Follow this guide to defeat the Battlelord in Duke Nukem Forever. Learn the Battlelord's attacks, weaknesses, and the best strategies to overcome this challenging boss fight.
Walkthrough
- 1Exit the cave and use turbo boost to cross the first ravine.
- 2Follow arrow signs, turbo boosting over a broken bridge. Dodge rolling rocks and Pigcops as you ascend the hill.
- 3Continue following arrows and jumping down cliffs.
- 4An Alien Gunship will attack. Keep moving and dodging. Crash the Mighty Foot into the gunship to land in the water.
- 5Duke will exit the sinking Mighty Foot. Swim to the surface and climb the glowing ladder.
- 6To the left, find two EDF crates containing Pipe Bombs and Laser Trip Mines.
- 7Proceed to the area where Captain Dylan and EDF forces are. Grab the RPG Launcher, Railgun, Holoduke, and stock up on explosives.
- 8Engage the Pig Cops in waves:
- Pre-Existing: 3 RPG Pigcops
- 9Wave 1: 1 Shotgun Pigcop, 1 Ripper Pigcop
- 10Wave 2: 1 Shotgun Pigcop, 1 Ripper Pigcop
- 11Wave 3: 1 Enforcer, 1 Shotgun Pigcop
- 12Wave 4: 1 Ripper Pigcop, 1 Pistol Pigcop, 1 RPG Super Pigcop
- 13Wave 5: 2 Enforcers with Shields, 1 Shotgun Pigcop
- 14Advance to the end of the dam wall, using the RPG Launcher and ammo crates.
- 15Replace your Railgun with an Enforcer Gun and continue engaging enemies, restocking ammo as needed.
- 16After an EDF soldier signals an 'All-clear', an oversized gun lands, signaling the arrival of the Battlelord.
Boss Battle - Battlelord (#2)
Stats / Weaknesses:
- Health: 2800 (1st time, 2 stages: 1300, 1500); 1000 (2nd time, 1 stage)
- Difficulty: 5/5
- Effective Weapons: Devastator, Enforcer Gun, RPG, Pipe Bombs, Laser Trip Mines, Exploding Barrels
- Stun Time: 10 seconds
- Strength Tap Time: 4 seconds
- Recovery from Stun: 600
- Humiliation Time: 30 seconds
Damage Chart (Round 1/2):
| Weapon | Easy | Normal | Hard | DiG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devastator (x2) | 56,20 | 70,25 | 94,34 | 140,50 |
| RPG Launcher, Pipe Bomb, Laser Trip Mine | 18,7 | 23,8 | 30,11 | 45,16 |
| Enforcer Gun (x3) | 14,5 | 17,7 | 23,9 | 34,13 |
| Exploding Barrel | 19,7 | 19,7 | 19,7 | 19,7 |
Attacks:
- Stomp: Damage ranges from 22.5 (Easy) to 60 (DiG). Avoid close proximity as stomps can cause severe damage or kill. Multiple stomps can occur.
- Gatling Gun: Damage per hit is low (1.3125 to 3.5), but the high rate of fire is dangerous. Take cover when he fires.
- Kicking Vehicles: Can cause up to 120 damage (DiG). Dodge these projectiles while the Battlelord is moving.
- Mortar Launcher: Damage ranges from 26.25 (Easy) to 70 (DiG). These attacks track, so dodge effectively.
- Strength Tap Fail: Damage ranges from 52.5 (Easy) to 140 (DiG). The Battlelord picks you up and throws you. On DiG, this can be fatal without full health and Ego.
Strategy:
- This battle has approximately three phases.
- Phase 1: The Battlelord climbs onto the dam and fires at you. Backpedal towards the taxi and ammo crate at the far end of the wall. Arc missiles over the taxi to damage him.
- If you are too close when he reaches half to one-third health, he will enter Phase 2 (unless you start at the far end). The Battlelord will charge at you and follow you.
Tips
- Ensure you have stocked up on ammo, explosives, and a Holoduke before engaging the Battlelord. This fight, along with the second Octaking battle, is among the hardest in the game.
- A Good Dam Fight (+25G / Silver) - Defeat the Battlelord on the Hoover Dam.
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