Main bosses, optional encounters, dream and Godmaster variants.
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An early armoured boss whose hammer shocks the arena floor and can break parts of the stage.
A small early boss that charges around a confined arena.
The Greenpath Hornet encounter tests dash awareness, spacing and reaction to needle throws.
Three disciplined fighters whose patterns become increasingly coordinated.
A spellcaster in Soul Sanctum who teleports and fires soul projectiles.
A boisterous Royal Waterways boss who dives underground and launches dung balls.
An infected Vessel in Ancient Basin with mobile lunges and floating infection pressure.
A Crystal Peak boss whose laser telegraphs make position crucial.
A stronger encounter related to Crystal Guardian with tighter laser pressure.
A powerful creature attacking in close range and spraying infection projectiles.
A stationary boss that summons small enemies from its body.
An optional boss who releases jars containing enemies, affecting crowd control.
Multiple armoured knights that roll, leap and attack in sequence.
A jellyfish-like boss in Teacher's Archives with electrical hazards and encounter-specific vulnerability.
A later Hornet encounter with faster patterns and trap-like spike hazards.
A fast close-range boss in Queen's Gardens that rewards precise Shadow Dash timing.
A shapeshifting Deepnest boss that moves rapidly through a horizontal arena.
An agile boss protecting The Hive with quick dashes and aerial pressure.
A Colosseum boss with a mounted fighter and a powerful rolling beast.
A central late-game boss with sword attacks and major story significance.
A ritual-related boss using patterned fire, bats and sweeping movements.
An optional extremely fast boss with tight reaction windows and little free healing.
A side-story dream boss with inconsistent-looking jumps and summoned threats.
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