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Holly Forrester is just one of the twelve Cleaners inBack 4 Blood. She is asassy gun-totingenthusiast accompanied by her baseball bat that packs anasty punch.Holly is a valuable asset when cleaning up with her teammates, and her charismatic charm will surely lift spirits along the way. Unlike some other cleaners in Back 4 Blood,Holly is unlocked from when you first play the game.
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There’s more to Holly than meets the eye. Holly tragically lost her closest loved ones to theDevil Worm, a parasite discovered in Quebec, Canada that was the source of theinfestationand fatal outbreak. Despite this setback, Holly channeled all her energy and focus into finding redemption for herself, her family, and her cleaners by continuing to survive. But, for how long?
Why Choose Holly?
Holly’s perks focus on survivability; not just for her, but for her teammates as well. When selecting Holly,a buffer is added to her fellow teammates' damage resistance, making her an idealchoice and almost necessary when carrying out your tasks in Back 4 Blood.
Holly’s default melee weapon is a baseball bat that’sspiked with head-splitting nails. When accompanied by suitable decks, this is one of thefastest and mostefficient ways to eliminate ridden. It also makes the perfect backup weapon for when ammo runs low.
With a 25% stamina increase, Holly is easy of the mostelegantandlightfootedcleaners available, making her perfect for those players who prefer torun and gunor evade the grasp of the ridden.
Tough As Nails
Holly brings a5% team damage resistance, making her an endearing character to bring along on missions.This benefits all other cleaners.
Grand Slam
Holly is the ideal companionfor those navigating a dangerous environment, as she can assist them in staying alive and reaching the next safe house. When she kills a ridden, sheregains one health point, proving her worth in these situations. This makes her apricelessasset to have by your side when you needassistancestaying aliveand maintaining yourhealth points.
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Best Card Builds For Holly
The perfect builds for Holly and any other character in Back 4 Blood will vary depending on theplayer’s style, wants, and needs— not to mention the wide variety ofweapons, attachments, and decks.
We have hand-picked 4 customizable builds that vary in their uses, and all have something to offer for any player and any character regardless of being spoiled for choice.
Feel free to mix and match to find your very own perfect build.
“All Rounder” Build
This build takesfulladvantage of Holly’smobilityandagilitymaking her a more challenging target to damage andperfect for those in a rush— or those just trying to stay in one piece.
Card Effect
Charitable Soul
Healing a teammate applies to you and another player
Marked For Death
Pinging mutations highlights them, and your team deals 10% more damage to highlighted enemies
Each bullet hit increases the target’s damage by 1% for 3 seconds
Mandatory PT
+15% Team Stamina
“The Sharpshooter” Build
This build prioritizesprecision, ammo, and melee. This is the idealoffensivebuild for Holly to put her skills to use. This build will also enhance the player’sutilityanddamagedealt to the ridden.
Combat Medic
Teammates Healed With an Additional 20% Health When Revived, +50% Use Speed
Front Sight Focus
+20% Accuracy
Heavy Hitter
Melee Strikes at Weak spots deal +20% Damage
Shoulder Bag
+2 Support Inventory, -10% Damage Dealt
“The Reaper” Build
This build is intended forbloodthirsty players. It is ideal for melee weapons while also improvingfirearm accuracy. The mobility card will also provide several benefits in thestaminaandutility fields. The Front Focus card will surely enhance any player’s aim regardless of skill.
+5% melee speed and 5% stamina efficiency for 6 seconds for each melee hit
Pep In Your Step
Precision Kills grant you 10% Move Speed for 5 seconds
Mutations you ping are highlighted and your team deals 10% increased damage to highlighted enemies
“The Bouncer” Build
This build is perfect for players who tend to find themselvesforever being grabbed by the ridden, allowing them tobreak freefrom the enemy’s clutch and recover. It also makes perfect use of “Dottie,” Holly’spreferencefor melee weapons. The slugger deck is the ideal companion not just for “Dottie,” but any other melee weapon found throughout the game.
+45% Move Speed While Firing, +5% Move Speed While Not Firing
+5 health, +10% melee stamina efficiency, +20% melee attack speed
Hold the designated button to free yourself from Grabs, +50% Breakout Cooldown Reduction
Cross Trainers
+20% Stamina, +20% Stamina, +3% Move Speed, and +5 Health
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Best Weapon Builds For Holly
Without weapons and attachments, no build is complete. The key to finding the ideal form for Holly and all other players is to discover your preference. This may change as you progress through the Acts, so feel free to mix and match any of the weapons builds or decks to find what works best for you.
Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle is a deadly handgun that is a must-have for any cleaner. It has a variety of attachments and customization options, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to serve justice. Furthermore, its piercing power enables it to easily pierce targets, proving its worth as one of the best handguns on the market.
Vector Submachine Gun
The Vector submachine gun has been designed to providesuperior recoil control, making it easy to fire a large number of bullets inrapidsuccession. This makes it anexcellent choicefor those who pray and spray in combat situations. The Vector can be pushed to its full potential with the right modifications,effectively tearing throughany of the ridden with ease and pinpoint accuracy. As a result, the Vector submachine gun is an excellent choice for those who require consistent recoil control to maximize their combat effectiveness.
Glock 23 Auto
Even though it is a handgun, it should not be taken lightly.When combined with the appropriate decksand attachments, this gun transforms from adependable sidearmto a formidable opponent. This is a decision that will not be regretted.
M67 Hand Grenade
Naturally, any zombie apocalypse would not be complete without some frag grenades. When a player finds themselves in a dangerous situation, the M67 grenade is an ideal choice and will eliminate almost anything that stands within its range. These powerful explosives are perfect for situations where destruction is key and quick action is required to save someone or take down a threat.
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