Rush the flamer guys and melee, this will knock them down, one shot to tank and resume killing. One thing I noticed is that if you hug the left wall, you only have to deal with one mob because the right mob will focus on Cass. This IS a very frustrating and difficult mission. Take heart and continue trying. I have no desire to EVER repeat this mission. I was so angry and then the 6th time, I got it.
best of luck
It DOESN'T give you a choice... the cut-scene MAKES you jump down... and I am not young anymore, my reflexes aren't that of a twitch gamer... Nor am I usually a shooter player, preferring RPGs and TBS games. But I like the game, I just feel like this encounter needs to be tweaked. I use that combination... but when you are getting shot on three different sides all at once, and can only get off a snap shot, and when you die you RESPAWN OUTSIDE (you cannot self-revive inside), and you have to begin all over again... This is what is called a BAD DESIGN DECISION.Originally Posted by ExpiredLifetime
I had absolutely no problem with this mission, BUT I personally know a couple of people who were also stuck on him. I'm no pro or anything, but I'd like to think I'm crafty. Getting through the main cave to Joe isn't really the issue most have, so I'll just assume people can do that part no issue.
When you fight Joe, it's important to know that you can run directly into the left most corner, right behind a big crate, and take refuge there. I'm sure some people just bust in all rambo and take everyone out with their super 720 no scopes, but for the normal folks, you want some cover. =)
Dart in and out, and take one or two down at a time. Catch your breath, reload, and do it again. You'll clear the room in no time.
Joe himself isn't actually that hard. If you let Rosa distract the two shooting bodyguards, they will hardly ever pay attention to you, and they don't respawn, because she can't kill them, effectively taking them out of the equation. Stand on the crate you were hiding behind, and peg the backpack wearing guys at your leisure, then take aim at Joe when the shield is down. I run with a SAW LMG, so I can take a pretty big chunk out of hi, per round.
finally, when he jumps down at you, Dart away, and let Rosa distract him. Smack him a few times, watch out for his volleys, and don't go near him, as he'll charge you. He'll lose interest, and turn to Rosa again. Lay into him, rinse, and repeat.
I know this may sound complex, but it's very easy to do, and turns this mission into a cakewalk. Standing toe to toe with him, or his minions, is really difficult.
I used a flash grenade. It ignites the miners evertime. Also ignore the shooters and try your best to stay in cover from them as they spawn infinitely. If you think this guy and the 99er's are hard, wait till you face off against Dark Matter guys...
Thanks everyone, I managed to do it first retry because I put together everything people suggestedI now realise it wasn't actually that hard it was just me haha.
let the tanker run up to you, side strafe while they channel their flame attack and hit them with ONE bullet to the tank. go back to killing the other trash until the shield breaks. shoot boss. repeat.
i'm generally not very good with shooters but i passed this no issue using an lmg, a shotgun and cloak.
I'm having problems also. I'll be glad to group up for this.
I just posted same thing about having problems doing this.
Thanks
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Been reading some of the advice here. I'll give it yet, another crack.
Which one is that again -_- Joe? If so, meh wasn't that hard. Make sure to stay behind crates and clear up the first few mobs, don't even touch the boss. Meleeing the smelters allows for easy burning them up then throw grenades plus whatever good spike dmg you have and resume to killing the random spawning mobs.
Don't rush to deal dmg to the boss himself if there are too many adds.
I'm struggling horribly on this one for easily more than three hours just today. The various strategies just aren't working for me.
I'll keep trying, but the bottom line is that if people just can't beat this (or don't have hours of playtime to spend trying) and it blocks them from continuing the main quest-line, then they'll be dropping out of the game quick.
This encounter would make more sense if it was a boss/challenge mob that was optional - a good challenge for those up to it, but not limiting progression for those who can't hack it.
Does anyone know if you can group for this quest? I mean, someone who has already tried?
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