The Prowler makes a return from the first game, pouncing on unsuspecting Marines to create some of the best jump-scare moments in Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2. It's a nimble Xeno enemy that usually waits around corners or inside vents to surprise its prey.
Its Crusher-like head crest and red-black colours help distinguish it from the Runner, as they're quite similar in size. They run on all fours if they need to escape, but most of the time they'll be waiting in silence to jump on a player.
Prowlers aren't hard to kill and only exhibit a bit more resistance to regular weapons than Runners, but it's often difficult to spot them before they're on top of a fallen Marine. To prevent extra damage (and annoying jump scares), try to carefully look at your surroundings when things seem quiet. If it's too late to avoid their pounce, focus fire on them until they stop mauling their prey.
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