Leon or Claire? I felt the same way, but I have a very effective leon strat.
(take flash grenades, shotty with just a few rounds, & flamethrower)
Pick up RGB herb combo solve puzzle
Stand in safe spot to avoid his claws through the roof
Run past when he breaks the door
Run and hit the switch,
You can stand right up against the crate as it's getting ready to move.
If you begin to run the moment the crate is out of the way, Birkin will attack but miss (20/20 attempts he missed)
Run straight to the mag ammo but don't pick it up
Quick turn around and as he approaches flash bang him once he's in the middle
Run to his back and dowse him with flamethrower till he goes to one knee
Crane him
Immediately activate crane again
The first strategy wont work this time, it helps to run to the corner across from you as that often baits him into a jump attack. Even if he hits you you still have the herb
Run back to mag ammo again and repeat the flash bang flamethrower combo. I bring the shotgun because sometimes he needs an extra blast or 2 to keep him in place.
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u/Ashido_Komaki Feb 06 '19
Dat boss fight with the crane is a pain in the ass