The Crystal Defender (and its upgraded form, Crystal Guardian) is defeated by learning its attack patterns and consistently dodging while dealing damage during openings. Here's a breakdown of how to beat it:
Understanding Crystal Defender's Attacks:
The Crystal Defender has three main attacks:
- Hand Beam: The Crystal Defender fires a beam of energy from its hand.
- Scream Beams: It unleashes a barrage of crystal beams.
- Jump: It jumps around the arena.
Strategy for Defeating the Crystal Defender:
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Learn the Attack Patterns: The key to defeating the Crystal Defender lies in understanding its attack patterns. Predict and react to its hand beam, scream beams, and jumps.
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Dodge the Attacks: Focus on dodging the Crystal Defender's attacks first and foremost. Use your Shade Cloak (if available) to pass through beams. Jump and dash to avoid the jump attack.
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Attack During Openings: After dodging an attack, use the brief opening to attack the Crystal Defender with your Nail. A good time to attack is right after it finishes its hand beam attack.
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Use Spells (Carefully): Spells like Vengeful Spirit or Shade Soul can deal significant damage, but use them sparingly. Ensure you have enough Soul to heal if necessary.
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Stay Mobile: Don't stay in one spot for too long. Keep moving to avoid being hit by the beams.
Specific Tips:
- Patience is Key: This fight requires patience and precision. Don't get greedy with your attacks; focus on dodging first.
- Upgrade Your Nail: Upgrading your Nail at the Nailsmith will significantly increase your damage output, making the fight shorter.
- Charms: Certain charms can be helpful. Quick Focus allows you to heal faster, while Quick Slash increases your attack speed. Shaman Stone will increase the power of your spells.
- Crystal Guardian: After defeating the Crystal Defender, it will reappear as the Crystal Guardian. The Crystal Guardian is faster and more aggressive, but the same strategies apply. The main difference is that the attack frequency will increase.
Summary:
Defeating the Crystal Defender/Guardian relies on learning the attack patterns, effectively dodging, and striking during openings. With patience and practice, you'll be able to overcome this boss.
