Mia (chainsaw)
- Chapter
- 1 · Prologue · Guest House
- Where
- Guest House attic and 3F: pillars, crates and side rooms with doors
Weak point
The head (+100% damage)
The first real boss. Before it, Mia cuts off Ethan's left hand; 3F Store Room A holds the M19 Handgun, and Store Room A (5), Store Room B (20) and the attic (7) hold 32 rounds on Normal. Take everything before you climb the ladder to the attic window: the ladder starts the fight. She has about 2000 HP and the head takes double damage: with the M19 that is about 12 headshots on Normal (10–15 depending on your rank). Use obstacles and doors: while she saws through them, you get free shots. The M19 is taken away at the end, so spend every bullet.
Reward
End of chapter 1: Mia collapses and Jack knocks Ethan out. "Welcome to the Family, Son" achievement. You lose the M19 Handgun.
About 2000 HP (datamined): an M19 headshot does 240 at base and about 168 at a typical Normal rank. On Madhouse it is one of the hardest fights: little ammo, harder hits. Save first (it costs a Cassette Tape) and pick up the Axe.
Step by step
- Save at the 2F tape recorder and pick up the three ammo piles on 3F (Store Room A, Store Room B and the attic).
- Climb the ladder: Mia shows up with the chainsaw. Drop off the ladder at once and open distance.
- Put a pillar or some crates between you. Duck into a side room and close the door: while she saws through it, shoot her in the head.
- When she charges in a straight line, sprint sideways (press the left stick) or block it with L: the block stuns her for a moment and gives you a clean shot.
- Every few headshots she staggers (body shots need 5–6 for the same): use it to reposition.
- If a swipe lands, heal at once (R): a few swipes kill you.
- Out of ammo, finish her with the Axe: block, one hit, back off. It is risky.