The Infected are the primary antagonists of Dying Light; these former humans are infected by an unknown virus which causes them to have reduced brain function and increased aggression. There are several specific types of Infected, though the majority of them use either their hands or basic melee weapons to attack. At night the infected become stronger and rather than normal kill on sight, they become more of a sound-hoarding enemy making the night even more deadly. Nightfall is risky in all cases due to lack of mobility and stealth maneuvers so beware of the infected especially at nightfall.
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Biters
The majority of Infected are the slow moving Zombies looking for easy prey. They are easy to see and avoid compared to the other infected. This is because of their significantly decayed, ripped and damaged bodies. They typically travel in large groups or packs and, while they lack speed, they make up for it in number. These infected are quiet at a distance and blend into the darkness. They are easy to overlook and often surprise unwary travelers. Taking on a horde of Biters is essentially suicide if their number is large.
Virals
Virals are the opposite of Biters they are extremely fast, and they travel either at the front of hordes or alone. While taking on a horde of Biters is suicidal, they can be effectively fought in smaller numbers.
Toads
Toads are a special kind of infected, so infected that it shoots projectile vomit that burns the player if he's hit. Toads are also slightly more agile than other infected, being able to jump on the rooftops to be able to aim at it's prey. Its ugly appearance and way of fighting influenced the way the survivors named that particular infected.
Demolishers
Demolishers are the most dangerous type of Infected during the day, who dwell in towns of Dying Light. Demolishers are a type of Infected which charge towards the player, breaking through walls and lifting cars without restraint. They are even more dangerous than the Runners, as Demolishers can easily break through barricades and deliver one-hit kills.
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The Infected
A Hunter
