Ashley J. Williams

In other (unofficial) languages:

**Ashley Joanna "Ash" Williams**, is one of **40** Survivors currently featured in *Dead by Daylight*.

He was introduced with CHAPTER 11.5: Ash vs Evil Dead, a Half-Chapter DLC released on 2 April 2019.

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

## Overview

**Ash 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.

## 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 week 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 his 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.

### Observer Lore

*This section lists entries by The Observer, that are specifically about Ash Williams.*
**Tome 15**

* THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 1.
* THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 2.
* THE ABSOLUTELY HORRIFYING MANIACAL PUPPET SHOW. Guest Starring, Ashy Slashy. 3.

## Load-out

### Unique Perks

**Ash** comes with **3** Perks that are unique to him:

You have an uncanny ability to escape the inevitable.
While in the Dying State<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">50 %</span>''' of your Recovery progression is converted into Wiggling progression, up to a maximum of '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">40</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">45</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">50</span>''' '''&#37;''', once you are picked up by the Killer<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 5px"><span style = "display:none; width:24px;max-height: 24px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>.

You have an uncanny ability to escape the inevitable.
While in the Dying State, **50 %** of your Recovery progression is converted into Wiggling progression, up to a maximum of **40**/**45**/**50** **%**, once you are picked up by the Killer.

Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
<p>When healing a Survivor in the Dying State<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>, ''Buckle Up'' activates:
\*The Aura<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> of the Killer is revealed to the both of you.
<p>
\*Completing a ''Healing Action'' on the dying Survivor grants both of you the '''''Endurance<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>''''' '''Status Effect''' for '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">6</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">8</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">10</span>''' '''seconds'''.

Unlocks potential in your Aura-reading ability.
When healing a Survivor in the Dying State, *Buckle Up* activates:
* The Aura of the Killer is revealed to the both of you.

* Completing a *Healing Action* on the dying Survivor grants both of you the ***Endurance*** **Status Effect** for **6**/**8**/**10** **seconds**.

Evil has a way of always finding you.
<p>After triggering your '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">third</span>''' ''Protection Hit'', ''Mettle of Man'' activates:
\* While injured, ''Mettle of Man'' shields you from going down the next time you take damage.
\* Healing back to full health will reveal your Aura<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span> to the Killer whenever you are farther than '''<span class="luaClr clr clr2" style="color: #e8c252;">12</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr3" style="color: #199b1e;">14</span>'''/'''<span class="luaClr clr clr4" style="color: #ac3ee3;">16</span>''' '''metres''' from them.
<p>''Mettle of Man'' deactivates the next time you are put into the Dying State<span class = "iconLink" style = "vertical-align: middle; padding: 0 0 0 0"><span style = "display:none; width:32px;max-height: 32px" class = "pcView pcIconLink"><span class = "tooltip linkIncluded borderless"><span class="tooltipBaseText iconless"></span><span class = "tooltiptext"><span class="tooltipTextWrapper"></span></span></span></span><span class = "mobileView mobileIconLink"></span></span>.
<p>'''Increases''' the Odds of becoming the initial '''''Obsession''''' of the Killer by '''+100 %'''.
<p>''The Killer can only be '''obsessed''' with one Survivor at a time.''

Evil has a way of always finding you.
After triggering your **third** *Protection Hit*, *Mettle of Man* activates:
* While injured, *Mettle of Man* shields you from going down the next time you take damage.
* Healing back to full health will reveal your Aura to the Killer whenever you are farther than **12**/**14**/**16** **metres** from them.

*Mettle of Man* deactivates the next time you are put into the Dying State.
**Increases** the Odds of becoming the initial ***Obsession*** of the Killer by **+100 %**.
*The Killer can only be **obsessed** with one Survivor at a time.*

#### Prestige

Prestiging **Ash** will automatically add **Tier I** of his Unique Perks to the inventories of all other Survivors and unlock the ability for their higher-tiered versions to spawn in their Bloodweb.

Prestige **Ash** twice more to automatically add **Tier II** and **Tier III** respectively into the other Survivors' inventories.

## Achievements

*Main article:* Achievements

There is **1** Achievement related to **Ash**:

## Cosmetic Options

Players can choose from a variety of Cosmetic options to customise **Ash**:

###  Rift

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Ashy Slashy
Ash Vs Evil Dead Collection
Tome 15 - Ascension
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)

Description
He remembered making a strange friend.

1500

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Maniac Puppet Hand
Ash Vs Evil Dead Collection
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He kept talking about some book.

500

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Drowsy Face
Ash Vs Evil Dead Collection
20

He wasn't sure what was real and what he was imagining.

500

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Asylum Pants
Ash Vs Evil Dead Collection
30

He missed his rugged brown pants that day.

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Ashy Slashy (Deep Rift)
Deep Rift Collection
Tome 15 - Ascension
12 June 2018 (Tuesday)

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He remembered making a bizarre acquaintance.

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Maniac Puppet Hand (Deep Rift)
Deep Rift Collection
83

He spent his time rambling about a book.

500

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Drowsy Face (Deep Rift)
Deep Rift Collection
73

He couldn't tell the difference between the real and the delusions.

500

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Asylum Pants (Deep Rift)
Deep Rift Collection
78

He missed his rugged brown pants until the end.

500

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FINALE
End Of Days
02 October 2019 (Wednesday)

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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.

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Android Hand
End Of Days

It feels like the real thing… Groovy!

400

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The Wastelander
End Of Days

It’s the calm before the deadites totally screw up your new jacket.

400

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Savior’s Slacks
End Of Days

Pants for the savior of mankind. What kind of futuristic material are these made of? Hm, it says here… cotton.

400

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Water Trash
Jacksonville, I Love You!
02 April 2019 (Tuesday)

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It's time to go to the place where the fishin's fine. A city so nice, they named it Jacksonville!

1200

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Ashy Slashy
Jacksonville, I Love You!

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.

400

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Hawaiian Shirt
Jacksonville, I Love You!

When your life's one endless party of beer, music and the public's adoration, you've got to dress the part.

400

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Shorts and Sandals
Jacksonville, I Love You!

Not everyone can carry off this look, but then not everyone is Ash Williams - they only wish they were!

400

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Working For The Weekend
Grand Opening
02 April 2019 (Tuesday)

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Some people live to work, others see work as something you have to endure before you get to hit The Woodsman and meet a new friend.

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Carved Wooden Hand
Grand Opening

This baby is made of rosewood and was hand-carved by Italian artisans. Never fails to impress.

400

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Emporium Vest
Grand Opening

At Ashy Slashy's Hardware Store Emporium, service is literally (not) our middle name!

400

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Work Pants
Grand Opening

Standard issue, but they are marked with the tiny handprints of a possessed doll. Long story.

400

## DLC

*Main article:* Downloadable Content

**Ash** is part of **1** DLC:

* CHAPTER 11.5: Ash vs Evil Dead

## Trivia

* **Ash's** full name is **Ashley 'Ash' Joanna Williams**.
* **Ash** was the ninth licensed Character to be introduced to *Dead by Daylight*.
* **Ash** was the first Survivor to not have a separate slot for head cosmetics.
	+ He instead has a unique slot for accessories on his right hand.
* **Ash** was the first licensed Character to receive several Cosmetic options in the Store.
* **Ash** was leaked early because of a mistake that allowed Console Players to see his Unique Perks in a *Kill Your Friends* Lobby.

### Voice

* **Ash** is voiced by Bruce Campbell himself, who portrays **Ash** in the *Evil Dead* franchise.
	+ This makes **Ash** the first and to date still only Survivor to have the likeness and voice of the original actor, until the release of Nicolas Cage.
* **Ash** was the first Survivor with voice-lines when selecting him as the active Survivor, a unique trait until CHAPTER 25: Resident Evil™: PROJECT W, which added voice-lines to all of its Survivors and retroactively to those of CHAPTER 20: Resident Evil™.
* Tome 15 - Ascension added a new cosmetic with the Ashy Slashy puppet.
The puppet comes with its own unique voice-lines.

## Trailer

### In-game assets

* Ashley J. Williams
* Ashley J. Williams (Portrait render)
* Ashley J. Williams (Background image)