Okay, I just spent way too long trying to beat Sasquatch in Cyberpunk 2077's "I Walk the Line" mission, and let me tell you, she's an absolute BEAST. Seriously, the toughest boss I've faced in a long time. I went in guns blazing like a total gonk and got absolutely flattened. But after a few (dozen) tries, I finally figured out her secrets, and now I'm here to share everything you need to know to take down this cybernetic Hulk and navigate the aftermath!
Here's the deal everyone misses: You CANNOT fight her head-on. She has a massive advantage that will drag the fight out forever if you don't deal with it first. Before you even think about firing a shot, you need to spot the purple Crystal on her back. This thing is a nightmare—it gives her a self-healing ability that makes her nearly unkillable in a straight-up brawl.
💡 My Step-by-Step Strategy:
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Preparation is Key! Before the mission, invest in your Reflexes and Cool attributes. Trust me, it makes dodging her crazy attacks way easier.
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The Sneaky Start: When you find her at the cinema entrance (top of the escalator), DO NOT ATTACK. She'll be distracted, talking on the phone. This is your golden window.
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Shut Down the Crystal: Sneak up behind her and use the Short-Circuit Quickhack. This is the magic move! It stuns her AND disables that healing crystal permanently. No crystal, no healing. Easy win.
Once that purple glow is gone, you can finally bring the pain.
The Fight Itself:
Now you can unleash your most powerful weapons. But stay alert! She's super strong but slow. Her main moves are:
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The Hammer/Grab: She'll run to grab her giant hammer or try to pummel you with her fists.
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The Dash: Watch out for this! She'll do a flashy animation and then blur right in front of you. Dodge sideways at the last second.
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The Virus Grab: She might grab V and infect you with a visual virus (lots of flashing 0s and 1s on screen). It's annoying but not deadly. Just keep fighting!
My #1 Damage Tip: After dodging her attacks, ALWAYS aim for her head. Headshots (or melee strikes to the head) do maximum damage and will end this fight so much faster.
🎁 The SWEET Rewards:
Beating her is so worth it. You'll get:
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€$15,000 Eddies 💰
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1500 Street Cred 📈
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Sasquatch's Hammer (a iconic weapon!)
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A bunch of random loot that can include Legendary clothing, other weapons, money, and a MaxDoc.
⚠️ STOP! The Consequences Are REAL:
This is the part most guides don't talk about, and it's crucial! After the fight, you meet the netrunner Bryce Mosley. You have a HUGE choice:
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Make a Deal with Him: This is the "peaceful" route.
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Knock Him Out/Attack Him: If you do this, the virus you're carrying goes haywire and starts wiping out Netwatch facilities... and tries to kill you.
But here's the kicker about the Animals (Sasquatch's gang):
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If you KILLED Sasquatch and made a deal with Mosley, the Animals in the mall will still let you leave... but if you ever come back, they will be permanently hostile. They haven't forgotten.
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If you SPARED Sasquatch (somehow) or didn't kill her, they remain much less hostile overall.
So, think about your long-term plans in Night City! Do you want access to that mall area later without a fight?
Final Thoughts from My Playthrough:
Sasquatch is a classic skill-check boss. She punishes brute force and rewards smart, stealthy gameplay. Disable the crystal, dodge like your life depends on it (it does), and go for the head. And please, please consider the consequences of your actions with Mosley and the Animals. Night City has a long memory!
Good luck, choombas! Go show that 'squatch who's boss. 💪
P.S. The game has evolved so much since its release, and even in 2026, mastering boss fights like this feels incredibly rewarding. The depth of choice and consequence is what makes Cyberpunk 2077 a timeless RPG experience.