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Bosses Directory

Bosses are a stronger variant of standard Enemies. They have higher health and higher damage, and may be resistant to status effects. There are eight bosses in the game, separated into four categories.

First Bosses

The Concierge
A large boss character wielding a sword. He is wearing a knight mask to cover his face, and is wearing a blue outfit.

The Concierge is the first tier one boss encountered in the game. He is encountered on the Black Bridge and has the following abilities.

  • Attacks
    • Stab
    • Fire Strike
    • Leap
  • Defenses
    • Shout
    • Aura of Laceration
Conjunctivius

Conjunctivius is the second tier one boss encountered in the game. She is encountered in the Insufferable Crypt, which requires the Ram Rune for the main path. She has the following abilities:

  • Attacks
    • Body Slam
    • Magic Bolts
    • Aura of Laceration
    • Rain of Bolts
  • Tentacles
    • Piercing Strike
    • Area Sweep
Mama Tick

Mama Tick is the third tier one boss and is an alternative to the Concierge. She is encountered in the Nest, which requires the Teleportation Rune for the main path. This boss also requires the Bad Seed DLC.

  • Attacks
    • Slash
    • Spit Bomb
    • Lightspeed Claws(+)
    • Slasher
    • Quick stabs

Second Bosses

The Time Keeper

The Time Keeper is the first tier two boss in the game, and she is encountered in the Clock Room. Damage on a single hit is capped at 15% of her maximum health.

  • Attacks
    • Sword Slash
    • Shuriken
    • Hook and Slash
    • Sword Rain
    • Lightspeed+
  • Defenses
    • Teleport
    • Shuriken Shield
The Giant

The Giant is a special tier two boss in the game. He is encountered in the Guardian's Haven, which requires the Cavern Key to get to. This boss requires the Rise of the Giant DLC.

  • Attacks
    • Charge
    • Punch
    • Energy Salvo
    • Slam Fist
    • Eye Laser
    • Crystal Collapse
The Scarecrow

The Scarecrow is the second tier two boss in the game and is an alternative to the Time Keeper and Giant. He is encountered in the Mausolrum, which requires the Cultist Outfit to open the gate to the Undying Shores. This boss also requires the Fatal Falls DLC.

  • Attacks
    • Scythe Swing
    • Seed Planting
    • Shovel Swing
    • Flying Sickles
    • Acid Rain

Third Boss

The Hand of the King
A large boss character holding a lance.

The Hand of the King is currently the usual final boss present in the game. He is found in the Throne Room.

  • Attacks
    • Lance Sweep
    • Bomb Flurry
    • Summon Enemies
    • Explosive Banners
    • Super Telluric Shock

Fourth Boss

The Collector
A faceless, cloaked character holding a large syringe.

The Collector is the true final boss of the game, and can only be encountered in the Observatory with 5 Boss Stem Cells activated. He is exclusive to the Rise of the Giant DLC.

  • Attacks
    • Syringe Lunge
    • Syringe Spin
    • Ground Smash
    • Orb Shot
    • Beam Attack
    • Double Tornado