Surviving a night against Michael Myers comes down to the Civilian you bring into the match. Each one carries a different stat spread and a set of traits that push them toward escaping, looting, fighting back, or keeping their teammates alive. The gaps between them are real, so picking the right body before a match starts changes how much pressure you can absorb once The Shape starts hunting.
Quick answer: Laurie Strode, Alexis Prucess, and Marcus Navarro are the strongest all-round picks right now, thanks to complete stat profiles and traits that stay useful in almost any match.
Halloween: The Game Civilian tier list
| Tier | Civilians |
|---|---|
| S | Laurie Strode, Alexis Prucess, Marcus Navarro |
| A | Rachel Calahan, Tanya Harrison, Thomas Armitage |
| B | Jennifer Aarons, Eric Dunn, Richard Hawthorne, Lynda van der Klok, Annie Brackett |
This ranking reflects the launch roster as of September 2026. Placements are based on how complete each Civilian’s stat profile is and how much value their traits deliver in a standard four-player match, not on live ranked results. Bob Simms sits outside the graded tiers until his kit has been tested in enough matches.
Civilian stats reference
| Civilian | Capability | Athleticism | Personality | Resourcefulness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie Strode | 8 | 6 | 9 | 7 |
| Alexis Prucess | 2 | 8 | 10 | 5 |
| Marcus Navarro | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Rachel Calahan | 7 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| Tanya Harrison | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
| Jennifer Aarons | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Eric Dunn | 6 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Richard Hawthorne | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
S-tier: the safest picks in almost any match
Laurie Strode is the most reliable all-round choice. Her stat spread is balanced, with strong Capability and Personality, and her two traits carry real weight. Spatial Awareness feeds her escape information while she stays calm, and Knockout keeps Michael down longer when you help incapacitate him. That extra time makes one of the most dangerous moments in a match far less risky, and she does not need a complicated plan to matter.
Alexis Prucess looks fragile with just 2 Capability, but her maxed 10 Personality makes her the best support Civilian available. Popular gives followers 90 percent less damage, lowers their Fear, and makes them more aggressive when protecting her. Savior Stimulant rewards her for helping residents escape, and Smooth Talker makes dispatch calls more forgiving. Around a follower-focused team, she turns the whole group into a harder target.
Marcus Navarro is the survival specialist. His 10 Resourcefulness pairs with Repair Expert to stretch repair packs and Trespasser to open locked doors without the usual fuss. Lone Wolf then hands him a large boost when he is the last Civilian standing. You would rather not reach that point, but if Michael turns the match into a solo chase, Marcus is built to keep going.
A-tier: strong picks with a clear job
Rachel Calahan is the pick for punishing Michael directly. Full Moon raises the damage dealt to his Bloodthirst by 40 percent when Civilians hit or down him, Aura of Awareness widens her Shape Jump prevention radius, and Sixth Sense warns her about his breathing during a Shape Jump. Her 2 Personality is the only thing keeping her out of the top tier.
Tanya Harrison pairs a maxed 10 Personality with follower-focused traits. Guardian Shadow gives followers 10 percent damage reduction, Hi-Fi surfaces information about Michael when a nearby noise maker is active, and Survival Skills shows the status of nearby phones. She rewards teams that lean on residents and dialogue, and does little if you never open those conversations.
Thomas Armitage shines when interacting with NPCs, helping them recover health and breaking personal stalk pressure better than anyone. His kit leans slightly individual rather than team-wide, which is what holds him back from an S placement, but he is a dependable body who buys time for the rest of the squad.
B-tier: situational or inconsistent
Jennifer Aarons is the escape and evasion Civilian. Her 9 Athleticism is the highest on the roster, Ghost speeds up how fast Stalk degrades, and Dreamer makes residents she interacts with harder to stalk. Survival Rage adds melee damage while terrified, so she can fight when cornered, but her kit is built around avoiding trouble rather than solving it, and her team utility is thin.
Eric Dunn is a useful equipment Civilian dragged down by just 3 Athleticism. Hunters Sense locates faint noises and highlights nearby escapes, Fast Fingers speeds ranged weapon and flashlight reloads, and Brimstone Fuse extends how long his firecrackers disorient Michael. The tools are strong, but his low mobility makes him an easy target once The Shape closes the gap.
Richard Hawthorne has one of the more entertaining kits and solid base stats, with 9 Personality and 7 Athleticism. Hyper Focused delivers big information value while high, and Chaotic cuts the Stalk applied to him by 5 percent. The catch is Affluent Partner, which only grants its 40 percent melee bonus while intoxicated and high at the same time, making his best output far less consistent than higher-tier picks.
Lynda van der Klok is one of the better options for distracting Michael and disrupting his movement, but she leans hard on teammates to convert that opening. Annie Brackett pairs high Resourcefulness with Exit Strategy to find quick escapes, though she offers little beyond that. Both are recognizable film faces, which draws extra attention from Michael players who know exactly who to hunt.
Roster notes and Deluxe Civilians
The Standard Edition ships with 10 playable Civilians: Jennifer, Tanya, Rachel, Eric, Marcus, Thomas, Bob, Lynda, Annie, and Laurie. Richard Hawthorne and Alexis Prucess are Digital Deluxe additions rather than stronger-by-default picks, so treat them as extra roster options and cosmetics on top of the core group. You can check editions and pre-order details on the game’s official Steam listing.
Note: Whichever Civilian you draft, keep the different escape routes in mind, since a strong pick still fails if the team never commits to a way out. A coherent squad usually blends one durable escort lead, one Resourcefulness-heavy looter, one high-Personality talker, and one body willing to swing and buy knockdowns.
Expect these placements to shift once the roster has more match time behind it. Bob Simms will slot in once his traits are clearer, and the launch tiers are a starting point rather than a fixed verdict.
