Flamethrower fuel is pretty scare at this point in the game, though. Since the Flamethrower is a little more area-of-effect, you can blast the Brute with a continuous gout of flame - the fire will hit the weak spots even from the front. We’ve got a couple options for getting at them: Thankfully, as Hammond points out a minute or so into the fight, it’s got weak spots on its back - one in each armpit and a pair on its hip (butt) region. Attacks from the front are going to bounce off its armor. The Brute is heavily armored, so you can’t rely on shooting off limbs as it charges at you. Healing is obviously always good to have on hand, but with a careful approach, you can get through this fight without taking (much) damage. You can get through this fight with one (unupgraded) charge of Stasis, but a refill will make your life a lot easier (and remember you can refill your Stasis automatically with the triangle/Y button if you have a Stasis Pack in your inventory).Īnd that’s it, really. The Flamethrower works well in this fight, as do the Pulse Rifle’s proximity mines, but even just a few clips of Plasma Cutter ammo will get you through. The best ammo is the ammo you have, so there’s no wrong answer here. Until then, and with all the panicking and fleeing and shooting wildly that goes along with learning, let’s talk about what will help you out in the Brute fight. This fight is way more imposing than it is difficult, and, once you learn the tricks, you won’t need to prepare much at all. Working roughly counterclockwise, you’ll find Flamethrower fuel, some Credits, more Credits, Ripper Blades, and more Ripper blades. Be preparedīefore anything else (you might have to revert to a previous save), clear the items around the Main Atrium.

Our Dead Space Brute guide will tell you everything you need to know to prepare for and win the boss fight. You’ll find it when you make your way to the Bridge to speak with Hammond, and then head back to activate the elevators.

During the Dead Space remake’s fourth chapter, “Obliteration Imminent,” you’ll have to face off against a Brute necromorph in the Ishimura’s Main Atrium.

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