When you first start out in Back 4 Dead, you will only have access to four characters - Mom, Holly, Evangelo, and Walker. There are however eight playable characters in total that can be used, this How to Unlock Other Characters guide will tell you how to obtain them.
It is a simple process to unlock every character in Back 4 Blood, all you need to do is complete the co-op shooter's first act in its entirety. In order to do this, your squad needs to clear four separate stages in Act 1:
- Resurgence
- Tunnel of Blood
- Pain Train
- The Crossing.
The easiest way in which to clear Act 1 quickly is to play on Recruit mode first and preferably if possible play with real people, rather than bots. Once you successfully complete Act 1 you will see a cutsence of the remaining four characters who will now be available as playable characters in Back 4 Blood. These characters will be Hoffman, Doc, Jim, and Karlee. Having all eight characters unlocked will enable you to take advantage of their unique abilities during the game.
Special Abilities
- One additional Support Item slot.
- Is capable of instantly reviving a downed ally once per level.
Team Ability
- Each ally gets an extra life (one extra incapacitation).
Special Abilities
- Healing items are 20 percent more effective.
- Has the ability to heal a player for 25 health, once per level.
Team Ability
- Teammates get an additional 25 percent Trauma Resistance.
Special Abilities
- Comes with an extra Offensive item slot.
- Increases the chance to find extra ammo after killing an enemy.
Team Ability
- Team gets 10 percent additional ammo capacity.
Special Abilities
- Can carry an extra Quick Slot item.
- Has the ability to sense hazards that may alert a horde.
Team Ability
- Increases Team Use Speed by 25%.
Special Abilities
- Aiming down the sights is 25 percent faster.
- Gains a 5 percent damage boost for each precision kill, stacking up to 50 percent, but loses the buff when he takes damage.
Team Ability
- Team gains a 10 percent damage increase to enemy weak spots.
Special Abilities
- Can regen stamina 25 percent faster.
- Has the ability to break free of grabs once every 60 seconds.
Team Ability
- Makes the team move 5 percent faster.
Special Abilities
- Has a flat 10 percent damage resistance increase.
- Will recover 10 stamina for each Ridden she kills.
Team Ability
- Gives everyone on the team an additional 25 stamina.
Check out our Weapon Tier List to find out what the best weapons are in Back 4 Blood.