Character Loadout Design: Tess, The Smuggler | The Last of Us Online Multiplayer

2,846 views · Published 14 May 2018 · 10:18 · Indexed 21 September 2026

Channel: TLOU Strategist · 2018 · Gaming

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Greetings, Strategists! I am honored to bring you my seventh Character Loadout Design...the lovable smuggler, Tess!

When I think of The Last of Us and it's many wonderful characters, I am always reminded of how few of them actually survived until the conclusion of the game. So many perished in unexpected and spectacular ways, and Tess is no exception. While her time within the game was relatively short, she had a major impact as the force that compelled Joel to carry on with the seemingly suicidal mission of taking Ellie to the Fireflies.

Please enjoy the video, and as always, comment with any questions, ideas, or insights you may have about this video or The Last of Us in general. Thanks for watching, I appreciate each and every one of you! ;)

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Loadout used: "Tess, The Smuggler"
➤ 9mm, Covert Training 2, Agility 2, Brawler 2, Scavenger 1
Purchasable: None
Sensitivity: 7

Optimal Play Styles For This Loadout:
➤ Play smart and aggressive while utilizing Covert Training 2 and Agility 2 for quick, unpredictable flanks.

Optimal Engagement Ranges For This Loadout:
➤ This loadout is most effective at close range (9mm/Brawler), but can be decent at medium range (9mm/throwables) with practice.

Optimal Maps For This Loadout:
➤ Bill's Town, Capitol (😢), Checkpoint, High School, Hometown, Water Tower, Wharf

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Console: PS4

Game Mode: Supply Raid

Map: Financial Plaza