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Alan Wake 2leans more into the horror aspects of the series, giving players grotesque and challenging new bosses to fight as they scrap their way through Bright Falls and Cauldron Lake. One of the first bosses players will go toe-to-toe with is former FBI AgentRobertNightingale.
At the end of the second chapter inAlan Wake 2,players will have to defeat Nightingale after tracking him into the Overlap. He will attack players in three stages, each more aggressive than the last, and while he does not have an immense health pool, he can dish out devastating damage rapidly, so be prepared before walking into his domain.
How to Beat Nightingale in Alan Wake 2
Tips for Nightingale’s First Stage
When players first crawl through the rocks to begin the fight, take a moment to investigate the ground around the fight area - once the first stage is completed, players will have a brief moment tofind and loot any crates in the area. Use theflashlight to break Nightingale’s defense and reveal his Source, the game’s version of critical hit spots. Be sure to focus fire on the Source to maximize damage.
Once Nightingale’s first stage ends, prompted by anon-screen jump scare flash, players shouldrun to any crates in the area, grab the loot, and head to one of the pathwaysaway from the stormNightingale is summoning. While running through the path,grab as many supply crates as possible, using rocks to avoid Nightingale’s advances. Thetall grass can make the boxes on the ground hard to see, so keep a keen eye open to maximize loot and ensure victory in the final stages.
Tips for Nightingale’s Final Stages
Nightingale’s second stage will mimic his first stage, just more aggressive. Follow the same tactics in the first stage, burning Nightingale down with the flashlight and focusing fire on his Source - be sure tododge sideways when he goes for his overhead attacksanddodge backward when he charges up a kick or grab.
After the second stage, players will see another jump scare flash on screen, and Nightingale will brew up another storm. Run through the pathways to the final fight area and focus light and fire to take him down. If players are aiming well, Nightingale should drop in roughly 30 shots from Saga’s pistol.
Alan Wake 2is available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
