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--- metal_gear_solid:mpo_ng_any [2024/05/14 10:44] – [Further Information & Strategies] MarlonH8
+++ metal_gear_solid:mpo_ng_any [2024/05/23 15:38] (current) – [Standard Route] MarlonH8
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 ====== MGS:PO New Game Any% Routes & Guide ======
-__v1.18 by MarlonH8__
+__v1.20 by MarlonH8__
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 All bosses deal less damage, but otherwise behave in the exact same manner on EASY. The other important difference lies in the amount of health & stamina that you can drain per hit.\\
 This is //usually//((Stun Gs are affected to a lesser degree. This is noticeable on bosses like Cunningham, who still needs 5 instead of 6 hits to be defeated.)) increased by 50% on EASY. All in all, this enables EASY speedruns to finish just over a minute earlier than a NORMAL run would.\\
-The fastest boss strategies for EASY are listed below:
+The fastest, reliable boss strategies for EASY are listed below:
 ^ Python ^ Null 1 ^ RAXA ^ Null 2 ^ Cunningham ^ Gene ^
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 ====== [I] Escape & Diversionary Operations ======
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 ===== [13.2] Python Boss Fight =====
 ==== Standard Route ====
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    * Equip your Mosin Nagant and quickly land a no-scoped shot at Python as he charges at you
-   * After landing a shot, look straight down at the ground with your Mosin equipped/in FPV to dodge Python’s retaliatory burst-fire
+   * After landing a hit, look straight down at the ground with your Mosin equipped/in FPV to dodge Python’s retaliatory burst-fire
-   * Once his invincibility-frames from your last hit have worn off, land another shot
+   * Once Python is done firing, aim back up or perform a tactical reload to land another shot once his invincibility-frames from your last hit have worn off
-   * Repeat the last two steps until his Stamina Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 1 headshot + 2 body shots, Normal: 2 headshots + 2 body shots)
+     * If Python is within CQC range, step away to dodge his slam, then aim and fire
+   * Repeat the last few steps until his Stamina Gauge is fully drained (Easy: 1 headshot + 2 body shots, Normal: 2 headshots + 2 body shots)
    * //Skip Cutscene//
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 ===== [25] Cunningham Boss Fight =====
 ==== Standard Route ====
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    * //Fast forward Codec Call//
    * //Skip Cutscene//
-   * Equip a Stun G, go into FPV, then wait for Cunningham to move left or right
+   * Equip a Stun G, go into FPV, then wait for Cunningham to start hovering left/right
-   * Once he starts his dialogue, quickly throw 3 Stun Gs close to him on your platform's edge
-   * Continue throwing if he talks again to make short work of this fight (Easy: 5 hits, Normal: 6 hits)
+^ If Cunningham is moving to your left ^ If Cunningham is moving to your right ^
-     * If he doesn't and instead hovers to another spot, make sure he is not too far back left/right, otherwise wait for him to come closer before continuing to throw your Stuns
+| Quickly throw 2 Stun Gs close to him at the platform's left corner | Quickly throw 3 Stun Gs close to him, central of the platform's edge in front of you |
-   * If you run out of Stun Gs, it's usually best to simply restart the fight from the Pause Menu
+| Continue throwing another 2 Stun Gs whenever he says "Here, mousy, mousy!" or "Eat THIS!" | If he says "Here, mousy, mousy!" or "Eat THIS!", continue throwing the remaining Stun Gs to finish him off |
+| Otherwise wait for him to arrive at his next position before finishing him off | Otherwise wait for him to arrive and talk at his next position before finishing him off |
+   * In case he hovers further back, you have to wait for him to come closer before continuing to throw your Stuns
+   * If you run out of Stun Gs to tranq him, it's usually best to simply restart the fight from the Pause Menu (Easy: 5 hits, Normal: 6 hits)
    * //Skip Cutscene//
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 ==== Alternative Routes ====
-^ M63 Lethal (7+s timeloss throughout the run*) ^ 5 x Stun G + 3 x RPG-7 + 7 x MK22 (17+s timeloss throughout the run*) ^ ^ ^
+^ Hover Gamble (1+s timesave) ^ M63 Lethal (6+s timeloss throughout the run*) ^ 5 x Stun G + 3 x RPG-7 + 7 x MK22 (16+s timeloss throughout the run*) ^ ^ ^
-| *If you get insanely lucky accuracy, you can skip a phase and save [[https://youtu.be/T25IqS70bJQ|7+s total]] | *When on 1 Stun G Route, the total timeloss is minimized to 3+s |  |
+| Relying on Cunningham staying stationary - High risk on Easy (1 Stun G Route) | *If you get insanely lucky accuracy, you can skip a phase and save [[https://youtu.be/T25IqS70bJQ|6+s total]] | *When on 1 Stun G Route, you may only lose 2+s instead |  |
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 ===== [26] Gene Boss Fight =====