Learn how to defeat David, the antagonist at the Lakeside Resort, in The Last of Us Part I. This guide provides strategies and tips for this challenging boss encounter.
Walkthrough
- 1The encounter begins with Joel and Ellie being separated. David corners Ellie in a burning restaurant.
- 2Ellie must evade David as he pursues her through the burning building. Use the environment to break line of sight and create distance.
- 3David will periodically attack with his knife. Dodge these attacks when prompted.
- 4Continue to evade David until Ellie reaches a butcher shop.
- 5In the butcher shop, Ellie will be cornered. A QTE sequence will initiate.
- 6Mash the button prompt to fight back against David.
- 7After the initial struggle, Ellie will grab a cleaver. Use it to attack David.
- 8Continue to attack David with the cleaver until the fight concludes.
Tips
- Stay mobile and use the environment to your advantage. Do not stand still.
- Pay close attention to David's attack patterns and dodge accordingly.
- When you get the cleaver, be aggressive and don't let David recover.
- The QTEs are crucial; failure to mash or press the correct buttons will result in failure.
Successfully defeating David leads to a pivotal story progression, with Ellie being rescued by Joel and continuing their journey.
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