Zoran Lazarevic:

Learn how to face Zoran Lazarevic in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. This guide covers his background, motivations, and the challenges he presents.

Zoran Lazarevic is a notorious war fugitive, presumed dead by governments worldwide. He's now one of the most dangerous treasure hunters out there, obsessed with finding the Cintamani Stone to gain incredible powers. To achieve this, he's amassed a massive army, making him an even more ruthless adversary for Nate than ever before.

Walkthrough:

This section is dedicated to understanding the basics of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, which will help you immensely when facing formidable foes like Lazarevic.

1. Controls Overview:
   • Movement: Left Analog Stick to move, Right Analog Stick to control the camera.
   • Actions: Cross (Jump/Climb), Square (Melee), Circle (Roll/Cover/Push), Triangle (Interact/Melee Counter).
   • Combat: L1 (Aim), R1 (Fire/Blindfire), L2 (Aim Grenade), R3 (Accurate Aim/Zoom).
   • Weapon Switching: L1 + Triangle (Quick Switch), D-Pad Left (Pistols), D-Pad Right (Two-handed Weapons).
   • Other: L1 + L3 (Change Camera), Select (Journal/Map), Start (Pause).
   • SIXAXIS (PS3): Use controller tilt when hanging from ledges to reach for objects.
2. Damage Indicator:
   • There's no health bar. Instead, screen edges turn bloody when hit, and the screen greys out when severely injured.
   • To recover health, stay behind cover for a short period. Getting hit resets the recovery process.
   • The red on the screen indicates the direction of enemy fire. If the left side is red, take cover to your right.
3. Combat Basics:
   • Taking Cover: Crucial for survival. Rushing enemies will get you killed quickly.
   • Blindfire: Press R1 while in cover to fire without aiming. It's not very effective for kills but can suppress enemies.
   • Headshots: Aim for headshots for efficient kills. Pistols are best for this. Rifles lack accuracy, shotguns lack range, and Magnums are often overkill. The Desert Eagle can kill with any hit, but pistols lack the range.
   • Grenades: Use L2 to aim and the right analog stick to adjust the throw. Useful against turrets. Listen for enemy callouts like "flesh him out!" and watch for the on-screen indicator and Nate's warnings to avoid incoming grenades.
   • Propane Tanks: These canisters are highly flammable and can be used to your advantage in combat.