Metamorph

Overview:
Metamorphs are a type of uncommon infected. Metamorphs are common infected that have undergone slight mutations that made them stronger, faster, and tougher as a result. Metamorphs are much more dangerous than any common infected because they are generally physically superior to uninfected humans. It is said that metamorphs are in a precursor stage to a higher-mutation, and will eventually become one of the special infected.

Appearance and characteristics:
Metamorphs, from a distance, look like any other common infected. When observing them closely, however, they show slight physical mutations. They have grown slightly taller and more muscular, and their bodies resemble those of olympic athletes. Their skin has become leathery and tough, and their bones have become denser. The irises of their eyes have taken on a pale-white color and the whites of their eyes have turned completely yellow. Most metamorphs are bald and have shedded all of their body hair as a result of their mutation, but not all. Their vocal cords have also been altered and metamorphs can often be heard making deep, guttural grunt noises that humans cannot replicate.

Strategy:
Metamorphs are very troublesome to deal with because of their speed and strength. Outrunning or defeating a metamorph in single-combat is a feat in itself. Fortunately, metamorphs are not any smarter than common infected and can still be outsmarted. Any distraction that works on a walker or runner will work on a metamorph