The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered: All No Return characters & how to unlock
Naughty DogThe Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s No Return roguelike mode features a large selection of characters to play as. Here is every character to choose and how to unlock.
No Return in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is a roguelike game mode that pits you against hordes of enemies across different locations from the story mode. It’s a brand-new feature that was not included in past releases of the game.
And with this comes a selection of varied characters you can also play as, including some who have never before been playable in The Last of Us series.
Below is a detailed list of every character that is playable in No Return for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, including their abilities and how to unlock them.
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The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered: All No Return characters
There are a total of ten characters to unlock and play as in No Return, spread across two factions: Ellie and Abby. Each character appears in the main story of The Last of Us Part 2, though not all of them were playable in the story mode.
To unlock new characters, you need to complete a certain number of encounters with the preceding character. The details of each character, including their equipment and traits, are listed below.
Naughty DogEllie
Ellie is the main protagonist of The Last of Us Part 2 and is featured in the No Return game mode as one of the starter characters to play as.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
- Molotov
Playstyle: Balanced
Traits:
- 50% More Supplements
- Molotov Recipe
- Two Upgrade Branches
How to unlock: Available from the beginning
Naughty DogDina
Dina is Ellie’s partner and is the second character you unlock in No Return in the Ellie-aligned faction.
Starting equipment:
- Revolver
- Tools
Playstyle: Crafting
Traits:
- Trap Mine Recipe
- Stun Bomb Recipe
- Double-Craft Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 2 encounters with Ellie
Naughty DogJesse
Jesse is a resident of Jackson and is the third character you unlock in No Return in the Ellie-aligned faction.
Starting equipment:
- Silenced Handgun
- Pipe Bomb
Playstyle: Resourceful
Traits:
- 30% More Currency
- Unique Items At Trading Post
- Silencer Recipe
- Pipe Bomb Recipe
- Guerilla Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 3 encounters with Dina
Naughty DogTommy
Tommy is Joel’s brother and also the fourth character you unlock in the Ellie-aligned faction in No Return.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
- Sniper Rifle
Playstyle: Sniper
Traits:
- Custom Sniper Rifle
- Sturdier Against Melee
- Can’t Dodge
- Marksman Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 3 encounters with Jesse
Naughty DogJoel
Joel is a central character of The Last of Us series and the final character you unlock in the Ellie-aligned faction in No Return.
Starting equipment:
- Revolver
- Upgraded Melee Weapon
- Shiv
- Short Gun Holster
Playstyle: Unstoppable
Traits:
- Custom Revolver
- Sturdier Against Melee
- Can’t Dodge
- Shiv Recipe
- Shiv Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 4 encounters with Tommy
Abby
Abby is a protagonist in The Last of Us Part 2, and is one of the first characters to be unlocked in the No Return game mode.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
- Hammer
Playstyle: Close Combat
Traits:
- Heal on Melee Kill
- Melee Upgrade Recipe
- Brawler Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Available from the beginning
Naughty DogLev
Lev is a young boy who befriends Abby during the story mode of The Last of Us Part 2. In No Return, he is the second character to be unlocked in the Abby-aligned faction.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
- Bow
Playstyle: Stealth
Traits:
- Bow Draw Speed Upgrade
- Improved Listen Mode
- Archery Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 2 encounters with Abby
Naughty DogYara
Yara is Lev’s older sister, and the third character to be unlocked in the Abby-aligned faction in No Return.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
Playstyle: Teamwork
Traits:
- Yara & Lev Pair
- Ally Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 3 encounters with Lev
Naughty DogMel
Mel is a member of Abby’s group, and the fourth playable character you unlock in the Abby-aligned faction of No Return.
Starting equipment:
- Revolver
- Two Health Kits
Playstyle: Medic
Traits:
- Speed Boost from Healing
- Healing Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 3 encounters with Yara
Naughty DogManny
Manny is a member of Abby’s group, and is the final character in No Return to be unlocked in the Abby-aligned faction.
Starting equipment:
- Handgun
- Semi-Auto Rifle
Playstyle: Armory
Traits:
- 50% More Parts
- 150% Max Health
- No Health Kit Recipe
- Semi-Auto Rifle Ammo Recipe
- Munitions Upgrade Branch
How to unlock: Complete 4 encounters with Mel
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