The Last of Us 2: Shamblers guide, how to kill? The Last of Us 2 guide, walkthrough

Last update: 19 June 2020

This chapter of The Last of Us 2 guide is a part of the bestiary, dedicated to Shamblers - one of the types of Infected in the game. We explain what are the Shamblers, what unique attacks they have, how to avoid injuries during clashes with Shamblers and how to defeat them.

Shamblers are a new type of infected appearing in The Last of Us 2. You encounter them for the first time during The Tunnels, a stage where you play as Ellie. They are large monsters that conduct a charge once detected with an intent to poison or grab the targeted character.

Here's a rundown of key facts about Shamblers:

1. The shambler's primary attack involves releasing a poisonous cloud - you need to stay at a safe distance from the monster in order to avoid injuries. Shambler also releases a cloud at the moment of its death.
2. The monster is able to charge and grab your hero - focus on dodging to avoid losing health points.

1. Don't forget to prepare for the encounter - plant trap mines, craft a Molotov cocktail or a pipe bomb, or equip a shotgun or a rifle. Moreover, consider eliminating all other infected from the area before beginning a clash with a Shambler.
2. After the battle begins, you don't have to aim for vital points. Simply use your best weapons and gadgets until the monster dies.