Sanctuary of the Scion - Staircase with Mutants Near the Entrance

Before climbing the blue stairs, pick up 2 sets of magnum clips (1-2), one in each corner at the base of the stairs.

NOTE: If you didn't find the MAGNUMS earlier, you'll get them here instead of one of these ammo pickups.

Notice the closed gates. One has a SCARAB artifact behind it, the other some supplies. The gates don't open yet, but you'll return later.

Advance up the stairs and 2 Atlantean mutants (1-2) will start down toward you. If you run forward, get a pistol lock on one of them...

...then walk backwards down the stairs while shooting, they may be mesmerized and not attack.

When the first one explodes, continue to hold Walk and move backwards, as you release and re-press Action to change targets. If you release Walk, the spell will be broken, and the second mummy will attack.

Continue walking backwards while firing...

...until the second mutant also explodes.

- OR -

If this doesn't work for you, you'll need to fight them the old-fashioned way. Use the shotgun if you have ammo to spare. Run forward, blast one of them...

...backflip and repeat.

Three hits at fairly close range should take down each one.

If you're conserving ammo and need to use pistols, use the same basic strategy. Run forward and lock on. Then backflip away firing. This will take longer, so after backflipping away, continue shooting as you jump from side to side to confuse the mutants and avoid their attacks.

When the way is clear, continue to the room at the top of the stairs. Pick up more magnum ammo (3) in the dark corner to the right of the blocks. Climb up through the opening in the ceiling to emerge on the back of a huge sphinx.

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