How to fight, damage, and kill BTs in Death Stranding

BTs can make exploring the world of Death Stranding into something of a nightmare. The best form of defense against these otherworldly beings is to simply avoid them or run. It won't always be an option, however. In this guide, we will tell you how to deal with BTs and even how to possibly kill them.

How to fight, damage and kill BTs in Death Stranding

At the start of the game, just get used to avoiding BTs. There isn't much you can do to stop them, so caution is the best tool to use. Use your Odradek to track their position and avoid them as best you can. As you walk through the story, you will have access to various weapons and one item in particular, which will change your interaction with BTs.

EX Grenades allow you to fight against BTs. They won't kill him, but they'll force the BT to leave the area he's in, opening up a path for you that should be safe. EX Grenades are created from your character's bodily fluids. So be sure to use the shower in your private room.

Haematic Grenades are crafted from blood and are lethal to BTs. Or, technically, they sever the link between BT and the world you exist in. Additionally, killing a BT with a Hematic Grenade will produce Chiral Crystals.

Now all is well for the smaller BTs, but the game will have some really monstrous enemies to contend with. If you were only using these Hematic Grenades, it might take you a dozen or more to kill one. To face them, you must have access to the upgraded weapons that you will get by playing through the game.

It's best to try to avoid BTs, especially the bigger ones. The game is all about making your deliveries, and a real delivery man doesn't risk death when a load needs to reach its destination.