In Dying Light: The Beast, Kyle Crane transforms into a half-human, half-monster hybrid, gaining the fearsome Beast Mode powers. To reach his full potential, he must take on the formidable Chimera bosses. These massive, mutated enemies are not only strong but also fast and unpredictable, making each battle a true test of skill. Defeating them grants Beast Points, which unlock new abilities for Crane, turning every fight into a crucial step toward mastering his powers. This guide covers all 8 Chimeras, their abilities, and the best strategies to take them down effectively.
The Reaper
Appears in the Safe Haven mission. The first Chimera Crane faces.
How to Defeat It
- Reaper uses short melee combos and ramming attacks
- Position near pillars to stun it when it charges
- Attack its back after it is briefly stunned
Best Weapons
- Melee weapons like machetes or swords are sufficient for quick strikes
The Defect
Appears in the Life After Life mission at Town Hall
How to Defeat It
- Powerful melee attacks with slower animations
- Throws boulders that cause knockdowns
- Dodge boulders and melee swings, then counterattack
- Use gas canisters to stun and deal extra damage
Best Weapons
- Fast melee weapons for quick hits
- Firearms for ranged damage when needed
The Mist
Appears in First Blood mission on a swamp island
How to Defeat It
- Fog reduces visibility, making her attacks tricky
- Leaps and scurries, attacks from above, and uses poison projectiles
- Keep moving, dodge toxic attacks, and punish when she pauses
Best Weapons
- Mid to long-range weapons
- Quick melee attacks during brief windows
The Behemoth
Appears in A New Strain mission at an abandoned junkyard
How to Defeat It
- Stomps the ground, creating shockwaves
- Performs heavy swipes
- Calls additional infected
- Dodge stuns, attack after swipes, and thin the crowd first
Best Weapons
- Melee weapons for close combat
- Pistol or SMG for clearing adds quickly
The Toxin
Appears in Toxic Relationships mission
How to Defeat It
- Jumps between pillars while flinging poisonous blobs
- Predict movement, dodge toxic clouds, and reposition constantly
- Grappling hook is extremely useful to stay mobile
Best Weapons
- Long-range weapons, grenades, and Molotov cocktails
- Quick melee or pistols for minor infected
The Matriarch
Appears in Requiem for a Scream mission at a factory
How to Defeat It
- Screeches to summon runners, attacks with long-range slashes, and disappears into smoke
- Track her using the on-screen indicator
- Manage added infected carefully
Best Weapons
- Mid-range weapons
- Throwables like Molotovs to control space and damage summoned enemies
The Wraith
Appears in One Flew Over the Volatiles’ Nest mission
How to Defeat It
- Turns invisible and uses acid projectiles
- Listen to chittering sounds to locate it
- Dodge acid, then hit with blunt melee or firearms
Best Weapons
- Blunt melee weapons
- Shotgun or pistols for short-range bursts
The Colossus
Appears in Buried Truths mission at the water treatment facility
How to Defeat It
- Huge, slow, but can charge and perform AoE stuns
- Throws boulders and summons infected
- Destroy biohazard crates to weaken it
- Use pillars to hide, reload, and attack from behind
Best Weapons
- Melee weapons with quick dodges
- Mid-range firearms or crossbow
- Explosive barrels when near the Colossus
Master Every Chimera in Dying Light
Every Chimera in Dying Light: The Beast presents its own set of challenges. From the Reaper’s aggressive charges to the Colossus’ devastating area attacks, learning their attack patterns is essential. Make smart use of Beast Mode, dodge at the right moments, and strike when they are vulnerable. By following this guide, you’ll be able to defeat all 8 Chimeras, earn all Beast Points, and master the game like a true apex hunter.
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