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About
Layla Ellison is one of the playable characters in Redfall.
Layla came to Redfall to study biomedical engineering at Redfall Technical University and was immediately struck by disaster… in the form of immense student debt. To alleviate some of her monetary troubles (and to hopefully get help for her recurring migraines), she volunteered for a medical trial at a local tech company, Aevum Therapeutics. Of course, nothing can just go smoothly for Layla, and a strange sequence of events during her trial granted her actual f&$%ing superpowers. But she made a little money and can create things with her mind now, so maybe it’s a win-win.
| Occupation | Biomedical Engineering intern (formerly) |
| Likes | Horror flicks, Lobster rolls, Chill Beats |
| Dislikes | Awkward Silences, Dishonesty, Vampires |
| Sign | Leo |
| Blood Type | 0- |
| Voice Actor | Noveen Crumbie |
Abilities
Layla has three action skills that give her great mobility abilities. The first two skills have a cooldown and can constantly be triggered. The third skill is your ultimate skill which can change the tide in battle but needs to be charged up by collecting Psychic Residue.
Umbrella
This Telekinetic Ability will shield you and your team from incoming projectiles. The Umbrella can be launched forward damaging enemies in its path.
Press once to shield. Press again to launch. The Shield won’t protect you from melee damage.
- Unlocks: Level 2
- Active: 20 Seconds
- Cooldown: 40 Seconds
Lift
Allows you to summon a Telekinetic Elevator to quickly launch you or your enemies into the air.
- Unlocks: Level 3
- Active: 7 Seconds
- Cooldown: 25 Seconds
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend is Layla’s Ultimate Skill. It will summon a companion that will assist you in combat.
- Unlocks: Level 5
- Active: 20 Seconds
- Charge: You need to charge up this skill by collecting Psychic Residue throughout Redfall.
Skill Tree
Layla’s skill tree has 3 branches that each focus on a specific action skill, then there is a fourth branch that lets you boost things like health and inventory space. Jacob also has 4 unique hero perks that enhance this role.
You can fully spec out your skill tree since Game Update 4 as Arkane Austin added 1 Skill Point as a reward for defeating Vampire Under-bosses during the Safe House Missions. Initially, this wasn’t possible even when you reached the level cap so you had to choose your skills wisely.
Layla Perks
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Diet | 2 | 1 | Layla recovers a bonus amount of health from eating food. |
| Telekiwhatsis | 3 | 1 | Layla takes less damage from Death Mist, Fires, and Electrical Hazards. |
| Telekiwhosis | 4 | 1 | Allies in an area around Layla take less damage from Death Mist, Fires, and Electrical Hazards. |
| Sensitive | 5 | 1 | When Layla picks up an orb of Psychic Residue, she gains a bonus amount of Psychic Residue. |
Umbrella Upgrades
Layla’s Umbrella ability unlocks at level 2 in Redfall.
Umbrella Tier 1 Skills
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overcast | 2 | 1 | Umbrella recharges faster. |
| Bullet Hail | 2 | 1 | The Umbrella blast deals more damage based on the amount of damage the Umbrella absorbed. |
| Rain Collector | 2 | 1 | Damage done to the Umbrella refills Layla\s standard ammunition. |
Umbrella Tier 2 Skills
The underlying Umbrella skill from Tier 1 needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the Tier 2 Umbrella skill in that branch.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made in the Shade | 3 | 2 | Umbrella stays active for longer and can absorb more damage. |
| Thunderclap | 3 | 2 | The range and damage done by the blast when Umbrella ends is increased. |
| Downpour | 3 | 2 | Damage done to the Umbrella grants Layla Psychic Redidue. |
Umbrella Tier 3 Skills
Every Tier 2 Umbrella Skill needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the ultimate Umbrella skill in Tier 3.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderhead | 12 | 3 | Enemies hit by the Umbrella blast now trigger psychic explosions. Umbrella can absorb more damage and Umbrella blast damage is increased. |
Lift Upgrades
Layla’s Lift ability unlocks at level 3 in Redfall.
Lift Tier 1 Skills
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hold the Lift | 3 | 1 | Lift lasts longer before vanishing. |
| Psychic Lobby | 3 | 1 | Summon an additional lift. |
| Psychic Sharpening | 5 | 1 | You and alles using your lifts gain a bullet damage boost while in mid-air. |
Lift Tier 2 Skills
The underlying Lift skill from Tier 1 needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the Tier 2 Lift skill in that branch.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| One More Floor | 5 | 2 | Lift launches people higher into the air. |
| Energized | 5 | 2 | You and allies who use your lifts reload their weapons faster while in mid-air. |
| Passenger Resonance | 5 | 2 | You and allies entering your lifts cause a psychic shockwave, staggering nearby enemies. |
Lift Tier 3 Skills
Every Tier 2 Lift Skill needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the ultimate Lift skill in Tier 3.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Floor | 12 | 3 | Enemies who touch a lift now trigger a shockwave which bounces them into the air. Passengers Resonance has a larger radius and now deals damage, and Psychic Sharpening’s attack boost is increased. Finally, Layla can summon an additional Lift. |
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend Upgrades
Layla’s Ultimate ability unlocks at level 5 in Redfall.
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend Tier 1 Skills
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time After Time | 5 | 1 | Jason fights for longer before leaving. |
| Died in Your Arms | 5 | 1 | Jason attacks more often. |
| Out of Nowhere | 5 | 1 | Enemies near the point Jason teleports to are staggered. |
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend Tier 2 Skills
The underlying Ex-Boyfriend skill from Tier 1 needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the Tier 2 Ex-Boyfriend skill in that branch.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Mountain High Enough | 6 | 2 | Jason’s attack range is increased. |
| Wrecking Ball | 6 | 2 | Jason’s attacks deal more damage. |
| I Will Survive | 6 | 2 | Jason can revive Layla, if she is downed, once while this ability is active. |
Vampire Ex-Boyfriend Tier 3 Skills
Every Tier 2 Ex-Boyfriend Skill needs to be unlocked in order to obtain the ultimate Ex-Boyfriend skill in Tier 3.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Your Own Way | 12 | 3 | Jason’s attacks now heal Layla and all allies near her for a percentage of the damage inflicted. Jason’s damage, number of attacks, and attack range are all improved. |
Common Skills
These are the 5 general upgrade skills that every character in Redfall can obtain. You can purchase each of these 5 skill twice.
| Skill | LVL | Points | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bandoliers | 2 | 1 | Additional storage for Handgun and Shotgun ammo. |
| Vampire Slayer | 2 | 1 | Additional storage for Stake Launcher, Flare Gun, and UV Beam ammo. |
| Long Gunner | 2 | 1 | Additional storage for Assault Rifle and Sniper Rifle ammo. |
| Shot in the Arm | 2 | 1 | When you revive a teammate, they have even more health. |
| Quick Recovery | 2 | 1 | Increase the amount of health regenerated when low. |
Tips & Tricks
- The Lift ability can be used to gain access to the top floor of a building.
- Lift isn’t just a utility ability, it can also be used to attack enemies.
Changelog
- Layla’s Psychic Shockwave no longer triggers multiple times from vampire lunge attacks.
- All damage-dealing Hero abilities will now shatter vulnerable Nest hearts.
- Layla’s Umbrella can now be activated while in mid-air, allowing it to be used with her Lift.