Uriaș (the Stronghold)
- Chapter
- 10 · The Stronghold · Otto's Mill
- Where
- The Large Cavern (Stronghold B1): a U-shaped cavern with stone pillars and a raised central plateau.
Weak point
Game8 says "none"; the game data gives head ×2.6 (Knife ×1.73) and the rest ×2.0. Explosives ×2.0. GM 79 grenades and Flashbangs stun him.
The ambush Uriaș comes back as a required boss. Save first in the Small Cavern: typewriter, First Aid Med, Explosive Rounds ×2 and Sniper Rifle Ammo ×5.
Supplies in the cavern alcoves (grab them while he is still on the plateau): First Aid Med (W), Handgun Ammo ×30 + 2 Pipe Bombs (NE), Shotgun Ammo ×4 + Sniper Rifle Ammo ×4 (SE).
Moves: a jumping hammer slam (he crouches first: run in a straight line); hammer swings and a spin; a chasing charge that ends in a slam; he tears out pillars and throws them (hide behind another or run to the far side of the U); and he climbs back to the plateau to roar for 1-2 Lycans.
Reward
Crystal Hammer (35,000 Lei) and the Up Urs! challenge.
25,000 HP. Rough estimate at Standard's starting rank: about 6 un-upgraded M1851 Wolfsbane shots to the head, or about 17 Mines. Game8's weapons: W870 TAC, M1911, GM 79, M1851 Wolfsbane, Mines and Pipe Bombs.
- Village of Shadows: PowerPyx says this is where the grenade launcher starts falling short; bring an infinite S.T.A.K.E. (New Game+). Game8 recommends the magnum, and blocking when you can't dodge.
- Knives Out: circle him and sidestep the leap.
Step by step
- Before he jumps down, lay Mines and open with rifle or magnum shots to the face.
- When he crouches, run in a straight line away from the leap. When he lands, M1851 Wolfsbane or GM 79 to the face.
- Keep your distance (one hit puts you in the red) and use the pillars against his swings.
- If he tears out a pillar, hide behind another or go to the other end of the U.
- When he climbs up to roar, kill the Lycans fast: a GM 79 grenade or a Pipe Bomb hits them and him at once.
- After enough damage he kneels for a moment (rarely): unload everything.