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Dead Space Remake (2023)

How to Beat Twitchers

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The Twitcher is an enemy type in Dead Space Remake (2023) and is the fastest enemy in the game. Read on to learn the different ways on how to defeat this Necromorph.

Twitcher Overview

Dead Space Remake (2023)- TwitcherTwitcher
When soldiers equipped with stasis modules were transformed by Infectors, the resulting necromorphs were stronger, faster, and extremely erratic in their movement. Dubbed “Twitchers” for their spastic movement, these creatures are much more easily defeated after slowing them down with stasis blasts.
Weak Spots Limbs, Chest (Stasis Module)
Weaknesses No Specific Weaknesses
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Recommended Weapons
Plasma Cutter
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Force Gun

How to Beat Twitchers

Shoot their Chest

Twitchers are resistant to any source of external stasis, but they have a built in stasis module on their chest.

Shooting a Twitcher's stasis module not only slows them down, but also affects the area around them with stasis.

Use the Force Gun

If you're having trouble shooting a Twitcher's stasis module, you can use the Force Gun to obliterate them in one a couple of shots.

In easier difficulties, you can one-shot a Twitcher with a Force Gun with guaranteed satisfaction.

Shoot their Legs

Given how fast Twitchers are, it is best to shoot their legs to disable their fast movement. This strategy also gives you an opening for other necromorphs in the area.

Death from Twitchers

Isaac is Dismembered and Taunted

If a Twitcher lands a blow on Isaac when he is low on health, it will cut his arm off, twitch in front of him, drive its blade accross his torso and twitch some more. Isaac's body will then fall, revealing his torso has been cut in half.

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