Anna
Miller's daughter, the Rangers' best sniper, Artyom's anchor.
Anna is a major character in Metro: Last Light. She is the daughter of Colonel Miller, the leader of the Rangers, and is described as the Rangers' best sniper. She accompanies Artyom on a mission to the surface to kill a surviving Dark One, and later becomes a key ally and love interest for the protagonist. Her role is defined by her marksmanship, her loyalty to the Rangers, and her complex relationship with Artyom, which develops over the course of the game's story.
Quick Facts
- First appears
- Metro: Last Light
- Status
- Alive (as of Metro: Last Light)
Lore & Background
Anna is the daughter of Colonel Miller, the leader of the Rangers, and serves as the Rangers' best sniper. She is first introduced when Miller sends her to accompany Artyom to the surface to kill a surviving Dark One. During this mission, she is captured by Lesnitsky, a Red Line spy who had been undercover for the Rangers. Artyom rescues her, and after they are both exposed to a weaponized Ebola virus and quarantined, Anna and Artyom make love, fearing they will die. They later test negative for the virus. Anna's relationship with Artyom deepens as they work together to protect the little Dark One and defend the D6 bunker from the Red Line's assault.
Reader's Guide
Anna is a supporting character in Metro: Last Light. She first appears during the mission to the surface, where she accompanies Artyom as a sniper to kill the surviving Dark One. Her role is primarily narrative-driven: she provides mission context, delivers emotional beats, and acts as a moral mirror to Artyom's choices. Players interact with her through key story moments, including her capture by Lesnitsky, her rescue, and the quarantine scene where she and Artyom make love. Her character serves as a barometer for Artyom's moral compass, reacting with approval or disappointment. While she is not a direct gameplay companion, her presence elevates every scene she is in, turning a simple firefight into a character moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
In which game does Anna first appear?
While she is a key figure in the franchise lore, Anna makes her first significant appearance in Metro: Last Light. She does not play an active role during the original Metro 2033 campaign events.
Does Anna survive Metro: Last Light?
In the canonical ending, she remains alive after Artyom chooses a path of mercy toward the Dark Ones. She continues to serve as a vital member of the Ranger unit following these events.
Elsewhere in Metro 2033
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