Games·IGN·26 jun 2025

Death Stranding 2: Combat Tips | 8 Essential Tricks to Outsmart Enemies and BTs

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach gives players tons of freedom in how they approach threats – whether sneaking, avoiding, or going in guns blazing. In this video, we’re focusing on the latter. Here are 8 must-know combat tips to help you fight smarter, deal with enemy outposts, take down BTs, and even weaponize your cargo.Learn how to parry with strands, manipulate outpost threat levels, use blood grenades creatively, and turn your vehicle into a battering ram. We’ll also show you how to unlock lethal rounds, upgrade your punches, and use watchtowers to scope out your enemies from a distance.00:00 - Intro  00:35 - Don’t Sleep On Strands  01:31 - Enemy Outpost Mechanics  02:44 - Enemies Revive Their Friends  03:31 - Check Weapon Stats Before Dealing With BTs  04:34 - Using Blood Grenades In a Pinch  05:22 - Cars Make Good Weapons  06:40 - Lethal Rounds  07:46 - Upgrading Your Punches