Amanda Ripley is the sole playable character. She is an engineer, not a soldier, which explains her limited combat prowess. Her strengths lie in her resourcefulness, intelligence, and determination. She can craft items, use various tools to bypass obstacles, and is adept at stealth. Her 'build' is defined by the player's chosen playstyle: a master of stealth and evasion, a resourceful crafter, or a desperate survivor using every trick in the book. Focus on her engineering skills to open new paths and her stealth to avoid confrontation.
