How to beat the Pain in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater?

In Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater, to face Pain is a formidable test of the player’s operative skills. The Cobra Unit member commands the deadly swarm, turning a cave into a hazardous battlefield.

He also has different defensive and offensive moves. One’s success here needs more than just the firepower. It demands some smart use of precise timing and environment. The guide here outlines core combat tipsthat can help to win against the Pain in Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater.

How to beat Pain in Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater?

Direct confrontation with the Pain will act as an overwhelming moment. The primary sanctuary, therefore, remains the water. Submerging in it makes one immune to almost all his attacks—Tommy Gun Volley and Homing Hornet Grenades.

Use aquatic terrain for repositioning, while avoiding Pain’s projectiles. While he will shatter the Aroma Jar (green potion which attracts hornets) on the platform, ensure that to be clear of the area completely.

It can become a magnet for the swarm.Note: The primary defense of Pain is the living shield of the Hornets. It makes him invulnerable.Mimic is another move of Pain, which makes players see two versions of him on the rock.

Only if the right one is guessed correctly, it leave him vulnerable to the damage. It is a hard test but a good one. Apart from it, make sure to stay clear of the bullet hornets. Used in the second phase of battle, bullet hornets fire. This move cannot be stopped. So, choose to dodge.

Patience will act as the greatest weapon here. The Pain remains vulnerable when hornet armor is down. So, force insects for dispersing, hitting them using a blast from the M37 shotgun or a smoke grenade.

It would create a narrow window for you to surface and then land some critical shots using an AK-47 or a sidearm. The hit-and-run tactic will be the core of a success strategy.Pro tip: Rock platforms will not offer you any protection here. It will instead make you an easy target to Pain’s varied assaults.

Manage resources for Pain's final takedown and securing reward

To manage stamina becomes crucial to maintain an aquatic approach. To continuously swim will drain your energy. So, make sure you collect sustenance like crabs or frogs from the cave beforehand.

Keeping your stamina bar full will allow you to be mobile and safe underwater for an extended period of time. It will allow you to wait for a perfect moment before you strike.For the operatives to seek some extra challenges makes a non-lethal takedown possible. To use weapons like ZZZ or STN (focus on the DMG symbol on the weapon in case of lethal) will deplete the stamina bar and not health. To successfully incapacitate the Pain will reward you with unique Hornet Stripe camouflage. It’s a valuable tool for future Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater stealth operations. It will also unlock the Pain Relief achievement.