Mastering the Battle Against Mr Scratch in Alan Wake 2

Fighting Scratch

In Alan Wake 2, players will encounter the Dark Presence, the ultimate antagonist, who finally emerges in Chapter 6 of Return. To defeat the Dark Presence, which takes on the form of Mr. Scratch, players must utilize the new equipment found at the Sheriff's Station, made available by the arrival of the Federal Bureau of Control. By activating the light generators and keeping Mr. Scratch at bay, players can banish the Dark Presence and emerge victorious in Alan Wake 2.

As soon as the fight starts, make your way to the back door and head into the lot behind the Sheriff's Station. In this area, there are three generators that you must activate to provide power to the light fixtures. Once all three lights are turned on, the Dark Presence will be driven away. Activating the generators is simple – just stand in front of them and press the interact button. However, before you can power up the generators, you will need to find a way to slow down Mr. Scratch. He moves slowly on foot, but can teleport short distances to quickly catch up to Saga. If he manages to reach you, he will interrupt your progress of activating the generator unless you stun him first.

Mr. Scratch can be momentarily incapacitated by inflicting substantial damage using any weapon from Saga's collection, except for the flashlight charge attack which proves largely ineffective in this encounter. The pump-action shotgun, obtainable at the Sheriff's Station prior to the battle, along with the crossbow, are the most efficient weapons for dealing damage to Scratch.

Players have the ability to stun Mr. Scratch with a single headshot from a crossbow. However, it is important to note that these bolts cannot be retrieved as Mr. Scratch teleports away after the confrontation. To effectively beat Mr. Scratch, players need to have three crossbow bolts at their disposal. By aiming for his head, shooting him, swiftly heading towards a generator to activate it, and then reloading the crossbow, players can repeat this process two more times to swiftly defeat Mr. Scratch.

Generator Locations

Players can locate the three generators in the back lot of the Sheriff's Station by identifying the machines with glowing red lights. To assist in pinpointing their positions, the first generator is conveniently situated right next to the stairs leading out of the Sheriff's Station. Additionally, players will notice a supply box situated to the right of this generator.

The second generator is located adjacent to the first one, positioned to the right behind the stack of crates. The final generator can be found on the opposite side of the lot, concealed behind the dumpster and the pile of garbage bags. Additionally, there is a toolbox situated on the ledge to the right of this generator, which players can explore for potential loot. Once all three generators have been activated, the chapter will conclude, and the cutscene will commence.

Alan Wake 2

Franchise Alan WakePlatform(s) PC, PS5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XDeveloper(s) Remedy EntertainmentReleased October 27, 2023Publisher(s) Epic GamesGenre(s) Survival Horror

Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of the Alan Wake series, I am thrilled to see the return of Mr. Scratch in Alan Wake 2. This iconic villain is sure to bring a new level of terror to the game, and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds.

The battle against Mr. Scratch in Chapter 6 of Return is sure to be one of the most challenging and memorable moments in the game. Players will need to use all of their skills and resources to defeat him, and it will be a true test of their courage and determination. I am confident that fans of the series will be up to the challenge, and I can't wait to see how they overcome this formidable foe.