The latest A Dusty Trip update introduces a brand-new boss encounter along with a unique weapon that you can only obtain after defeating it. Unlike regular enemies, this fight requires you to complete a small puzzle before you can even reach the boss room.
If you’re wondering how to start the encounter, unlock the boss arena, or claim the new weapon, here’s everything you need to know.
A Dusty Trip Broadcaster Bob Boss Guide – How to Beat
The main reward for defeating Broadcaster Bob is a brand-new firearm.
New Boss Gun
After defeating the boss, he’ll drop a unique gun with a semi-automatic firing style.
Some of its features include:
- Fires three bullets with every shot
- Semi-automatic weapon
- Projectiles can pierce multiple enemies
- Effective against groups of mutants
While the piercing effect is useful, don’t expect extremely high damage. Even basic mutants can survive several shots, so it’s designed more for crowd control than raw damage.
Where to Find the New Boss
The boss is located inside a brand-new building introduced in the latest update.
However, you can’t simply walk inside.
Before the entrance opens, you’ll need to restore power by reconnecting several generators.
How to Unlock the Boss Room
Inside the building you’ll find three generators that must each be connected to nearby power panels.
The process is straightforward once you know what to look for.
Step 1: Find the First Wire
Search around the building until you locate a loose wire.
Carry it to one of the generators, then connect the opposite end to its matching power panel.
Once connected, the generator will activate.
Step 2: Connect the Second Generator
Locate another loose wire inside the building.
Just like before:
- Pick up the wire.
- Attach it to the second generator.
- Connect it to the nearby power panel.
Step 3: Connect the Final Generator
The final wire isn’t inside the building.
Instead, you’ll find it just outside the main entrance.
Take it back inside and repeat the same process with the last generator.
Activate the Beacon
Once every generator has power, interact with the computer inside the building.
After turning it on, activate the beacon.
Doing this unlocks the previously sealed door leading to the boss arena.
Fighting Broadcaster Bob
After entering the room, a short cutscene begins before the fight starts.
Broadcaster Bob has several attacks but is surprisingly manageable once you understand his patterns.
Boss Attacks
During the fight, Broadcaster Bob can:
- Charge directly toward players
- Launch wave-like attacks across the arena
- Chase players while creating pressure at close range
Fortunately, none of these attacks are especially difficult to dodge if you stay mobile.
Best Strategy to Beat Broadcaster Bob
One interesting mechanic during this encounter is that extremely powerful weapons aren’t always the best choice.
If you deal too much damage too quickly, the boss temporarily becomes immune to attacks.
Instead, use a weapon with moderate damage and keep firing consistently.
The safest strategy is:
- Stay constantly on the move.
- Jump frequently to avoid incoming attacks.
- Fire between his attack animations.
- Avoid dumping huge bursts of damage all at once if it triggers his immunity.
As long as you keep moving around the arena, the fight is fairly straightforward.
Boss Weapon Performance
Once defeated, Broadcaster Bob drops the same weapon he uses during the fight.
Although it isn’t the strongest gun in the game, it does have some useful qualities.
Strengths
- Triple-shot firing pattern
- Can pierce multiple zombies
- Good for clearing groups of weaker enemies
- Exclusive boss reward
Weaknesses
- Lower overall damage
- Takes multiple shots to defeat stronger enemies
- Better suited for crowd control than boss fights
If you’re looking for a weapon that can hit several targets at once, it’s definitely worth adding to your collection.
The Broadcaster Bob update adds a fun mix of puzzle-solving and combat to A Dusty Trip. Before the battle even begins, you’ll need to restore power by connecting three generators and activating the facility’s beacon. Once inside, the boss fight is relatively simple as long as you keep moving and avoid relying on weapons that trigger his temporary immunity.
After defeating Broadcaster Bob, you’ll receive his exclusive triple-shot semi-automatic gun, making the encounter well worth completing if you’re looking to expand your weapon collection.