Hollow Stag — Boss Guide
Antlered horror that warps the battle grid every chorus. Vision lines are unreliable.
| Biome | Mistwoods (Biome 2) |
|---|---|
| Threat | ★★★★★ |
| Counter-picks | Wardrummer (perfect-hit aura), Summoner (totems break mist) |
Phase mechanics
- Mist phases hide enemy positions — rely on rhythm cues, not sight.
- Charge attacks travel in straight lines; bait into cliff tiles for instant kills.
- Heals 5% on every missed beat by the warband.
Recommended warband
Bring the counter-picks above as your starting frame. Round out with a Wardrummer (always) and a frontline soak. See the best loadout for a tested template.
The rhythm trick
Every Wardrum boss has one rhythm pattern that, once internalised, removes 70% of the difficulty. For Hollow Stag, focus on the cadence implied by the first mechanic above — slow your inputs and treat the fight like a metronome practice round.
If you keep dying
- Drop rhythm difficulty to Easy for this fight only — there is no penalty.
- Spend essence in the Drum Hall before the run to widen your perfect window.
- Skip elite encounters in the biome run-up to save HP and ult charges.