The Caretaker — Deep Rock Galactic Walkthrough

Learn how to defeat The Caretaker in Deep Rock Galactic with this comprehensive walkthrough. Discover its stats, weaknesses, and effective strategies for victory.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The Caretaker is a massive, stationary boss.
• Its primary weak points are the glowing orange eyes that appear periodically.
• It is vulnerable to sustained damage, especially from high-damage weapons.
• Environmental hazards can also be used against it.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Initial Assault - The Caretaker will periodically spawn smaller enemies and fire projectiles. Focus on dodging attacks and damaging its weak points when they appear.
2. Phase 2: Shield Activation - The Caretaker will activate a protective shield. Players must destroy the shield generators located around the arena while avoiding attacks.
3. Phase 3: Core Exposure - After the shield is down, the Caretaker's core will be exposed for a limited time. Deal as much damage as possible during this phase.
4. Phase 4: Desperation - The Caretaker will become more aggressive, increasing the frequency and intensity of its attacks. Continue to target weak points and manage adds.
5. Phase 5: Final Stand - The Caretaker unleashes its most powerful attacks. Players must survive and deliver the final blows to defeat it.

Strategy:

• Assign roles: Designate players to focus on damaging the boss, clearing adds, and managing objectives (like shield generators).
• Utilize traversal tools: Use grappling hooks, ziplines, or drills to quickly reposition and avoid attacks.
• Conserve ammunition: Focus fire on weak points to maximize damage efficiency.
• Stay mobile: Constant movement is key to survival. Do not stand still for extended periods.
• Coordinate attacks: Communicate with your team to focus fire on weak points and call out incoming threats.
• Use the environment: Utilize any cover or environmental hazards to your advantage.