Dying Light The Beast: A New Strain Mission Guide & Walkthrough Tips

The A New Strain mission in Dying Light: The Beast picks up right after the “Power Gambit” quest, pushing Kyle deeper into his alliance with Olivia while uncovering the Baron’s growing threat. This mission offers a mix of exploration, heavy combat, puzzle-solving, and an intense boss fight.

By completing A New Strain, you’ll earn:

·         +10,000 XP

·         Survivor’s Jacket

·         +500 Old World Money

·         Extra Co-op Lootbox

Here’s a complete walkthrough guide with step-by-step instructions and survival tips to finish this quest successfully.

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Step 1: Tracking the Baron at the Monument

The mission begins with a cutscene involving the Sheriff before Kyle heads to the Memorial Hill of Heroes. Once there, you’ll find the Baron’s trail surrounded by waves of infected.

·         Spitters should be your first priority—one sits on a truck, another on the monument. Take them out quickly.

·         Militia zombies are armored, so strike from behind. Gas canisters and Molotovs are effective crowd-control tools.

·         Once clear, loot the area. Important finds include:

o    A strange device near the truck

o    A loot crate with a rare shotgun, +3 ammo, MRE rations, a medium lockpick, and an empty gas canister

Step 2: Securing the Safe Zone

Olivia then instructs Kyle to secure a nearby Safe Zone.

·         Enter through a van leading to an open window.

·         Clear all infected inside and block the entrances.

·         To restore power:

o    Follow the blue cable to a locked basement door.

o    Climb the vent to slip inside.

o    Defeat enemies and collect the fuse from the storeroom.

Install the fuse, flip the switch, and you’ll secure the Safe Zone. You can rest here or use the workbench for weapon repairs.

Step 3: Infiltrating the E&F Plant

The E&F Plant is heavily guarded by the Baron’s men. A direct assault is dangerous, so:

·         Approach from the left, climbing stacked trailers.

·         Use the broken white pipe to enter through an upper section.

Once inside:

·         Focus on rifle-wielding guards first.

·         A courtyard cutscene triggers a firefight—use cover and fight strategically since human enemies can block attacks.

·         Loot the area for ammo, Old World money, jewelry, and spare weapons.

Past the double doors, a scientist reveals a Chimera Infected escaped to the junkyard. You’ll need a gas canister to lure it.

Step 4: Finding the Gas Canister

Head to the plant’s basement via the vent. Use Survivor Sense to find:

·         A gas canister under a table

·         Antibiotics on a nearby shelf

Grab the canister and move toward the junkyard. Expect runners along the path; either fight or sprint through.

At the junkyard, place the canister into the device. Before activating it, you’ll face another ambush from the Baron’s soldiers. Use cover and clear them out before proceeding.

Step 5: Boss Fight – The Behemoth

Once the trap is activated, you’ll face the Chimera Behemoth, a massive, mutated monster.

Boss Fight Tips:

·         Dodge his car-throwing attack and shockwave-inducing slams.

·         Stay mobile—never let him pin you.

·         Attack with melee (axe/sword) up close, but switch to rifles for safer ranged damage.

·         The Behemoth summons weak Biter zombies during the fight. Clear them quickly to avoid distractions.

·         As the fight progresses, he gains a triple ground-pound move—time your dodges carefully.

Eventually, you’ll charge enough Beast Mode to land massive damage. Once his health drops low, a finisher prompt will appear. Kyle decapitates the Behemoth, secures a blood sample, and injects himself with a dose.

Step 6: Return to the Monastery

With the Chimera defeated, Kyle drives back to the Monastery to deliver the blood sample to Olivia, officially completing A New Strain.

The A New Strain mission in Dying Light The Beast is a turning point in the story, blending large-scale combat, stealth, puzzle-solving, and a cinematic boss fight. With smart resource management and patience, you’ll come out with great loot and progression rewards.

If you’re struggling, remember: prioritize Spitters early, save heavy weapons for the Behemoth, and always use Safe Zones for recovery.