Cleaners

The Cleaners, immune survivors of the Devil Worm apocalypse, are battle-hardened and united to combat the Ridden, striving to reclaim the remnants of the world.

In Back 4 Blood, there are twelve customizable Cleaners, each possessing distinct looks, personalities, dialogues, and backstories, facilitating quick identification. Their unique abilities and perks further set them apart. Players can opt for a specific Cleaner in the lobby or get automatically assigned one when joining an ongoing Mission.

As of Patch 1.03 on November 11, 2021, all eight original Cleaners are accessible for new players. Previously, players had to finish the first Chapter of Act 1, "The Devil's Return", to unlock Seo-yeon, Howard Robert Hoffman, Jim Hossler, and Karlee Fincher.

On April 12, 2022, the Tunnels of Terror expansion was introduced, bringing two new Cleaners: Heng and Sharice. These characters are accessible in the Campaign for expansion owners and can be used immediately in Swarm mode for DLC owners, or unlocked by completing Accomplishments.

Children of the Worm, released on August 30, 2022, welcomed another Cleaner: Dan, the 11th playable character. Like Heng and Sharice, Dan is exclusively available for expansion owners. Swarm players can access Dan after playing a minimum of five matches with him.

The final Annual Pass expansion, River of Blood, launched on December 6, 2022, presenting Tala Yazdi, Derek's elder sister and a former Cultist member, as the 12th playable Cleaner. Similar to Dan, Heng, and Sharice, Tala is exclusive to expansion owners. Notably, Tala Yazdi is limited to the PvE game modes and cannot be unlocked for Swarm mode.

Cleaner overview[]

The following charts give a brief overview of the twelve Cleaners along with their weapons and traits.
For more information, please refer to the corresponding article.

Dan[]

Dan	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - SCAR Secondary - Desert Eagle	DIVINE INTERVENTION A random effect is played whenever a Cleaner is Revived	VENGEFUL "Prophet" Dan has increased combat attributes when others are incapacitated	PROTECT THE FLOCK +3 Team Damage Resistance and Knockback immunity while Reviving	LEGERDEMAIN Start with a Smoke Grenade

Elijah Walker[]

Elijah Walker	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - M4 Carbine Secondary - Glock 23	INCOMING! Mutations that Walker pings are highlighted and deal 10% reduced damage.	PRAGMATIC + 10 Team Health	MODEL SOLDIER + 10% Damage	EQUIPPED Start with a Frag Grenade

Evangelo[]

Evangelo	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - Uzi Secondary - Machete	BORN SURVIVOR Evangelo can break out of grabs. + 75% Breakout Speed	LIGHT FOOTED + 5% Team Movement Speed	FIT + 25% Stamina Regen	FIRESTARTER Start with a Molotov

Heng[]

Heng	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4	Trait 5
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - RPK Secondary - Hatchet	SCAVENGER SENSES Heng can sense nearby Food and Cards.	PERSONAL CHEF More Food spawns. Heng gains the same effects whenever a teammate eats food.	COMFORT FOOD Heng restores an additional 1 Trauma when consuming Food.	HIGH CARB DIET +1 Health and Stamina for each Food consumed	I.E.D Start with a Pipe Bomb

Howard Robert Hoffman[]

Howard Robert Hoffman	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - TAC14 Secondary - M1911	ALWAYS PREPARED Hoffman has a chance to find ammo or Offensive Accessoiries when killing Ridden.	CARGO POCKETS + 15% Max Team Ammo Capacity	READY TO ROCK + 1 Offensive Inventory	NEVER WITHOUT Start with an Ammo Pack

Jim Hossler[]

Jim Hossler	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - Phoenix 350L Secondary - 357 Magnum	CLEAN KILL Precision kills increase Jim's damage by 2.5%, up to 10 times until he takes damage.	SEASONED HUNTER + 10% Team Weakspot Damage	MILITARY TRAINING + 25% Reload Speed	RAZOR SNARE Start with a Razor Wire

Christine Tuttle[]

Christine Tuttle	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - Ranch Rifle Secondary - The Belgian	DEN MOTHER + 1 Support Inventory	KILL THE PAIN Start with Pain Meds	MOTIVATOR + 100% Team Revive Speed 20% Slower Team Temp Health Decay

Holly Forrester[]

Holly Forrester	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - 870 Express Secondary - Bat	GRAND SLAM Holly recovers 1 Health when she kills a Ridden.	CARDIO + 25 Team Stamina	TOUGH AS NAILS + 5% Team Damage Resistance	SELF DEFENSE Start with a Stun Gun

Karlee Fincher[]

Karlee Fincher	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - AK47 Secondary - TEC 9	DANGER SENSE Karlee can sense nearby hazards.	DEXTEROUS + 50% Team Use Speed	BAG OF TRICKS + 1 Quick Inventory	NIMBLED FINGERED Start with a Tool Kit

Seo-yeon[]

Seo-yeon	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - MP5 Secondary - Beretta M9	FIELD MEDIC Doc can apply field dressings to each teammate once per level, healing them for 25 Health.	SKILLED PHYSICIAN + 15% Healing Efficiency	TRIAGE + 20% Team Trauma Resistance	READY TO OPERATE Start with a Bandage

Sharice[]

Sharice	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - UMP45 Secondary - Fire Axe	ARMORER Armor knocked off Ridden has a chance to become usable Makeshift Armor	DAUNTLESS + 25% Trauma Resistance	FIRST RESPONDER + 25% Team Bolstered Health	STUNNER Starts with a Flash Bang

Tala Yazdi[]

Tala Yazdi	Trait 1	Trait 2	Trait 3	Trait 4
DEFAULT WEAPONS Primary - Vector Secondary - Bow	TEAM EFFECT + 1 Warped Chest and Whistle spawn in each map	Jeff can be called by anyone with his whistle	Tala's attacks cause targets to bleed	Start with a Bait Jar