007 First Light - How to defeat Damian, final boss of the « No Time to Die » chapter

Alexandre Jollier May 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM

In brief

Damian, the final boss of the "Time To Die" chapter in 007 First Light, is defeated in two distinct phases: first in close-quarters combat in a narrow corridor, then in a lit arena where he uses firearms. Mastering Damian's attacks, exploiting the environment, and timing your dodges correctly are essential to achieving victory.

In 007 First Light, defeating Damian, the son of a defense contractor turned psychopath, proves tricky. Let's see how to get through it without too much trouble.

Phase 1: The corridor

The first phase of the fight against Damian takes place in a narrow corridor that only lets you move forward or backward. To start, you need to make use of the surrounding objects. You can throw the objects you find along the way to stun Damian using the fire button, then rush toward him to land punches before he pushes you back.

Damian uses a 3-hit attack combo that will hurt you. Don't stand still, as this makes his attacks easier. Get familiar with Damian's attack patterns to better dodge them. Once you've managed to hit him five or six times, a cutscene triggers and moves you into the next phase.

Phase 2: Change of location

During this phase, the fight moves to an arena under spotlights, and Damian becomes more aggressive, attacking from a distance. To beat him in this phase, you need to use the spotlights to your advantage.

Get close to a spotlight and interact with it to blind Damian; take the opportunity to land hits on him before he recovers. As soon as Damian starts using his firearm, you need to change strategy. Use the stone blocks as cover to avoid his shots.

Use the Dash mechanic to move between the blocks and dodge his bullets. Damian is slower during this phase, which allows you to circle around him and attack when the opportunity arises.

Tip

Wait for him to reload before moving to the next spotlight, which will dazzle his retina again and let you go on the attack.

After several successful stuns, a new cutscene with a syringe triggers. To succeed in this sequence, press the action button very quickly (A on Xbox or X on PlayStation) to insert the syringe into Damian's eye, the final action to end the fight.

Which part of the fight against Damian do you find the hardest?

Frequently asked questions

How do you defeat Damian in the first phase of the fight?

Throw objects from the corridor using the fire button to stun him, then move in quickly to land punches. Avoid staying still, as he will chain his attacks. After 5 to 6 successful hits, a cutscene triggers.

What's the best strategy for phase 2 in the arena?

Use the spotlights to blind Damian and strike him while he's stunned. When he brings out his firearm, hide behind the stone blocks and use the Dash to dodge his shots while moving between cover.

What's the final action needed to end the fight against Damian?

After several successful stuns, a syringe sequence triggers. Press the action button (A on Xbox, X on PlayStation) very quickly to plunge the syringe into Damian's eye and end the fight.

Why shouldn't you stay still against Damian?

Damian performs very powerful 3-hit combos that will deal heavy damage. Staying still makes his attacks easier to land, so you need to keep moving constantly to avoid them.

Key takeaways

Phase 1: use nearby objects to stun Damian, then quickly chain punches before he counterattacks
Phase 2: blind Damian with the spotlights to deal damage without risking a counterattack
Wait for the moments when he reloads his firearm to reposition yourself and dodge his bullets with the Dash
Damian performs 3-hit combos: stay constantly on the move to avoid his attacks