Location: Bullworth Academy Basement
Strategy:
- Phase 1: Initial Brawl: Russell is a large, powerful bully. His attacks are slow but hit hard. Focus on dodging his charges and punches. After he misses an attack, quickly counter with a few punches of your own. Don't get greedy; hit a couple of times and then dodge away.
- Phase 2: Environmental Hazards: As the fight progresses, Russell will start charging at you more frequently. Use the pillars and other obstacles in the basement to your advantage. Lure him into charging a pillar to stun him, then unleash a flurry of punches.
- Phase 3: Finishing Blow: Once his health is low, Russell will become more aggressive. Continue to dodge and counter. If you have any firecrackers or stink bombs, now is a good time to use them to stun him and get in free hits. Eventually, a prompt for a finishing move will appear.
Weaknesses:
- Slow attack speed.
- Vulnerable after missing a charge.
- Can be stunned by environmental objects.
Rewards:
- Respect from the Bullies (they will no longer attack you on sight).
- Access to the basement as a hangout spot.
This fight teaches you the importance of dodging and counter-attacking. Don't try to out-brawl Russell; use hit-and-run tactics.