The Guardian of Knowledge is a powerful ancient construct encountered at the end of the Eldorian Archives (Chapter 2). It uses arcane magic and summons lesser constructs.
Phases & Attacks:
- Phase 1 (Arcane Barrage - 100-60% Health):
- Arcane Projectiles: Fires rapid, homing arcane bolts. Constant movement is key.
- Arcane Orbs: Summons slow-moving orbs that track you. Destroy them or lead them away.
- Arcane Beam: Charges a powerful, linear beam. Highly telegraphed, dodge to the side.
- Phase 2 (Ground Slam & Summon - 60-30% Health):
- Ground Slam: Descends and slams the ground, creating a shockwave. Jump or dodge through it.
- Summon Lesser Constructs: Summons 2-3 'Lesser Constructs'. Prioritize these to prevent being overwhelmed.
- Phase 3 (Enraged - 30-0% Health):
- Combines attacks from both previous phases with increased speed and damage.
- Arcane Nova: Charges a large AoE explosion around itself. Get out of range quickly.
Weaknesses & Recommended Forms:
- Weakness: Lightning Damage. Use 'Storm Bombs' or Electric Eel Form.
- Recommended Forms:
- Lynx Form: Excellent for dodging and burst damage, especially in Phase 1.
- Owl Form: Good for ranged attacks and clearing Arcane Orbs.
- Bear Form: Useful for tanking hits and stunning Lesser Constructs in Phase 2.
- Electric Eel Form: Your primary damage dealer due to its lightning attacks.
Strategy:
In Phase 1, stay mobile with Lynx or Owl Form, dodging projectiles and destroying orbs. Use Electric Eel Form for burst damage when it's vulnerable after a beam attack. In Phase 2, switch to Bear Form to tank slams and stun Lesser Constructs, then quickly eliminate them. In Phase 3, the fight becomes a test of endurance. Prioritize dodging the Arcane Nova and use your most powerful Electric Eel abilities. Don't be afraid to use Healing Salves and Essence Potions.