[04-01-15] Alien Drone

Learn how to take down the agile Alien Drones in Duke Nukem 3D's Episode 4. Discover their attacks, weaknesses, and the best weapons to use against them.

Alright, let's talk about the Alien Drones you'll run into in Episode 4. These guys are pretty tall, lanky, and have this creepy tan skin with red eyes. Oh, and they bleed green, which is just classic Duke Nukem weirdness.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Health: 300
• Drops: None
• Attacks: Claws (Melee), Shrink Ray (Projectile)
• Immunity: Shrink Rays
• Vulnerability: Microwave Expander, Freezer (like Mechanical enemies)

Strategy:

• These drones are seriously agile and can take a beating. You'll often find them in groups, which is way more dangerous than a solo one.
• Their main projectile is a Shrink Ray, just like Duke's. If they manage to shrink you, they'll try to stomp you flat, so watch out!
• If they can't squish you, they'll go for high-damage claw attacks, often leaping into the fray.
• Good news: if you've got Steroids, you can cure being shrunk instantly.
• To avoid their Shrink Ray, you'll want to keep your distance. Strafing around them or just running away and turning to shoot is your best bet.
• They're immune to shrink rays themselves, so don't bother trying that on them.
• However, they *can* be affected by the Microwave Expander and the Freezer, unlike robotic enemies.
• Recommended Weapons: For a single drone, your Shotgun, Chaingun, Expander, or Freezer should do the job. If you're facing a group, though, you'll definitely want to pull out the RPG or the Devastator to clear them out quickly.

Boss Enemies Note: Just a heads-up, boss enemies are the toughest bad guys in the game. Killing a boss usually ends the level and the episode. While they have health and attack descriptions, they don't drop anything since they're bosses.