Bandits in The Last of Us

Bandits are enemies in The Last of Us.

Scavengers, these enemies search through abandoned homes and even set elaborate traps in hopes of getting the supplies they need to make it through the week.

Behaviors and Motivations[edit]

Not all bandits are inherently evil, but they will attack Joel and Ellie if they see them.

If the player hangs back, he/she can sometimes overhear conversations between bandits that will occasionally reveal their personalities or motives.

These conversations can reveal that the bandits are looking for medicine for an injured friend, for example, or they can reveal the complete opposite - roving gangs of psychopaths who get off on violence.

Weapons[edit]

Bandits can be equipped with both melee and ranged weapons. Although typically they'll carry nothing more than a revolver or shotgun, they can sometimes carry heavier equipment. Melee battles against bandits are common.