Thief - How to Defeat the Thief Taker General - Boss Fight
88Even though Thief only has two boss fights, it doesn't mean they're any less difficult to beat. For the Thief-Taker General, there's two approaches to winning this battle. The first, most common approach is to deal damage to your foe, dropping him to one knee when you've won. The second, more difficult way to emerge victorious, is by not harming him at all, making your escape by using stealth and timing.
The Lethal Approach
When the cut scene ends you'll find yourself on the outer perimeter of the room. Take cover behind one of the pillars, swooping counterclockwise -- to your right -- to avoid being spotted or attacked. Try using Water Arrows to douse the torches hanging from the walls. This allows you to work in the shadows. Just be aware, the Thief Taker General can light those torches again when he attacks you.
When you have an angle on the General, attack him with Blast Arrows. You can go for head shots but we would advise aiming center mass. This ensures that your arrows hit their target, rather being wasted if he moves at the last second. Fire one arrow, then swoop to your right and repeat the process. When he drops to one knee, the Thief-Taker General is defeated. Be sure to pick his pockets before deciding if he gets to live or die, the General carries one of the game's Collectible Loot Items, Serendi Stone Circles (7/7) - Amber Circle.
If you don't have any Blast Arrows, the concept stays the same except you will have to use Broadhead Arrows, Fire Arrows and Sawtooth Arrows. Choke Arrows can also be used to briefly stun the General, allowing you to move in for some melee attacks.
With the battle complete and the room looted, turn the valves on each side of the room to remove the gate covering the door. Approach the door and pick the lock to finish the chapter.
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