Natalia is a unique and indispensable support character. Her supernatural ability to sense enemies through walls and identify weak points is critical for Barry's survival, especially against invisible threats. She can also point out hidden items and use bricks to stun or distract enemies. In Raid Mode, Natalia can be surprisingly effective as a stealthy melee attacker or a dedicated support character.
Campaign Strategy:
- Enemy Sensing: Constantly switch to Natalia to scout ahead, detect all enemies (especially Glasps), and reveal weak points on Revenants and Dhurlgas.
- Item Discovery: Use her sensing ability to find hidden items and collectibles that Barry cannot see.
- Brick Throw: Throw bricks to stun regular Afflicted, giving Barry an opening to attack or reload. Bricks can also distract enemies away from Barry.
- Crawlspaces: Utilize her small size to access crawlspaces and unlock doors for Barry.
Raid Mode Builds:
1. Stealth Melee Assassin: Focus on skills that enhance her brick damage, stealth capabilities, and critical hit chance. 'Brick Master', 'Stealth Attack', and 'Critical Hit' can make her a surprisingly potent melee character, capable of silently taking down enemies. Equip gear that boosts melee damage and reduces detection range.
2. Weak Point Exploiter: Enhance her ability to reveal weak points and potentially deal damage through them. Skills like 'Weak Point Finder', 'Damage Boost (Weak Point)', and 'Stun Boost' can make her invaluable for setting up Barry or other co-op partners for massive damage.
3. Support & Distractor: Focus on skills that enhance her brick utility (more bricks, longer stun), item finding, and survivability. 'Brick Master', 'Item Finder', and 'Defense Boost' make her an excellent support character, keeping enemies off her partner and ensuring a steady supply of resources. Her active skills in Raid Mode often involve temporary invincibility, increased brick damage, or enhanced sensing abilities. Natalia's unique playstyle requires a different approach than the other characters, but she can be incredibly powerful when utilized correctly.