This is the P.A.X. Boss Guide for The Surge. It includes the strategy, boss moves, and move explanation.
LU-74 Boss Guide
Warren encounters the second area boss, LU-74 “Firebug” identified as a large utility machine in the Toxic Waste Disposal of Central Production B.
Strategy
1st Phase
Be mindful of the Firebug’s lunges. The best way to handle them is to perform side dodges, ensure that you have ample stamina and space behind to avoid being trapped in a corner. Similar to Pax, this boss does not like being struck on the limbs. Thus approach the leg cautiously, and evade as it places it down. Once its limbs are planted on the ground, inflict your strikes. The first should spout some electricity, the second should make it stagger. Around 3-4 strikes should be done to sever it.
Another thing to take note of is its Rotating attack, back away when it begins to turn, but not too far.
2nd Phase
With 3 of its legs completely torn off, it will now shift to the second phase. This is similar to the first, albeit for a few attack pattern changes. In comparison to the first, the rotating attack’s duration will be much longer, making tight corners a dead end. It will now make use of its torches to spread fire on the floor, when this happens take cover from the fire by dodging then close in immediately. Strike its cranium that appears on its belly to inflict significant damage.
Do not come too near the boss as it will ram itself down which shaves a huge chunk of your health. If you manage to evade, you can buy some time to catch up with additional damage in. Generally, you should stick moderately close to the boss for the most part and allow it to prepare its ram attack, dodge then deal several hits as you can. Repeat this process many times.
Enemy’s Attacks
Note that these are not the official move names and only reflect the Boss’ animations.
First Phase
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Rotating Attack
Spins quickly while hovering in mid-air for a short period of time. Dodge backwards to evade it.
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Leg Slam
Extends its appendage to deal a heavy slam with a long reach.
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Body Slam
Soars upwards and attempts to flatten you when it lands. Have some room to dodge and avoid getting trapped in the corner.
Second Phase
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Heavy Rotating Attack
Performs a rotating attack that lasts much longer. Make backward dodges to evade it.
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Front Firewall Attack
Spreads fire on the floor in front of it. Perform back dodges to evade them.
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Dive
Swoops down on you from afar. Perform a side dodge to evade it.
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Fire Barrier
Plants a ring of fire on the ground. Keep distance from the fire and dodge it as it follows you.
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