Other survivors can also strangle Abby, Joel and Ellie, notably Henry and David and large brute enemies.ĭespite the considerable amount of noise made during strangling, for gameplay purposes strangling is considered completely silent by the AI, who do not react even if someone is being strangled right next to them, unless they see Joel and Abby doing it. It takes roughly six seconds to strangle an enemy, so there's a strong chance one can be spotted. While being strangled, they can also be used as human shields. Strangling is an unarmed attack in The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II that allows Joel and Abby to stealthily grab other Survivors, Runners, and Stalkers and choke them out.
