Here is every character in Back 4 Blood and all their unique perks
Back 4 Blood is an upcoming zombie-centric shooter filled with a diverse cast of characters thrown into an undead apocalypse together. While there’s no hiding the game’s obvious Left 4 Dead inspirations, there are some major differences between the heroes in Back 4 Blood and Valve’s iconic franchise. Here are the backstories, stats, and key details for every playable character in Back 4 Blood.
Meet the Cleaners
Source: Warner Bros. Games
Hoffman
Source: Windows Central
Hoffman is Back 4 Blood’s quintessential conspiracy theorist. As an enthusiastic prepper, he was more than prepared when the infection hit. Unfortunately, as time went on, his mother passed away and his supplies ran out, forcing him to face the new undead ruled world. Despite some questionable beliefs, Hoffman is a supportive and resourceful member of the Cleaners.
Character perks: Has a chance to find ammo whenever he kills a Ridden. Has one additional Offensive Inventory slot.
Team effects: Hoffman increases Max Team Ammo Capacity by 10%.
Starting weapon: M1911
Walker
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Precision Kills grant +20% Accuracy for five seconds. Walker deals 10% more Damage.
Team effects: Walker increases Team Health by 10%.
Starting weapon: Glock 23
Mom
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Can instantly revive an incapacitated teammate once per level. Has one additional Support Inventory Slot.
Team effects: Mom gives +1 Team Extra Life.
Starting weapon: The Belgian
Holly
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Recovers 10 Stamina when she kills a Ridden. Holly has +10% Damage Resistance.
Team effects: Holly offers +25 Team Stamina.
Starting weapon: Bat
Evangelo
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Can break out of a grab once every 60 seconds. Has +75% Breakout Speed. Has +25% Stamina Regen.
Team effects: Evangelo provides +5% Team Movement Speed.
Starting weapon: Machete
Doc
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Can heal low-health teammates even without items. Healing items are more effective.
Team effects: Doc offers increased Team Trauma Resistance.
Starting weapon: Handgun
Karlee
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Can sense nearby Hazards. Has +1 Quick Inventory.
Team effects: Karlee provides +1 Team Use Speed.
Starting weapon: ???
Jim
Source: Windows Central
Character perks: Precision Kills increase damage. Has increased Aim Down Sights (ADS) Speed.
Team effects: Jim boosts Team Weakspot Damage.
Starting weapon: ???
Share your thoughts!
Which character will you be playing first in Back 4 Blood? Let us know in the comment section below! We’ve had the opportunity to go hands-on with five of the eight playable Cleaners through the open beta and are quite excited to try the rest. The wait for Back 4 Blood is almost over, but if you’re looking for something to play in the meantime, be sure to check out our list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass.
Back 4 Blood is launching on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S through Xbox Game Pass as well as PC on Oct. 12, 2021.
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