In Control, one of the most mysterious and challenging side missions involves tracking down and defeating Hiss Corrupted Tommasi. This optional boss encounter can easily be missed if players are not thorough in exploring the game’s labyrinthine environments. Tommasi, a character introduced earlier in the main story, reappears in a more dangerous form. His battle is not only a test of your combat abilities but also of your awareness of the game’s world and lore. For players attempting to complete every side mission or simply hungry for a worthy boss fight, locating Hiss Corrupted Tommasi is essential. Understanding where to find him and how to prepare for the fight can make all the difference in surviving this late-game challenge.
Understanding the Mission
Background of Tommasi
Tommasi is introduced early in Control as a Bureau executive who becomes one of the first victims of the Hiss infection. You encounter a version of him during an early mission, but he escapes before being defeated. Later in the game, you receive a side mission that prompts you to locate Hiss Corrupted Tommasi and finish what was started. This fight serves as both narrative closure and gameplay escalation, providing one of the tougher battles in the game’s post-story content.
This mission is usually titled‘Mr. Tommasi’in your objectives menu. It only becomes available after completing specific story beats and is easy to overlook if you’re focused solely on the main plot. Yet for completionists and those who enjoy a good challenge, it’s an encounter that shouldn’t be missed.
How to Unlock the Mission
The mission to locate Hiss Corrupted Tommasi becomes available after completing the main story mission called‘The Face of the Enemy.’Once this mission is complete, the optional side quest appears in your mission log. You can then start tracking it through the game’s menu.
To ensure the mission triggers properly:
- Complete ‘The Face of the Enemy’ story mission.
- Visit Central Executive to check your mission updates.
- Look for the side mission titled ‘Mr. Tommasi.’
After it appears, set it as your active mission. You’ll receive a general location to begin your search, though finding Tommasi is still a bit tricky due to the game’s shifting level design and vague waypoints.
Where to Find Hiss Corrupted Tommasi
Exact location revealed
To locate Hiss Corrupted Tommasi, head to theContainment Sectorof the Federal Bureau of Control. From the fast travel map, choose theTurntablecontrol point. Once there, make your way through the corridors until you reach theTransit Corridor. This area is just outside the Turntable, and it’s where the battle against Tommasi takes place.
Directions to Tommasi’s location:
- Use fast travel to reach the Turntable in the Containment Sector.
- Exit the Turntable and enter the corridor leading toward the Upper Transit area.
- Look for a large open space this is where the fight will trigger.
Keep your eyes open for distorted visuals and audio cues, which indicate you’re close to Tommasi. As you enter the arena, a cutscene will initiate, and the boss fight will begin.
Boss Fight Strategy
What to expect in the battle
Hiss Corrupted Tommasi is much stronger than his earlier version. He floats above the battlefield, throws objects using telekinesis, and summons waves of Hiss reinforcements to distract and overwhelm you. His attack pattern includes powerful projectiles and erratic movement, making him hard to track and hit.
Important elements of the fight:
- Floating movement: Tommasi hovers constantly, making it tough to hit him with short-range weapons.
- Environmental hazards: He throws debris and objects that can kill Jesse quickly if you’re not dodging.
- Enemy adds: Hiss troops spawn periodically, including ranged snipers and shielded enemies.
This fight requires patience, movement, and awareness of your surroundings. Use cover sparingly but don’t remain static Tommasi’s projectiles can destroy cover after a few hits.
Recommended Loadout
Choosing the right loadout for this encounter is critical. You’ll want weapons and abilities that allow you to deal damage at range and crowd control tools to manage enemy spawns.
- Weapon: Pierce or Grip Pierce is excellent for long-range precision, while Grip offers versatility.
- Mods: Energy + Health Boosts Equip personal mods that enhance energy regeneration and health recovery.
- Abilities: Launch, Shield, Levitate Launch is effective for damaging Tommasi directly, and Shield helps mitigate damage from his throws.
Levitate is essential in this battle because it allows you to stay mobile and avoid ground-based attacks, while giving you better positioning to attack Tommasi mid-air.
Tips to Survive the Encounter
This fight can be brutal if approached without preparation. Here are some practical tips to help you survive and eventually defeat Hiss Corrupted Tommasi:
- Always keep moving.Standing still will make you an easy target for his telekinetic attacks.
- Use Launch to throw back objects.This keeps pressure on him while conserving ammo.
- Focus on adds quickly.Taking out lesser enemies will reduce the chaos and let you focus on Tommasi.
- Recharge behind cover, but don’t stay too long.Move often to avoid targeted projectiles.
- Use Levitate to gain a line-of-sight advantage.Shooting Tommasi while floating keeps you safer.
What Happens After You Win
Rewards and narrative closure
Once you defeat Hiss Corrupted Tommasi, you’ll receive significant rewards in the form of Source (the in-game currency), high-tier mods, and sometimes rare materials. More importantly, you’ll complete the Mr. Tommasi mission and resolve one of the lingering threads from early in the game’s story.
The fight also serves as a symbolic victory Jesse overcomes one of the earliest threats from her tenure as Director. It ties into the overarching theme of cleaning the Bureau from internal corruption and fully claiming your role as leader of the FBC.
Locating and defeating Hiss Corrupted Tommasi is one of the most rewarding and memorable optional experiences in Control. From the challenge of finding the right location in the maze-like Containment Sector, to the intense aerial combat against a powerful enemy, this mission stands out for its difficulty and story relevance. For players aiming to master the game or uncover every hidden secret within the Oldest House, confronting Tommasi is a must. Make sure you’re prepared, stay mobile, and bring your strongest abilities to the fight. Victory will not only bring valuable loot, but also a deep sense of satisfaction.