How to Evade the Tyrant in Resident Evil 2
To stop the Tyrant from chasing you, you need to break the line of sight, avoid loud noises, and make use of safe rooms, as the Tyrant is attracted to noise and can’t enter certain areas, allowing you to temporarily evade him. By understanding the Tyrant’s behavior and utilizing the environment to your advantage, you can increase your chances of survival and progress through the game.
Understanding the Tyrant’s Behavior
The Tyrant, also known as Mr. X, is a relentless pursuer in Resident Evil 2, and his primary goal is to retrieve the G-Virus and eliminate any survivors. To evade him, you need to be aware of his patrol routes, triggering events, and weaknesses, such as his vulnerability to headshots and incapacitation by stunning him.
FAQs
Q1: Can the Tyrant Stop Chasing You?
The Tyrant will eventually stop chasing you, but he will appear sometimes, and his chasing duration is around 5-10% of the total playtime.
Q2: How to Counter the Tyrant
If you’re struggling to evade the Tyrant, try to take him down quickly by firing everything you have at him while dodging his attacks, and use the Rocket Launcher to end the battle.
Q3: What Rooms Can the Tyrant Not Enter?
The Tyrant cannot enter the Interrogation/Observation Room, STARS Office, Clock Tower, Dark Room, Break Room, Boiler Room, and Chief Irons’ Office.
Q4: Does the Tyrant Follow You in the Lab?
In Resident Evil 2 Remake, Mr. X follows both Claire and Leon throughout the Police Station and Lab.
Q5: How Long Does the Tyrant Chase You?
The Tyrant chases you for around 5-10% of the total playtime, but he will appear sometimes.
Q6: Can You Lose the Tyrant?
Leading Mr. X across the Main Hall and between floors is an effective way to lose him, by learning the various paths and alternating them.
Q7: How to Bring the Tyrant to One Knee
10 headshots from a handgun can incapacitate the Tyrant for 30 seconds, giving you time to get far enough away.
Q8: Where Do You Shoot the Tyrant?
Shoot the Tyrant’s chest over and over while dodging his attacks, and use Magnum rounds for the best results.
Q9: Does the Tyrant Chase Claire?
Mr. X is a lumbering Tyrant who hunts Leon and Claire throughout Resident Evil 2.
Q10: Can the Tyrant Go to the Parking Garage?
The Tyrant can appear in the Parking Garage, and triggering an event will make him pursue the player.
Q11: How to Shake Off the Tyrant
Moving between rooms and breaking his line of sight is usually enough to shake him off, but on hardcore difficulty, this tactic will be much harder to pull off.
Q12: Can the Tyrant Beat Nemesis?
Nemesis is the winner when it comes to lethality, due to its speed and abilities.
Q13: Can the Tyrant Enter the Clock Tower?
The Clock Tower is a safe room where the Tyrant cannot enter.
Q14: Can Leon Get the Magnum?
The Lightning Hawk Magnum can only be obtained in Leon’s Story and Second Run, and it’s a powerful weapon against the Tyrant.
Q15: Is the Tyrant in Welcome to Raccoon City?
The Tyrant didn’t make the final cut of Welcome to Raccoon City, despite its importance in Resident Evil 2.