The Dead Space Remake (2023) features the return of the original game's classic enemies: the Necromorphs. Read on to learn about all new and returning Necromorphs, their weaknesses, weak spots, and tips on how to beat them!
List of Contents
- All Necromorphs
- Normal Necromorphs
- Special Necromorphs
- Bosses
- Phantom Necromorphs
- How to Kill Necromorphs
- Related Guides
All Dead Space Remake Necromorphs
Normal Necromorphs
Normal Necromorphs are the most frequent type of foes you will encounter throughout the game. They are generally easy to take down by dismembering their limbs or tentacles and using explosives.
However, they are dangerous in large numbers, and their enhanced versions can easily take out careless players in a few hits.
| List of Necromorphs | |
|---|---|
| Divider | Weak Spots: None Specific Weaknesses: Stasis, Explosives How to Beat: Shoot all limbs including the head, then cast stasis as it divides. Shoot the head creeper first followed by the rest. |
| Exploder | Weak Spots: Left Arm Sac Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Shoot the sac on its left arm to make it explode. |
| Guardian | Weak Spots: Tentacles Weaknesses: Explosives How to Beat: Cast stasis to slow pod spawns, then dismember all tentacles from the stomach. |
| Infector | Weak Spots: None Specific Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Cast stasis then shoot or use melee until dead. |
| Leaper | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Cast stasis to slow them down. Dismember arms and tail while they are in stasis. |
| Lurker | Weak Spots: Tentacles Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Dismember two or three tentacles sprouting from its back. |
| Pods | Weak Spots: Tentacles Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Shoot its tentacle to incapacitate it. Kill the Guardian to stop Pods from spawning. |
| Pregnants | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Cast stasis and dismember all limbs. And do not shoot its stomach. |
| Slasher | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Dismember all Limbs. |
| Super-Lurker | Weak Spots: Tentacles Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Dismember all tentacles. May take more shots than standard Lurker. |
| Super-Slasher | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Dismember all Limbs. May take more shots than standard Slasher. |
| Swarmers | Weak Spots: None Specific Weaknesses: Stasis, Explosives, Fire How to Beat: Cast stasis on the group, then use explosive cannisters or flamethrower. |
| Twitcher | Weak Spots: Limbs, Chest (Stasis Module) Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Cast stasis on the ground, then dismember its limbs. |
| Wheezer | Weak Spots: None Specific Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Passive necromorph, can be killed by any damaging means. |
| Super-Leaper | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Same strategy as the standard leaper. But it may take more shots. |
| Spitters | Weak Spots: Head, Limbs Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Shoot its head first to disable it from spitting; then proceed to remove the rest of its limb until dead. |
| Super-Pregnant | Weak Spots: Limbs Weaknesses: Explosives How to Beat: Dismember its legs to slow it down, then remove its arms to finish it off. Alternativley you can use the Force Gun's Primary and Alternate fire respectfully to peel off its skin, making it easier to dismember. |
Special Necromorphs
Special Necromorphs are less common than Normal Necromorphs, typically found in unique encounters inside the Ishimura. They are generally sturdier than other Necromorphs and require more effort to take down and avoid.
| List of Necromorphs | |
|---|---|
| Brute | Weak Spots: Yellow Sac, Back Weaknesses: Stasis, Explosives How to Beat: Cast Stasis then run behind it and shoot its yellow sacs. |
| Hunter | Weak Spots: None Specific Weaknesses: Stasis How to Beat: Prioritize dismembering its legs before using Stasis and running away. |
| Tentacle | Weak Spots: Yellow Sacs Weaknesses: None How to Beat: Shoot the sac to dismember the tentacle and stop the drag. |
| Super-Brute | Weak Spots: Yellow Sac, Back Weaknesses: Stasis, Explosives How to Beat: Same strategy as a standard Brute. But it may take more shots to kill. |
Bosses
The Dead Space Remake also features a few Boss Necromorphs, which players often fight during the climax of a specific chapter.
These Necromorphs have immense amounts of health and are much larger than their brethren, forcing players to use boss-specific mechanics and strategies to take them down.
| List of Necromorphs | |
|---|---|
| Leviathan | Weak Spots: Tentacles, Mouth Weaknesses: Explosives, Kinesis Chapter Encounter: Chapter 6 How to Beat: Shoot the sacs of the three tentacles and dodge the thrusts. Shoot its mouth during 2nd phase or throw back the 1st, 3rd, and 5th explosive pods. |
| Leviathan Remnant | Weak Spots: Yellow Sacs Weaknesses: Explosives Chapter Encounter: Chapter 8 How to Beat: Activate each ADS Cannons, and shoot its sac or throw back the explosive pods it releases. |
| Hive Mind | Weak Spots: Yellow Sacs Weaknesses: None Chapter Encounter: Chapter 12 How to Beat: Shoot all its yellow sacs and dodge its tentacle slams with its acid spit. Use the Force Gun to clear other Necromorphs in 2nd phase. |
Phantom Necromorphs
Phantom Necromorphs are a new type of further enhanced Necromorph with high health, which only appear in New Game Plus. They are hard to take down even with fully upgraded weapons.
List of Phantom Necromorphs
How to Kill Necromorphs
Dismember Their Arms and Legs
To efficiently take down Necromorphs, you should aim to dismember their limbs or tentacles. Cut off the arms, legs, and tentacles of Necromorphs to maximize your damage output while impairing their ability to move and attack.
Enemy Weak Spots: How to Sever Necromorph Limbs
Aim for Larger Necromorphs' Yellow Sacs
When fighting against larger Necromorphs, like Brutes and Tentacles, focus your firepower toward the yellow sacs on their body, as these are their weak spots. In addition, these yellow sacs are incredibly susceptible to being dismembered, so it's always beneficial to aim for them.
Utilize Kinesis and Environmental Hazards
The USG Ishimura has plenty of objects which Isaac can pick up with his Kinesis Module to use as makeshift weapons. Prioritize using heavy objects, sharp rods, Necromorph slicers, and red explosive canisters to efficiently deal with foes without using up your ammo.
How to Use Kinesis
Dead Space Remake Related Guides
Dead Space Remake Guide and Walkthrough
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| Tips and Tricks | Weapons |
| All Suits and Suit Textures | List of All Schematics |
| List of All Items | List of All Characters |
 List of All Necromorphs | All Log Locations |
