How to beat a pseudogiant

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There will come a time when players are exploring the Zone and suddenly they will hear a loud sound of footsteps quickly approaching them Stalker 2. When this happens, it is most likely a pseudogiant that is rapidly approaching, ready to knock you to the ground. Pseudogiants are heavy mutants that are extremely difficult to defeat due to their enormous health pool. Their attacks also deal a significant amount of damage to players, in some cases even with a single hit.

Although it is best to avoid confrontation with pseudogiants if possible. However, if you find yourself cornered and there is no other way out than to fight the beast, here is a guide on how to do so and emerge victorious from the encounter.

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How to beat a pseudogiant in Stalker 2

Players will first glimpse a Pseudo-Giant at the end of the “Forge of Progress” main quest in Stalker 2: The Heart of Chernobyl. It happens when Skif exits the Space Anomaly with Prof. Hermann and teleports to random locations with mutants. One of the locations is a locked container with a sleeping pseudogiant.

After this mission, you will find Pseudogiants in various locations in the open world, especially during some side missions such as “The Freedom Colosseum”, where you will have to fight them in the Arena. While there are containers you can use to gain a height advantage on the Pseudogiant and shoot it from a safe distance, you may not be so lucky if you encounter one out in the open. Here's what to do when this happens.

Pseudogiant attack models

A pseudogiant has three main attacks that it will use against players.

  • Shoulder charge: When ranged, the Pseudogiant will shoulder charge to quickly close the distance to the player, knocking them down if hit.
  • Double Slam: The mutant will throw two sets of punches, even if you dodge the first one.
  • Ground strike (shock wave): The pseudogiant will leap into the air and slam its arms and body into the ground, knocking players back if they are caught in the attack. The shock wave produced by its force can even pass through walls and objects.

The best weapons and strategies to use against a pseudogiant

The absolute best weapon against a pseudogiant is the RPG-7U rocket launcher in Stalker 2. The weapon has great destructive power and can be easily used on the Pseudogiant, as it generally moves slowly compared to a Chimera.

However, a combination of a a sniper rifle like the Gauss Gun and a shotgun like the Saiga D-12 can be deadly effective. At the start of the encounter, land a shot or two with your sniper rifle to reduce the mutant's health. After quickly dodging his first attacks by jumping to the side, quickly firing your rifle at his head to deal more damage.

In addition to following combat tips, you need to use the environment to your advantage. Try to reach higher ground where the pseudogiant cannot follow you and deal ranged damage. Even entering small doors can be effective for taking a breather before returning to combat.

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