Holly Forrester is just one of the twelve Cleaners in Back 4 Blood. She is a sassy gun-toting enthusiast accompanied by her baseball bat that packs a nasty punch. Holly is a valuable asset when cleaning up with her teammates, and her charismatic charm will surely lift spirits along the way. Unlike some other cleaners in Back 4 Blood, Holly is unlocked from when you first play the game.
There’s more to Holly than meets the eye. Holly tragically lost her closest loved ones to the Devil Worm, a parasite discovered in Quebec, Canada that was the source of the infestation and fatal outbreak. Despite this setback, Holly channeled all her energy and focus into finding redemption for herself, her family, and her cleaners by continuing to survive. But, for how long?
Why Choose Holly?
Holly’s perks focus on survivability; not just for her, but for her teammates as well. When selecting Holly, a buffer is added to her fellow teammates’ damage resistance, making her an ideal choice and almost necessary when carrying out your tasks in Back 4 Blood.
“Dottie”
Holly’s default melee weapon is a baseball bat that’s spiked with head-splitting nails. When accompanied by suitable decks, this is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to eliminate ridden. It also makes the perfect backup weapon for when ammo runs low.
Cardio
With a 25% stamina increase, Holly is easy of the most elegant and lightfooted cleaners available, making her perfect for those players who prefer to run and gun or evade the grasp of the ridden.
Tough As Nails
Holly brings a 5% team damage resistance, making her an endearing character to bring along on missions. This benefits all other cleaners.
Grand Slam
Holly is the ideal companion for those navigating a dangerous environment, as she can assist them in staying alive and reaching the next safe house. When she kills a ridden, she regains one health point, proving her worth in these situations. This makes her a priceless asset to have by your side when you need assistance staying alive and maintaining your health points.
Best Card Builds For Holly
The perfect builds for Holly and any other character in Back 4 Blood will vary depending on the player’s style, wants, and needs — not to mention the wide variety of weapons, attachments, and decks.
We have hand-picked 4 customizable builds that vary in their uses, and all have something to offer for any player and any character regardless of being spoiled for choice.
Feel free to mix and match to find your very own perfect build.
“All Rounder” Build
This build takes full advantage of Holly’s mobility and agility making her a more challenging target to damage and perfect for those in a rush — or those just trying to stay in one piece.
Card |
Card Effect |
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Charitable Soul |
Healing a teammate applies to you and another player |
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Marked For Death |
Pinging mutations highlights them, and your team deals 10% more damage to highlighted enemies |
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Shredder |
Each bullet hit increases the target’s damage by 1% for 3 seconds |
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Mandatory PT |
+15% Team Stamina |
“The Sharpshooter” Build
This build prioritizes precision, ammo, and melee. This is the ideal offensive build for Holly to put her skills to use. This build will also enhance the player’s utility and damage dealt to the ridden.
Card |
Card Effect |
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Combat Medic |
Teammates Healed With an Additional 20% Health When Revived, +50% Use Speed |
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Front Sight Focus |
+20% Accuracy |
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Heavy Hitter |
Melee Strikes at Weak spots deal +20% Damage |
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Shoulder Bag |
+2 Support Inventory, -10% Damage Dealt |
“The Reaper” Build
This build is intended for bloodthirsty players. It is ideal for melee weapons while also improving firearm accuracy. The mobility card will also provide several benefits in the stamina and utility fields. The Front Focus card will surely enhance any player’s aim regardless of skill.
Card |
Card Effect |
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Meth Head |
+5% melee speed and 5% stamina efficiency for 6 seconds for each melee hit |
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Front Sight Focus |
+20% Accuracy |
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Pep In Your Step |
Precision Kills grant you 10% Move Speed for 5 seconds |
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Marked For Death |
Mutations you ping are highlighted and your team deals 10% increased damage to highlighted enemies |
“The Bouncer” Build
This build is perfect for players who tend to find themselves forever being grabbed by the ridden, allowing them to break free from the enemy’s clutch and recover. It also makes perfect use of “Dottie,” Holly’s preference for melee weapons. The slugger deck is the ideal companion not just for “Dottie,” but any other melee weapon found throughout the game.
Card |
Card Effect |
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Hellfire |
+45% Move Speed While Firing, +5% Move Speed While Not Firing |
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Slugger |
+5 health, +10% melee stamina efficiency, +20% melee attack speed |
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Breakout |
Hold the designated button to free yourself from Grabs, +50% Breakout Cooldown Reduction |
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Cross Trainers |
+20% Stamina, +20% Stamina, +3% Move Speed, and +5 Health |
Best Weapon Builds For Holly
Without weapons and attachments, no build is complete. The key to finding the ideal form for Holly and all other players is to discover your preference. This may change as you progress through the Acts, so feel free to mix and match any of the weapons builds or decks to find what works best for you.
Desert Eagle
The Desert Eagle is a deadly handgun that is a must-have for any cleaner. It has a variety of attachments and customization options, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to serve justice. Furthermore, its piercing power enables it to easily pierce targets, proving its worth as one of the best handguns on the market.
- Reflex Sight: Optical sight for fast and accurate aiming
- Compensator: Reduced weapon recoil
- Extended AP Mag: Additional ammunition
Vector Submachine Gun
The Vector submachine gun has been designed to provide superior recoil control, making it easy to fire a large number of bullets in rapid succession. This makes it an excellent choice for those who pray and spray in combat situations. The Vector can be pushed to its full potential with the right modifications, effectively tearing through any of the ridden with ease and pinpoint accuracy. As a result, the Vector submachine gun is an excellent choice for those who require consistent recoil control to maximize their combat effectiveness.
- Reflex Sight: Optical sight for fast and accurate aiming
- Compensator: Reduced weapon recoil
- Extended +P Mag: Additional ammunition
- Light Competition Stock: Faster mobility and improved accuracy
Glock 23 Auto
Even though it is a handgun, it should not be taken lightly. When combined with the appropriate decks and attachments, this gun transforms from a dependable sidearm to a formidable opponent. This is a decision that will not be regretted.
- Compensator: Reduced weapon recoil
- Fast Mag: Faster reloading time
M67 Hand Grenade
Naturally, any zombie apocalypse would not be complete without some frag grenades. When a player finds themselves in a dangerous situation, the M67 grenade is an ideal choice and will eliminate almost anything that stands within its range. These powerful explosives are perfect for situations where destruction is key and quick action is required to save someone or take down a threat.
