Completing the Mech Octopus Challenge in Death Stranding 2

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Gameplay Overview of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

In Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, a lot of your time is spent walking, driving, constructing, and making deliveries. While you can evade most combat encounters if you want to avoid being too aggressive, there are times when violence is unavoidable.

One of these moments is during the boss fights, particularly against the Mecha Octopus, which you meet after a surprising reappearance of Higgs. This mech opponent is quite different from any previous foes, requiring you to use more than just brute strength this time.

When Do You Face the Mecha Octopus?

You encounter the Mecha Octopus in Australia, just before reaching the West Fort Knot (F1) Distribution Center. Before arrival, you’ll notice some unusual occurrences, though you won’t know the specifics until you pick up the Main Order: Number 12: Investigate The Unusual Tar Currents Near F1.

You collect this order at The Musician’s shelter, which is situated high in the mountains, making it somewhat inconvenient to revisit later. Since it’s a long trek to West Fort Knot (F1) and there’s no cargo to deliver, you might as well pick up this order now and head to your destination when you’re prepared.

Be aware, the boss fight begins as soon as you enter the tar-covered section of West Fort Knot (F1), and you won’t find nearby areas for crafting. Thus, ensure you have everything you need before heading there, and avoid carrying unnecessary cargo that could be damaged.

Tip: If you’re worried about carrying too much, you can set up a Postbox outside to safely store items.

Recommended Gear for the Boss Fight

The Mecha Octopus is a new enemy type that you’ll likely not have encountered before. Since it’s a mechanical foe, typical strategies like using Blood Grenades won’t be effective here. Instead, bring an MP Assault Rifle and an MP Shotgun for substantial damage, as tranquilizer rounds won’t work well against it. The Grenade Pistol may help if you have it, although it requires precision, which can be tricky in this fight.

Make sure to carry as many Blood Bags as you can since they are lightweight and keep Sam agile. Store MP Grenades in your dedicated pouch for a better alternative to Blood Grenades here. A Custom Electric Rod can also be effective; while not useful for melee attacks, throwing it can deal high damage, especially to mechs.

Additionally, while the Maser Handgun can inflict anti-mech damage, its short range and slow charge time make it less suitable for this fight.

Prioritize storing any excess gear before the battle to minimize damage and keep Sam nimble.

Strategies for Defeating the Mecha Octopus

The Mecha Octopus presents a formidable challenge, capable of agile movements and powerful attacks. You’ll need to stay mobile and find the right positioning to succeed, especially since its attacks can be quite frequent.

Moveset

Triple Tentacle Slam: Raises three tentacles before slamming them down.
Body Slam: Can happen when it stands on its tentacles or slams down thrice with its body.
Triple Tentacle Stomp: If you’re beside the Mecha Octopus, it performs a quick stomp.
Wide Tentacle Swipe: Swings a tentacle in a broad arc when you’re at a distance.
Lunge: Charges toward you using its tentacles.
Backward Swipes: If you’re behind, it may walk backward and swipe tentacles.
Charged Corkscrew: A powerful charge followed by a spiraling attack.

This encounter is more dynamic than your previous giant boss fight. As the Mecha Octopus moves fluidly, keeping your aim precise can be a challenge. Focus on specific body parts to deal consistent damage.

While the Mecha Octopus won’t lose its attack patterns even after revealing its weaknesses, staying agile is crucial to avoid its potentially lethal strikes.

Strengths and Weaknesses

As a mech enemy, common tactics won’t apply here. You’ll need to focus on your MP weapons, primarily the MP Assault Rifle and Shotgun.

Look for glowing orange weak points on its tentacle joints, the eye, and two points on its back. Although you can hit anywhere, targeting these weak spots is essential for significant damage. Utilize the Assault Rifle from a distance, but switch to the Shotgun when you’re close enough to attack the weak points on the tentacles. After knocking those out, you can switch back to the Assault Rifle for the remaining weak points, ensuring you can take the Mecha Octopus down efficiently.

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