All Boss Fights in MGS Delta Snake Eater, Ranked

In Operation Snake Eater, the protagonist, Naked Snake, is sent into the dense forests of Tselinoyarsk with the objective of eliminating his former mentor and her dedicated COBRA unit. However, confronting such revered figures won’t be a walk in the park.

The title Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater includes the original challenging encounters presented in MGS3: Snake Eater, together with their original gameplay mechanics, yet enhanced with modernized controls and heightened attention to combat. Among these boss fights, which one brings the most challenge and frustration?

To help you gauge your ability or prepare for what lies ahead in your own gaming experience, below is a list of all the boss battles in MGS: Snake Eater, arranged from easiest to conquer to the toughest. You can compare your ranking with this or use it as a heads-up for challenges you’ll face during gameplay.

[Boss Fight List]

Potential spoilers ahead for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater!

9. The Sorrow

A Simple Walk That Becomes a River of Guilt for Killers

Boss Fight Order: #6

In the game “Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater,” The Sorrow is an intriguing boss battle unlike any other, because he has no health and cannot be defeated in a traditional sense. Instead, Snake must advance forward while occasionally dodging the psychic attacks of The Sorrow as players navigate against a relentless river. The unique aspect of this boss fight is that it becomes longer and more challenging for players who have killed multiple characters during their mission, making those who enjoy shooting and don’t hold back pay for their actions with an extended, grueling battle that highlights the bodies they have left behind. Conversely, players who have not taken any lives will find an easier journey ahead. However, regardless of the number of deaths, The Sorrow ultimately forces Snake to meet his end – whether by drowning, a false death pill, or touching The Sorrow’s skeleton. As long as players have a revive pill, they can bring Snake back and end the boss fight.

8. The Shagohod & Volgin

Infinite Ammo for an On-Rail Boss Fight

Boss Fight Order: #8

In Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, the battle against the Shagohod is relatively simple yet exasperating. Throughout this fight, players find themselves riding in EVA’s sidecar as she speeds through the facility, evading the Shagohod during a prolonged chase. Once the confrontation commences, players possess an RPG with unlimited ammo, allowing them to continuously shoot the drill treads of the Shagohod and then strike the central piece to inflict massive damage repeatedly. This repetitive strategy essentially stuns the Shagohod until it’s defeated. The second phase of the fight follows a similar pattern, making it feel more like facing the same boss twice. However, since players have ample ammunition at their disposal and the Shagohod primarily focuses on EVA instead of Snake, this battle may not prove particularly challenging.

7. Revolver Ocelot

What a Thrill to Duel a Revolver-Wielding Obsessor

Boss Fight Order: #1

In the Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater game, Ocelot, initially overpowered by Snake and instructed to use a revolver, developed an obsession with him. In this first boss fight, Ocelot desires to engage in a duel across a wide arena. Players can easily win this battle by hiding behind rocks and waiting for Ocelot to reload. Additionally, players can get a clearer shot at Ocelot’s head using the first-person perspective (R1 button) which makes repeated shots more manageable, especially when they destroy beehives in the trees, causing Ocelot to flee from cover.

6. The Pain

A Deadly Underwater Cave Experience with Lethal Bees

Boss Fight Order: #2

In this game, The Pain has an unusual ability to summon bees that act like bullets from a makeshift Tommy Gun, which he uses to attack the Snake character. This boss fight is challenging for players because The Pain stays on a central rock, and Snake must jump from rock to rock to dodge poison clouds, bee stings, and gunfire. By jumping between rocks, Snake can engage with The Pain while he’s disoriented about Snake’s location, making it easier to win the fight. However, new players might find this boss particularly tough due to restricted movement in water and The Pain’s protective shield of bees that absorbs any damage.

5. Volgin

The Sadistic Colonel Who Fights with Fists, Electric Volts, and Time

Boss Fight Order: #7

In the game Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater, Volgin is one of the select boss fights that introduces a time constraint. Once players plant the C3 charges on the Shagohod, they will find themselves under a tight 20-minute deadline, taking into account cutscenes. This leaves approximately 10 minutes for players to defeat Volgin post-cutscene. With his powerful charged punches, charges, and kicks, Volgin can be quite irritating. He frequently protects himself with electric shielding, compelling Snake to lure him into close combat or shoot from behind. Given his aggressive nature and the added pressure of the time limit, this battle against a man who has already inflicted much suffering on Snake becomes even more challenging.

4. The Fear

A Trap-Setting, Forest-Eating, Tree-Hopping Threat

Boss Fight Order: #3

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In the game, The Fear lives up to its ominous name. Players will find themselves gripped by fear as they search for this elusive danger that remains unseen. The Fear moves swiftly through the foliage, camouflaged by an invisibility cloak, making it challenging to determine where he lands.

Players can shower him with countless shots in an attempt to disable his stealth, but they’ll still have to contend with The Fear leading them into explosive traps and hidden tree logs that hinder their progress and weaken them. What makes The Fear a particularly frustrating adversary is his uncanny ability to heal himself fully, disappearing from sight only to find sustenance in the form of animals.

To outsmart The Fear, players are advised to take the offensive, never giving him a chance to fire his crossbow or leap to different trees.

3. The Boss

The Living Legend Gives Snake 10 Minutes to Show Her What He’s Made Of

Boss Fight Order: #9

In the game “Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater”, The Boss represents the climactic showdown. She’s been set up to challenge Snake with a final test. After surviving countless trials throughout Operation Snake Eater, it’s now time for Snake to wrap things up by taking down his mentor. With emotions running deep, players must maintain composure and strategic thinking to apply their stealth skills in this one-on-one confrontation. Remember, The Boss is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, so precise timing of attacks will be essential in dodging her offensive barrage, or else she’ll quickly disarm you.

The setting for this battle is a meadow adorned with flowers, which The Boss blends into seamlessly due to her outfit, causing Snake to stay vigilant and avoid open areas to prevent being hit by her relentless Patriot machine gunfire.

2. The Fury

A Fire-Wielding Astronaut Who Wants Snake and the World to Burn

Boss Fight Order: #5

Since his space journey, The Fury has become the least rational among the COBRAs, as he’s haunted by the empty void of blackness he encountered there. In combat, he dons a flame-resistant suit and a jetpack, charging ahead with his thrusters to create a blazing trail that forces Snake into hiding or retreat. The Fury’s armor is robust, so it’s wiser for players to target the tanks on his back rather than aiming for his head when attacking. This enhanced durability, combined with The Fury’s ability to set his arena ablaze, demonstrates that he presents a challenging and damaging battle compared to others. Players must act swiftly to avoid being trapped, and aim at the water pipes above to prevent the flames from becoming too overwhelming.

1. The End

A Slow Fight That Tests Snake’s Sneaking and Tracking Abilities

Boss Fight Order: #4

The character known as The End is considered the greatest sniper in gaming history, aged but still at the top of his game. His unique ability to camouflage himself using photosynthesis makes him nearly invisible amidst the forest he now calls home. From high vantage points like tall grass or tree tops, he waits for unsuspecting prey, Snake, who has no idea where The End might be hiding or how to reach him.

Players must approach this challenge with strategy rather than brute force, as the open arena is a test of endurance and stealth. Tracking The End involves spotting his sniper’s glint, following his footprints, or employing other stealth tactics to sneak up on him before he can use a stun grenade to escape.

Success requires patience, strategic thinking, and a good understanding of the forest layout, as finding and outmaneuvering The End is no easy task.

2025-08-28 14:05