Dead Space Remake Bosses Guide#
Boss Overview#
| Chapter | Boss Name | Type | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Neural Blocker | Tracker | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Chapter 2 | First Boss | Charger | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Chapter 3 | Dread Behemoth | Ranged | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 4 | Flame Giant | Fixed | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 5 | Venom Beast | Ranged | ★★★★☆ |
| Chapter 6 | Sandworm Beast | Charger | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 7 | Beast King | Charger | ★★★★☆ |
| Chapter 8 | Environmental Boss | Pack | ★★★☆☆ |
| Chapter 9 | Electric Beast | Ranged | ★★★★☆ |
| Chapter 10 | Zero-G Boss | Tracker | ★★★★★ |
| Chapter 11 | The Hive Mind | ||
| Chapter 12 | Closed Fight | Defensive | ★★★★☆ |
Chapter 1 Boss: Neural Blocker#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Claw swipe | Close-range triple strike | Roll backward |
| Charge | Rushes the player at speed | Roll sideways |
| Slime projectile | Fires slime at range | Strafe left and right |
Battle Strategy#
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Keep your distance and shoot the arms
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Use Stasis to slow its movement
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After three limbs are severed, lure it to the hydro cutter in the lab
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Trigger the environmental trap to finish it
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It respawns twice — use the same method each time
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Use Stasis to slow its movement
Recommended Weapons#
- Plasma Cutter: precise limb targeting
- Stasis: mandatory — slows its regeneration
Chapter 2 Boss: The Beast#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Charge | Full-speed rush at the player | Roll to the side |
| Stomp | Close-range ground stomp | Keep your distance |
| Roar | Warning signal before attacks | Prepare to dodge |
Battle Strategy#
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Use Stasis to slow the charge
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Roll to its side or back
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Focus fire on its back (the only weak point)
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Repeat until it dies
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Use the cover scattered around the arena
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Use Stasis to slow the charge
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Use available cover in the arena
Recommended Weapons#
- Plasma Cutter: precise shots to the back
- Line Gun: one charged back shot for massive damage
Chapter 3 Boss: Dread Beast#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Siphon tentacles | Extends tentacles to grab | Shoot the tentacle roots |
| Biomass projectile | Launches biomass lumps | Strafe |
| Slime wave | Releases a slime shockwave | Hide behind cover |
- Fight in the zero-gravity environment
Battle Strategy#
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Fight in the zero-gravity environment
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Prioritize shooting the three siphons
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Watch for the slime projectiles
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Use Kinesis to throw debris at the boss
Recommended Weapons#
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Plasma Cutter: sustained fire on the core
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Pulse Rifle: fast fire on multiple targets
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Pulse Rifle: fast multi-target engagement
Chapter 4 Boss: Flame Giant#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Flame sweep | Wide fire sweep | Strafe left and right |
| Parasite rain | Releases swarms of parasites | Clear them with the Flamethrower |
| Shockwave | Ground-shake attack | Jump to dodge |
Tactical Advice#
- Use the Medical Deck’s auto-turrets to assist
Chapter 5 Boss: Venom Beast#
Boss Overview#
The Venom Beast is a variant of the Dread Beast, appearing on the Medical Deck. It releases toxic gas and uses much stronger attacks.
Battle Strategy#
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Use the Medical Deck’s auto-turrets to assist
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Attack from outside the poison fog
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Use environmental traps (high voltage) for extra damage
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Stay patient and kill it phase by phase
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Use the Medical Deck’s auto-turrets to assist
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Use environmental traps (high voltage) for extra damage
Chapter 7 Boss: Beast King#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Accelerated charge | A faster charge than the common beast | Roll aside early |
| Spin attack | Spins in place, hitting everything around | Keep your distance |
| Rock throw | Grabs rocks with kinesis and throws them | Strafe |
| Ground stomp | Slams the ground for a shockwave | Jump to dodge |
Battle Strategy#
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Stasis is the key to beating it — it is simply too fast
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Use the pillars in the lab as cover
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When it throws rocks, grab them with kinesis and bat them back
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Roll behind it and shoot the back core
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Every attack leaves a brief recovery window
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Use pillars in the lab as cover
Chapter 9 Boss: Electric Beast#
Boss Overview#
In Chapter 9 you face the precursor form of the Hive Mind. It attacks using electricity and the environment’s equipment.
In Chapter 9 you meet the precursor form of the Hive Mind. It attacks using electricity and environmental devices.
Tactical Advice#
Chapter 10 Boss: The Hunter#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Pursuit rush | Chases the player relentlessly | Use zero-G maneuvering to evade |
| Tail sweep | Swings its tail across your position | Move up and down |
| Slime ball | Launches slime balls | Strafe |
Battle Strategy#
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This is a pure zero-gravity chase
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Use zero-G mobility to change direction quickly
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Shoot the hunter’s limbs and core
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Use the obstacles in the scene to block it
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Keep firing continuously — never stop
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Use zero-G mobility to change direction quickly
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Use scene obstacles to block it
Recommended Weapons#
- Plasma Cutter: sustained tracking fire
- Pulse Rifle: high rate of fire compensates for mid-flight accuracy
Chapter 11 Boss: The Hive Mind#
Attack Patterns#
| Attack | Description | How to Dodge |
|---|---|---|
| Tentacle sweep | Giant tentacles sweep the whole arena | Jump to dodge |
| Slime projectiles | Fires slime balls in succession | Keep moving |
| Ground surge | Tentacles erupt from the floor | Jump + side roll |
| Summons necromorphs | Calls in small necromorphs | Clear the adds first |
- Plasma Cutter: main damage the whole fight
Battle Strategy#
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Phase 1: shoot the exposed yellow pustules
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The final phase demands sustained fire on the core until it dies
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Phase 2: use zero-G flight to attack the core
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Use Stasis to control the rhythm of its tentacle attacks
Recommended Weapons#
- Plasma Cutter: main damage the whole fight
- Force Gun: clears the summoned adds
General Boss Tips#
Pre-Fight Preparation#
| Item | Advice |
|---|---|
| Health | Enter at full health |
| Ammo | Carry enough ammunition |
| Stasis energy | Make sure it’s full |
| Save | Save before the boss |
| Gear | Make sure your best equipment is equipped |
In-Fight Tips#
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Use the environment — arena traps, cover and supplies
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Use Stasis — Slow bosses or projectiles
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Use the environment — Traps, cover and supplies in the arena
Common Boss Fight Questions#
Chapter Summary#
Related guides: Necromorph encyclopedia | Weapons guide | Chapter walkthrough
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