Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Minotaur boss (in Derelict Waterways) pre-nerf, killed with a mediocre weapon an NO skill points invested. This boss is an absurd difficulty spike compared to anything that comes before it, especially pre-nerf. But, with some practice, it's possible to beat it using any build.
The key is to play Fatekeeper like (a slower and clunkier) Dark Souls: learn the boss' moveset and dodge *through* the attacks.
Additional tips:
* At the start, keep your distance and try to pick off the small enemies one by one. Avoid engaging if multiple enemies are in range to hit you.
* Use the small enemies as meat shields. If they are between you and the boss, as the boss tries to attack you, he will hit the small ones.
* Jump to avoid ground slams (0:47). You can use potions while jumping, so this is a good time to heal (1:23).
* You can "perfect dodge" enemy attacks (by timing your dodge *just* as the attack is about to hit you), this causes enemies/bosses to stumble and interrupts their attack chain (1:00, 1:05), which is usually enough time to drink a potion or apply a vial (2:00).
* You can "perfect block" enemy attacks too (which blocks 100% of the damage) but certain attacks, like the Minotaur's punch, seem unblockable. So dodging is the better strategy for this boss.
* When the boss charges (either with his horns or weapon on the ground) if he hits the spikes he will be stunned for a few seconds. Try to position yourself to take advantage of this. Standing to the SIDE of the spikes works (2:34).
* If you DO want to spend your skill points, melee damage seems like the best option for bosses. It significantly reduces the amount of hits required to kill them. Bosses are also immune/resistant to telekinesis and wind.
Timestamps:
00:00 Running to Boss
00:35 Boss Fight
02:44 GG
03:02 Items and Skill Tree
Minotaur boss (in Derelict Waterways) pre-nerf, killed with a mediocre weapon an NO skill points invested. This boss is an absurd difficulty spike compared to anything that comes before it, especially pre-nerf. But, with some practice, it's possible to beat it using any build.
The key is to play Fatekeeper like (a slower and clunkier) Dark Souls: learn the boss' moveset and dodge *through* the attacks.
Additional tips:
* At the start, keep your distance and try to pick off the small enemies one by one. Avoid engaging if multiple enemies are in range to hit you.
* Use the small enemies as meat shields. If they are between you and the boss, as the boss tries to attack you, he will hit the small ones.
* Jump to avoid ground slams (0:47). You can use potions while jumping, so this is a good time to heal (1:23).
* You can "perfect dodge" enemy attacks (by timing your dodge *just* as the attack is about to hit you), this causes enemies/bosses to stumble and interrupts their attack chain (1:00, 1:05), which is usually enough time to drink a potion or apply a vial (2:00).
* You can "perfect block" enemy attacks too (which blocks 100% of the damage) but certain attacks, like the Minotaur's punch, seem unblockable. So dodging is the better strategy for this boss.
* When the boss charges (either with his horns or weapon on the ground) if he hits the spikes he will be stunned for a few seconds. Try to position yourself to take advantage of this. Standing to the SIDE of the spikes works (2:34).
* If you DO want to spend your skill points, melee damage seems like the best option for bosses. It significantly reduces the amount of hits required to kill them. Bosses are also immune/resistant to telekinesis and wind.
Timestamps:
00:00 Running to Boss
00:35 Boss Fight
02:44 GG
03:02 Items and Skill Tree
