Players will encounter threats of different scales while exploring the world ofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. One of the most dangerous creatures that you’ll encounter is a Chimera mutant, which is one of the fastest and deadliest apex predators in the game. On top of having two heads and immense speed, they’re also quite tanky, which requires players to have a large stock of ammunition before encountering one. Let’s go over everything players need to know to take on a Chimera mutant inStalker 2.
How to Beat a Chimera Mutant in Stalker 2
Players will first encounter a Chimera mutant duringthe “Ad Astra Per Aspera” main missioninStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. During the mission, fighting the Chimera isn’t required as the main goal is to run away from it and reach the Clear Sky base. However, there are further encounters with the mutant, either in the open world or during specific missions that will require you to beat it, i.e. A Minor Incident orThe Freedom Colosseum side mission inStalker 2.
If you’re facing off against a Chimera and want to beat it, you’ll need to have an ample stock of ammunition due to the mutant’s high HP. You’ll also need to have a good amount of energy drinks toavoid running out of staminawhile you’re sprinting or jumping around the mutant.
Chimera Attack Patterns
Chimera doesn’t have any special abilities like Telekinesis or elemental attacks, but it does have a huge speed advantage. When you first approach the mutant, it’ll quickly start dashing after you almost immediately. After closing the distance, it’ll start unleashing its sharp claws at you which inflict a bleed status effect as well.
Another attack that the Chimera loves to spam is the pounce attack, which is extremely difficult to dodge due to its sheer speed. If there’s some distance between you and the Chimera, it’ll quickly pounce at you, covering a great amount of distance in the blink of an eye. This attack does a lot of damage to the players but, thankfully, does not cause bleeding.
Best Weapons & Strategies to Use Against a Chimera
Due to Chimera’s big hitbox, it’s recommended to useanAssault Riflewith a grenade launcher attachmentand aSaiga D-12 shotgun. The Chimera is a very agile creature that’s always on the move, so Saiga will help you fire several shotgun rounds into it quickly. Once the Chimera runs away from you, try firing a grenade launcher shell at it.
During the fight, it’s recommended that you stay on the move and don’t stay still for a long time. Once you get a hang of Chimera’s attack pattern, dealing with it will become significantly easier.
