Quake Episode 1 Boss Strategy | AntMag

Shoot the Quake Episode 1 boss to waste ammo; instead, use floorplates to electrocute it on platforms.

Shoot the Quake Episode 1 boss to waste ammo; instead, use floorplates to electrocute it on platforms.

Shoot the Quake Episode 1 boss to waste ammo; instead, use floorplates to electrocute it on platforms.

Shoot the Quake Episode 1 boss to waste ammo; instead, use floorplates to electrocute it on platforms.

Shoot the Quake Episode 1 boss to waste ammo; instead, use floorplates to electrocute it on platforms.

Quake

[10-1] How do I kill the boss on episode one?

Learn how to defeat the Quake Episode 1 boss by electrocution. Details on skill level requirements and strategy.

By teroqim·Originally published: March 1997·Updated Feb 2025·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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Walkthrough

1
Catch the lift to the top platforms.
2
Run around the platforms, ensuring you run over both floorplates.
3
Once both floorplates are activated, two large columns will descend to the boss's height.
4
Press the central floorplate to electrocute the boss.

Tips

On easy skill level, one electrocution will kill the boss.
On normal, hard, and nightmare skill levels, three electrocutions are required.
As skill levels increase, the boss's 'lava balls' get closer, meaning it will hit you more times on higher difficulties.

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