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[Discussion] How long do bosses take you on average? What was your longest time spent on a boss and which one? (infosec.pub)

submitted 1 month ago by v4ld1z@lemmy.zip to c/soulslike@lemmy.zip

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I remember Orphan of Kos and Isshin taking a long time for me. Multiple days of several-hour long sessions, I assume. I would probably have trouble beating Orphan today too, but Isshin has gotten pretty easy for me over my 4 or so playthroughs. Laxasia from Lies of P is also a huuge pain despite my four playthroughs. I feel like her second phase is just waaay too much whereas her first phase has gotten pretty easy by now.

Currently playing Khazan and some of the bosses did give me a lot of trouble too. Especially the first two you get to after beating the tutorial were a pain because the bosses felt really spongy, I didn't have a lot of damage, and they dealt damage like a semi-truck. I've gotten better at the game, though, and now bosses don't take nearly as long. I've gotten better gear by now, I've got better skills to use, and my overall skill in the game is also good enough to not struggle as much anymore.

Which ones did give you trouble on your playthroughs?

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[–] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

I still have not ever beaten Orphan of Kos after four playthroughs with four different builds. I don't know what it is, that boy is just built different. Only other Soulsborne boss I've never beaten is Kalameet, mostly just because it's kind of pointless and I never bothered, but I've recently been playing through Dark Souls Remastered since it went on sale and we're going to address that this time around.

I don't know when I'll be headed back to Bloodborne for another go at the Orphan though. Not gonna lie, my spirit is a little broken in that regard. I bet I've put a good 18 hours into just his fight alone over the many attempts. I've gotten him to phase 2 a bunch of times but I've never finished the fight, not once. At this point I figure I just take the L because he's beaten me good and proper and there's nothing else behind his fight that I require.