Brawler Hunters are large humanoid variants of the Blacklight beings created after the second outbreak. Although similar to the first outbreak Hunter, Brawlers can be distinguished by the growth of spikes on their backs. A variation of the Brawler is the Spiked Brawler. While similar to a Brawler in most features, Spiked Brawlers have large growths resembling spikes on their back and are a lot stronger. Consuming a Brawler gives James Heller the Claws. They may be summoned during a fight by some Evolved and later by James Heller as a gameplay ability.