Volgin serves as the seventh main boss encounter in *Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater*, challenging players in an electrifying showdown within Groznyj Grad B1F. This arena-based battle emphasizes strategic adaptation to his electric abilities, melee strikes, and projectile attacks. Players can choose between lethal takedowns or exhausting his stamina for a unique non-lethal victory reward.
Key Strategies to Defeat Volgin
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CQC Throws and Dodge Rolls: Repeatedly grab and throw Volgin, then roll over him to drain stamina efficiently. Ideal for higher difficulties due to his frequent vulnerability to close-quarters combat.
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Exploit Idle Moments: Fire tranquilizers (Mk22) or shotgun rounds (M37) during his power-up animations or conversations with Ocelot for critical damage.
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Disrupt Ranged Attacks: Stay within melee range to interrupt his lightning beam and finger gun bullets with CQC.
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Chaff Grenade Advantage: Toss chaff to redirect his lightning attacks upward, neutralizing their threat—especially in Phase 2.
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Prone Positioning: Lay flat to avoid bullet AoE attacks in Phase 2 and sidestep multi-stream lightning beams.
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Evasive Maneuvers: Circle Volgin during his charging attacks, then counter with throws after his combo ends.
Optimal Loadouts
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Non-Lethal: Prioritize Mk22 tranquilizer pistol and CQC throws.
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Lethal: M37 shotgun for maximum damage output.
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⚠️ Always unequip weapons during his invulnerability phases to prevent ammo loss from lightning strikes.
Hidden Collectibles
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Kerotan Frog #52: Located on the southwest arena edge, partially visible on an upper ledge.
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GA-KO Duck #52: Camouflaged atop a metal crate on the eastern side of the battlefield.
FAQ
Where is Volgin fought?
Groznyj Grad B1F arena.
Simplest tactic for victory?
Chain CQC throws and rolls to deplete stamina rapidly.
Countering bullet AoE attacks?
Drop prone near Volgin to evade all projectiles.
Non-lethal reward?
Cold War Camouflage, inducing hesitation in enemies.
Collectibles in the arena?
Kerotan Frog 52 and GA-KO Duck 52.