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The Cyclops is one of the more difficult bosses to fight inDark and Darker. With high HP but very slow and powerful attacks, this boss provides a good challenge for players to test their skills. But without a proper strategy, it can be tough to win this fight.
You can fight the Cyclops with your team or even solo, but there’s a good chance that you could be insta-killed by some of his attacks if you’re caught off guard. To ensure you don’t die trying to slay this giant, here’s a complete guide on beating the Cyclops boss in Dark and Darker.
Cyclops - Boss Overview
TheCyclops is a massive one-eyed giantin the Goblin Cave dungeon. This boss possesses insanely high strength and attack damage but lacks speed and agility. The Cyclops hasmultiple high-damage attacksthat can overpower players, making it crucial to stay vigilant anddodge his attacks properly.
The Cyclops has amassive health pool of 3515 Hitpoints, requiring tons of sustained damage over time to bring it down. You’ll have to balance both offense and defensive maneuvers, to survive the fight while consistently dealing damage.Some attacks can even result in an instant kill if not evaded properly.
Boss Location
The Cyclops isexclusive to the Goblin Cavesdungeon, spawning near the top left area of the map, known as theCyclops’s Lair.This area is designed like a circular arena where theboss spawns in the middle, and starts engaging you and your team the moment you enter the room.
You can also lure enemy teams into this room, and allow the Cyclops boss to engage them instead. This is a great strategy to get rid of other players while also dealing some damage to the boss.
Short swipe with the left hand.
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Jump over it or walk away. Generally not lethal unless at low health.
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Strafe right and crouch-jump or run away.
Raises the club and slams the ground.
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Cycle left to dodge. Avoid getting caught by the quick turn.
Sweep Attack
Sweeps the ground with the club, kicking up dust and causing blindness.
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Kite around the room and jump if close to avoid the sweep.
Raises leg, yells “BOHKEKA” and steps heavily.
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Stay out of close proximity. If slowed, kite and jump over incoming attacks.
Lengthy charge-up followed by a series of swings.
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Time two jumps on the left swing and the right swing, then crouch under the final swing.
Tantrum Attack
Repeatedly bangs the ground, causing rocks to fall from the ceiling.
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Time crouch-jumps to avoid falling rocks. Position yourself on the cyclops' left shoulder.
Shoots a laser out of the eye. It causes petrification.
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The charge-up is slow, so run behind the cyclop as soon as possible.
Throws soil at the player, causing damage and potentially blindness.
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Stay mobile and listen for audio cues to avoid attacks while blinded.
Solo Battle Guide For Cyclops
If you plan on engaging the Cyclops alone, then you need to be mindful of three things,positioning, crouch-jumping, and dodging.While you might think attacking the boss continuously is the best way to win, that would open you togetting hit if there’s an ever-so-slight mistake.
The most important tactic is to avoid getting hit at all costs. Almost every attack of the Cyclops has insta-kill potential if you aren’thighly geared up. So, be very cautious and focus on dodging first and attacking later.
Rather, focusing on defensive positioning and onlyattacking in-between the Cyclops' attack cooldown is the best way to winthis battle.
Positioning yourself on theCyclops' right side is crucial to avoid blindnessfrom its attacks. While the debuff won’t deal damage but will affect your visibility, making it tough to evade the next attacks.
What Is Crouch-Jumping?
When jumping to evade attacks,toggling crouch immediately after the jumpcan slightly lower your hitbox, increasing your dodge window.
This technique is particularly useful foravoiding the Cyclops' sweeping and slamming attacks, giving you a better chance to avoid damage without compromising your position.
Rewards For Beating The Cyclops
Once you’re able to slay the Cyclops,you can access the treasure room beneath the Lair. The room is filled with high-value loot, including the following rewards:
