The aim of this guide is to provide the breakpoint data for each enemy in the game with each weapon used. Observations and strategies gathered from the application of this data will be provided as well.

Damage seems to be fairly straight-forward in this game with a few exceptions discussed below.

Super Reflex (entering reflex after a perfect dodge) appears to apply an increase in damage across the board to each weapon. However, this does not guarantee a lower breakpoint on an enemy or weapon. What this does mean is that killing an enemy quicker is possible by switching weapons.
Example: 2 Slug shots from the shotgun are required to kill a WARHEAD, regardless of the Super Reflex damage bonus. But the first Slug shot will do most of his health which then allows Kara to switch to the pistols and finish them off with 2 more shots. This method guarantees a quicker time-to-kill as well as a slightly more ammo-efficient method of eliminating a WARHEAD.

The Dual Pistols are the only weapon that is incapable of damaging certain enemies, which will be stated in the entry for the respective enemies. However, the Super Reflex damage bonus does allow the pistols to damage the previously untouchable targets.

Non-Slugshot damage with the shotgun appears to be dependant on the distance between Kara and the target, whereas damage with a Slugshot does not appear to be influenced by distance at all. It is due to this observation that the breakpoints for the shotgun will be listed as slugshots, as non-Slugshot damage is too variable to be presented in a concise manner.

The grenade launcher's damage does not seem to be modified by achieving a direct hit upon the target or influenced by the distance between the point of explosion and the target, however this observation has not been thoroughly tested and verified. In the interest of being concise, the breakpoints listed for the grenade launcher will listed as close, indirect hits.

The Z-11's damage and target-penetration seems to be influenced by both the Super Reflex damage bonus and the level of charge upon firing the weapon. As this is a guide on Breakpoints, the variance in target-penetration will not be stated along with the breakpoints. However, the individual break points for the different levels of charge will be stated alongside the other entries.

Notes (if any) concerning the mechanics of an enemy that can influence the breakpoints of said enemy.


Any observations or strategies discussed regarding the enemy.

The GRUNT serves as cannon fodder and a means of maintaining a combo as shown by its rather low breakpoints. The most ammo efficient method of dispatching a grunt is a single Slug Shot from the shotgun or 3 shots from the Pistols in SR.

At best, The SNIPER can be a convenient method of activating Super Reflex almost anywhere in a level, and at worst the SNIPER can be an annoying pest. If you find yourself getting hit by them when dealing with other targets, make them a priority and take them out with the shotgun or at a distance with 1 half-charge shot with with the Z-11 in SR. The most ammo-efficient method for dispatching a SNIPER is an SR Slug Shot.

Shortly after receiving damage, the WARHEAD activates a bubble shield that protects him from all damage for a small duration. The shield will eventually wear off with time but will fully refresh its duration upon fire from any of Kara's weapons; Either take him down before his shield activates or wait until the shield wears off.


As stated earlier, the most ammo-efficient method for dispatching a WARHEAD is a single Slug Shot and two Pistol rounds in SR. However, due to the Shotgun's breakpoints being the same regardless of SR, this allows the WARHEAD to be dealt with in a rather passive manner; Kara can lead with a Slug Shot, deal with other targets and priorities and finish them off with another Slug Shot later on with very little ammo being wasted. Alternatively, for a more time-efficient method, Kara can use a full charge Z-11 shot to instantly neutralise the WARHEAD.

The RIOT GUARD effectively possesses two health pools; his shield and his health. Once the shield is broken, his health is able to be damaged. His shield's health pool will recharge after a few seconds if not fully depleted and will come back fully after being broken for a longer period if not killed after breaking the shield.
The RIOT GUARD's shield is unaffected by non-SR pistol fire as well.
Below are the breakpoints for the shield and the RIOT GUARD's health pool proper, respectively.

Breakpoints for the shield

Breakpoints for his health

The POLYBEAM can be an extremely annoying enemy to deal with as they can deal a lot of damage if left unchecked and will teleport away from Kara if not killed very quickly. A second or two after receiving damage, the POLYBEAM will teleport away in the direction of the trail left behind.

The MECHA BRUT's breakpoints are listed as the number of shots to kill *AFTER* destroying its flamethrowers. This choice was made as the flamethrowers are relatively easy to dispatch (see Observations and Strategies) and allowed for a more concise method of showing the breakpoints. The MECHA BRUT is also one of the few enemies that cannot be damaged by non-SR Pistol fire.


As the challenge in level 2-2 (Barbican Arena) implies, both flamethrowers of a MECHA BRUT can be easily destroyed with a single SR grenade shot placed in the middle of the body of the MECHA BRUT. This technique does become harder at longer ranges but it's still an excellent strategy. In addition to this, once both flamethrowers are destroyed the only attack the MECHA BRUT has is it's missile. Ergo, in lieu of a melee attack, Kara can safely be close to the MECHA BRUT to take down with her weapons. The most ammo-efficient method for dispatching a MECHA BRUT is two Slug Shots and one Pistol round, all in SR.

The STOMPER does not seem to take more or less damage when he is in the air or on the ground. However, the STOMPER does seem to be rather hard to hit with the Z-11 as he's the only airborne enemy in the game. Regardless, the breakpoints for the Z-11 are listed below.


The STOMPER can be momentarily stunned with two Slug Shots while he's in the air which can then allow Kara to more easily land a Grenade or Z-11 shot to follow up with. The most ammo-efficient way of dispatching a STOMPER is three SR Slug Shots.

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