Get ready for some thrilling action in the Mountain of Skulls chapter of Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2. You’ll be battling through intense enemy territory, taking on heretics, and facing formidable bosses. Many new players find themselves overwhelmed here, especially when it comes to managing resources, so keep your eyes peeled for ammo pickups and use your keys wisely.
This chapter feels like a rollercoaster ride; it demands quick thinking and precision shooting as you navigate through blood-soaked environments while battling fierce foes. A common pitfall is underestimating enemy ambushes, particularly from Khrone Berzerkers, so don’t rush in unprepared.
Before diving deeper, make sure you’ve got your health packs stocked and are familiar with your weapons—trust me, knowing when to use your shotgun versus your heavier artillery can save your skin!
As the fight against heretics continues, your destination is clear: take control and push deeper into enemy territory. After your Marines have conquered their initial fortress, you’re bound to face intense retaliation. Completing necessary missions not only ensures your safety but fortifies your position against what lies ahead.
Focus on unlocking and activating various objectives as you press forward; this will keep you safer. Always remember, enemies will be there waiting for you!
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Mountain of Skulls – Blood Fortress | Initial area filled with fierce enemies and a key to progress the chapter. |
| Mountain of Skulls – Blood Cascade | Tunnels filled with enemies, keys, and essential weapon upgrades. |
| Mountain of Skulls – Blood Machine | Final area leading to a massive boss battle with the Lord of Skulls. |
Mountain of Skulls – Blood Fortress
Starting in Blood Fortress, your mission is to head toward the heart of the Khrone stronghold. Begin by walking through the ravine, hugging the right wall as you dispatch enemies. Don’t rush; carefully take out foes until you spot the imposing Blood Fortress itself.
After dropping down from the cliff, prepare for your first encounter with Bloodletters. There’s a red keydoor located to your right; to find the key, head left instead. Ascend the platform where you will meet your first ambush from Khrone Berzerkers.
These fierce foes can be dispatched with just one or two shotgun blasts. Proceed through the room and take a right to discover a cave filled with more Bloodletters. Eliminate them to snag the red key. After obtaining it, exit and unlock the red gate, then scale the upper region to lower the drawbridge.
Your next task is to locate the purple key. After lowering the drawbridge, conquer the enemies ahead and reach the next control panel (press N if you’re stuck). This will lower the entrance to the Khrone Stronghold, but before you can enter, be ready for a purge sequence.
Prepare yourself for a boss fight against the Bloodcrusher. Once it’s defeated, you can enter the fortress, grab the key, open the door, and wrap up the level.
Mountain of Skulls – Blood Cascade
Upon gaining access to the Khrone Stronghold, navigate through the corridors and tackle enemies while activating the initial door control panel. Backtrack to the entrance path, turn left, and find the newly opened door. Push ahead until you reach an intersection featuring a red and purple door.
Focus on retrieving the red key first, located just past a yellow door. Afterward, return to the red door, progress through and at the end, activate the control panel. Be patient as you wait; once blood levels drop, you’ll uncover sizeable ammo drops. Proceed through the newly opened path and collect the purple key.
Use the jump pad to get back to the intersection and unlock the purple door. Continue navigating the corridors until you reach a vast arena. Here, activate the control panel to unlock your next weapon – the Heavy Bolter. You’ll trigger a purge sequence right after grabbing it, so make sure to clear out enemies efficiently.
As you try to exit, a flood of enemies will swarm you. Be cautious as the ground will open underfoot three times, revealing enemies each time. Jump down, eliminate your foes, and keep moving.
Navigating through the blood-drenched depths leads you to the exit of the level, despite facing a massive ambush at the end.
Mountain of Skulls – Blood Machine
After escaping the blood-drenched depths, crawl through the tunnels until you encounter a dead end. Spot the glowing pipe? Shoot it! The resulting explosion will clear your path.
Travel down the tunnels where a yellow door awaits, which you cannot access without a key. Instead, break the pipe above the left door and climb to the massive structure’s top to acquire the red key. Use it to unlock the red door located lower on the same structure.
This will lead you to another massive structure where the goal remains: defeat enemies, scale the structure, then secure the purple key. After reaching the top, jump over the broken wall to enter the subsequent area. To advance, shoot the two pipes in front of the door and proceed into the third massive structure. Here, you’ll find the yellow key on the second floor.
Once obtained, a large purge sequence will occur. Use your full arsenal to fend off enemies during this challenging battle. Once it wraps up, open the first yellow door to return to the starting area.
Now, head through the second yellow door to traverse the tunnels again. Steel yourself for an encounter against the first major boss: Lord of Skulls, who has three distinct phases. The earlier destroyed pipes weaken him significantly.
For the first phase, aim at and destroy all the glowing parts on him. Be vigilant; if he swings his colossal axe, jump to dodge the shockwave and avoid the AOE damage. Once his health decreases and all glowing parts are shattered, the doorway to your right will unlock.
Step inside and immediately shoot the two large blood tankers on the boss’ back. As you take on the fodder enemies, use the jump pad to climb onto his back and target the glowing critical point behind him. Just remember, you’ll get thrown back into the arena after your attack.
The second phase commences here. The boss’s attacks become more aggressive; he’ll rain blood from the chest hole. Jump to dodge the spray while targeting his axe, hand, and chest armor to whittle down his HP.
Once the door on the left opens, head inside and destroy the final blood tankers. Utilize the jump pad again to attack the critical point. Prepare for one last showdown as the Lord of Skulls throws you back into the arena; his head will be the weak point this time. Unleash everything you’ve got until you bring him down.
After you succeed, you can access the head to conclude this chapter, marking the completion of Planet Novoza.
With that, our adventure through the Mountain of Skulls in Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 wraps up.
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