Honestly, it feels like we waited a century for this. After nearly ten years of fan-made concepts, blurry "leaked" renders, and a mountain of "it’s never happening" Reddit threads, William Afton finally stepped into The Fog in June 2025. But while the fire axe and the Fazbear’s Pizzeria map are cool, it's the dbd springtrap voice lines that actually make the skin crawl.
There was a massive debate before release about whether he’d even talk. Remember when everyone thought he’d just wheeze like an old radiator? Instead, we got a killer who doesn't just hunt; he taunts. It’s personal. It’s calculated.
Who is the Voice Behind the Mask?
Before we look at the actual words, we have to talk about the voices. Behaviour Interactive didn't just pick one actor; they basically gave the fans everything they wanted.
If you're playing the base Springtrap (The Animatronic), you’re hearing PJ Heywood. He’s the OG. He’s the one who gave Afton that cold, British, "Hannibal Lecter" vibe in Sister Location and Pizzeria Simulator. Hearing that specific rasp in a Dead by Daylight trial is genuinely unsettling.
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Then there’s the Yellow Rabbit Legendary skin. This one uses Matthew Lillard’s voice and likeness from the movie. It’s a completely different energy—more theatrical, more "I’m having a blast while I ruin your life."
A Quick Breakdown of Who Vices Who:
- Default Springtrap: PJ Heywood (The "British" Afton).
- Yellow Rabbit (Legendary): Matthew Lillard (The Movie Afton).
- Glitchtrap (Legendary): Custom "shushing" and distorted laughs by Sébastien Croteau.
The Most Iconic dbd springtrap voice lines
What makes these lines work is how they reference the deep, messy lore of Five Nights at Freddy's. They aren't just random threats.
"The darkest pit of hell is open for business."
This is, hands down, the best line in the game. If you know the ending of FNaF 6, you know this is a direct clapback to Henry Emily. Henry’s final speech told William that the "darkest pit of hell" was opening to swallow him whole. By saying this line in Dead by Daylight, Afton is essentially saying, "I’m here, and I’m running the place."
"It is me."
Simple. Classic. It’s a twist on the "IT'S ME" hallucinations from the first game. Usually, that phrase is associated with his victims, but when Afton says it, it’s a terrifying claim of identity. He wants you to know exactly who is putting you on that hook.
"I can taste the fear."
This one plays during his Power, Fazbear’s Fright. Since his mechanics revolve around surveillance and jump scares, this line triggers when he successfully tracks or grabs a survivor from a security room. It’s predatory and gross.
The Difference in Tone
You’ve probably noticed that Heywood’s lines and Lillard’s lines feel like two different characters.
PJ Heywood’s delivery is quiet. It’s "I’ve done this a thousand times and I’ll do it a thousand more." He sounds like a man who has lived inside a rotting suit for thirty years and has grown fond of the smell. Lines like "You will not be spared" or "None of you stand a chance" are delivered with a terrifying calmness.
Lillard, on the other hand, is a showman. His lines as the Yellow Rabbit feel like a performance. He’s louder. He’s more aggressive. When he says "I'm the fun one," it’s a callback to the movie’s twisted logic. It makes the chase feel like a sick game rather than a foregone conclusion.
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Why Some Lines Only Trigger Sometimes
Not every line plays every match. Behaviour used "conditional" triggers for a lot of the dialogue:
- Lobby Lines: These play when you select him in the menu. Usually, these are the "I always come back" or "I am here" variations.
- Mori Lines: The specific taunts that happen during his kill animation.
- Security Room Grabs: Unique barks that occur when he pulls a survivor through the teleportation doors.
Addressing the "Silent" Controversy
For years, a huge part of the community argued that Springtrap should be silent. They wanted the "FNaF 3" experience where he’s just a silent, twitchy corpse.
Honestly? I get that. There’s something scary about a killer who doesn't explain himself. But in the current meta of Dead by Daylight—where characters like Wesker, Chucky, and Vecna are constantly chatting—a silent Springtrap would have felt a bit... empty. The voice lines give him a personality that fits the "entity's realm" perfectly. It turns him from a monster into a villain.
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What You Should Do Next
If you’re trying to hear all these lines yourself, don't just stand in the lobby. Get into a trial and focus on his Security Door mechanic. That's where the most unique audio triggers live.
Also, keep an ear out for the Blighted Springtrap skin. While it mostly uses the Heywood voice set, the audio filters applied to it make him sound even more distorted and mechanical, which is a nice touch if you prefer the "monster" vibe over the "human" one.
Make sure your "Voice Volume" is turned up in the settings. Some of the PJ Heywood lines are whispered and can get drowned out by the (admittedly banger) chase music.
Go out there and make them suffer—just like William would.