Cordyceps and Consequences
This is the primary method through which the Cordyceps infection spreads between humans in the first game.
What is a bite
This Firefly leader believes Ellie’s immunity could lead to a cure and makes the controversial call that defines the game’s ending.
Who is Marlene
This is the name of Ellie’s best friend, who shares a fateful night with her in an abandoned mall.
Who is Riley?
This tragic event shaped Joel’s worldview, making him a hardened survivor in the post-apocalyptic world.
What is the death of his daughter, Sarah
This silent, ranged weapon is often used by players in The Last of Us to take down enemies quietly from a distance.
What is a bow and arrow?
In the early stage of infection, victims turn into these fast, desperate, and often unthinking foes.
What is a Runner
Joel and Ellie first encounter this group of human enemies in Pittsburgh, known for setting traps and ambushing travelers
Who are the Hunters
Ellie is first introduced to this classic pre-apocalypse weapon, which becomes a signature part of her arsenal
What is a switchblade
In The Last of Us Part II, Joel is confronted by this character during a pivotal moment, causing tension.
Who is Abby?
This weapon, introduced in The Last of Us Part II, is a semi-automatic, high-powered weapon known for its precision but limited ammo capacity.
What is the Hunting Rifle
Clickers get their name from this behavior, used to navigate the world due to their blindness
What is echolocation
This faction, formerly Fireflies, becomes a militarized group in Seattle with their own complex hierarchy and aggressive tactics
Who are the WLF
In Left Behind, Riley and Ellie pose in a photo booth using this specific, pun-laced brand name.
What is "ShareSnap
This location, where Joel and Ellie travel in The Last of Us Part II, holds a pivotal moment in Joel’s past and future, tied to a massive moral conflict.
What is Jackson
This rare upgrade, found in The Last of Us Part II, increases the speed at which Ellie can craft throw able weapons and healing items, dramatically improving her survival chances.
What is the "Shiv Master" skill
This grotesque mega-infected found in the Seattle hospital basement is made from multiple infected fused together after years of Cordyceps growth.
What is the Rat King
What Does WLF stand for
What is Washington Liberation Front
Ellie leaves this behind at the end of The Last of Us Part II, symbolizing her emotional journey and loss.
What is her guitar
Joel confesses to Ellie that he doesn’t want to live in a world without her, This confession occurs during their journey through this landmark.
What is the ruins of the church
In The Last of Us Part II, Ellie and Dina travel to this location, which holds sentimental significance due to its connection to an old military base and a key event in Joel’s past.
What is the stadium in Seattle?
This late-stage infected type, introduced in The Last of Us Part II, releases explosive fungal projectiles and splits into fast-moving stalkers when killed.
What is a Shambler?
This founding member of the WLF was killed, leading to Abby’s promotion and further militarization of the group.
Who is Isaac Dixon
Ellie has a fascination with this comic book series, often found collecting issues throughout both games.
What is Savage Starlight
During the initial outbreak in The Last of Us, this type of vehicle crashes into Joel and causes Sarah to injure her leg, leading to a desperate struggle for survival.
What is an 18-wheeler truck (or a semi-truck)
In The Last of Us, the Firefly hospital where Joel ultimately makes his life-altering decision to save Ellie is located in this state.
What is Utah