Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

How to Beat Beast of Nurgle

Defeat the Beast of Nurgle in Darktide by targeting its weak spots and avoiding corrosive bile. Learn strategies to survive its embrace.

The Beast of Nurgle is a grotesque, slow-moving creature that leaves trails of corrosive bile. Its primary threat comes from its ability to 'eat' players, instantly downing them, and its persistent bile puddles that deal damage over time. It is highly resistant to damage.

Beast of Nurgle - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide screenshot
Beast of Nurgle

Strategy:

  • Avoid Bile: Stay out of the green puddles it leaves behind. They deal significant damage.
  • Target the Weak Spot: Its glowing pustules are its weak points. Focus fire on these when they appear.
  • Rescue Eaten Allies: If an ally is eaten, focus all fire on the Beast to force it to regurgitate them.
  • Kite & Damage: Keep moving and kiting the Beast around the arena, continuously damaging its weak spots.
  • Stagger for Openings: High stagger weapons or abilities can briefly interrupt its attacks, creating damage windows.
  • Prioritize Adds: While the Beast is slow, it often spawns Poxwalkers. Clear these to prevent being swarmed.

This fight is a marathon, not a sprint. Focus on survival and consistent damage.