7. Coolie

Learn how to deal with the undead Coolie enemies in Shadow Warrior 2. Discover their kamikaze tactics, spectral ghosts, and effective strategies for survival.

Hey there! So, you've run into the Coolies, huh? These guys are a bit of a pain, especially when you're just starting out in Shadow Warrior Classic and its expansions like Wanton Destruction and Twin Dragon. What are they? Think of them as undead workers. They don't do much damage from far away, but get too close, and they'll charge you with a crate of TNT. It's a kamikaze run, plain and simple. When they blow up, some of them can even leave behind a spectral ghost. These ghosts are pretty nasty, phasing in and out and chucking goo at you. What do they look like? Normally, they're in tattered brown clothes, with chains on their wrists and ankles, and those iconic conical hats. They've got that classic undead green skin and glowing white eyes. You'll always see them carrying that TNT crate, and you'll notice the fuse starts burning as soon as they spot you. The Coolie Ghosts are more skeletal, just the upper half, wrapped in red ectoplasm, with bright red eyes and a queue hairstyle. They'll also have those chain bracelets. How to handle them? Your best bet is to take them out from a distance. Seriously, don't let them get close. You can even use their own TNT to take out groups of them if you play it smart. Here's a pro-tip: if you've got the katana, you can sometimes cut up a dead Coolie's body. Doing this can actually prevent a Coolie Ghost from spawning, which is super helpful. If a ghost does pop up, just wait for it to become solid, then blast it from afar. The katana can also work for a quick finish, but always be ready to dodge its gooey projectiles. Good luck out there!