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Back Alley Brawl
Dishonored

Back Alley Brawl

Learn how to prepare for and conquer the Back Alley Brawl challenge in Dishonored. Get tips on dealing with Tallboys and Daud to achieve victory.

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Learn how to prepare for and conquer the Back Alley Brawl challenge in Dishonored. Get tips on dealing with Tallboys and Daud to achieve victory.

Alright, so you're diving into the Back Alley Brawl challenge map in Dishonored. This one can be a bit tricky, especially when those Tallboys show up. Let's get you prepped so you can nail it.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Round 9 Prep: Before Round 10 even starts, make sure you leave just one enemy alive at the end of Round 9. This gives you a moment to set up.
  2. 2
    Whale Oil Stacking: The Tallboy in Round 10 usually spawns near the overturned dumpster by the stairs where you start, or sometimes in another corner. To be safe, place about five whale oil tanks in each of these potential spawn corners. You'll need a good amount, so make sure you've been grabbing those whale oil pickups!
  3. 3
    Bend Time is Your Friend: If you've been collecting Runes, hopefully you've picked up the Bend Time ability. It's a lifesaver for these tougher rounds.
  4. 4
    Round 10 Onward: When Round 10 kicks off, activate Bend Time immediately. Whichever corner the Tallboy spawns in, just shoot the stacked whale oil tanks there. Boom! Easy takedown.
  5. 5
    Dealing with More Tallboys: Round 11 throws another Tallboy at you, and Round 12 doubles down with two Tallboys. Use the same strategy: stack those tanks and use Bend Time.
  6. 6
    Daud Incoming: Round 13 is where things get really spicy – Daud himself shows up. He can be a real pain, so be ready for a tougher fight. The whale oil trick might still help, but you'll need to be more strategic.
  7. 7
    Beyond Round 13: After Round 13, the game goes random. There's no real strategy you can plan for these, so just adapt as best you can.
Tips
  • Make sure you have Bend Time upgraded if possible; it makes a huge difference.
  • Don't be afraid to use the environment to your advantage. Lots of cover and places to stack those tanks.
  • Keep an eye on your ammo and resources, especially for the later rounds.

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