Darkest Dungeon II
Darkest Dungeon II

How to Beat Lair Boss: The General's Bodyguard (The Tangle)

Conquer The General's Bodyguard in Darkest Dungeon II by focusing on eliminating its Standard Bearers first.

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The General's Bodyguard is a formidable tank accompanied by 'Standard Bearers'. The Bodyguard has high HP and Block tokens, and can apply powerful buffs to itself while debuffing your party. The Standard Bearers continuously buff the Bodyguard and can inflict stress. Your primary goal is to eliminate the Standard Bearers first to prevent the Bodyguard from becoming too powerful. Heroes with strong single-target damage, guard-breaking skills, and debuff cleansing are essential. Be prepared for a sustained fight where managing enemy buffs and your own debuffs is crucial.

Lair Boss: The General's Bodyguard (The Tangle) - Darkest Dungeon II screenshot
Lair Boss: The General's Bodyguard (The Tangle)

Key Strategy:

  • Target Standard Bearers: Eliminate them quickly to prevent the Bodyguard from buffing.
  • Guard Break: Use skills that ignore or remove Guard tokens from the Bodyguard.
  • Debuff Cleanse: Bring skills or items to remove negative tokens from your heroes.
  • Sustained Damage: Focus on wearing down the Bodyguard's high HP.