-----------------| BOSS BATTLE : PSYCHO MANTIS |-------------------

Master the Psycho Mantis boss fight in Metal Gear Solid. Learn the controller port trick, use thermal goggles, and exploit his weaknesses to win.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Psycho Mantis: Weak to direct attacks when not actively dodging. Can become invisible.
• Meryl: Can be knocked out by punching her.

Phases:

1. Initial Encounter: Mantis uses telekinesis to throw objects and read your mind, making him hard to hit.
2. Meryl's Distress: Mantis forces Meryl to attempt suicide.
3. Enraged Attacks: Mantis intensifies his attacks after Meryl is subdued.

Strategy:

• Controller Swap (PSX/PC with Gamepad): Immediately switch your controller from Player 1 to Player 2. If playing PC with a gamepad, you may need to switch to keyboard controls. This prevents Mantis from dodging your attacks.
• Thermal Goggles: Equip these at all times to track Mantis when he turns invisible.
• Attacking Mantis: Wait for him to stop throwing objects before attacking. Use the SOCOM pistol and fire a round, wait for him to stop blinking, then fire again. Keep track of him with the goggles. If you don't have goggles, use first-person view to track his movements.
• Dodging Attacks: Avoid thrown objects. If Mantis summons smaller enemies, run away from them.
• Meryl's Danger: When Mantis forces Meryl to aim a gun at herself, quickly punch her to knock her out. Failing to do so results in a game over.
• Finishing Mantis: After Meryl is subdued, continue attacking Mantis as before. He will become more aggressive but will eventually be defeated.