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Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8)

Armored Lycan Enemy Guide: How to Kill Armored Lycans

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Here is the enemy guide for Armored Lycans, a type of monster found in Resident Evil Village (Resident Evil 8). Be sure to check here for everything you need to know about Armored Lycans including where they can be found, their weaknesses, and what items they may drop!

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Armored Lycan Overview and Weaknesses

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Location The Village
Stronghold
Weaknesses Explosives
Shotgun Blasts
Drops Perfect Crystal Skull

Armored Lycans are a variant of the regular Lycans that run around stalking you aroung the Village. They are far more durable compared to their regular brethren, forcing you to utilize heavier weapons when fighting against them. Due to their armored nature, they are far more willing to charge at you head on.

How to Kill Armored Lycans

Use Your Shotgun

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Anything less than your destructive shotguns would mean wasted ammunition. Armored Lycans are difficult to kill, even more so than regular Lycans. Your shotgun will have the biggest impact in terms of damage – use it as you slowly inch backwards to avoid its charge. Once its head gear falls off, shoot it straight to the head to finish it off quickly.

Use Explosives

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Even though shotguns deal tremendous damage, explosives such as Pipe Bombs and Mines can take care of an Armored Lycan's armor in one go. Rush in for the kill with the shotgun should the explosion not kill them outright.

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