Heng

— **Heng**

**Heng** is one of the two playable Cleaners in *Back 4 Blood* who got introduced with Tunnels of Terror, the first expansion that has been released on April 12th, 2022.

## Official description

*A survivalist at heart, Heng does what it takes to get the job done. The Cambodian refugee had a rough start in life but was determined to make the most of himself. He worked his way up from busboy to restaurateur, successfully operating several eateries in Evansburgh. Then the Collapse unraveled it all. Heng’s wife was killed during the initial outbreak, and in the ensuing chaos he was separated from his daughter. When the federal government failed to provide assistance, Heng ran supplies from his now defunct restaurants to help those in need. Seeing that things would only get worse unless the Ridden were rooted out, Heng joined the Cleaner crew at Fort Hope and reunited with his daughter, Chenda. While they don’t always see eye to eye, he is glad they are both there to fight back against the Ridden.*

## Traits

The following traits are being granted to Heng with his Cleaners card:

**SCAVENGER SENSES**

Heng can sense nearby Food and Cards.

**PERSONAL CHEF**

More Food spawns. Heng gains the same effects whenever a teammate eats food.

**COMFORT FOOD**

Heng restores an additional 1 Trauma when consuming Food.

**HIGH CARB DIET**

+1 Health and Stamina for each Food consumed

**I.E.D**

Start with a Pipe Bomb

## Appearance

Heng is an older man who has gray hair and a few stubble beards as well as brown eyes. For headwear, Heng wears a khaki safari sun hat.

His top consists of a khaki button short shirt over which he wears a green vest along with three large and two small pouches. In addition, a fanny pack is strapped around his waist. On his back, Heng carries a rust-brown backpack to the side of which he has attached a machete with duct tape. He wears a bracelet made of prayer beads on his right wrist and his left wrist is fitted with a watch, the bracelet of which is made of parachute cord.

For pants, Heng wears khaki cargo pants to which he has added two strap-on pouches. He protects his knees with a pair of Knee Recoil pads. As footwear, Heng wears a plain pair of black shoes, which has heavy wear.

## Journal entry

Heng's journal entry has been shared on the Back 4 Blood 𝕏 account on March 24th, 2022.

I remember the night I arrived in America. Just another Khmer who lost everything. The fields I escaped… I still can’t speak of it.
Took a job at the first place that promised a hot meal and to turn a blind eye if I slept in the back. I met so many people with so many different ideas. Some pleasant, some not so much, but the most interesting people were the punks. They’d show up at my hole in the wall long after the clubs closed. Young and wild, they lived by their own rules. And after what I’d been through, I needed that. We’d party all night, and each bottle we passed around helped me leave the past behind.
Over the decades I outgrew my studded belts, married, and had a daughter, but the memories we made–the importance of community–are tattooed on my brain.
Us Cleaners stick together and help who we can. Just because the world ended doesn’t mean humanity went with it. There’s still hope.
— **Heng's journal**

## Gallery

* Main Gallery
* Concept Art
* Promotional Material
* Miscellaneous

Character render
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.
Heng render by Jared Chavez.

Heng's Pre-Collapse concept art by Jeronimo Gomez.
Heng's Pre-Collapse concept art by Jeronimo Gomez.

Promotional material featuring lore text of Heng.
Heng is voiced by James Sie
Promotional render
Promotional graphic featuring Heng alongside Sharice sent out via email newsletter.

Trait overview from the "Back 4 Blood - "Tunnels of Terror" Launch Trailer.
Heng's Cleaner card.
Heng's chef's knife

## Sources

1. ↑ James Sie on IMDb.
2. ↑ Official description from the official Back 4 Blood website.
3. ↑ Heng's journal entry release (𝕏)