Taking down all four major bosses in Cult of the Lamb without taking damage may seem like a daunting task, but with the right strategy, Tarot cards, and an exploit, it becomes significantly easier. This guide will walk you through the best setup, techniques, and boss-specific tips to ensure a flawless victory.

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1. Preparation: The Golden Fleece is Your Best Friend

Before heading into battle, you need to equip the Golden Fleece, one of the most powerful items in the game.

• How to Get the Golden Fleece:
  • Earned by progressing through the game and completing side quests.
  • You’ll likely unlock it naturally through normal gameplay.
• Why It’s Essential:
  • Increases damage with each kill but resets if you take damage.
  • Doubles the damage you receive, so you must play carefully.

Once equipped, you’ll notice your damage stacks increase in the top left corner of the screen. This will be crucial for quickly eliminating bosses before they get the chance to hit you.

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2. Optimal Tarot Card Setup

Next, you’ll want to obtain the best possible Tarot cards to maximize your damage output.

• Best Tarot Card to Look For:
  • Master of the Art – Increases overall weapon damage by 1.2x.
  • Divine Strength – Increases attack speed, helping you strike before enemies react.
  • Ambrosia – Boosts curse damage, useful if using spells.

Master of the Art is the most critical, as it increases raw damage, stacking even further with the Golden Fleece multiplier.

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3. Damage Stacking Exploit (Optional but Useful)

If you want to pre-stack damage before a boss fight, you can abuse a game mechanic to gain insane multipliers.

How to Exploit Damage Stacking:

1. Find a non-aggressive enemy that doesn’t move (e.g., a stationary yellow creature in certain dungeon rooms).
2. Use a Hammer or high-damage weapon to continuously hit it without killing it immediately.
3. Stack damage multipliers in the top left corner.
4. Once your damage multiplier is high enough (5x-10x), finish it off and go fight the boss.

By doing this, you’ll enter the boss fight with stacked damage, allowing you to two-shot or even one-shot bosses!

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Boss-by-Boss Breakdown

Boss 1: Leshy (Darkwood)

• Difficulty: Easy
• Primary Attack: Swiping claw attacks.
• How to Avoid Damage:
  • Stay just outside his attack range, dashing in after his swings.
  • With stacked damage, you should be able to defeat him in 2-3 hits.
  • Focus on quick combos and don’t overcommit to animations.

Boss 2: Heket (Anura)

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Primary Attack: Long tongue attack.
• How to Avoid Damage:
  • Bait out the tongue attack and dodge sideways.
  • The smaller frog minions rarely reach you before dying.
  • Stay mobile, and keep pressure on the boss.
  • With stacked damage, this fight should take 5 seconds or less.

Boss 3: Kallamar (Anchordeep)

• Difficulty: Surprisingly Easier than Heket
• Primary Attack: Summons magic orbs and attacks with ranged projectiles.
• How to Avoid Damage:
  • Dodge diagonally when he starts casting spells.
  • Stick to his sides or behind him to avoid direct projectiles.
  • Use a fast weapon like a dagger or sword to quickly land hits.
  • Again, with high damage stacking, this boss should go down in seconds.

Boss 4: Shamura (Silk Cradle)

• Difficulty: Hardest
• Primary Attack: Fires projectiles and summons bomb-dropping enemies.
• How to Avoid Damage:
  • This fight may take a few tries.
  • Focus on dodging projectiles rather than being overly aggressive.
  • Stay on the move, using dashes to avoid bombs.
  • Target Shamura’s main body rather than getting distracted by summons.
  • The fight should still be short-lived if damage stacking was done beforehand.

Note: You don’t need to defeat the final boss to unlock the achievement—Shamura is the last requirement.

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4. Additional Tips for a Perfect Run

1. Turn Off Controller Vibration (if distracting) – Some players find this helps focus during fights.
2. Use Dodge Rolls Strategically – Don’t spam dodge rolls; time them to invincibility frame through attacks.
3. Don’t Get Frustrated – Shamura may take a couple of tries, but you’ll get it with patience.
4. Be Prepared for Multiple Runs – If the right Tarot cards don’t appear, reset and try again.

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Final Thoughts

By using the Golden Fleece, optimal Tarot cards, and pre-stacking damage, you can clear all four major bosses with ease. This method not only makes for a smooth experience but also helps you earn trophies for no-damage boss fights quickly.

If you found this guide helpful, share your experience, and let us know which boss gave you the most trouble!