How to beat Franz the Dejected Assailant in Code Vein 2

Code Vein 2 Franz Dejected Assailant boss guide: An upper-body shot of Franz, a skeletal-like character with a large claw on their left arm and a gun in their right hand.

Code Vein 2 can feel like a cakewalk for the first hour or so, but you'll quickly hit a wall in the form of Franz the Dejected Assailant. Defeating Franz will change the past and unlock Noah as a companion in the present, so there's a lot on the line here.

If you're struggling with the Dejected Assailant like I was, these tips will help you take Franz down so you can continue the main story.