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Prey (2017)

Part 30

Guide to defeating the Telepath in Prey (2017). Learn its weaknesses, strategies, and find loot including keycards, weapon upgrades, and crafting materials.

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Guide to defeating the Telepath in Prey (2017). Learn its weaknesses, strategies, and find loot including keycards, weapon upgrades, and crafting materials.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Locate the Telepath. It often controls nearby humans, using them as mobile bombs.
  2. 2
    Strategy 1 (Recommended): Rush the Telepath with a powerful, upgraded weapon (like a shotgun) while using Combat Focus to quickly eliminate it before it can fully utilize its human shields.
  3. 3
    Strategy 2: Shock the humans to protect them and yourself, then use the Q-Beam to defeat the Telepath while dodging its attacks.
  4. 4
    Strategy 3: Use the Gloo Gun to create stairs to reach higher ground on top of the greenhouse and ambush the Telepath from above. Be cautious of the humans.
  5. 5
    After defeating the Telepath, Rani will wake up and provide the [_STORAGE AR01 KEYCODE_].
  6. 6
    To ensure Rani's safety, leave the greenhouse and lock the doors. Head down the stairs and take a right to the "Crew Quarters" to eliminate two Phantoms. Scan two "??? OPERATORS" in the security station (requires "Hacking II").
  7. 7
    Return to the greenhouse to loot. Collect items from Mickey Pitt Sr. ([_SHOTGUN SHELL_], [_FRAYED WIRE_], [_SPARE PARTS_]), Rodney S. Poole ([_BROKEN COOLER FAN_], [_EMP CHARGE_]), and a nearby crate ([_ASTEROID FRAGMENT_]). You'll also find a large amount of food items ([_MOONSHADE LEMON x18_], [_JAMON TOMATO x20_], [_SUNBURST BANANA x20_], [_SKYKING POMEGRANATE x6_]), a [_WEAPON UPGRADE KIT_], [_SPARE PARTS_], the [_FEAR SHIELDING 21.4GHZ_] chipset, and two [_WATER PRESSURE REGULATOR_] key items.
  8. 8
    The objective updates to "Save Rani": Open the storage closet AR01 to access spare security turrets.
  9. 9
    Exit the greenhouse, turn left, and look for a body on a roof. Loot Gennady Mironov's Corpse for a [_TEST TUBE SAMPLE_], [_MEDKIT_], and [_GLOO CANISTER x22_].
  10. 10
    Jump off the left side, go up the stairs, and loot Evelyn McCarthy's Corpse for a [_LEMON PEEL_] and [_BANANA PEEL_].
  11. 11
    Head back down and find [_COSMOS FLOWER CUTTINGS x3_] and [_9MM BULLETS x6_] in a supply crate.
  12. 12
    Go down the stairs to find [_COSMOS FLOWER CUTTINGS x2_] and a [_SILENCED PISTOL_] near Jenny King's Corpse. Loot Jenny for [_SISKAK UNAGI ROLLZ_], a [_LEMON PEEL_], the [_DISRUPTOR BATTERY FABRICATION PLAN_], a [_MEDKIT_], and a [_PSI HYPO_].
  13. 13
    Proceed into the hallway and look right for Lily Morris' Corpse. Loot her for [_TRANSCRIBE: LILY MORRIS_] and a [_RECYCLER CHARGE_]. This recording unlocks the side quest "Talos Smuggling Ring".
  14. 14
    Interact with the alarm panel above Lily Morris' head (whack it three times) to open it and get [_GLOO CANISTER x30_] and a [_NEUROMOD_]. The objective updates to "Find five more Drop Points around Talos and recover the stolen goods hidden in them."
  15. 15
    Loot the trashcan for [_BIOHAZARD WASTE_]. In the medical bay, find a health operator and a [_MEDKIT_].
  16. 16
    Access the MAINTENANCE HATCH in the corner (requires "Leverage I") or, if you don't use the hatch, break the glass of the fishtanks near the turrets to find a room behind the "Main Lift" door.
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    In this new area, you will encounter an Etheric Phantom. Defeat it. Loot the area, which may contain [_9MM BULLETS x8_] and [_Q-BEAM CELLS x41_] in crates.
Tips
  • The Telepath uses mind-controlled humans as mobile bombs, making it extremely dangerous. Prioritize neutralizing the humans or quickly eliminating the Telepath.
  • The Telepath is weak to Explosives, Fire, and Nullwave, and is immune to Backlash.
  • Scannable powers include Psychoshock I, II, III; Kinetic Blast I, II, III; and Mind Jack I, II, III.
  • The Etheric Phantom can duplicate itself, making combat confusing. Use the Q-Beam and avoid its "Psionic Cloud."
  • The Etheric Phantom is weak to the Q-Beam.
  • Be aware of potential gas leaks in some areas.
  • Rani wakes up and gives you the [_STORAGE AR01 KEYCODE_].
  • Lootable items include various crafting materials, food, weapon upgrades, key items, and fabrication plans.
  • Unlocks the side quest "Talos Smuggling Ring" after finding Lily Morris' recording.

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