Batman: Arkham Asylum Boss Guide

How to go toe-to-toe with the biggest villains and walk away (relatively) unscathed

Words: on August 27, 2009

Arkham’s insane-o inmates aren’t simple pushovers for Batman. Sure, Batman’s a badass, but he’s also vulnerably human, and if you’re having trouble taking down the worst of The Joker’s entourage, check out our succinct guide to get you through the rough spots.

 


Deformed Joker Henchmen

The deformed henchmen are your first real test in Arkham Asylum. Pay attention to this freak's patterns: you'll face many goons like this over the course of the game.

If the henchman picks up a body keep diving to the left and right to avoid getting struck.

The beast will roar when he’s about to charge. Now’s your chance. Time to throw a quick, well-aimed Batarang.

Immediately dive to the side. If the Batarang strikes true he’ll clatter into the wall and let you punch him while he’s dazed.

Every henchman can be tackled in this way, though later brutes have three health bars instead of just the one.

Don’t panic – keep punching them when they fall to one knee and you’ll get to ride them like a cheeky cowboy.


Bane

Big brute Bane's the man who broke Batman's back in the Knightfall story arc of Batman #497.

Bane’s tackled in exactly the same way as the giant henchman from before. Just use the Batarang when he charges.

Don’t bother attacking Bane until one of his segments is depleted. Once that happens run in and keep punching.

You’ll rip the venom tubes right off his back, weakening him. Sadly his punch is still pretty powerful without the tubes…

Keep countering the goons that attack and watch for Bane’s charge. Launch a quick Batarang and dive when it comes.

Bane will occasionally grab chunks of wall and hurl them. Just dodge to the side to avoid them. You've got plenty of time to prepare.

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  • Fostaboii

    Fostaboii  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    do you have to solve all the Riddles before you proceed???
  • Fostaboii

    Fostaboii  - 1 year, 6 months ago  - Report

    me and my 5 year old son have a ?..after you fight The Titan Joker what next??
  • yourtrashman

    yourtrashman  - 2 years, 1 month ago  - Report

    i need help, my son is playing and cant get past 37%, he needs to destroy titan production in botanical gardens but cant find it or holly quin, any help would be appreciated
  • kris33nike

    kris33nike  - 2 years, 1 month ago  - Report

    hey i am at the 37% completion mark and i cant get back into the mansion! help please.... poisin ivy just covered the island qith her plants i would really appreciate it
  • bobzombi2

    bobzombi2  - 2 years, 4 months ago  - Report

    how do you get past the part where you have to free 2 guards when they are hanging over the electrified water in 2 minutes. I free the one but i don't know what to do from there. And on th PC version how do you use the sequencer, is it A,D, left click, right click in succesion or do you hold them down?
  • Amatarasu

    Amatarasu  - 2 years, 4 months ago  - Report

    uug, i wish you FOUGHT killer croc,not just ran around an hit him with baterangs

    but it'd probably be hard to figure out how to work him in a fight without him being just like bane or a titain
  • crazyqazqaz

    crazyqazqaz  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Recaptcha: lanky giraffe

    lol :)
  • crazyqazqaz

    crazyqazqaz  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    This game is awesome. You've got to buy it. I completed the riddler challenges without any guides, some of those teeth were solid to find!

    @ Proffess0rCha0s

    Thats as much an easter egg as the final Joker fight you pillock
  • ilike2pwn

    ilike2pwn  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Wow i beat the game....and At the end the joker is on drugs
  • pinoklin

    pinoklin  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    rofl i cant even get i n the batcave before defeating ivy
  • AlexMercer1337

    AlexMercer1337  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    @ Pr0fesser

    Its not an easter egg, its part of the story you idiot....
  • AlexMercer1337

    AlexMercer1337  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Thanks GR, I needed that Croc guide (he scared the piss outta me)
  • Pr0fesserCha0s

    Pr0fesserCha0s  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Gamesradar I found a super secret easter egg its called the scarecrow scenario I swear to god that this is not fake, okay once you got the line launcher got to Arkham North use the launcher in a guard tower to go back to the intensive treatment this works a 100% percent I think I'm the only one who knows this okay continue down until u see joker goon putting mine on gargoyles okay take all the baddies out, now destroy the bomb at that little office in the middle okay 2 doors will be available goto the right one and BAAM you'lle just have to see it by yourself this is scarescrow's 3rd boss fight where batman is trapped in alternate world the mission was awesome please gamesradar post this a a feature or something and this is not a hoax and if everybody has found this already where sorry for the rush Gamesradar try it now!!!!!
  • adadadad

    adadadad  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    @ barrage7667, broother.
    ;/
    may respect yous. may think if yous and may can cross this concole devide - with a handshake like broothers - mayb wes sees that wes is not so differennt, u and i?
    ;/
  • barrage7667

    barrage7667  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    adadadad i respect ur opinion i dont mind that u hate the sony with a passion w/e but u dont have to announce it to the enitre world man PLEASE ur just making a fool out of yourself
  • DrRock

    DrRock  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    How do you beat Sandman? He isn't even listed here as a boss. I must be missing something here cause I can't figure out how to get past him. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  • Pr0fesserCha0s

    Pr0fesserCha0s  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    I so wanna read this but I can't cuz I don't wanna know the spoilers It's literally killing me not to read this article
  • mgkyo666

    mgkyo666  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    @SkinnyJr the riddler challenges arent that hard just follow the above instructions (i dont need em cause i found em all, but it was still tiring)
  • batman5273

    batman5273  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    Awesome FUCKING game!! but i may be biased!!
  • gutlessVADER

    gutlessVADER  - 2 years, 5 months ago  - Report

    could be handy
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