Courage in Desperation Trophy/Achievement Guide

Learn how to repel the LunaDigger in Pragmata to earn the Courage in Desperation trophy. This guide covers its attacks, weak points, and strategy.

Alright, let's talk about the 'Courage in Desperation' trophy in Pragmata. This one's all about dealing with a specific enemy called the LunaDigger. You'll actually run into it twice in the game's fourth sector, but you only need to focus on repelling it once for the achievement. Honestly, tackling it the first time is way easier because there aren't any other enemies around to complicate things. Repelling it just means fighting it until it decides to leave for good, which is great because then you can explore the area without worrying about it charging you.

Don't let its size fool you; the LunaDigger isn't the most terrifying boss. It tends to stay underground and only pops up to attack. Its main moves involve charging straight at you or trying to bite you with its 'mouth.' If it manages to grab you, you'll have to play a quick hacking minigame to break free, all while it's slowly draining your health. So, definitely try to avoid getting grabbed!

Weak Point: The absolute best spot to hit the LunaDigger is right inside its mouth when it opens up. However, this is also the riskiest move, as it puts you right in the line of fire for its attacks or grabs. There's also a ring-like structure near its head that takes decent damage, though not as much as the mouth. It might take a little trial and error to find the sweet spot, but hitting this area is much safer and still effective.

A key thing to remember is that the LunaDigger doesn't stay above ground for long. You might need to split your hacking attempts into a couple of sessions. The crucial part is getting it to resurface quickly after it dives back down. If you wait too long, your hack progress will reset, especially if you're working on the 'OPEN' nodes. Once you've successfully opened those nodes, you can start shooting. Since you can't see its health bar like with other enemies, it's hard to tell how close you are to beating it. Just keep peppering it with attacks and dodging its charges. Eventually, your character, Hugh, will comment, letting you know the LunaDigger has finally been repelled for good. Keep at it, and you'll get that trophy!