Scrapbeak isHunt Showdown’s newest baddie, and he is a terror to go up against. With his hulking size and relentless rending attacks, he can seem almostimpossibleto new players. Luckily for us, every enemy in the game has a weakness, and that includes our friend Scrapbeak. This guide will teach you how to quickly dispose of him.
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Before diving into the most effective methods of defeating Scrapbeak, it is vital to understandhow he operatesas a boss. Stats such as Scrapbeak’s health and move set will determine the best course of action to defeat him.
Scrapbeak Traits And Behavior
The first thing to keep in mind about Scrapbeak is that he hastwo phases. These include his standard phase–during which he behaves as normal–and a frenzy phase. During Scrapbeak’s frenzy, he will movesignificantlyfaster, gain a 50% damage resistance boost, and he will throw out deadlyconcertina traps. However this state of frenzy is not all bad as Scrapbeak’s panic will send all sorts of consumables flying out of his backpack, allowing players torestock. You can expect the frenzy to happen3 times per boss fight, every time Scrapbeak loses 25% of his health.
While Scrapbeak has no armor, he does have his above-mentioned backpack. You shouldalwaysavoid attacking from behind since the backpack willreduce incoming damagesignificantly.
Upon first seeing Scrapbeak, take note upon whichmelee weaponhe is holding. This weapon will determine the type of damage applied to you if hit. To better explain, here is each weapon’s effect.
Melee Weapon
Damage Type
Scrapbeak is thesecond slowest bossin the game, so as long as youplan ahead, there should be no issues here. However, after each frenzy, he gains asmall speed buffthat lasts until he dies. Luckily for us, Scrapbeak is one of theloudestenemies in the game, so losing track of him should basically never happen. Just remember to use those sound cues!
The most unique thing about the Scrapbeak boss fight is his lair. Upon entering the compound, you will immediately notice that there areno world itemsto be found. This includes health, consumables, and even melee weapons. Because of this, it is absolutelyvitalthat you come prepared. No more relying on lucky health drops to save you.
Defeating Scrapbeak
Firstly, remember that Scrapbeak’s biggestweaknessispiercing damage. Weapons such as the cavalry saber, bomb lance, and pitchfork are going to be the quickest way to defeat him. Of course, though, it is impossible to know before entering a match who the boss is going to be. attempt to makeadjustments to your loadoutas soon as possible, whether that means finding a pitchfork at the next compound over or picking up a saber from a hunter you just killed.
A universally deadly weapon is thesticky bomb, and Scrapbeak is no exception. A well-placed throw (noton the backpack), will immediately tear out amassivechunk of health.
As the fight progresses, the lair will become more and morelittered with traps, and Scrapbeak will become faster. Keeping track of where every exit and ledge is will bevitalto survival. Almost certainly, there will come a point where a quick escape will be the only thing that saves you.
As expected, every enemy has theirweak spot, and Scrapbeak’s just so happens to be hismask. Every shot counts, so be sure toaim for the head. As long as this basic rule is followed, Scrapbeak should be a chip off your shoulder in no time.
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Surviving The Banish
As with any boss in hunt showdown, there is a5-minute banishperiod where the whole map is alerted to your area. It is your job to secure the bounty by keeping all enemies at bay (or killing them) until the time is up. Make sure to use this time to alsoscavengefor whatever items Scrapbeak dropped and restock on the essentials.
Ironically, theconcertina bombsfrom Scrapbeak that were such a nuisance at first are now our friend. It is important to be strategic about which wires you break; leaving them in front of doors or windows can be veryeffective atpreventing enemies from pushing. Sometimes, Scrapbeak will leave behind bear traps, so be sure to keep an eye out for those to block off entryways. Good luck out there in the Bayou!
