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The Infected are Left 4 Dead's take on the classic movie and pop-fiction zombie. But rather than being undead, they are living humans who have been Infected by the Green Flu
virus, causing massively increased aggression and loss of many higher
brain functions such as speech and self-preservation. Unlike cinematic
zombies, those present in the Left 4 Dead series attack human victims but do not attempt to eat them.
Characteristics
In the case of Common and Uncommon Infected,
observed aggressiveness manifests itself primarily in the form of
frenzied physical blows and kicks. Bite attacks are of a secondary
nature and may even be incidentally delivered. The Infected primarily
attacks uninfected humans who have attracted attention through noise,
movement and displaying bright lights. It is unknown whether other
sensory stimuli such as smell or color variation trigger attack
responses. Common Infected are also frequently observed displaying
mutual aggressiveness towards one another. However, these attacks are
not shown when the Infected finds an un-infected human.
The Infection might also have changed their physiology. Some
infected suffer instant fatal tissue damage, and dismemberment from
moderate blunt force, yet they can still jump down from heights of
approximately 20 feet with perfect physical coordination and without
harm. They have no fine motor control and their gross motor control
functions are heavily degraded, thus rendering them incapable of picking
up objects and operating simple mechanisms such as door handles.
When passive and unstimulated, Common Infected lean against a
support (such as a wall), sit, lie recumbent or stagger aimlessly in
short uncoordinated steps. Many will vomit profusely or display visual
signs of being unwell (e.g. slumped over cradling the head). Uncommon
Common Infected tend to be less inert in their passive state since they
are invariably observed to be in a standing posture.
When active and stimulated, Common Infected undergo a rapid
transformation during which their speed of movement is rapid, their gait
is highly coordinated and focal direction unerring. Uncommon Common
Infected display the same behavioral qualities with the exception that
they appear to be more sensitive to external stimuli and are thus more
easily aroused and provoked.
Through some unknown mechanism, a small percentage of Infected
humans will undergo a dramatic mutation, eventually turning into one of
the Special Infected.
There are nine varieties of the Infected, seven of which are playable.
Eight varieties are considered "Special Infected," which have special
abilities in addition to doing more damage against the Survivors. In turn, two of these eight varieties are considered "Boss Infected", namely the Tank and the Witch.
Common Infected, as their name implies, are the most commonly
faced enemy and are the easiest to defeat. They are more akin to the
antagonists from the film 28 Days Later
than to the typical shambling cinematic zombie. They are exclusively
AI-controlled and fairly weak. Their strength lies in their tendency to
attack in large groups of up to several dozen, known as Hordes.
However, the danger they pose must never be underestimated.
Common Infected can easily bring down health on Expert as every claw
attack brings down your health by 20 (10 if hit from behind), unlike
Easy (1 from front, 0.5 from behind), Normal (2 and 1) and Advanced (5
and 2.5). While they seem capable of ignoring pain, they can still be
killed easily. They are capable of climbing ladders and scaling objects,
as well as breaking down weak walls and doors. They cannot break down
the beginning safe room door (unlike the Tank), so you should be
relatively safe inside a closed safe room. This type of Infected are
attracted by flashlights, loud noises such as car alarms, or by Boomer
bile. They appear to lack self-preservation, but do appear to have some
intelligence, as in the Hard Rain or The Passing campaign; the Horde
will attack when the storm picks up and there is minimal visibility (or
maybe they get really aggressive or get attracted to the lightning and
noise of the storm).
Throughout Left 4 Dead, the physical appearance and dress
of Common Infected are consistent with the particular location being
visited. For example, in Mercy Hospital, they are medical staff, patients and maintenance personnel, whilst at Metro International Airport Common Infected include flight, cabin and ramp crew plus business executives. In more neutral locations such as Riverside or Daughtery Farm,
Common Infected appear as generic "everypersons," including servicemen
wearing camoflage, blue collar and office workers and young adults
through to late-middle-aged individuals of both genders. The same
principle applies throughout Left 4 Dead 2, but given this game's diverse locales, the range of physical variation displayed is considerably wider relative to Left 4 Dead.
A horde is a large group of Common Infected (sometimes
Uncommon Infected included) that will rush the Survivors either at
random intervals, during the finales, as a response to Boomer bile/bile bombs, or in response to loud, high-pitched noises and/or bright lights (car alarms, most alarms or noises during Panic Events, pipe bombs).
Left 4 Dead 2 introduced six special types (seven counting Jimmy Gibbs Junior)
of Common Infected known as "Uncommon Common Infected," "Uncommon
Common," or simply "Uncommon Infected." Each Uncommon Infected is unique
to the campaign it appears in. Dead Center features the CEDA Worker Infected (which are immune to fire and may have Bile bombs attached to them) and Jimmy Gibbs Junior, The Passing features the Fallen Survivor (who may carry a Healing items#First aid kit, Molotov, Pipe bomb or Pain pills), Dark Carnival features the Clown Infected (which have squeaky shoes that attract surrounding Common Infected), Swamp Fever features the Mud Men (each hit slightly blinds a Survivor's vision, they also crawl swiftly around on all fours), Hard Rain features the Worker Infected (who have earmuffs, so they don't chase Pipe bombs
and strangely, are immune to the attraction of the Bile bomb, but that
is only if it doesn't hit an Infected), and The Parish features the Riot Infected
(who can only be killed by attacking them from behind due to their body
armor). Each Uncommon Infected has its own special ability that make
them slightly more dangerous than Common Infected.
Special Infected
The Special Infected have been heavily mutated by the Infection,
giving them "special abilities." Each generally has a unique ability
that a Survivor cannot face alone, making them the true teamwork testers
in this game. They are not attracted by car alarms or loud noise and
have a higher degree of intelligence than Common Infected, being able to
run away if required and setting up ambushes. They are also more
aggressive than the Common Infected, as they will actively attack
Survivors rather than passively sitting in a stupor until disturbed
(except for the Witch and the Tank, which will wait for the Survivors to
alert or attack them). They are deadly to lone survivors, but can be
avoided and defeated through communication and synergy. The Director
is able to spawn them at any time according to the difficulty and how
the Survivors are doing. If you are playing online, it is best to note
that there is a special infected around
Seven of the Special Infected are playable by human players in the following gameplay modes:
The Boomer is a Special Infected that vomits a special bile at Survivors,
which temporarily blinds them and draws Common Infected to them. At a
distance the Boomer isn't much of a threat; his large size and low
health make him an easy target against any weapon at mid or long range.
However, if within range he can vomit on Survivors, attracting the
Horde. When he dies, he explodes, covering any Survivors who are close
enough with bile, blinding them and causing them to stumble backwards.
The Boomer is notorious on the Expert difficulty for being able to snipe Survivors. Boomers can be anticipated because of the near-constant gurgling they make. In Left 4 Dead 2, there is also a female Boomer, although the gender has no effect on gameplay.
The Hunter is a Special Infected that is not as mutated on the
outside. The Hunter is extremely fast and agile, capable of quickly
scaling walls. Additionally, he can pounce and pin down Survivors,
clawing at their abdomen until either the victim is dead or the Hunter
has been knocked off or killed by another Survivor. They are not the
most physically robust Infected, having relatively low health, and thus
it doesn't take very much to kill them. When the Hunter crouches down in
preparation to pounce, it growls, giving it away to any nearby
Survivors. However, whilst standing, it makes no noise. The Hunter is
the only Special Infected that can remain absolutely silent. In Left 4 Dead 2,
they can be killed with a melee weapon while in the state of pouncing
by aiming upwards and hitting, although this is fairly difficult, as
timing is vital and it's easier to kill them from a distance with a
high-powered primary weapon.
The Smoker is an ambush class that can strangle Survivors with its long tongue, similar to Half-Life's Barnacle. The help of another Survivor
is required to escape from a Smoker's hold (though if quick enough it
is possible, though difficult, to kill a Smoker who has already grabbed
you, earning an achievement).
As the name implies, Smokers emit smoke when killed to impair
Survivors' vision. A Smoker also will frequently cough, letting the
Survivors know when he is in the area. The Smoker can drag players that
he has captured with his tongue towards himself, though he remains
stationary and cannot move. The Smoker is also momentarily paralyzed for
a few seconds after having his tongue removed from his captive by
another Survivor. In Left 4 Dead 2, the Smoker has six tongues, but this has no effect on gameplay.
The Tank is the biggest and strongest of all the Infected and
is reasonably fast, only slowing if hit with large amounts of automatic
weapons fire or when lit on fire (Versus in Left 4 Dead only and any mode aside Versus on Left 4 Dead 2). He is the only player-controllable "Boss Infected." If any Survivors at 40% or above health (including health gained from Pain pills or the Adrenaline Shot)
are running away from the Tank, it will not be able to catch them, as
they can run slightly faster (unless the Tank in question is an AI Tank
in Left 4 Dead). The Tank has incredible strength and
resistance―his punch can send Survivors flying, rendering them
temporarily defenseless, and in Expert mode, instantly incapacitate
them. The blow can send Survivors off high hazards to their deaths. He
is also capable of throwing chunks of concrete that he rips out of the
ground to momentarily stun Survivors and dealing the same damage as a
punch from a Tank. It can also punch large objects in the direction of
Survivors with enough force to incapacitate them instantly.
Nevertheless, the Tank will die within 30 to 45 seconds if set on fire
(varying with the difficulty), except in Versus.
When controlled by a player, the Tank has a "Control Meter"; unless the
player is able to locate the Survivors and hit one of them, the Control
Meter of the Tank will slowly lessen, and once it runs out, the player
will lose control of the Tank to another randomly assigned player. When
idle, the sound that a Tank makes is heavy breathing. The Survivors are
alerted of an approaching Tank by dramatic music, furious roars and,
when he is dangerously close, the screen will start to shake.
The Tank's Music Cue
The Charger is a Special Infected that appears in Left 4 Dead 2.
The Charger's main attack is charging forward and plowing into the
Survivors. On a successful charge, he will grab and carry a single
Survivor while knocking down the others. Once the Charger has hit a wall
or other surface, or after he has run a certain distance, he will begin
slamming his captive into the ground until an ally frees them. If he
misses and hits a wall, he will stumble, leaving him open to attack. The
Charger can be detected by the Survivors by the warped growling noise
he makes. He will announce his charge with a loud bellow. The Charger
appears to have a rocky or calloused surface on his larger right arm,
which may be what he uses to inflict most of his force when charging,
while his other arm appears to have no bones or muscle. Because of his
hulking size, the Charger cannot be shoved off with melee, and must be
killed in order to release his victim. If a Survivor has explosive
rounds, they will dislodge the Charger from the Survivor and stumble
him. Any Survivor that has been knocked out of the way during his charge
will fly a considerable distance and slowly stand back up, making the
Charger a deadly foe in cramped hallways or near high passageways. He is
also the strongest and most durable of the Special Infected (excluding
the Tank and the Witch); additionally, his melee attacks are very strong
and can easily incapacitate a weakened Survivor.
The Jockey is a Special Infected that appears in Left 4 Dead 2.
He is a small Infected that attacks Survivors by clinging to them from
behind and literally riding the Survivor while attacking them. He can
shift his weight around and cause the Survivor to stumble in his desired
direction, giving this Special Infected a type of control over the
Survivor. Survivors who are being ridden by the Jockey can attempt to
"resist" the Jockey, which will allow other players a chance to catch up
and knock the Jockey off. Jockeys can ride Survivors into dangerous
situations, such as into natural hazards, Witches, or other Infected; a
Jockey can also pull a Survivor off of a ledge, causing them to become
incapacitated, or riding them to their death if they are not resisting.
The Jockey seems to have a spinal disease, similar to kyphosis, giving
him a hunched appearance. He also has a maniacal laugh and is constantly
twitching, giving him a sort of hyperactive nature.
The Spitter is a new Special Infected in Left 4 Dead 2.
She possesses the ability to spit a green ball of acid from long
distances, which, upon hitting the ground, will expand into a large
puddle and damage any Survivors who make contact with it. After
spitting, however, the Spitter is temporarily paralyzed for a second,
giving the Survivors a chance to kill her. The longer the Survivor
stands in it, the more damage the Survivor takes from the goo. This
ability allows the Spitter to aid other Special Infected; for instance,
if a Hunter pounces a Survivor, a Spitter can spit upon that Survivor,
causing even more damage. However, in spite of such a useful ability,
the Spitter is very weak in terms of health, so taking out a Spitter
will be an easy task. Upon death, the Spitter leaves a similar, smaller
kind of puddle that has the same effect on the Survivors. She is one of
the most powerful Infected if Survivors are caught standing in her spit,
and are too distracted to move quickly due to other Infected or a lack
of awareness at damage being dealt. On Scavange mode or any finale
requiring Gas cans, when Gas cans are dropped, the Spitter's goo will
ignite the Gas cans if left in the goo long enough.
The Witch generally only appears a few times per campaign, and is passive unless provoked by flashlights, gunfire, or Survivors
in close proximity. She is the second "Boss Infected." Pistol fire does
not provoke her easily, but it will do only a small amount of damage.
She is very powerful, capable of incapacitating, and even killing
Survivors with one hit. When the Director
spawns a Witch, the faint chord of the Witch music will play, allowing
veterans of the game to quickly prepare for the "obstacle." The Witch
cries loudly, which Survivors will mention they hear, warn you to turn
off your flashlight, and dramatic music will play. While the Witch can
be killed, it is best to avoid startling her unless absolutely
necessary. The most common means of her being startled is by staying
near her too long or bumping into her. The flashlight will quicken her
agitation rate, as she stands up faster with a flashlight shone near (or
on) her. If you attack her, or if someone else startles it, it will say
"[Survivor's name] startled the Witch". If a Special Infected like the
Jockey or Charger gets too close to the Witch and a person was targeted
and hit her, it will say, "You startled the Witch! Best not to disturb
her next time."
The Witch is very rarely found in small rooms and normally stays
off the main route, but has been found in front of safe rooms (or even
inside the safe room), doorways, and in the middle of streets. Once a
Witch has killed a Survivor, she will retreat out the area and
completely disappear. However, in some strange cases, the Witch has been
known to kill the closest Survivor to her. This does not usually
happen, and when it does, the Witch runs off as normal after killing the
Survivor. Also, if a survivor blocks the Witch from attacking the
Survivor who startled her, she will attack the Survivor blocking her and
either incapacitate the blocking player and run away or incapacitate
both the blocking player and the player who startled her. If the Witch
is lit on fire (Molotov, Incendiary ammo, Gas can) while she is chasing a
Survivor, she will immediately start chasing after whoever burned her.
Even if she is retreating, if she is lit on fire, she will go after that
Survivor even though she either killed another Survivor or one locked
themselves in a safe room.
The Wandering Witch appears in Left 4 Dead 2. She is
seen only in the daylight hours, aimlessly wandering around and sobbing
loudly with her head in her hands. Her constant movement makes The
Wandering Witch harder to avoid, but she is also far more introverted
and reacts only to direct attacks or physical contact. One can even
damage her slightly without startling her. Unlike the sitting Witches,
she does not seem to be alerted more readily by flashlights.
The Wandering Witch remains as vulnerable as ever to cr0wning from a shotgun, and her more placid nature makes her much easier to cr0wn.
In Left 4 Dead 2's Hard Rain campaign, a large number of Wandering Witches have infested an abandoned sugar mill, which the Survivors must traverse to obtain fuel for their rescue boat. An achievement, Sob Story, is earned for navigating the sugar mill without startling any of them.
She has on occasions been observed to peacefully follow the
Survivors without any provocation, although they may just be walking
along its programmed path.
Carolyn: Turned into common infected after minutes of being bitten.
Jimmy Gibbs Junior: Turned into common infected (period of time unknown).
Lt. Mora: Turned after a few minutes, he was in transition of
turning and was still able to hold a gun and speak some English;
however, he sees survivors as monsters (might not have been completely turned).
News Chopper 5 Pilot: Turned into Common Infected in mid-air
after rescuing and encountering the Survivors. He was bitten prior to
rescuing the Survivors, which resulted in Zoey shooting him as soon as
he turned.
Sandra: Turns into a Common Infected (period of time unknown).
Originally, there was going to be a Special Infected named The Screamer. Wearing a straitjacket, he would run from Survivors, hide, then let out a scream attracting the Horde;
but he was removed because game testers found it too difficult to
locate and kill him before he could summon a Horde, and his ability was
given to the Boomer's bile instead. However, in Left 4 Dead 2,
there exists a type of Uncommon Infected called the Clown which can
attract a small Horde of idle Common Infected around him with his
squeaky shoes. In the Passing,
there is a new Uncommon Infected referred to as the Fallen Survivor.
When shot, the Fallen Survivor attempts to run away, much like what the
producers had planned for the Screamer.
The Leaker
A Special Infected called "The Leaker" was being developed. It had similar attacks as the Spitter and Boomer,
and the ability to plant itself in the ground and act as a mine bomb.
It was removed because the Survivors could run away from it, as the
Leaker would alert the Survivors that it was planting itself. But, It is
still possible to play as The Leaker with console commands by using
"Map MAPNAME Versus", then typing in console "Boomer_Leaker_Chance" and a
number between 0 and 1. You will know when you are a leaker if it says
"You are a/the Leaker!", or if you explode on death and cause a small
fire. [1]
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