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Part 34
The Forest

Part 34

Learn the best strategies and weapon choices for defeating Megan in The Forest. This guide covers explosives, melee, ranged weapons, and arena tactics.

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Learn the best strategies and weapon choices for defeating Megan in The Forest. This guide covers explosives, melee, ranged weapons, and arena tactics.

Walkthrough
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    Arena Hazards: The arena contains nitrogen tanks that explode when hit, dealing high damage. Megan's attacks do not damage them.
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    Explosives:
    • Head Bombs: Your highest damage option. Use these first. You get two per fight, but can get more heads from cannibals.
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    Dynamite: High damage, but has a lighting startup. Use when Megan is too far for a jump attack and light it before advancing.
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    Molotovs: Lowest damage but easy to craft. Throw at the ground around her feet.
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    General Explosive Tips: Avoid detonating one explosive on top of another; the first will destroy the second.
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    Weapons:
    • Melee: Poor offensive option due to slow startup and low block ability (e.g., Katana). Rusty Axe is recommended for blocking. Sneak in quick swipes if possible.
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    Thrown Spears: High damage if they hit. Aim for the body. Incendiary Spears are better. A Spear Bag is needed to store multiple spears.
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    Flare Gun: Sets Megan on fire and momentarily stuns her. Reloads every few shots. Good mid-distance option. Flares can be tossed on the ground as traps in corners.
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    Bows and Crossbows: Effective if you hit her. Aim for the body at mid-distance. Incendiary Arrows and the Modern Bow are better. Headshots do high damage but sacrifice blocking ability.
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    Hairspray: Sets her on fire, but has startup. A last resort.
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    Chainsaw: High damage but requires point-blank range, reduces mobility, and has long startup. Keep in mind for when she's knocked down.
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    Flintlock Pistol: High damage but slow reload, inaccurate, no reticle, and cannot block.
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    Damage Indicators: Megan has no visible health bar. Damage is indicated by her skin becoming flayed and bloody. Damage persists after respawning.
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    Victory: Continue landing high-damage attacks, stay protected by armor, and use the arena. Her body will collapse and shatter when defeated, leaving her original body to collect.
Tips
  • Use the Flare Gun to stun Megan, potentially helping explosives hit.
  • Try to hit nitrogen tanks with any attack to trigger their explosion.
  • Don't bring out dynamite until it's lit and Megan is at a safe distance.
  • Always light Molotovs from safety and aim for the ground.
  • When using ranged weapons, back away to mid-distance to bait her lunges.
  • Aim bows and spears for her body, not limbs.
  • Flares can be used as traps in tight corners and won't harm you.
  • If using the Chainsaw, aim upwards from underneath her.

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