The Left 4 Dead series delivers exactly what it promises: lots of zombies to kill in exciting new ways. However, gamers are rarely satisfied with what developers create, which is why the mod comes into the picture. The Left 4 Dead modders have created some special Infected-inspired mods that make the game scarier or just a bit dumber depending on what you’re looking for. Here are our picks for the best special infected mods for Left 4 Dead 2 that you can install right now.
Best Special Infected Mods For Left 4 Dead 2 – Our Top Picks
Modders are always hard at work creating new content for games, whether it’s weapon skins or lighting effects. Some of these special Infected mods in Left 4 Dead 2 are a bit comical, but that’s not always a bad thing. Mixing humor and horror is always a solid combination, although you can focus on increasing the level of horror if that’s your style. The purpose of mods is to make the game better for you.
Related: The Best and Funniest Left 4 Dead 2 Character Mods
Benny Hill Jockey Ride sound mode
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You may not know who Benny Hill is, but you’ve definitely heard the show’s signature song. Known as Yakety Sax, the manic high-tempo tune turns every situation into comedic gold. So of course someone made a mod so that it plays when the Infected Special Jockey jumps on a character. It’s such a small, almost obvious touch, but it elevates the mood every time she plays. It makes the infected Special Jockey a slapstick affair and we’re here for it.
Loader – kbar
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This is a purely cosmetic mod that you can download, but it gives the Infected Special Loader a huge visual upgrade. The massive arm looks more chapped and irritated, and all of its textures look more detailed. This loader mod is one of the best visual upgrades you will find in the game. The only downside is that it does not give similar treatment to other special infected types.
dubstep witch
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What’s scarier than an undead witch turning on you at the slightest sound? If its inevitable onslaught was accompanied by dubstep. This mod makes every encounter with the Special Infected Witch an even more intense fight by replacing the creature’s usual soundtrack with the soothing sounds of Pegboard Nerds. fire in the hole. We don’t know what inspired the creator of this mod to make this change, but it’s silly and creepy at the same time, so we’re giving it a thumbs up.
L4D2 HD woofer
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The Infected Boomer special in Left 4 Dead 2 is disgusting. Not only can it take a surprising amount of damage, but if you let it get too close to you, it will explode, dealing massive damage to you and everyone around you. Someone took these bloated, skinned undead and gave them a high definition upgrade. There are improved textures on the wounds covering the creature’s body and improved shading throughout. This mod doesn’t go as far as some of the other cosmetic changes on this list, but it’s still a huge improvement.
Jockey – wild
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If you watched the Infected Jockey special in Left 4 Dead 2 and thought “What if they were even scarier?” Then we have good news for you. The Wild Jockey mod for Left 4 Dead 2 does just that, giving the Jockey a more inhuman look. He’s always been a scary little guy clinging to your back, but this mod ups the fear factor, giving the Jockey a more animal-like look and updating the creature’s sound effects at the same time.
kate the huntress
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Fans of Slender: The Arrival will immediately recognize this terrifying character. This mod replaces the infected special hunter with Kate the Chaser. Honestly, this mod fits the overall vibe of Left 4 Dead 2 very well. Kate is dark, dirty, and absolutely terrifying. It’s not just a visual change, as it also brings in the sound files from Slender: The Arrival, creating a particularly immersive experience.
Spitter Lepotitsa
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Spitter is one of the most frustrating Special Infected in Left 4 Dead 2. His ranged attack can deal damage over time, but his appearance is somewhat plain compared to the stylized models of other Infected. This mod fixes that, giving the Spitter a really weird look. The textures appear shiny, while the head appears to have been split. Seeing this pop-up version of Spitter is a much scarier experience.
Mortal Kombat music tank
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There’s a reason the 1995 Mortal Kombat movie ranks among the best video game movies of all time. The fighting and gameplay are spot on, but this theme song might just be the most iconic thing to emerge. Mortal Kombat Tank Music mod adds Mortal Kombat theme to every fight against special Tank infected. Sure, it’s kind of a joke, but this song makes every encounter that much better.
sexy nurse witch
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It had to happen. Eventually someone would look at the special infected witch in Left 4 Dead 2 and say “But what if they were hot?” Born from a request from another player, the Sexy Nurse Witch mod does exactly what you would expect. Dress up the witch in a slightly revealing yet terrifying nurse outfit. It’s not the same as the famous Nurses of Silent Hill, but it’s somewhere in that vein of horror.
Slim Man V2
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Another mod that brings a character from Slender: The Arrival to Left 4 Dead 2, SlenderMan V2 replaces the infected Smoker special with a horror icon, Slender Man. profiling horde of zombies is surprisingly intense. He just shows up at the worst possible times, quiet and deadly as he always has been.
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