How to Beat Himiko's Stormguard (Final Boss)

Master the Himiko's Stormguard boss fight in Tomb Raider (2013) with our detailed guide. Learn her weaknesses, attack patterns, and the best strategies to defeat her.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Stormguard: High defense, susceptible to fire and ice attacks.
• Weak Points: Glowing orbs on her back and shoulders.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Stormguard attacks with sweeping melee strikes and ranged lightning bolts. Dodge her attacks and aim for the orbs on her back when she's recovering.
2. Phase 2: Stormguard summons elemental minions. Prioritize taking out the minions while avoiding her attacks. Use environmental hazards like explosive barrels or electrified water to damage her.
3. Phase 3: Stormguard becomes more aggressive, unleashing area-of-effect attacks. Use cover effectively and focus fire on her weak points whenever an opening appears.

Strategy:

• Utilize the elemental arrows (fire and ice) to exploit her weaknesses.
• Keep moving to avoid her devastating attacks.
• Use cover to block incoming projectiles and heal if necessary.
• When she summons minions, deal with them quickly to avoid being overwhelmed.
• Focus on hitting the glowing orbs to deal critical damage.
• Be patient and don't get greedy with your attacks; wait for clear openings.