Guide yourself through the Ethan's Soul mission in Far Cry New Dawn. Learn how to defeat the transformed Ethan and understand the consequences of your choices.
Alright, so you've made it to the Ethan's Soul mission. This one's a bit of a doozy, but don't worry, I'll walk you through it. First things first, you need to make your way over to Joseph. He's waiting for you at the marker.
When you get there, Ethan will show up, all fired up. He's going to tell you he's freed himself and everyone else from Joseph's grip. But then, he gets really mad that Joseph gave you, some outsider, the sacred fruit. In a fit of rage, Ethan eats the fruit himself, and that's when the transformation begins. Joseph's gonna see this and realize Ethan's soul isn't pure, urging you to stop him before things get too crazy.
- 1Where: The mission kicks off in a large grotto.
- 2What you see: Ethan has transformed into a massive, bear-like beast. Seriously, this guy has a huge health bar. The grotto itself has ammo caches and medkits scattered on both sides, which you'll definitely want to keep an eye on.
- 3What to do: Your main goal here is to avoid Ethan's devastating attacks. He's a beast, but you're faster. Keep moving constantly, circling him and hitting him with your weapons whenever you get an opening.
- 4Why this way: Ethan has a glowing red weak spot. If you can land hits on this spot, you'll deal significantly more damage, making the fight go a lot quicker. He'll also be throwing flaming rocks – these things do massive damage if they connect, so dodging them is crucial. This fight is all about endurance; keep moving, keep shooting, and don't let up until he's down.
- Keep your distance and circle strafe. Don't get cornered!
- Prioritize dodging the flaming rocks; they're the biggest threat.
- Aim for the glowing red spot whenever possible.
- Stock up on medkits and ammo from the caches in the grotto before engaging if you have time.
After the fight:
Once Ethan is down, he'll have a moment of clarity and speak to Joseph before he passes. This is a big turning point for Joseph; he'll finally realize that his past actions were misguided and harmful. He'll then set the sacred tree on fire and tell you that you, not him, are the true shepherd now. He'll basically tell you he needs to die and that it's up to you to pull the trigger.
You'll have a choice here: you can either pull the trigger and end Joseph's life, or you can spare him. Either way, the campaign concludes after you return to Prosperity and speak with Carmina at Rush's grave.
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