Gehenna Boss: The Beast

Struggling with The Beast in Metal: Hellsinger? This guide breaks down its phases, weaknesses, and the best strategies to take it down.

Alright, so you've made it to The Beast, huh? This guy is a real wall-pusher, but don't sweat it. We'll get you through this. Think of this fight as a test of everything you've learned so far. It looks super intimidating, but once you get the rhythm down, it's actually pretty manageable.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: The Beast doesn't have a specific weak point you can target like a regular enemy. You need to damage it directly.
• Vulnerability: It's most vulnerable right after it finishes a major attack, especially its lunging slams and its fire breath.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Grounded Assault
   The Beast stays mostly on the ground, using its massive claws to slam down and its fiery breath to scorch the arena. It'll also do a charging attack. The key here is to keep moving and learn the timing of its slams.
2. Phase 2: Aerial Barrage
   It'll start flying more, raining down fire from above and performing dive-bomb attacks. You'll need to be quick on your feet and use your aerial dodges to avoid the incoming damage.
3. Phase 3: Frenzied Onslaught
   As its health gets lower, The Beast gets faster and more aggressive. It'll chain attacks together more rapidly, and you'll need to be on point with your dodges and shots to survive.

Strategy:

• Stay Mobile: Seriously, don't stand still for a second. The Beast's attacks cover a huge area, so you'll be dodging a lot. Use your double jumps and dashes to weave through its attacks.
• Learn the Tells: Each of its major attacks has a visual cue. Watch for when it rears back to slam, when it starts to inhale for fire, or when it leaps into the air. This is your cue to dodge.
• Punish the Openings: After it finishes a big attack, it'll be stationary for a brief moment. That's your chance to hit it hard. Unload your most powerful weapons, like the Hek to the beat, or use your Ultimate if you have it ready.
• Keep Your Combo Up: This is Metal: Hellsinger! Don't let your combo drop. Even when dodging, try to tap to the beat with Paz or your primary weapon to keep the multiplier going. A high combo means more damage and faster Ultimate charge.
• Conserve Health: Executions are your best friend here. If you can stagger The Beast or any smaller enemies that might spawn, go for the execution to get a chunk of health back. Health crystals are good, but executions are more efficient if you can pull them off.
• Ultimate Timing: Save your Ultimates for when The Beast is recovering from a big attack or when you have a clear line of sight and can hit it multiple times. Don't waste it on a quick shot if you can get more damage in during its recovery period.

You've got this! Just keep your cool, focus on the rhythm, and you'll put this beast down.