BATTLE AT DARKWATER [0322]

Master the Battle at Darkwater in Asgard's Wrath 2! Learn strategies to defeat Champions, destroy Shamans, and take down the mighty Drakan. Your expert guide to victory.

Alright, so you've made it to Darkwater. Forget those last couple of fights; this is where things get serious. Darkwater is packed, and we need to clear it out. Freya's got your back, telling you the Shaman is the main problem here – he's summoning more Legion, so he's our priority. But getting to him? That's the real challenge.

You'll start by facing a Champion. Take him down like you've learned, but try your best to avoid the swarm of Legions around him. He'll drop two Dragon Runes, so grab those and use them to attack the Shaman. Once that Shaman is out of the picture, you can finally push into Darkwater itself.

Head straight in, and you'll run into another Champion. Grab the Dragon Runes he drops and use them to destroy the second Shaman. Make sure you take out the one in the northwest corner of Darkwater – trust me, it'll make the rest of the fight much smoother.

The third Shaman, you'll have to handle yourself. He's usually pretty close to where you entered. From where that last Champion was, hug the path between the house and the fence. This will help you avoid the huge mob of shielded Legions chilling in the town square. Cross the street, and you'll find the final Shaman. His power comes from four glowing poles – target those and destroy each one. Once all four poles are down, you can finally take out the Shaman himself to end this part of the battle.

But wait, there's one more massive enemy: Drakan. He's a huge Legion and fights a lot like a Champion, but with a giant sword. You'll need to dodge his massive swings, just like you've done with other Champions. He can also shoot a projectile from his gauntlet, kind of like a Hookshot. When you see him move his hand forward, get behind one of the pillars to avoid getting hit. Keep dodging his attacks and chipping away at him. You'll eventually get a button prompt to finish him off – nail it!

After the cutscene with Hel and Freya, you'll get a bit more backstory on Drakan. Once you regain control of Skarin, you'll be moving on to the second island, Galcliff. Good job!