Saints Row: The Third Hard-Difficulty Combat Tips

For hard-difficulty fights in Saints Row: The Third, fight from cover, deal with the most dangerous enemies first, and move if your position is being flanked. The supplied walkthrough is for the remastered game on hard difficulty; it does not establish that the setting is called “Hardcore.”

Use cover and limit exposure

Choose cover that blocks incoming fire, and avoid staying in the open while shooting. If enemies start attacking from multiple directions or your position is no longer safe, move to another covered position rather than holding ground.

When health is dropping quickly, break line of sight and regroup before re-engaging. The draft recommends waiting for health to recover, but does not specify a recovery mechanic or timing.

Prioritize dangerous enemies

Do not try to clear every enemy in the same order. Identify the threats putting the most pressure on your position and deal with them before turning to less urgent targets. Use accurate shots against distant enemies instead of firing repeatedly without a clear target.

If a fight becomes difficult, reposition rather than pushing farther into an exposed area. The draft also suggests using explosives or high-capacity weapons when surrounded, but gives no specific weapon names or encounter conditions.