There are various enemies you will face during your journey through The Last Of Us Part 1, but some of them are tougher than others. One of the toughest enemies you will come across is the Bloaters. If you do face a Bloater, then there isn’t a lot you can do to take them down, as they are resilient to most bullets and have extremely tough outer skin. In this guide, we will see how to defeat Bloaters in The Last of Us Part 1.
How to Defeat Bloaters in The Last of Us Part 1
Bloaters are one of the toughest enemies you will encounter, but thankfully there is a way to take them down. Here we will see how to defeat Bloaters in The Last of Us Part 1.
Bloaters are vulnerable to fire, so your best bet when you meet a Bloater is to hit them with Molotov Cocktails or set them alight with a Flamethrower first to weaken their tough skin. This will also expose some peculiar growths on its body, which you can shoot at with your gun. You can find these growths on its back, chest, and abdomen. Any good armor-piercing gun like the Hunting Rifle or Hunting Pistol can make quick work of the Bloater. Later on, even a fully upgraded El Diablo can work against them. You can also try a combination of a Molotov Cocktail and a Nail Bomb to attack them from a distance.
If you wish to avoid the confrontation, you can instead sneak past them. Bloaters are blind and rely on echolocation to make their way around. Enabling the Listening mode in the game can help you figure out where Bloaters are. You can also lure them away by tossing objects at a distance to distract them.
That’s all there is to know about Bloaters and how to defeat them in The Last Of Us Part 1. If you like this guide you can check out our other guides as well.