The third boss in Warhammer Chaosbane offers a mix of healing mechanics, curses, and high-speed projectiles that can quickly overwhelm unprepared players. This guide will walk you through each phase, focusing on how to counter the boss’s healing totems, avoid curses, and manage the relentless waves of projectiles.

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Overview of the Fight

Difficulty: Tested on Chaos 3

Phases: 3

• Phase 1: Healing totems and slowing aura.
• Phase 2: Enhanced projectiles and healing platforms.
• Phase 3: Increased frequency of totems and combined mechanics.

Key Mechanics:

• Healing Totems: Must be destroyed immediately.
• Slow Aura: Triggers after totems are destroyed.
• Curses: Avoid golden orbs to prevent a permanent DoT.
• Healing Platforms: Heal you but reduce your damage output.

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Phase 1: Totem Management

Key Attacks:

• Healing Totems:
  • Boss summons totems that rapidly heal him.
  • Strategy: Focus all damage on totems as soon as they appear.
• Slow Aura:
  • After totems are destroyed, boss gains an aura that drastically slows movement.
  • Counter: Move away until the aura dissipates.
• Purple Projectiles:
  • These will stun on contact.
  • Tip: Maintain mobility and avoid direct paths.

Golden Orb Warning:

• Do Not Pick Up:
  • Found on the right side of the arena.
  • Causes a permanent curse that applies a DoT until the end of the fight.

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Phase 2: Projectiles and Healing Platforms

New Mechanics:

• Enhanced Projectiles:
  • After totems are destroyed, the boss releases a barrage of high-speed purple projectiles.
  • Counter: Move to a purple healing platform to recover.
• Healing Platforms:
  • Shaped like half-moons and restore health rapidly.
  • Warning: While on the platform, you receive a significant damage output debuff.
  • Strategy: Use only for emergencies and exit quickly to resume normal DPS.

Continued Totem Summoning:

• Remains a priority to destroy quickly.
• Expect more frequent spawns as the phase progresses.

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Phase 3: Increased Healing and Combined Mechanics

Key Changes:

• More Frequent Totems:
  • Boss heals more often, making it critical to eliminate totems immediately.
• Combined Mechanics:
  • All previous attacks including projectiles, slow aura, and curses will occur simultaneously.

Strategy Summary:

• Prioritize totems → Move away during slow aura → Dodge projectiles → Use healing platforms only when necessary.
• Maintain consistent damage during windows of opportunity.

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Tips for Success

1. Totems First:
   • The boss’s healing is rapid and substantial; failing to destroy totems promptly can extend the fight indefinitely.
2. Avoid the Golden Orb:
   • Picking this up triggers a permanent DoT, drastically increasing the difficulty.
3. Healing Platforms Wisely:
   • Only use the healing platforms briefly; the damage debuff is severe.
4. Positioning is Key:
   • Stay mobile to avoid projectiles and move to safe zones when necessary.

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Conclusion

The third boss in Warhammer Chaosbane is a test of your ability to manage mechanics and prioritize threats. With a focus on eliminating totems and avoiding curses, you can overcome this challenge even on higher difficulties.

Good luck, heroes!