Fallout: New Vegas
Fallout: New Vegas

Battle for Hoover Dam

Defeat General Oliver at Hoover Dam in Fallout: New Vegas. Focus fire on his escorts before engaging this armored commander in the Visitor Center.

Location: Hoover Dam Visitor Center. Quest: 'Veni, Vidi, Vici'.

Strategy: General Oliver is the final boss if you side with Caesar's Legion. He is typically found in the Hoover Dam Visitor Center, accompanied by several NCR Rangers and sometimes a few NCR Troopers.

  • Focus Fire: Oliver is well-armored but not as tanky as Lanius. Prioritize taking out his accompanying Rangers first, as they can deal significant damage.
  • Cover: Use the environment for cover, as the Rangers are skilled marksmen.
  • Explosives: Grenades and missile launchers are effective against groups of enemies.
  • VATS: Target heads for critical hits.
  • Chems: Use chems to boost your combat effectiveness.
  • Dialogue: With a high Speech skill (100), you can convince him to retreat, avoiding a direct fight.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to critical hits. Can be overwhelmed by numbers or powerful explosives.

Recommended Gear: High-damage rifles, energy weapons, explosives, power armor, Stimpaks, chems.

Rewards: XP, General Oliver's Uniform, Ranger Sequoia (if killed).