Throughout the story campaign ofWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, players can expect to be faced with plenty of excitement and thrills, and while much of that has to do with killing the swarms of Tyranids standing in your way, thevarious boss fightsthat act as a major test of your skills will also be something to look forward to.
There are certainly no easy fights, and for players having some troubletaking down the first big bad, the Lichtor, this guide will arm you with all the necessary knowledge and skills to come out on top.
Beating the Lichtor in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
InWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, players will meet the Lichtor head-on as part of the Severance mission. Listen to the team as well as Titus' warnings about heading into a trap, so make sure you grab the nearbyBolt Carbineranged weaponandstock up on your ammoandgrenadesbefore going into the swamp.
Once you are in the arena proper, get ready for a fight that will test your patience when it comes to dodging and shooting. The Lichtor is capable of going invisible and uses five different launching points for it to start the attack. It can hang off walls, use the branches of the trees as platforms, and catch you when you least expect it. However, for the eagled-eyed, you may still spot the creature against the background of the level, so keep shooting whenever you have the chance.
Your AI teammates will often be staring in the direction of the Lichtor, so use that to help guide your focus during the fight.
However, the best way to cause damage to the Lichtor is up close, sowait for the enemy to pounce. This is a risky move, as getting caught by its unblockable attack can cause lots of damage. Wait for the red ring to appear, anddodge at the last second, beforeparrying its follow-up attack. Now, you will have a window to use melee attacks, as well as Gun Strikes to deal increased damage.
This pattern will persist as you whittle its health down beforesmaller swarmsstart to join the fight. Use your grenades to make short work of them, and if you can, throw someKrak grenadesonto the Lichtor for focused damage. Keep up the pressure by dodging, parrying, and punishing the Lichtor, and aim your shots well in between, and this boss will be consigned to death soon enough.
With these tips in mind, you will be able to take down the Lichtor inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2efficiently, and move on to your next target.
