Episode 13: Requiem for a Scream

Requiem for a Scream is one of the shortest main quests in Dying Light: The Beast, with a duration similar to the Toxic Relationships mission. For some players, the biggest challenge may be finding the way into the factory. I personally wasted 20 minutes searching for the entrance, only to discover it was right in front of me all along. To ensure you complete this smoothly, this guide will not only show you the entrance but also detail the mission flow and essential items needed.

After talking to Olivia in the truck, pass through the containers directly ahead to reach the other side of the waterway. Upon arrival, please don't repeat my mistake—trying to climb up the factory looking for open windows or doors. Actually, you just need to climb the walkway shown in the previous image, and it will lead you directly inside the factory.

Once inside the factory, head downward and you'll see a half-open metal door that you can squeeze through sideways. But before entering, a boss battle awaits you, so it's recommended to craft some healing items in advance and equip your most powerful weapons. The upper area also has some supplies, so remember to scavenge them before proceeding.

Look for the half-open metal door that allows you to squeeze through sideways. This is the entrance to the boss arena. Before proceeding, make sure you have: - Plenty of healing items (bandages, medkits) - Your strongest melee weapon equipped - A shotgun for dealing with Runner spawns - Full health and stamina

The Matriarch is a two-phase boss whose attack patterns are very similar to the 'Mist' from the First Blood mission. Its attacks include jump slams and charging attacks, both of which can deal massive damage if you fail to dodge in time. Like the Mist, if you get too close to the Matriarch, it will choose to retreat. But it's also adept at aggressive attacks, usually striking at least once before throwing smoke bombs to escape.

Another important point is that the Matriarch can blend into its environment, so you need to listen carefully for its screams. The game provides a sound wave indicator showing the direction of the sound source—simply adjust your view until the indicator points straight ahead. This audio cue system is crucial for tracking the boss when it becomes invisible, so pay close attention to the directional indicators on your screen.

With the above information mastered, the key to dealing with this boss is to always stay close to it. Whenever it tries to attack, dodge to the side in time, then quickly turn around and counterattack. Obviously, since the Matriarch constantly throws smoke bombs and creates distance, you may need to wait for Beast Mode to activate before dealing significant damage. Otherwise, this will be a slow-paced battle with fixed patterns.

Each time it retreats, the Matriarch will most likely either jump and slam down on you or launch a charge attack. In either case, dodge to the side, not backward. Watch out for Runners that occasionally appear in the arena, and eliminate them immediately when they show up, or they'll interfere with your healing. It's recommended to keep a shotgun in your weapon wheel for quickly dispatching them. Although divided into two phases, the Matriarch's moves don't fundamentally change; you just need to deal with more Runners in the second phase.

After defeating the Matriarch, you first need to find a vehicle and drive to the monastery to talk with Olivia. The monastery is located some distance away, so grab any nearby vehicle and make your way there. Olivia will be waiting for you to discuss the next steps.

After the conversation ends, return to your vehicle and drive to the exile cave. The cave is located at the other end of the map, and this long journey may make you especially wish the game had a fast travel feature. The drive will take several minutes, so be patient and enjoy the scenery as you make your way across the map.

Upon arrival, talk with Lydia and Camillo, who will give you the next mission—Volatile Nest. With that, the current mission ends. Rewards: - Survivor Spiked Bracers - 10,000 XP - 800 Old World Currency - Co-op Loot Chest (if completed in co-op mode) This was one of the shorter main quests, but the Matriarch boss fight provides a good challenge with its camouflage mechanics and aggressive attack patterns.