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Scarecrow Nightmare (Arkham Asylum)[]

Batman is placed on a floating graveyard, from which skeletons rise in waves. These skeletons come in standard campaign variety, such as Sword wielders (Which act the same as pipes) or Skeleton Titans. There are also skeleton variants that wield weapons unique to this challenge map, such as Torches (Which act the same as Stun Batons), Glowing Dual Knives (These skeletons act like High Security Henchmen) and Assault Rifles.

Taking even one point of damage instantly kills Batman. There are no medals to earn, making it purely a survival challenge. The challenge was originally part of a GameStop pre-order deal, but is now free as part of the GOTY edition.

Wave 1[]

  1. Scarecrow's possible quotes: You're in my realm now! Everything is as real as I choose it to be!
  2. Look around you. These are the broken fragments of your mind!
  3. You cannot escape my gaze. You will die here!
  4. Welcome to my world, Batman!
  • Skeleton x6

Wave 2[]

Scarecrow: Oh, I won't rush things this time. Im going to savor every moment of your terror as I slowly destroy you.

  • Skeleton x4
  • Skeleton - Sword x2
  • Skeleton - Knives x2

Wave 3[]

Scarecrow: I think you need a little more!

  • Skeleton x6
  • Skeleton - Sword x2
  • Skeleton - Torch x 2

Wave 4[]

Scarecrow: Tell me, what demons do you have left to beat? Shall we see?

  • Skeleton x10
  • Skeleton Titan x1

Wave 5[]

Scarecrow: Is the world falling apart or just your mind? Are you scared? Embrace it.

  • Skeleton x 4
  • Skeleton (Risen) x7
  • Skeleton - Torch x1
  • Skeleton - Knives x2

From this wave onward one skeleton rises from the ground for each defeated initial skeleton, to a specified limit per wave.

Wave 6[]

Scarecrow: You're fighting back. Good. It can only weaken your resolve.

  • Skeleton x5
  • Skeleton (Risen) x7
  • Skeleton - Sword x2
  • Skeleton Titan x2

Wave 7[]

Scarecrow: I wonder what you think you're fighting, Batman. Tell me. Demons? Monsters? Or just more skeletons from your past?

  • Skeleton x8
  • Skeletons (Risen) x8

Wave 8[]

  1. Scarecrow's possible quotes: Can you believe what you see, Batman?
  2. Is your mind playing tricks on you? Or am I?
  3. Dare to step into my gaze!
  4. What are you Batman? Chicken?
  • Skeleton x5
  • Skeletons (Risen) x7
  • Skeleton - Sword x2
  • Skeleton Titan x3

Wave 9[]

Scarecrow: How much more do you think you can take? Does it scare you to know that I almost defeated you?

  • Skeleton x10
  • Skeletons (Risen) x∞

On this wave nine Assault Rifles fall from the sky after a couple of seconds. This wave is endless as skeletons never stop rising.

Scarecrow Nightmares (Arkham Knight)[]

On the Arkham Knight challenges, the player uses the Batmobile to make their way through a demonic version of Gotham City, and eventually fights the gigantic Scarecrow using the weapons of the Batmobile. The stars of these challenges are based on time; The less time Batman needs to complete the challenge, the better. These challenges are PS4 exclusive.

Stars (1st Challenge)[]

  • 1 Star- Defeat Scarecrow in 6:00 minutes or less.
  • 2 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 5:00 minutes or less.
  • 3 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 4:00 minutes or less.

Description:

WARNING: HIGH DIFFICULTY CONTENT

Battle Scarecrow and survive the nightmare! Race through the burning streets of Gotham as Scarecrow attacks you with his giant needles, fireballs, and summons a demon army to engulf you in the darkness.

Stars (2nd Challenge)[]

  • 1 Star- Defeat Scarecrow in 6:00 minutes or less.
  • 2 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 5:00 minutes or less.
  • 3 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 4:00 minutes or less.

Description:

WARNING: HIGH DIFFICULTY CONTENT

The battle continues as you race across Miagani Island! Face off once again as Scarecrow unleashes his nightmare forces and makes it rain cars down from the sky.

Stars (3rd Challenge)[]

  • 1 Star- Defeat Scarecrow in 7:00 minutes or less.
  • 2 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 6:00 minutes or less.
  • 3 Stars - Defeat Scarecrow in 5:00 minutes or less.

Description:

WARNING: HIGH DIFFICULTY CONTENT

Bring Scarecrow's nightmare to an end in the final epic showdown! Hunt Scarecrow down on Founders' Island before taking on the master of terror in the heart of Gotham for the last time.

Trivia[]

  • In Arkham Knight, the nightmares are the only DLC challenges that appear on free-roam. This hints that they were possibly originally meant to be included in the base game, but were cut.
  • The challenges are the only way the Batmobile can be seen on the Island where Lady of Gotham is located.