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Graveyard of the Darkbeast
Bloodborne

Graveyard of the Darkbeast

Learn how to defeat the lightning-based boss, Darkbeast Paarl, in Bloodborne. This guide covers its attacks, phases, and strategies for victory.

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Learn how to defeat the lightning-based boss, Darkbeast Paarl, in Bloodborne. This guide covers its attacks, phases, and strategies for victory.

Alright, let's talk about Darkbeast Paarl. This fight can be a bit intimidating with all that lightning, but don't worry, we'll get through it. If you've got any armor that boosts Lightning resistance, like Henryk's set, now's the time to equip it. The key to this fight is Paarl's head – it sticks out way more than the rest of its body, especially when it's low to the ground. Focus your attacks there, and you'll make short work of it.

Walkthrough
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    Phase 1 Strategy: There are a couple of ways to approach Paarl. You can either try to bait its 'Burst Combo' and go for the head while it's recovering, or you can stay underneath its body and attack its head from below. The latter is generally safer. Just keep an eye out for its 'Static Discharge' attack and try to maintain a safe distance or stay directly under Paarl. If you manage to stagger it, it'll become vulnerable to visceral attacks, and its electricity will temporarily shut off. Be aware that after its electricity goes out, Paarl will do a few aggressive slashes and then back away to recharge.
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    Phase 1 Attacks:
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    Burst Combo: A series of 2 to 4 claw slashes. Deals moderate damage.
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    Charge Punch: Paarl charges a downward punch that releases a cone of electrical energy. Moderate damage.
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    Soaring Pounce: It leaps at you from a distance with a wide sweep. Roll forward to avoid this one.
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    Leaping Burst Slash: A downward slash that creates a forward blast of electrical energy.
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    Thunder Slam: A moderate damage smash into the ground followed by an electrical energy release.
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    Static Discharge: Paarl curls into a ball and charges its entire body, releasing a massive AOE damage attack. This is the one to really watch out for.
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    Lunging Bite: A bite attack in front and to the right of Paarl. Moderate damage.
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    Phase 2 Strategy: Once Paarl hits about 50% health, its attacks will gain an added 'Forward Static Discharge.' This means a wave of lightning will fly out from its attacks. The best strategy here is to stay underneath Paarl to avoid this extra damage, but you can still use the same attack focus on its head as before.
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    Phase 2 Attacks:
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    Forward Static Discharge: Adds spheres of electrical energy at the end of each combo.
Tips
  • The safest spot is generally right under Paarl. After it finishes an attack, go all out on its head.
  • When Paarl is stunned and vulnerable to visceral attacks, don't miss the opportunity!
  • In Phase 2, staying directly beneath Paarl is crucial to avoid the extra lightning waves.
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