Otherwise, I’d skip this in favor of something faster, like the second weapon. While not exactly a good choice for the first phase of the fight due to the weapon’s heavy nature, it can work wonders for the second one if you can land perfect blocks as much as possible. Fractal Reaver – a powerful and impact-heavy nanite-infused Single-rigged weapon.Likewise, you will also get two nanite-infused weapons from Athena’s visions in the leadup before the fight: The best one that fits both criteria is Helix of the Delver, which you acquire after beating the Delver (you can check out a guide for beating it here) in Gideon’s Rock.

When it comes to weapons, you will want a nanite-infused one during the first phase and either a fire or nanite one during the second. It should be noted that if you don’t have the Wraith or Jaguar set crafted (found from the Hunters in Gideon’s Rock and Molly’s Store in Seaside Court after beating Cervantes) you can still get additional omni-cells in the various boxes scattered around the level during the fight. A rifle or sniper drone will do wonders here, especially in the first phase against Metal Armor. Photo: Focus Home Interactiveīy this point in the game, you should already be well-kitted, with at least Mark IV or V weapon and armor plus a core level of at least 50, with some good implants to go with it. It's helpful if you've already got Mark V gear for both weapons and armor. The second one is much like every humanoid boss you’ve come across, but there are several factors which may affect its overall difficulty.

In his first form, Shields rides a mech called Metal Armor, which is pretty tanky and requires no limb cutting or deflections whatsoever. The fight is a bit different from everything else you’ve faced thus far, mostly because of how Shields’ two phases are very unique from each other. The fight itself is quite symbolic, as the location is Project Utopia’s crash site Project Utopia is the nanite rocket from The Surge, which collided with the plane that was carrying you and Athena, setting off the chain of events for The Surge 2. At the very end of it is Major General Shields, who is all that stands between you and Athena. Before you reach AID Command itself, however, you find yourself in Gateway Bravo, a safe bastion at the edge of the city, where you meet up once again with Benjamin Burke and other survivors.ĪID Command itself is a vicious and unforgiving area, filled with tons of high-level enemies that pose a threat greater than any you’ve experienced thus far. After dealing with the Delver in Gideon’s Rock and conversing with Jonah Guttenberg, you begin your journey towards AID Command, where Shields and AID are keeping Athena and several other children hostage under the pretense of a rescue and evacuation. Major Ezra Shields is found in AID Command, the heart of AID operations within Jericho City. The fight takes place in Project Utopia's crash site deep within AID Command.

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