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Optional boss / Early

Nether Kraken

Scripted intro encounter that is useful to track for early risk-reward planning. Prologue ship Ship deck during the prologue guide notes describe a prologue Kraken encounter; exact attack wording will be expanded in a later guide. Focus on staying alive and learning the timing rather than treating this as a final optimized route. Uranium Bracelet Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Do not overcommit after a single dodge. Avoid: Chasing damage instead of preserving health Avoid: Assuming optional rewards are required for normal progress

Optional bossEarlyNightstarHollower's ShieldTwill Weave

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Mini-boss / Early

Hulk Trooper

Early larger trooper encounter for practicing spacing before major bosses. Southern Outskirts Prologue shore or Southern Outskirts route Broad guide context identifies a larger Shock Trooper-style encounter, so this entry focuses on spacing, patience, and safe punish windows. Keep space, take short punishes, and avoid staying close after every dodge. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper

Recommended Trinkets

Lace Glove, Twill Weave

Beginner Tips

Use a simple weapon while learning spacing. Use ranged sidearms only when there is a clear punish window. Avoid: Standing in reach too long Avoid: Trying to force long combos before the pattern is understood

Mini-bossEarlyNightstarWhisper and VesperLace Glove

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Story boss / Early

Thorne

Recurring story antagonist with an early major encounter after the intro. Ossex Location details are reserved for a later boss guide. Guide notes identify Thorne as a recurring boss, so this entry focuses on pattern learning and cautious punish windows. Treat early attempts as pattern learning and punish only clear openings. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel, Valor Medallion

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Do not overcommit after a single dodge. Avoid: Using healing windows too late Avoid: Assuming every dodge creates a safe attack window

Story bossEarlyNightstarHollower's ShieldTwill Weave

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Story boss / Early

The Duchess of Queensbury

Queensbury Crypt boss entry for early generator-route preparation. Queensbury Crypt Queensbury Crypt guide context places the Duchess at Queensbury Crypt; exact attacks and arena details will be expanded in a later guide. Use a stable loadout and keep enough healing safety for repeated pattern-learning attempts. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. First Spark Generator gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel, Primed Vial Pouch

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Spend early attempts learning safe punish windows. Avoid: Greedy follow-up attacks Avoid: Entering with no healing plan

Story bossEarlyNightstarHollower's ShieldTwill Weave

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Optional boss / Optional

Midden

Early optional Queensbury encounter with a source-backed trinket reward. Queensbury Crypt Ancestral Chamber Sources identify an optional Ancestral Chamber fight; exact moves will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the fight as optional and leave it for later if the setup feels underpowered. Fly Bait Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Do not spend all resources before confirming the route back out. Avoid: Forcing an optional fight too early Avoid: Ignoring resource cost before entering

Optional bossOptionalNightstarWhisper and VesperTwill Weave

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Optional boss / Optional

Maxi

Optional Ossex ambush entry for tracking early post-Queensbury preparation. Ossex Ossex east-side return route Sources identify Maxi as an optional ambush; exact moves and route trigger will be expanded in a later guide. Stay mobile, reset spacing often, and do not assume the first return route is safe. Trinket Bag Reported to increase trinket equipment capacity; use this entry as a quick preparation reference before the full boss guide is expanded.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Keri the Wisp, Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Use movement tools to avoid panic healing. Avoid: Entering the ambush without healing resources Avoid: Treating optional pressure as mandatory progression

Optional bossOptionalNightstarHollower's ShieldKeri the Wisp

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Optional boss / Optional

Armand

Optional blacksmith-shop boss entry for Ossex cleanup planning. Ossex Legovich's Arms Sources identify Armand as a blacksmith-shop boss; exact movement and arena details will be expanded in a later guide. Confirm the shop trigger and fight carefully instead of assuming normal shop behavior continues. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Reported to restore Legovich's Arms to normal operation; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul

Recommended Trinkets

Lace Glove, Twill Weave, Brisk Brew

Beginner Tips

Bring a combat-focused setup only after confirming the trigger. Use ranged sidearms only when there is a clear punish window. Avoid: Starting the encounter while unprepared Avoid: Expecting shop rewards before verifying the fight state

Optional bossOptionalNightstarBlaststrike MaulLace Glove

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Optional boss / Optional

Dugin

Optional roaming-style encounter tied to an early trinket reward. Southern Outskirts or Western Wilds Randomized location Sources identify Dugin as an optional fight; exact attack wording and spawn behavior will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the encounter as optional cleanup and keep a flexible route until the spawn is confirmed. Lace Glove Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper

Recommended Trinkets

Lace Glove, Twill Weave, Keri the Wisp

Beginner Tips

Confirm the trigger before routing around this fight. Do not assume the same spawn location on every save. Avoid: Routing around an unconfirmed spawn Avoid: Assuming the reward is available after one attempt

Optional bossOptionalNightstarWhisper and VesperLace Glove

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Story boss / Mid-game

Nox's Beast

Nox's Bayou gate boss entry for cautious mid-route preparation. Nox's Bayou Nox's Bayou Sources identify Nox's Beast as a Nox's Bayou gate boss; exact attack details will be expanded in a later guide. Plan for sustained survival and avoid overcommitting in a region where movement mistakes may be costly. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Swampy Generator gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Pit Preserver, Iron Lung, Twill Weave

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Respect environmental pressure until the arena is manually verified. Avoid: Ignoring terrain or recovery tools Avoid: Building only for damage before learning the fight

Story bossMid-gameNightstarBattery BusterPit Preserver

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Story boss / Mid-game

Madd House

Kindlewood boss entry for build planning before the Septemburg approach. Kindlewood Papa Madd's house Sources identify Madd House as a boss-class encounter in Kindlewood; exact attack and arena wording will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the arena itself as part of the fight until detailed movement rules are verified. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Reported shop unlock context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a balanced setup while learning the arena. Use ranged sidearms only when there is a clear punish window. Avoid: Overcommitting inside an unfamiliar arena Avoid: Skipping defensive trinkets before learning the pattern

Story bossMid-gameNightstarBlaststrike MaulTwill Weave

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Story boss / Mid-game

The Carving Man

Septemburg gate boss entry for cautious mid-route planning. Septemburg Septemburg route Sources identify The Carving Man as a Septemburg gate boss that opens with a chase sequence; exact attack wording will be expanded in a later guide. Prioritize survival and route awareness during the opening sequence, then punish only clear recovery windows. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Septemburg gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a balanced setup while learning the chase and arena flow. Keep healing resources available until the exact phase structure is verified. Avoid: Treating the chase like a normal arena fight Avoid: Spending all healing before the main pattern is understood

Story bossMid-gameNightstarBlaststrike MaulTwill Weave

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Mini-boss / Mid-game

Major Miner

Bone Beach approach encounter before the Shoreline Generator route. Bone Beach Bone Beach approach Sources place Major Miner on the Bone Beach approach; exact moves and arena details will be expanded in a later guide. Keep enough space to read the miner pattern and take short punishes after committed attacks. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Use a stable combat setup while learning spacing. Do not assume the approach encounter has the same rhythm as the generator boss. Avoid: Rushing the approach fight to reach the generator Avoid: Standing close before the reach and recovery timing are verified

Mini-bossMid-gameNightstarBlaststrike MaulTwill Weave

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Story boss / Mid-game

Mined Mind

Bone Beach gate boss entry for Shoreline Generator preparation. Bone Beach Shoreline Generator route Sources identify Mined Mind as the Bone Beach gate boss for the Shoreline Generator; exact combat details will be expanded in a later guide. Play for consistent dodges first and only commit to damage after clear pattern recovery. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Shoreline Generator gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a survivable loadout while the exact pattern is being verified. Keep movement options ready for Bone Beach terrain pressure. Avoid: Assuming the name implies confirmed mind-control mechanics Avoid: Building only for damage before the arena is verified

Story bossMid-gameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Boss / Mid-game

Mock Moon

Kindlewood boss-room encounter for mid-route tracking. Kindlewood Mock Moon arena Sources identify Mock Moon as a Kindlewood boss-room encounter; exact attacks and rewards will be expanded in a later guide. Use short punish windows and keep distance until the arena hazards and movement pattern are confirmed. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a balanced setup while learning the arena. Avoid assuming exact projectile or phase behavior until verified. Avoid: Overcommitting before reading the boss-room pattern Avoid: Treating the arena name as confirmed attack behavior

BossMid-gameNightstarWhisper and VesperTwill Weave

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Boss / Early

Skullpox

Queensbury Crypt boss entry with plague-and-undeath theming. Queensbury Crypt Queensbury Crypt Sources identify Skullpox as a Queensbury Crypt boss with skull and plague theming; exact attack details will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the fight cautiously and prioritize clean dodges while the arena and phase structure are being confirmed. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Plasma Funnel, Primed Vial Pouch

Beginner Tips

Bring a survival-focused setup while learning patterns. Preserve healing until the exact attack cadence is verified. Avoid: Assuming disease-themed effects before learning the fight directly Avoid: Skipping defensive trinkets before learning the pattern

BossEarlyNightstarHollower's ShieldTwill Weave

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Boss / Mid-game

Smorgasboar

Septemburg boar-shaped encounter for harvest-region cleanup tracking. Septemburg Septemburg Sources identify Smorgasboar as a boar-shaped Septemburg encounter; exact charge behavior and rewards will be expanded in a later guide. Respect close-range pressure, reset spacing often, and avoid long combos before recovery timing is confirmed. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Progression impact is reserved for a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Blaststrike Maul, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a steady loadout while learning charge spacing. Keep room to reposition until the arena is verified. Avoid: Standing in front of a charge pattern before learning its timing Avoid: Treating the fight as optional or required before route confirmation

BossMid-gameNightstarBlaststrike MaulTwill Weave

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Story boss / Mid-game

Frozen Horror

Coltrane Peak Spark Generator boss entry for late mid-game planning. Coltrane Peak Coltrane Peak Spark Generator route Sources identify Frozen Horror as the Coltrane Peak Spark Generator boss; exact attack details will be expanded in a later guide. Play patiently, preserve healing, and avoid assuming the terrain rules until the arena is manually checked. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Coltrane Peak Spark Generator context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Iron Lung, Pit Preserver, Twill Weave

Beginner Tips

Bring movement and survival tools suitable for a cold-region route. Confirm the generator path before routing optional cleanup around this fight. Avoid: Ignoring region-specific movement pressure Avoid: Routing Coltrane Peak without confirming the train and generator sequence

Story bossMid-gameNightstarBattery BusterIron Lung

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Story boss / Late-game

Orrery Warden

First Astral Orrery boss entry for post-generator route planning. Astral Orrery Astral Orrery Sources identify Orrery Warden as the first Astral Orrery boss; exact combat details and reward will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the encounter as a late-game pattern check and avoid greedy punishes until the Warden's recovery windows are verified. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Astral Orrery progression context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a late-game survival setup while learning the Astral Orrery fights. Confirm mirror access and route order before finalizing cleanup plans. Avoid: Entering the Astral Orrery route underprepared Avoid: Assuming all Orrery bosses share the same pattern rules

Story bossLate-gameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Story boss / Late-game

The Congealed

Required Hall of Scholars fight on the path toward the Astral Generator. Astral Orrery Hall of Scholars Sources identify The Congealed as a required Hall of Scholars fight and one of the tougher late-game encounters; exact attacks will be expanded in a later guide. Use conservative attempts to learn the full phase structure before committing to aggressive damage windows. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Astral Generator route context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a fully prepared late-game setup. Save enough healing for a difficult required fight before the Tower Climb route. Avoid: Underestimating a required late-game fight Avoid: Spending resources too early before the full phase flow is clear

Story bossLate-gameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Story boss / Endgame

Furgus The Faithful

Radiant Manor butler boss entry for endgame gate tracking. Radiant Manor Radiant Manor Sources identify Furgus The Faithful as the butler boss of Radiant Manor; exact attack details will be expanded in a later guide. Treat the encounter as part of an endgame boss chain and conserve resources until the route is confirmed. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Radiant Manor gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring an endgame-ready loadout before entering the Manor sequence. Expect limited recovery room until the back-to-back boss structure is verified. Avoid: Entering Radiant Manor without a sustained combat setup Avoid: Assuming this fight can be routed independently from the Manor sequence

Story bossEndgameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Story boss / Endgame

Patchling

Radiant Manor sequence boss with patchwork creature theming. Radiant Manor Radiant Manor Sources identify Patchling as a Radiant Manor sequence boss with patchwork theming; exact combat details will be expanded in a later guide. Focus on clean movement and resource preservation during the Manor chain. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Radiant Manor gate context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring an endgame-ready setup before the back-to-back Manor fights. Keep defensive options available until the exact phase and arena rules are verified. Avoid: Treating the encounter as isolated from the endgame sequence Avoid: Assuming scarecrow or patchwork theming confirms specific mechanics

Story bossEndgameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Story boss / Endgame

Baron Lionel

Radiant Manor duel entry before the finale sequence. Radiant Manor Radiant Manor Sources describe Baron Lionel mixing martial-arts strikes with lion attacks and arena floor hazards; exact timing and phase wording will be expanded in a later guide. Read visual tells, keep distance from hazardous floor states, and punish only after clearly committed attacks. Reward details are reserved for a later boss guide. Radiant Manor finale context is source-backed; more detailed route notes will be expanded in a later boss guide.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Battery Buster, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring a defensive endgame loadout. Watch for visual cues and keep your reactions conservative until the timing feels familiar. Avoid: Ignoring arena floor changes Avoid: Reacting late to short-range and screen-crossing cues

Story bossEndgameNightstarBattery BusterTwill Weave

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Optional boss / Optional

Dark Deluxy

Optional Windy Generator encounter unlocked through a two-Spark-slot door. Windy Generator Door near the Windy Generator return route Sources describe Dark Deluxy as a fast optional fight after escorting Luxy back to the Windy Generator; exact attack wording will be expanded in a later guide. Use a faster or safer loadout, read her movement, and avoid slow greedy swings until the pattern is confirmed. Spark Container Reported optional Spark Container reward; use this entry as a quick preparation reference before the full boss guide is expanded.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Carry two Spark Containers before checking the sealed door. Bring a spare Plasma Vial if attempting the reported reward path. Avoid: Entering without the reported Spark Container requirement Avoid: Forgetting the reported post-fight healing step

Optional bossOptionalNightstarWhisper and VesperTwill Weave

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Optional boss / Optional

Wonder Willis

Optional Music Hall boss tied to the frog band sidequest. Music Hall Ossex Bowery Music Hall Sources describe Willis as a pirate-shark Music Hall boss that must be stunned and thrown into the crowd; exact timing will be expanded in a later guide. Focus on the stun window first, then use the crowd interaction only when the boss is safely vulnerable. Pneumatic Armlet Reported optional trinket reward; use this entry as a quick preparation reference before the full boss guide is expanded.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper, Hollower's Shield

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Tumbling Tutu

Beginner Tips

Progress the frog band sidequest before checking the Music Hall trigger. Bring enough Bones for the reported travel-expense step. Avoid: Skipping the sidequest prerequisites Avoid: Trying to deal normal damage before confirming the crowd mechanic

Optional bossOptionalNightstarWhisper and VesperTwill Weave

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Optional boss / Optional

Thalassion

Optional giant-fish boss at the end of the fishing quest chain. Fishing Hole Backwaters Fishing Hole route Sources describe Thalassion as a giant-fish boss with waves and charging bite attacks; exact timings will be expanded in a later guide. Choose short punish windows, avoid overcommitting in the small arena, and reset after wave or bite pressure. Gilded Rod upgrade Reported final fishing collection upgrade; use this entry as a quick preparation reference before the full boss guide is expanded.

Recommended Weapons

Nightstar, Whisper and Vesper

Recommended Trinkets

Twill Weave, Brisk Brew, Plasma Funnel

Beginner Tips

Bring the Fishing Rod and a traversal sidearm before checking the route. Play conservatively because sources describe a small arena and punishing attacks. Avoid: Attacking too many times after one opening Avoid: Attempting the route before the fishing chain is ready

Optional bossOptionalNightstarWhisper and VesperTwill Weave

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