Gourdy

Boasting maximum extraction capability with 5 stars in both Skill Check and Extraction Speed (tied with Soulvester), along with 4-star Movement Speed and 1-star Stealth, Gourdy fits virtually any role as an exceptionally versatile all-rounder. His only real drawbacks are 1-star Stamina (and 1-star Stealth if playing as an extractor, since you might inadvertently steal aggro from your distractor), though these can be addressed with a Cooler or sound stamina management, particularly if you have experience with similarly statted Toons. The low Stealth can also become irrelevant with proper Twisted management. Gourdy's active ability, Trick or Treat, works similarly to Toodles' ability but is slightly more powerful (+5% extra) and applies its boost to nearby teammates within a small radius rather than to himself, at the cost of an additional 10-second cooldown. Unlike most random-effect abilities, the result is displayed (at least on the target's screen), helping you decide how to capitalize on the buff. The randomness means you should not rely entirely on it for critical situations, but it remains a valuable tool when you get a favorable roll. Note that the radius is quite tight, requiring you to be nearly touching your target. His 1-star Stealth can actually work in your favor here, as approaching a chased teammate may pull aggro off them. Avoid boosting distractors unless absolutely necessary (such as during Panic Mode), as you risk accidentally stealing aggro -- unless the distractor is playing Pebble with Speak! active, uses an Air Horn, or is another 1-star Stealth Toon. You can try using the ability through a wall near the distractor, but given the random nature of the boost, it is generally not worthwhile unless they are struggling. Before the Elevator opens, ask teammates to cluster around you so you can boost multiple players simultaneously. Try activating Trick or Treat on extracting Toons as you pass them -- your 1-star Stealth makes this feasible even while distracting, provided you understand line of sight mechanics. You can also ask teammates to approach you while you are extracting so you can buff them. His passive ability, Sugar Rush, grants all players (including Gourdy) a +20% Movement Speed boost for 5 seconds at the start of each Floor and when Panic Mode activates. This functions like a global Pull Toy and Alarm combination. It is especially beneficial for slower Toons who struggle to reach the elevator, as the +20% bonus is quite substantial. It also helps your team's distractor locate Twisteds faster at Floor start, conserves Stamina during Panic Mode, and speeds up reaching Machines. It offers some utility against Twisted Finn and can ease Elevator approaches. Gourdy also excels at distraction. His 1-star Stealth allows him to passively draw aggro from nearly any Toon (except Brightney, who may require closer proximity, and Shrimpo), which is tremendously helpful. Unlike Brightney, his 4-star Movement Speed gives him a more agile distraction style, though his significantly lower Stamina means you should sprint only when necessary. Given his exceptional overall potential, there is no single recommended playstyle for Gourdy. His relatively accessible unlock requirements compared to other Mains make him an excellent pick for experienced players comfortable with Main Characters. There is essentially no wrong way to play him, since his three weaknesses (Stealth, Health, and Stamina) can largely be compensated through smart play. Feel free to experiment with different Trinket setups without worrying too much about gameplay penalties for leaning into a specific role. Yatta has a comparable playstyle with slightly higher Stealth and lower Skill Check. She can serve as a solid alternative to Gourdy, particularly since he is exclusive to the Halloween Event and has steeper requirements. Yatta leans more toward personal survivability with her higher Health reducing hit danger and her ability being self-applicable, whereas Gourdy's active ability benefits only teammates. Her passive is also considerably more potent and usable at any time without needing proximity, though it consumes inventory space. Meanwhile, Gourdy's active can buff multiple Toons with longer duration boosts, albeit randomly. Yatta's 2-star Stealth also lets her hand off Twisteds to 2-star Stealth distractors, while Gourdy must rely on walls, Shrimpo, Blot Jr., a nearby Brightney/Gourdy, or an Air Horn. Both Toons are extremely powerful; Yatta edges ahead for solo runs and personal survival, while Gourdy shines in team settings with superior extracting, distracting, and support capabilities. That said, Gourdy can still perform well solo with self-sufficient Trinkets like Peppermint Icing and Ghost Snakes In A Can. Gourdy players can adopt many of Brightney's tactics: *Position outside the Elevator during Panic Mode to draw Twisted pressure away from teammates *Steal aggro from others and quickly shed it to assist them *If Twisteds scatter in multiple directions, gather them and pass them to your distractor *Exercise caution when the Elevator opens -- expect Twisteds to converge on you and be ready to protect overeager teammates *Step in for distractors during Panic Mode to give them relief