Struggling to deal with the Death Stranding Higgs boss fight? Being one of the game’s main antagonists, you’re probably wondering how to beat Higgs in Death Stranding. He’s a shifty character, an agent of extinction and a very naughty boy.
Before we go any further we’ll point out that there are some story spoilers for Death Stranding below, although we’ve kept anything that happens after the battle under wraps. Death Stranding is now available on PC, so PC players rejoice, but don’t celebrate too quickly, as there are some tough bosses to defeat.
Played by Troy Baker, Higgs’ heel turn is a shining performance in an already star-studded ensemble, but all you’re really here for is to learn how to punch him in the face, so let’s get on with it. In this guide, we’re going to teach you how to beat Higgs once and for all when you face him in his final form on the beach.
First off, you’re going to want to get to the final battle with Higgs, which takes place at the end of Episode 9 after you defeat the Death Stranding giant BT in Edge Knot City. This involves crossing the tar belt from the Central Region and landing on the other side.
Whilst it might feel right to go full CQC with Higgs and punch the living daylights out of him, he’s stronger than you are and will quickly best you in a man to man fight. What you need to do is pull out your strand from the radial menu and be sneaky about it.
Once you’re done wrapping Higgs up you’ll head into a tar pit for a spot of boxing. Both Sam and Higgs put their dukes up and the fight becomes an homage to Metal Gear Solid 4’s fighting game boss battle.
