Shadow of the Tomb Raider Guide: How to beat the final boss hard

Shadow of the Tomb Raider has several difficulty settings. Difficult is the best way to play if you have experience with the series, however, the final fight against the boss can prove a bit difficult if you play on Hard.

This guide will cover tips and tricks for beating the final boss. As usual, he also has spoilers for the end, so if you have not beaten the game yet, do not play it or watch the video.

How to defeat the final boss in Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Once you're near the end of the game, you'll know that the boss fight is near because you'll get a warning that fast moves and camping will now be disabled. heal using herbs. This is essential in the fight against the boss because it allows you to heal, because in difficult mode, there is no regeneration of health.

Boss combat requires you to be agile and constantly on the lookout. The best weapon is the short-range rifle. Make sure it is moderately upgraded. Keep an eye on the arena where the fight is taking place; there are a lot of explosives that can be blown out when the boss approaches it. If you start to run out of health, look for herbs that can be found in some corners. Use them to heal if health becomes weak.

The boss will go through two different phases. Once you inflict a determined amount of damage, he will begin to shine giving you the opportunity to come closer and stab him with the dagger. Do it several times and he will begin to summon other enemies who can make the fight difficult. Do not be afraid to use as much ammo as possible because there are a lot of spare parts to take away.

Once you have stabbed him 3 or 4 times in total, he will remove his mask and the last phase of the fight will begin. The game keeps a checkpoint once you reach this phase. If you die, you will start from here instead of the start of the fight, which will make it easier for you.

If you are interested in reading more guides, check out articles covering the platinum trophy, difficulty settings, farming experience points and gold weapons. You can also read our detailed review to learn more about the game.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is now available for PS4, Xbox One and PC.