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BOSS: Dr. Nefarious
Ratchet & Clank (2016)

BOSS: Dr. Nefarious

Learn how to defeat Dr. Nefarious in Ratchet & Clank (2016). Avoid his instant kill attack and exploit his vulnerable moments.

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Learn how to defeat Dr. Nefarious in Ratchet & Clank (2016). Avoid his instant kill attack and exploit his vulnerable moments.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Dr. Nefarious will begin by using his RAPID FIRE attack on you.
  2. 2
    Once he reaches 75% health, he will start healing himself using the SUN.
  3. 3
    After healing, he will launch himself at you; ensure you are JETPACKING to avoid instant death if hit.
  4. 4
    When he performs this launch, he will be completely defenseless, allowing you to damage him down to 35% health.
  5. 5
    He will then break the PLATFORM you are on.
  6. 6
    Head over to another PLATFORM to refuel.
  7. 7
    He will start healing again.
  8. 8
    After healing, he will launch himself at you again, leaving him defenseless and at 1% health.
  9. 9
    He will break the PLATFORM again.
  10. 10
    Wait for him to start healing to finish him off.
  11. 11
    Watch the concluding CUTSCENE (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically).
Tips
  • Make sure you are JETPACKING when Dr. Nefarious launches himself at you to avoid instant death.
  • Exploit the moments when Dr. Nefarious is defenseless after his launch attack to deal damage.
  • After he breaks a PLATFORM, move to another one to refuel.

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