Defeating the Rat King in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered No Return roguelike mode isn't a small feat, given it's one of the toughest boss battles in the entire base game. Although the Rat King is relegated to Abbey's storyline in the base game, the boss can appear regardless of your chosen faction (Ellie or Abbey) at the start of a fresh run.
Apart from his intimidating appearance, which far surpasses the scare factor of other infected enemy types like the Clickers, Stalkers, Shamblers, and even the Bloaters, what makes the Rat King a formidable force is his sheer strength and ferocity. And if you're not well-prepared to take on the boss, you will have a tough time.
Thankfully, the Rat King isn't invincible and has a few weaknesses you can exploit to get the upper hand on the boss. Here's a comprehensive guide on easily defeating the Rat King in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's base game and the newly-added roguelike mode, No Return.
The Rat King serves as the final boss of Abbey's first complete run in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's No Return mode, as well as one of the main bosses in the second half of the base game. After defeating Rat King on your first attempt as Abbey in No Return, the boss can appear in repeat runs randomly, even in Ellie's runs, or any other character for that matter.
While on Mediocre or lower difficulty presets, the boss fight against the Rat King isn't particularly tough, but in Hard or higher difficulties, it can be quite an ordeal, especially due to the bullet-spongy nature of the boss. Here are some tips that should help you defeat the Rat King in The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered:
This method works for both the base game and the No Return roguelike mode. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered
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