In this Metro Exodus Enemies Guide, we will detail all the enemies there are in the game, and give you a general idea on what to expect from each of the enemies in the game. while the game is filled with mutant enemies, you also find yourself in conflict against humans who become your enemy.

If you are not looking to confront any human, and if you best strategy is to sneak past trouble, you will still have to deal with the mutants. These mutants come in various horrendous forms each bigger and badder than the previous. And the only way you can get past them, is to take them down by killing them.

Metro Exodus Enemies Guide

Below we have listed all the mutant enemies followed by the humans that you might find yourself fighting against, and what types of armor cladded human attackers you may come across.

Watchman

This is the first mutant you come across,  and is the most common creatures in post-apocalyptic Russia. With protruding joints, fearsome claws and yellowing teeth, this creature is always looking to attack you once he spots you.

While taking one Watchman is easy, if you find yourself getting attacked by a pack of these mutants, you will be in some trouble. The best weapon for them is the shotgun that takes them down instantly. However, since they like running in packs, if you do not deal with one Watchman quickly, more of these mutants can be summoned as reinforcements if you do not deal with them quietly.

Spiders

Spiders are always lurking in the dark areas that are filled with cobwebs. If you find yourself traversing through a dark tunnel filled with cobwebs, you can be sure that the area is infested with Spiders.

Spiders will strike from darkness, using cocoons, webs and holes from which they launch their attacks. its best to keep a flashlight or fire source to burn off the cobwebs when you are entering an area that you know has Spiders inside. When exposed to light, they panic and die if they are unable to escape.

Lurker

These mutants and scavengers that feel on dead bodies and mutants. Though it easily frightened and avoids any human confrontation. However they can attack if provoked and if in groups.

These pesky mutants are quick, which can test your reflexes if you are hunting for one. Their attack is basically one hit followed by hiding in nearby burrows.

Mutated Bear

The Mutated Bear is the undisputed ruler of the forest. It is lethal to anyone that it gets close to. Because of its mutated body, tough skin and heavy bones, it is highly resistant to any kind of light firearm.

Though it is not invincible and is weak to heavy weapons, but its thick fur is rather susceptible to incendiary weapons. If you find yourself with not enough firearm, your best bet is to sneak around and not gain any of its attention. If you fail, you can dodge its attack, but without any weapon you are just a weakling against its one hit kill.

Humanimal

These mutants look exactly what you expect them to look like. At first glance, these look like humans nearby. Get closer however and you will find a dangerous and aggressive creature that will attack on sight.

Humanimals are usually found in groups and they inhabit dark locations and abandoned buildings. Their behavior is similar to that of apes, using nearby debris as throwable weapons. If you want to take them down the best way, you have to keep your distance, be quiet and avoid being overwhelmed with many of them.

Demon

The Demons can be seen flying all throughout this ruined world. It has huge wings that it uses to travel around. Demon is one of the deadliest creatures around. This grotesque flying creature hunts along and can easily grab any size of prey from the ground.

It is best to stay away from them and avoid open spaces where the Demons are lurking around. Pick your path carefully and remain under cover to avoid being picked up. Their attack is based on pick you up and taking you to a great height distance, then lets your body plummet to the ground.

Shrimp

These are mutated crustaceans with armored carapaces and extremely territorial aggressive behavior. The females of this species roam around in the water and tend to be in packs.

When threatened, they will attack from a distance, spitting corrosive mucus to incapacitate their target. The Males, who tend to live solitary lives, have additional armored plates on the fore legs. These limbs are used as clubs when attacking and double as shields for defense. You’ll need to time your attacks perfectly to defeat him.

Nosalis

This creature is commonly found above and below the ground. It is an agile and aggressive mutant that can cover a lot of ground with surprising speed. They often run along walls an charge towards their prey to get close for the kill.

The Nosalises prefer abandoned underground facilities and dilapidated buildings. Territorial by nature, they are ferocious in protecting their nest. Easy to kill when caught alone, but almost unstoppable in great numbers.

Wolves

Not all beasts roaming the surface are mutants, but unfortunately, as in this case, they can be equally vicious. Wolves are pack hunters looking for their next meal.

Ravenous and territorial, wolves should be considered incredibly dangerous. Even a lone wolf can cause problems if not dealt with quickly. However, wolves are pack animals by nature, so if you cross paths with them, you’ll need to have keen wits and good aim to get away unscathed.

Human Enemies

You can also find yourself the target of humans that are looking for a fight. If you decide to fight them, you need to now what you are up against.

Humans come with and without armor. While the normal unarmored people can be taken down with a few shots, one headshot is enough to kill them. You can also stun them if you decide not to kill them, but you need to be sneaky about it.

Armored humans wear heavy armor and helmets, you cannot take then down with a few shots, and you will need more heavy ammo and incendiary weapons. Molotov cocktails work best in taking down a few armored enemies.

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This concludes our Metro Exodus Enemies Guide. Feel free to comment below.