Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

Batman: Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition

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Beating the Joker on Hard
By Edjoman
Trouble beating the Joker on hard difficulty? Fear no more, this guide is here to help you!
   
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Part 1
The first part of the Joker boss is not that hard. The fight is quite similar to the fight at the pump control center, but this time, you have much more space to fight on. The easiest way to winn this fight is to batarang the titan thugs when they ram at you. Just ignore the normal thugs, as the titan thugs will most likely run them over. The only time you need to worry about the titan thugs, is when you are beating on the thugs. Remember to block incomming attacks, as they do much damage.



If you struggle with finding pants that fits your balls, there is another way to beat this fignt, without using any batarangs, or hitting anyone. When the first thug rams at you, run either left or right at the middle of the arena. Then, when the second thug starts to run at you, line up with the other thug, and they will chrash into each other, causing them to start hitting each other in blind rage. After doing this strategy for a while, both of the thugs will be gone. The only thing to keep in mind is to move a lot, as getting hit will make the thugs stand in the same side of the arena.

Once this fight is over the real trouble FUN begins.
Part 2
Part 2 of the Joker fight can be a real pain in the rear end, but a few tips and strategies will make it a bit easier.

First of, when the Joker patheticly tries to swing at you, start with running to the back of the arena. Then start running to your left. The weakness to Joker seems to be that he he will attack the position you stood in when he finished his last attack, so be dynamic!

The first wave of thugs is quite easy, just try not to stand in the middle of the fight, if you manage this, and if you block at the right times, this wave will be easy. Also, triggering the bombs on thugs can be a good strategy for knocking them all to the ground.


The second wave is more difficult, so prioritizing becomes important:

1. The thugs that try to access weapons. It is essential to stop them, because the third wave becomes almost impossible when the thugs have guns. Don't mind losing your combo!
2. The guys with knives. I usually try to throw them at the fence, as they will cause a lot of trouble with their blocking, and they do much damage. the easiest way to do this is to focus them from the start.
3. If you manage to take out the thugs with knives, AKA annoying little pricks, the rest of the fight is quite similar to the first wave. Just remember to deny any thug that tries to grab a gun.


The third wave is all about comboing:
1. Keep denying them guns!
2. If you keep a good flow in your combat, the thugs won't be able to grab the shock-sticks, and the strategy becomes the same as wave one. Throwing thugs into the fence is also usefull!
That's it!
Now enjoy the Biggest Blast Achievement, and know that you just have beaten one of the more challenging bosses in the game. Good Job!

Also, if you need help with the green lady AKA Poison Ivy; check this guide out:
Beating Poison Ivy On Hard
15 Comments
Mary Virgin 5 Jan, 2021 @ 11:23am 
This fight best strategy is as soon as Joker jumps up to roof, place 2 explosive gels on floor a little distance away from center before thugs jump down. Most get knocked out. Then stay between central wall gun box and right side electric fence. Jump towards fence so thugs follow then dodge back over them and strike them into fence. Jump strike strategy pushing thugs in fence. Towards fence then jump away then punching goons in fence and so on. Fully upgraded Batman armor takes not much damage from fence shock, if by chance. But most goons end up quick and you also are within striking distance if anyone gets to gun box. Keep placing explosive gel before every round of thuigs after Joker jumps up.
please everybody 27 Aug, 2020 @ 5:33pm 
Jokeguy is easiest boss in da gam
J-Dog 15 Sep, 2017 @ 3:23pm 
Tip: During the first part of the fight (with the titan thugs) you can use the batclaw to pull thugs off the upper walkways, pre-emptively knocking them out.
vitin_86 6 Nov, 2014 @ 7:01am 
I will try it!!
Zalgo 25 Jan, 2014 @ 10:18am 
Better use your batclaw when you stay near electro-fence all three guys you catch die.
javiermace92 27 Dec, 2013 @ 10:49am 
thanks!
chrisegan22 24 Nov, 2013 @ 12:23pm 
oh ok
Bombel 19 Nov, 2013 @ 8:14am 
tak
oliman300 17 Nov, 2013 @ 9:37am 
well he was motionless and nothing happened he didnt jump up and no hechmen moved either but no worrys i have sorted it out
azyl666666 17 Nov, 2013 @ 3:20am 
Czemu tu nic nie ma po polsku ??