Wolfenstein the New Order Beat the Deathshead Easy
While MachineGames reinvigorated the Wolfenstein franchise wonderfully with The New Order, they also made it incredibly difficult. In general, this difficulty feels fair and conquerable, but the final boss fight might be the only time it isn't. And while everyone's still waiting for Wolfenstein 3, it feels like a good time to get back and take this Nazi down.
Having seen your squadmate brutally lobotomized by Wilhelm Strasse, also known as Deathshead, it's easy to want revenge. At the end of the game, you get the chance to fight against an über-powerful mechanized Deathshead. It can feel impossible to take him down — unless you know what to do. Even then, though, it isn't going to be easy.
10 Use Cover
When the boss fight starts after taking down the Fergus/Wyatt robot, get straight to the glass cover at the back of the arena. It's easy to notice straight away that Deathshead is surrounded by a shield, so he can't be hit anyway.
Instead, get out the LaserKraftWerk and switch it to cutting mode — the back of the arena has a cuttable fence. Cut a hole big enough and head through. The key here is to know that there is no other option. Deathshead can't be damaged, there aren't any items to pick up, so just get into cover.
9 Take Down The Zeppelins
The boss fight starts with a mini-puzzle. Once through that fence, there is a pile of goodies in front of good guy B.J. Blazkowicz that look very appealing. If in desperate need of health then grab some from this pile, if not, turn left or right and go straight over to a set of metal stairs.
Once up the stairs, there is a big cannon. Climb aboard and it's clear straight away that Deathshead can't be hit with it — it doesn't swivel that way. Instead, use it to hit the two Zeppelins that are powering Deathshead shield. Once they're down, shoot Deathshead until he collapses, then get ready for the second stage.
8 Stock Up
Remember that big pile of goodies right where you cut through the fence? Now's the time to grab them. All of them. There's a bevy of weapons, armor, and health to stock up on. They'll all be essential for the next bit.
Go back into the arena and trigger the cutscene. There's a big hole to jump into now, but don't go just yet. Cycle through every weapon, reloading all of them. Also take a look around for any health, armor, or ammo you may have missed. Preparation is key.
7 Hit Hard, Fast
Once down into the hole the player will enter a room full of pillars, pipes, and metal walkways. Deathshead will be making a whole lot of noise as he comes around the left side of the central pillar. He needs to be hit hard, fast.
The environment changes as Deathshead takes damage, so while all is still relatively calm it's best to do as much damage as possible. There are some weapons that are better than others, which we'll get into later in the list. For now, the focus should be on doing lots of damage.
6 Keep Moving
As Deathshead takes damage the keen-eyed gamer will notice that the room is changing. Fire is firing out of pipes all around the room, and yes, B.J. will take damage. This can be a killer if the player isn't wary.
The best way to avoid this is to keep moving and learn the optimal route through the fire and the flames. There are some that can be slid under, and some routes that won't have fire at all until the very end. And even if it doesn't seem like there's a route through, moving quickly can save the player in a pinch.
5 Lean Out Of Cover
Obviously, Deathshead is going to hit back, and he does a lot of damage. But with the drama and action reaching its peak, it's easy for the player to lose their head. Pro tip: don't.
Be sure to remember all the other skills that Wolfenstein has taught through its twelve-or-so hours. Get behind cover to avoid getting hit. Lean out of cover while shooting instead of leaving cover to take less damage. These are basic skills that can be easily forgotten.
4 Learn Health & Ammo Locations
Given the difficulty of this boss fight, it is quite nice that the area is littered with health and ammo for the player to make the most of. It is definitely generous, but it can be fiddly to pick them up in the heat of the battle.
It is quite likely that the player will not do this on the first try, so each time they should scout the area and learn where the health and ammo is. If they're on a next-gen console it makes it a lot easier, too, loading into the boss fight in a handful of seconds. This means that nearer the end, as things really start heating up, they won't have to grind to a halt just to get the reticle bang on an item they noticed at the last minute. It can be seriously helpful.
3 Recharging Weapons
The best weapons against heavy armor are explosive and laser weapons. Knowing where to pick up ammo for the explosive weapons is really important, but it is just as important to know when and how to recharge the laser weapons.
At the back of the arena, there are two charge points, one in each corner. There is breakable cover, too, so the player can't camp there and charge whenever they want. The best way to charge the weapons without getting hit is to lead Deathshead to the other end of the arena. Then, run back to the charge point. The weapon can be charged from a surprising distance, so be sure to be in a safe spot first, then adjust the distance to get the weapon charged up.
2 Which Weapons To Use
Not all weapons work as well as others against Deathshead, but the rules that the rest of the game has taught still apply here. Armored enemies have always been weaker to explosive and laser weapons, and Deathshead is no exception.
On the explosive end of things, grenades are incredibly useful to get damage and run. The player can also use the rocket attachment on the Assault Rifle, which does good damage but runs out quickly. The laser weapons — LaserKraftWerk and the AR Marksman in laser mode — are also great but run out quickly. Luckily they can be recharged infinitely, albeit with difficulty.
1 Keep Trying
This should be pretty obvious, but persistence is key. The Deathshead boss fight is famous for being incredibly difficult, and that means the player is unlikely to do it first try. Just keep learning the arena, where the best health, armor, and ammo is, and then stocking up on it mid-battle will be much easier. The player will also get better at avoiding the fire, and avoiding Deathshead.
With it being added to Xbox Game Pass along with a load of other Bethesda titles, many players will be facing this challenge for the first time. It can be done, even on Über difficulty, so don't give up. Don't forget what he did at the beginning of the game.
Source: https://www.thegamer.com/wolfenstein-new-order-deathshead-boss-fight-tips/#:~:text=Climb%20aboard%20and%20it's%20clear,ready%20for%20the%20second%20stage.
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