How to Defeat the Hollow Plant Boss: Bosses

Learn how to defeat the Hollow Plant boss in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising. Get tips on its attacks, weak points, and the best strategy to win.

Hey there! So you've run into the Hollow Plant boss in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, huh? Don't worry, it's the first boss you'll face, right at the end of the Great Forest during Main Quest 3: Old Shiva’s Clock Tower. You'll fight it again if you revisit the area, so this guide will help you out!

Stats / Weaknesses:

• The boss's weak point is a worm-like creature that emerges from its mouth after it attacks with roots.

Phases:

1. Root Attacks: The Hollow Plant will sprout branches from the ground. Watch for a red light that appears just before they burst out. There are two main patterns: a tight cluster of four branches, or a more spread-out attack. For the cluster, just move away. For the spread-out version, find the gaps between the designated spots. These root attacks usually happen twice in a row.
2. Worm Emerges: After the root attacks, a worm will pop out of the boss's mouth. This is your chance to attack! Get in close and hit it a couple of times.
3. Energy Ball Attack: The worm will then charge up and shoot an energy ball across the screen. Only the ball itself does damage, not the visual effects behind it. You'll have a brief window to attack the worm again right after it fires the ball, before it retreats and the boss starts its root attacks again.

Strategy:

• When you first start the fight, it's best to keep your distance. Focus on dodging the Hollow Plant's root attacks until you see the worm appear.
• Pay close attention to the red lights on the ground – they are your cue for where the roots will pop up.
• The spread-out root attack can be tricky, but look for the safe spots *between* the red markers.
• Once the worm appears, don't hesitate! Rush in and get as many hits as you can.
• Be ready to dodge the energy ball attack from the worm. After it fires, you get another small window to attack before you need to evade the roots again.
• Honestly, once you get the hang of the patterns, this boss becomes pretty straightforward. You've got this!