Specials

Specials are a type of enemy in Vermintide 2 that spawn randomly on each map. Specials all deploy a different strategy during combat, some having ranged attacks, while others are able to immobilize one or multiple heroes. Because of this, it is highly advisable that parties see Specials as a number one priority.

The Special type includes:
 * Warpfire Thrower
 * Poison Wind Globadier
 * Ratling Gunner
 * Gutter Runner
 * Packmaster
 * Lifeleech
 * Blightstormer

Power Bonus
As Elites are a category rather than a type game-mechanically speaking, the player needs different weapon properties for a damage bonus, depending on the Special:
 * The Power vs Infantry property gives Heroes extra damage against the Poison Wind Globadier, Gutter Runner, Lifeleech and Blightstormer.
 * The Power vs Armoured property gives Heroes extra damage against the Warpfire Thrower and Gutter Runner.
 * The Power vs Monster property gives Heroes extra damage against the Packmaster.

Strategies

 * Specials can be identified before they are visible by their unique sound queues. Players are advised to learn these queues, as well as note from which direction the sound originates.
 * If a Hero is immobilized by a Special, a sound queue plays and both are highlighted to alert the other Heroes (except when a Hero is caught in a blightstorm). Be sure to look around when you hear this sound.