Learn how to defeat the Bloater in Bill's Town in The Last of Us Part I. This guide covers strategies, weaknesses, and tips for this challenging boss encounter.
Walkthrough
- 1As soon as the Bloater appears, throw a Molotov cocktail at it. This will stagger it and deal damage over time.
- 2Follow up with any nail bombs you have. These also deal significant damage and can stun the Bloater.
- 3Switch to your most powerful weapon (e.g., shotgun, rifle) and aim for the head or weak spots.
- 4Keep moving! The Bloater is slow but hits hard. Use the environment to break line of sight and reload.
- 5If you run out of explosives or heavy ammo, use your pistol or rifle to chip away at its health.
- 6When the Bloater charges, dodge or sprint away to avoid its devastating melee attacks.
- 7Continue this pattern of staggering with explosives and damaging with firearms until the Bloater is defeated.
Tips
- Conserve your ammo. Use explosives strategically to create openings.
- Craft Molotovs and nail bombs whenever possible.
- Upgrade your weapons if you have the opportunity before this fight.
- Use the narrow corridors and obstacles in the environment to your advantage, creating distance when needed.
- Don't get cornered. Always be aware of your surroundings and potential escape routes.
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