Batman: Arkham City boss guide: Mr. Freeze, Ra’s al Ghul, Solomon Grundy and Clayface
Quick boss mechanics for the original Arkham City campaign, including the changing Mr. Freeze encounter.
Edition covered
The original 2011 Arkham City campaign; WB Games Steam pictures show the PC Game of the Year Edition. Catwoman content is identified separately. Return to Arkham and Wii U Armored Edition differences are outside this guide.
4 bosses · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Boss guide
Mr. Freeze
Core solution: Vary predator takedown methods. Common error: Repeating a disabled approach.
Solomon Grundy
Core solution: Disable floor power sources with gel. Common error: Attacking before the opening.
Ra’s al Ghul
Core solution: Avoid attacks and use phase openings. Common error: Staying still through ranged patterns.
Quick notes
- Mr. Freeze adapts to repeated tactics. Use different predator takedown methods.
- Read the arena mechanisms. Grundy’s fight uses the floor’s power sources before Batman can damage him.
- Keep space during the Clayface fight. Spoilers: freeze attacks are central to the Clayface encounter.
- Check the current difficulty’s demands. Boss health and required sequences can vary with difficulty or replay mode.
Read the arena mechanisms
| Opportunity | Approach | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Floor grate | Attack from beneath when aligned | Track Freeze’s patrol |
| Breakable surface | Use the supported environmental takedown | Wait for suitable positioning |
| High position | Drop or glide into a valid opening | Move before his countermeasure |
| Electrical mechanism | Exploit the arena’s equipment | Identify the interaction in Detective Mode |
Boss health and required sequences can vary with difficulty or replay mode.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Batman: Arkham City publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Arkham City manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Arkham City campaign walkthrough | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |
| Mr. Freeze encounter methods | gamefaqs.gamespot.com |