In Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, players will face only one boss encounter, which occurs just before the final moments of the game. This confrontation is with Diana Marmont, specifically her taken form, which is undeniably unsettling. Besides her, the crimson-lit arena presents additional dangers, but don’t worry—we’ve got strategies to assist you in defeating her.
Alan Wake 2: The Lake House – Boss Fight with Diana Marmont
Diana Marmont is not the toughest adversary, and the battleground gives you ample opportunity to maneuver around her attacks with relative ease. Let’s analyze her attack patterns and outline the best strategy to handle this fight.
The battle begins with Diana ominously advancing towards you. Equip your flashlight and unleash a blast of light to slow her down temporarily.
This will buy you some time, allowing you to fire shots from your pistol directly at her head. While the shotgun is an option, it’s better saved for later.
As you inflict enough damage, you might sidestep her oncoming attacks, leading her to leap to one of the elevated platforms. However, be cautious—if you miss some headshots, she may launch a fast two-hit combo at you. Both punches can be dodged, but timing is key, particularly with the second punch, which has a slight delay. The hitbox can be tricky, so maintaining a safe distance is advisable.
If you create some separation, Diana will charge up for a devastating Superman punch. Dodge this attack, as it can deplete a large portion of your health, although it’s relatively easy to avoid, especially since there is an audio cue during her wind-up.
To help navigate past her two-hit combo and the Superman punch, try to position an obstacle between you and Diana. This tactic effectively neutralizes her attacks, forcing her to strike at angles.
However, remain vigilant and keep your distance; even if you dodge her Superman punch, a reverse punch can still catch you off-guard. After dealing sufficient damage, Diana will leap onto a platform.
From this vantage point, she will hurl boulders at you that also need to be dodged to avoid significant damage. A straightforward way to dodge these attacks is to run beneath her current platform, placing yourself against the wall.
This positioning grants you a moment to heal or collect resources from the surrounding boxes. During this phase, a paint creature will appear alongside Diana, adding to the chaos. Equip your paint monster-destroying weapon and take it out swiftly.
Stay alert for Diana while dodging her boulders. Once you can, use your pistol to shoot her a few times, and she will return to the ground.
Repeat this strategy until her health depletes sufficiently for a victory. A clear visual cue for monitoring her health is the condition of her body, which visibly deteriorates. Take full advantage of your shotgun here, as it is particularly lethal, just like against any other adversary.
That’s the entire fight in a nutshell—while Diana isn’t overly challenging, her attacks can hit hard if you’re not careful. While the paint monster is a nuisance, keeping an eye on both threats will help you manage the fight successfully.
Alternative Strategy
At the beginning of the encounter, after using the flashlight to confront her taken energy, if you act quickly and deal substantial damage with your pistol in rapid succession, you can stun Diana completely. This tactic can potentially conclude the fight before it fully begins if you continue firing with your pistol and switch to the shotgun once she recovers. You can view gameplay showcasing this strategy below. (Gore Warning)
It’s unclear whether this is an unintended glitch or a valid tactic, but if you’re swift and precise, you can nearly defeat her before the fight truly begins.
The Lake House expansion offers a brief yet thrilling journey that adds depth to the Remedy shared universe and hints at upcoming projects. When you’re not battling crazed villains, ensure you unlock all the computers within the Lake House facility in Alan Wake 2.
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