https://github.com/olm1ghty/dbd-hook-counter

An automatic transparent overlay hook tracker for Dead by Daylight with hotkeys and useful timers
https://github.com/olm1ghty/dbd-hook-counter

csharp dbd dead-by-daylight emgu-cv emgucv game-overlay gaming-tools hook-counter hook-tracker open-source overlay timer-overlay windows-overlay winforms

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An automatic transparent overlay hook tracker for Dead by Daylight with hotkeys and useful timers

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/olm1ghty/dbd-hook-counter
• Owner: olm1ghty
• Created: 2025-07-09T08:24:16.000Z (3 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2025-07-30T00:12:57.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-07-30T02:48:00.163Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: csharp, dbd, dead-by-daylight, emgu-cv, emgucv, game-overlay, gaming-tools, hook-counter, hook-tracker, open-source, overlay, timer-overlay, windows-overlay, winforms
• Language: C#
• Homepage:
• Size: 86.2 MB
• Stars: 2
• Watchers: 0
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 4
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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### [Download](https://github.com/olm1ghty/dbd-hook-counter/releases/download/1.3/DBD.Hook.Counter.zip)

**SHA256**: `3BAA25DFBC5BE3BBBAC670BD623E98428B71758B78165D2B33C37BACB373B42A`

## *Display hook stages when playing killer*

![ui example](readme_images/ui_example.png)



This is a Dead by Daylight hook counter for killers (with additional features). It works by visually monitoring survivors' statuses on the screen and then displays them as an overlay.

❓ How it works

It's a Windows Forms app made with C#. I'm using Emgu.CV library to monitor the HUD.

Mostly, it monitors survivors' portraits and the space around them. When it sees that the survivor is hooked, it adds a hook stage on the screen. When it sees that the survivor is unhooked, it adds a DS, OTR, and off-hook Endurance timer on the screen (optional, can be switched off).

## Features

- ⚙️ Fully automatic (HUD-based tracking)

- 🧠 Manual mode if you prefer full control

- 🎯 Hook stage counter for all survivors

- ⏱️ DS, OTR, & Endurance timers (optional)

- 🖥️ Works on any resolution (16:9, 16:10)

- 🔒 Doesn’t store or send any data — it's all local and discarded immediately

- 🧼 Hides itself in menus, only shows in match

- 🧩 Doesn’t trigger anti-cheat (no memory access)

- 🧾 EULA-safe (like putting a sticky note on your screen)

- 🛠️ Fully open-source & customizable

🛡️ Why it's safe

- No game files are modified

- No memory is read

- Doesn’t interact with DBD’s process

- Just an overlay that analyzes HUD pixels

## Yes, it even works with video

Since it's not dependent on any game processes, you can apply it to a video feed. For example, turn it on while watching your favorite streamer to keep track of the game situation.

![stream](readme_images/stream.png)

## How to use

> Supported platforms: only Windows.

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> Works with DBD in `Windowed Fullscreen` mode. Doesn't work in Fullscreen mode - this mode doesn't allow for the overlay to be displayed on top of it.

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> Multiple monitors? Launch the app on the same monitor you launch DBD.

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1. Launch DBD.

2. Launch this app.

3. Shift + M to open settings.

4. Set UI and HUD scale to match those you have in DBD's graphics settings.

5. Save settings.



![settings](readme_images/settings.png)



You will know that it's set up correctly by seeing empty hook counters on the UI (only when the match starts):



    

![ui on](readme_images/ui_on.png)




If it doesn't work, try Shift + R to restart the app or make sure that you configured your UI/HUD scales correctly in the settings menu.

## Controls

- **Shift + H** - Hot keys.

- **Shift + M** - Settings.

- **Shift + K** - Exit the app.

- **Shift + R** - Restart the app.

- **Shift + P** - Pause/Unpause the app (if playing survivor, for example)

- **1/2/3/4** - Manually add a hook stage. If the hook counter is at 2, set it to 0.

- **5** - Clear all hook stages.

- **Shift + 1/2/3/4** - Manually trigger unhook timers.

- **Shift + 5** - Clear all timers.

## Antivirus

The app is unsigned, so your antivirus might view it as a threat.

**SHA256**: `3BAA25DFBC5BE3BBBAC670BD623E98428B71758B78165D2B33C37BACB373B42A`

This hash lets users verify the file is untampered with. If you’re unsure, scan the file on [VirusTotal](https://virustotal.com/) or build from source.

## Contact me

💬 Ping me on Discord: "0lmighty"

## Acknowledgements

[@Nemonn](https://github.com/nemonn) - Thanks for helping out with the materials and for the good advice!