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How to use the Defluxor (Zurk-killing flashlight)

The Defluxor changes the entire combat flow. Here's how it works and the optimal way to use it.

How to use the Defluxor

The Defluxor is the UV flashlight you pick up from a fallen guardian in the Sewers. It instantly kills Zurks — but only ones in the cone of light, and it overheats fast.

Mechanics

  • L2 holds the light on. R2 fires a charged beam (overload).
  • The light overheats after ~6 seconds of continuous hold. A blue meter on screen tracks heat.
  • The charged beam clears a wider area but uses your full meter.
  • Zurks regroup if you let them. Sweep, don't aim.

Optimal pattern

  1. Hold L2 and sweep across the swarm in one motion.
  2. Release before overheating (about 5 seconds). Wait 2 seconds.
  3. Resume. Repeat until the swarm thins.
  4. Use R2 charged beam only when surrounded — it's an emergency button, not a default.

If stuck: keep moving. Standing still even with the light on lets stragglers flank you. The cat is faster than the swarm; abuse it.