The Wraith

Lore & Background

Evan MacMillan was a soldier who returned home to find his life shattered by tragedy. The loss of his wife drove him into a deep depression and an uncontrollable rage that manifested as violent outbursts against anyone he perceived as a threat or a reminder of his pain. His descent into madness culminated in a final act of brutality where he killed multiple people, leading to his arrest and eventual death by execution. However, before the end could truly claim him, the Entity intervened.

In Their Own Story

The fog rolled thick across the rotting woods, muffling the sound of a distant generator's hum. Evan felt the familiar pull of the veil, a cold whisper against his skin that promised silence. He didn't need to see them; he could feel their fear radiating like heat in the freezing air. With a sudden surge of adrenaline, he pulled his cloak tight around himself, and the world dissolved into absolute blackness. To the Survivors huddled nearby, it was as if he had simply ceased to exist. But in that void, Evan was everywhere at once, a silent phantom waiting for the perfect moment to reveal himself and deliver the final blow.

Reader's Guide

Evan MacMillan, known as The Wraith, is one of the original Killers introduced to the Trial. His narrative arc is defined by an overwhelming sense of loss that twisted his humanity into a predatory force. Unlike other entities who may have complex motivations, Evan's drive is primal: he hunts to fill the void left by his wife's death.

His primary power allows him to enter a shrouded state, becoming invisible to Survivors while moving at high speeds through darkness. This ability makes him a master of stealth and ambush, capable of bypassing walls and striking from blind spots. When not cloaked, he moves with a heavy, lumbering gait, but his transition into the shadows is instantaneous.

Defining moments in his lore include his tragic backstory as a grieving husband and soldier, his execution which served as the catalyst for his transformation, and his eternal servitude to the Entity. He represents the darkest aspects of human grief turned into a supernatural weapon.

Did You Know?

• The Wraith is a playable killer in Dead by Daylight.
• The source lists The Wraith among many fictional characters, races, and vehicles named Wraith.
• The Wraith appears in the game Dead by Daylight, which is a multiplayer horror game.
• The source does not specify any backstory, abilities, or release date for The Wraith.