BTs (Beached Things) are among the most dangerous enemies in Death Stranding 2, first encountered during the main quest “Order 5: Defeat the BTs Near the Former Geophysics Lab.” Here’s a detailed guide on how to kill the BTs near the Research Lab in Death Stranding 2, especially for this early-game encounter.
If you want to kill BTs anywhere you find them, like near the Research Lab, you first need to know how to spot them, sneak past them, and fight them, and this guide shows you how to do this.
How to Detect BTs is Near You
- When you enter a BT area, the sky gets dark and the game sounds become ominous. This means BTs are close.
- Your Odradek scanner is your best tool to detect BTs. Its arm points toward the nearest BT and the little fingers blink and move faster as you get close.
- If you have DOOMS and a BB, you might see faint shapes or glowing eyes when you get very close
How to Avoid BTs
- Crouch with R1 to move quietly. If you get very close, hold your breath with R1 to stay hidden.
- Move away from where the Odradek points to keep safe, though sometimes you have to go through the area.
- If a BT detects you, black tar will appear and hands will try to grab you. Run and shake them off (press Square) to escape the area. If you’re dragged away, you’ll face a larger “Catcher” BT and you must fight him.
How To Kill The BTs
- Blood Grenades are your main weapon for BTs—pick them, aim with L2, and throw with R2 when you see a red shadow on the BT.
- Move slowly and get close for a better shot. Hold your breath to get closer without being seen.
- In Defeat the BTs Near the Former Geophysics Lab quest, you need to clear all BTs in the area. There are usually about six.
If you’re pulled into a boss fight with a Catcher, use Blood Grenades and any anti-BT weapons you have. Alternate throwing grenades and shooting (if you have anti-BT rounds) for maximum damage.
If possible, build or use a Timefall Shelter nearby to store your cargo safely before engaging BTs. This prevents cargo damage and lets you focus on combat.
That concludes how to kill the BTs near the Research Lab in Death Stranding 2. Just remember to watch your Odradek, move slowly, and use your Blood Grenades when you see that red shadow, and you’ll clear the area and keep your cargo safe every time.
