Final Boss: The King

Learn how to defeat The King, the final boss in Steelrising. This guide provides strategies, stats, and weaknesses to help you overcome this challenging encounter.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Fire (though not explicitly stated, often effective against mechanical enemies)
• Resistances: Likely resistant to Frost and Electric damage.
• Vulnerability: Can be staggered with consistent damage.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: The King's Royal Guard - The King utilizes a large sword and shield, performing sweeping attacks and shield bashes. He is relatively slow but hits hard.
2. Phase 2: The King's Fury - The King becomes more aggressive, introducing faster combos and area-of-effect (AoE) attacks. He may summon smaller automaton adds.
3. Phase 3: The King's Desperation - In his final phase, The King unleashes his most devastating attacks, including powerful ranged projectiles and wide-reaching AoE slams. His movement becomes more erratic.

Strategy:

• Phase 1: Stay mobile and circle The King. Dodge his sword swings and shield bashes. Attack after he completes a combo. Use your heaviest attacks when he is staggered.
• Phase 2: Prioritize dodging the AoE attacks. If adds appear, quickly dispatch them to avoid being overwhelmed. Continue to look for openings after his combos.
• Phase 3: This phase is a test of endurance and reaction. Focus on survival. Dodge the projectiles and be ready to evade the ground slams. Punish him during his recovery animations. Use any remaining powerful abilities or consumables.
• General Tips: Manage your stamina carefully. Do not get greedy with attacks. Learn his attack patterns and telegraphs. Use the environment for cover if possible.