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Ming must die spikes

That happens... You get stuck and can't move the spikes.
You can try to move them by holding them, but it's no sure thing either. There are 2 sides where spikes come out from both, so try to other side, if you haven't already, jumping the plate so that the spikes don't come out.
There's more than 1 way around, so find the other way instead of frustatingly try to run past the spikes. If both ways you find yourself twarted by them, try moving them a little with the "E" (move/activate) key.

There are loads of threads on this forum with many possible solutions to this problem. Search for Ming and you will come across them

The trick that works for me is to stand right next to the bar across the door, as if you are going to push it, save then reload. After that it usually is possible to move the bar.

Another option is to use the no-clip console command to allow you to just walk through the door.

I'm having this same rediculous problem. Mr_Sir, Im going to try that save/load thing, but if that doesnt work, how do we turn on no clip mode? (Im guessing I need console?)

Have a look at [url="http://www.gamebanshee.com/forums/vampire-tm-bloodlines-47/ming-must-die-problems-77615.html"]this thread[/url]. The last post explains how to use noclip to get through the door

I got it with the save/load trick, thanks Mr_Sir. Youre a frickin genius. And I got the console/no_clip working too, but sadly got addicted to god mode to finish the game. That was after attemping to beat Ming Xiao for an hour. That bitch was HARD. I mean, I gave her everything I got but her twin that spawned after taking 1/8th of her health off was way too much. What was everyone else's tactic? I mean Sheriff was much easier than her.

VenusRain wrote:I got it with the save/load trick, thanks Mr_Sir. Youre a frickin genius. And I got the console/no_clip working too, but sadly got addicted to god mode to finish the game. That was after attemping to beat Ming Xiao for an hour. That bitch was HARD. I mean, I gave her everything I got but her twin that spawned after taking 1/8th of her health off was way too much. What was everyone else's tactic? I mean Sheriff was much easier than her.

Flamethrower and Celerity and only using sharp weapons at the end to avoid tentacle spawning.

Wesp5 wrote:Flamethrower and Celerity and only using sharp weapons at the end to avoid tentacle spawning.

Or, of course, Thaumaturgy.

And ignore any spawns, focus all your damage dealing on Xiao.

There are many tactics that work on her but using your disciplines in combo is a good start (have some blood ready though). There's no reason to hold back on them at this stage. Usually my disciplines determine my tactic.
One thing that also helps: get close and personal (even with a firearm), when you're close Xiao seems to have some trouble hitting you with her tentacles. (and any spawns)

Flamethrower and Celerity and only using sharp weapons at the end to avoid tentacle spawning.

I thought using cutting weapons seem to cause spawns more easily, but that might be an impression.

Thanks guys, that info helped a lot. I whipped that lady's ass.

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