawaiian Shirt	Very Rare	When life's one endless party of beer, music and the public's adoration, you've got to dress the part.	Water Trash	Jacksonville, I Love You!	400
	Value Stop Vest	Very Rare	Look, it might say "Stockboy" on the tag, but seniority counts for a lot around here. Everyone knows who the big dog really is.	Working for the Weekend	Value Stop Stockboy	400
	The Wastelander	Very Rare	It's the calm before the deadites totally screw up your new jacket.	Finale	End of Days	400

Legs

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Icon	Name	Rarity	Description	Outfit	Collection	Price
	Shorts and Sandals	Very Rare	Not everyone can carry off this look, but then not everyone is Ash Williams - they only wish they were!	Water Trash	Jacksonville, I Love You!	400
	Work Pants	Very Rare	Standard issue, but they are marked with tiny handprints of a possessed doll. Long story.	Working for the Weekend	Value Stop Stockboy	400
	Savior's Slacks	Very Rare	Pants for the savior of mankind. What kind of futuristic material are these made of? Hm, says here... cotton.	Finale	End of Days	400

DLC

Main article: Downloadable Content

Ash is currently part of 1 DLC package:

Available DLC

• Ash vs Evil Dead

Trivia

Ash Williams' voice lines can be heard here

• Ash Williams is the ninth licensed Character to be introduced to Dead by Daylight .
  • He is the fifth licensed Survivor to be introduced.
• Ash Williams is the first Survivor to not have a separate slot for head cosmetics.
  • Instead, he has a unique slot for accessories on his right hand.
• Ash Williams is the first licensed Survivor to have access to a selection of Customisation Items on the Store which can be purchased with Auric Cells
• Ash Williams is to date the only Survivor who speaks when choosing him as the active Survivor:
  • "Ahh, what now?!"
  • "Alright!"
  • "Groovy!"
  • "Huh.. what is this place?"
  • "Kiss my grits!"
  • "Look who's shitting in the tall grass!"
  • "Mhmm, that's right, that's me, baby!"
  • "What now?!"
• If the Player stays idling for a while in the Play As Survivor screen with Ash selected, he will say either of the following phrases in a condescending tone:
  • "Are we gonna be here.. all day?"
  • "Can we do something here?"
  • "C'mon, kid.. push the button!"
• There is also a phrase in a rather commanding, annoyed tone:
  • "What is this, the Staring Contest?! C'mon, let's go!"

Gallery

For more go to Ash's Gallery

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THE SURVIVORS
BASE GAME	CHAPTERS I-III + PARAGRAPH I	CHAPTERS IV-VII	CHAPTERS VIII-XI	PARAGRAPH III + CHAPTERS XIII-XIV
Dwight Fairfield	Nea Karlsson	Feng Min	Kate Denson	Ash Williams
Meg Thomas	Laurie Strode	David King	Adam Francis	Nancy Wheeler
Claudette Morel	Ace Visconti	Quentin Smith	Jeff Johansen	Steve Harrington
Jake Park	Bill Overbeck	David Tapp	Jane Romero	Yui Kimura
CHAPTER XV
Zarina Kassir
THE KILLERS
BASE GAME + CHAPTER I	CHAPTERS II-V	PARAGRAPH II + CHAPTERS VI-VIII	CHAPTERS IX-XII	CHAPTERS XIII-XV
Evan MacMillan - The Trapper	Michael Myers - The Shape	Bubba Sawyer - The Cannibal	Rin Yamaoka - The Spirit	The Demogorgon
Philip Ojomo - The Wraith	Lisa Sherwood - The Hag	Freddy Krueger - The Nightmare	Frank, Julie, Susie, Joey - The Legion	Kazan Yamaoka - The Oni
Max Thompson Jr. - The Hillbilly	Herman Carter - The Doctor	Amanda Young - The Pig	Adiris - The Plague	Caleb Quinn - The Deathslinger
Sally Smithson - The Nurse	Anna - The Huntress	Jeffrey Hawk - The Clown	Danny Johnson - The Ghost Face
LORE CHARACTERS
Benedict Baker	The Entity	The Observer	Vigo	and many more...
UNUSED CHARACTERS
The Smasher	The Teacher