Predators are cold-blooded trophy hunters who'd like nothing better than to adorn their walls with a few more human and Alien skulls. Their armored suits afford excellent protection, and feature built-in weapons and electronic enhancements, such as a cloaking device. Predators also are quite fast, although not as fast as Aliens. As a Predator, your strategy will hinge on what sort of enemy you're fighting. You should take on Aliens at medium range, staying back to employ your longer-ranged weapons. Cloaking can be highly effective against Marines but not so much against Aliens, and when possible you should bring the fight in to close range. Cloaking is also ideal for sniping.

Predators are the ultimate big-game hunters. Driven by motives known only to themselves, they're compelied to travel the stars in search of new trophies for their collections. Their Suits of armor provide both protection and weaponry. Predators thrive on challenge, and because their technology and physical attributes greatly surpass those of most other species, they naturally gravitate toward worthy prey, such as Alien and Colonial Marine. They are in many ways superior to both, without obvious shortcomings like the Alien's lack of durability and the Marine's slow foot speed. Their wide range of weapons and their ability to take a beating makes Predators perhaps the game's most versatile species. You can use any number of tactics and win as a Predator, assuming you execute them well. Learn to use the Predator's specialized items, such as its cloaking device and Medicomp, and devise your combat strategies according to your foe. Predators aren't the best at everything though. Knowledgeable opponents will find and exploit their numerous slight disadvantages.