I have run into a difficulty spike in this game. Surprisingly, could not find a walkthrough or forum thread on this. Level is 21. I have the flamethrower turrett (not useful, they destroy it right away) and the power to detect enemies (scanner?). I cannot beat the 2 elites just before fighting Barrett despite having tried dozens of times. Any tips or advice is appreciated. It is a pretty good game so I would hate to have to give up on it.
Try using a support station and first aid if you have them or go farm the medic wing supplies to unlock them. When you first enter the room with the elites and barret, run to the opposite side where they are standing and fight them from the top of the stairs on either side, doesn't matter. Use shock or flame grenades to stun them while you shoot, if they start climbing the stairs fall back towards where you entered the room little by little. Use flame or explosive rounds for extra damage if they aren't dying fast enough.
Turret placement is key for getting the most out of it. Try to put it where the elites can't bash it.Originally Posted by Dynabo Go to original post
Also, target the weak spot on their backpacks to destroy their armour much quicker. You need to get behind them to do this however. Good luck.
Better yet don't fight them from upstairs, go to the room directly beneath and fight them from behind the counter there. That helps a lot later when Barrett starts flinging grenades all over the place as they tend not to go through the double doors......neither do the heavies for that matter.Originally Posted by rageofwar Go to original post