Harley Quinn is a powerful boss in Gotham Knights. Quick acrobatic moves, a powerful swing of the hammer and explosive devices make her more deadly. If you’re having a hard time beating Harley Quinn in Gotham Knights, then this guide is for you. I’ll share a list of skills you should have, the best character to fight Harley Quinn, and tricks on how not to die in a Gotham Knights Harley boss fight.
How to beat Harley Quinn?
Harley’s boss fight has four phases. The first two are not so difficult, but the last two. Mostly her movements are repetitive, the secret to winning this boss fight is dodging. Playing defensively will allow you to stay in combat longer until you have a combo window. This makes the boss fight slow and difficult.
The best hero to defeat Harley Quinn
There are two characters in Gotham Knights that do the best with Harley Quinn. The first is Batgirl, the second is Nightwing. Batgirl’s movements dodge Harley’s attack in the best possible way. Both are fast and can dodge each other’s attacks. With the right set of abilities, Batgirl can take down Harley, but she could run into trouble if Harley has extra support on the ground. Nightwing’s combos are pretty amazing and strong against Harley’s defenses. He has a stick that generates an electrical stun attack that can provide additional assistance during combat. Thus, you can choose any of these two characters for the boss fight.
Here are the details of the Focused Skills you should try before the boss fight. If you’re playing as Nightwing, then his fast movement + acrobatic skills make him a great help in combat. He is also an expert in crowd control, giving him a double advantage in taking on Harley’s soldiers.
Focused Skills: Raptor
- Trampoline
- air rebound
Special Skills: Acrobat
- Extra boost
- Evasion Chain
- Hailey’s Favorite
If you’re playing as Batgirl, focus on getting the following skills. Batgirl is a versatile character. Batgirl’s HP Plus skill increases HP by 40%. So she can stay in the fight longer.
Focused Skills: Courage
- HP Plus
- Enemy counter focus
- Second wind
Focused Skills: Oracle and Chivalry
- shocking devices
- Health Recovery+
Tricks to beat Harley Quinn
Once you’re done deciding which character to pick and you have the required skill set, here’s what to do in a boss fight. Harley’s boss fight has four phases. They are unlocked as her health continues to drop. In each phase, the combat will change slightly. In addition, Harley will continue to throw explosive mines on the floor. If you get in range, he will stun you. Just look for red circles and stay away from them. Simply put, you’ll need a lot of health to stay alive, and you can get more health with health packs in Gotham Knights.
Phase 1:
- Dodge when you see the glowing red circles on Harley’s weapon.
- Power attacks are hard to block, so it’s best to dodge them.
- The best time to attack is when Harley finishes her combos.
- Normal attack in phase 1 – jump + hammer blow.
Phase 2:
- Defeat 6 enemies. This will be a fast level because Harley is not on the ground.
Phase 3:
- In the final stage, Harley will return to earth, but she is not alone.
- You will also have to defeat other enemies and dodge Harley’s attack.
- Focus on clearing the crowd first, and try to stay away from Harley.
- Nightwings Arial combo attacks will play a huge role here.
Final phase:
- You will now be in hand-to-hand combat with Harley. In the final phase, she will release more charged attacks and will also use her gadgets frequently.
- You will have to maintain combo attacks and dodge her gadget traps.
- The strategy here remains the same, keep hitting her until the health bar drops to 0.
What to avoid:
If you get hit by Harley’s power attack, it cannot be canceled. You will lose a decent amount of health. Instead, dodge as soon as you see the red circles on Harley’s weapon. Another problem is related to explosive devices and other enemies. Enemies will also have power attacks that will knock you off the ground. Dodging is the only way to avoid this.
The fight will end with a cutscene. Most Harley movements are repetitive. You just need to keep up the pace of the attacks and dodge when it glows red. Explosives must also be avoided because they can stun you for a few seconds.
Harley Quinn is one of many bosses, and there are quite a few complex villains in Gotham Knights.