- Enforcer

Learn how to defeat the Enforcers in Duke Nukem Forever. This guide covers their stats, weaknesses, and effective strategies for taking them down.

The Enforcer is a formidable enemy in Duke Nukem Forever, distinct from its Duke Nukem 3D counterpart. Instead of a chaingun, it wields an Enforcer Gun that fires guided missiles in bursts of three. While slow, these enemies boast significant health and can be a tough challenge, especially on higher difficulties.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Health: 300
• Difficulty: 2/5
• Weakness: Headshots
• Attacks: Enforcer Gun (missiles), Melee
• Damage (Enforcer Gun per missile): Easy: 3.75, Normal: 5, Hard: 7.5, DiG: 10
• Damage (Melee): Easy: 33.75, Normal: 45, Hard: 67.5, DiG: 90

Some Enforcers are equipped with large shields that protect their vital organs and deflect most attacks, including the Shrink Ray and Expander. These shields have approximately 100 HP and can be blasted off using the Freeze Ray. Be aware that Enforcers can still perform melee attacks even while shielded.

Their arms and legs are covered in plated armor that can deflect incoming fire and melee. This plating can make them appear tougher than they are. Their chests are unarmored, making them a safe target. Enforcers are not damaged by splash damage from their own attacks, but their attacks can still remove armor plates.

Phases:

1. Unshielded: Standard combat, aim for the chest or head.
2. Shielded: Prioritize destroying the shield with the Freeze Ray or heavy firepower. Once the shield is gone, exploit the exposed organs.

Strategy:

• Ranged Combat: Maintain a significant distance and use long-range weapons. Utilize cover effectively as their Enforcer Guns track Duke.
• Close-Quarters Combat: If engaging up close, use the Steroids or a fully-loaded Shotgun. This minimizes the time spent in danger. On DiG difficulty, expect to use at least four shotgun shells or five Steroids punches. Regular melee hits are also effective, especially with the M1911, but be prepared for their powerful and quick melee attacks, which can kill Duke in two hits on DiG. Dodge their attacks, as they are choreographed and predictable.
• Weapon Effectiveness: The Shrink Ray and Expander are highly effective against unshielded Enforcers.
• Armor Plates: While the armor plates on their limbs can deflect attacks, their chest is vulnerable. Focus fire on the chest. Their attacks can still blow off these armor plates.
• Splash Damage: Enforcers are immune to splash damage from their own attacks, but these attacks can still remove armor plates.