In Remnant 2, Alepsis-Taura presents one of the more formidable boss challenges, particularly as the final antagonist of the “Dark Horizon” DLC. Known for its chaotic attacks and otherworldly presence, this fight requires precise timing, a sharp awareness of the environment, and a solid understanding of its attack patterns. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect and how to conquer this powerful foe.
Preparing for the Battle
Before facing Alepsis-Taura, make sure you’re equipped with high-damage, long-range weapons, and some healing items. While it’s tempting to focus on brute force, it’s crucial to be prepared for endurance and agility, as this boss has multiple phases and devastating attacks. To maximize your chances of survival, upgrade your armor and gear to withstand heavy hits, and choose weapons that allow quick movement.
Additionally, Alepsis-Taura’s core is its weak spot, which becomes critical for dealing significant damage. You’ll want to capitalize on these opportunities when it exposes its core during specific attack sequences.
Phase 1: Recognizing Key Attacks
The battle begins with Alepsis-Taura floating in the center of the arena, flanked by four hovering stones. It will use a variety of moves, including black-hole-themed abilities and projectile attacks that demand precise dodging.
Here are some of the main attacks to watch out for:
- Smashing Stones: Alepsis-Taura enlarges the four stones around it before smashing the ground. This move creates a powerful Area of Effect (AoE) shockwave that requires you to dodge at the right time. Once the stones hit the ground, prepare to avoid the waves of energy they generate.
- Shattered Mirrors: The boss conjures giant mirror-like projections of the stones and sends them forward in a straight line. Quick lateral movement is essential to evade these attacks.
- Inner Implosion: After the Shattered Mirrors, Alepsis-Taura implodes, causing immense damage to anything nearby. Stay at a safe distance to avoid this high-damage move.
- Razors AoE: The boss shoots two AoE attacks. The first one is vertical and the second horizontal. Stand out of the direct line of the first, then dodge the second to escape the slicing beams.
This phase is about patience. Avoid unnecessary damage by mastering the dodge mechanics and only attack when you have clear openings, especially when the core becomes exposed.
Phase 2: The Real Challenge
At around 75% health, Alepsis-Taura enters its second phase. The attacks intensify and new abilities come into play:
- Energy Beam AoE: Alepsis-Taura creates thick beams of energy that begin on the ground. These beams deal massive damage and require precise dodging. The beams start from the outer edges and move inward, so it’s critical to dodge in tandem with the shrinking radius of the attack.
- Tentacle Smash: One of Alepsis-Taura’s more devastating moves in this phase, it uses black hole-like tendrils that emerge from its core. After smashing the ground with these tendrils, it may rotate them, sweeping the battlefield. Dodge in anticipation, as the tentacle strikes can hit in rapid succession.
- Energy Ball Barrage: As the fight progresses, Alepsis-Taura will fire a series of glowing orbs that home in on the player. These orbs can be destroyed by shooting at them, but focus on staying mobile to avoid the full barrage.
In this phase, it’s essential to remain calm and methodically evade the larger AoE attacks. The windows to deal damage are smaller, but more rewarding when you do land shots. Keep your distance and only attack after each of the major AoE abilities to avoid being caught off guard.
Pro Tips for Success
- Don’t Get Greedy: The temptation to unload your entire clip into Alepsis-Taura can be strong, but hasty decisions will result in damage taken from its fast, unforgiving attacks. Focus on hitting the weak spot and then moving back to safety.
- Stamina Management: Much of this fight revolves around dodging and timing. Ensure that your stamina remains high so you’re always able to dodge consecutive attacks, especially when the black hole AoEs or tentacle strikes occur.
- Learn the Patterns: Alepsis-Taura’s attacks are often predictable once you’ve experienced them a few times. Practice recognizing the buildup animations and telegraphed moves, so you know exactly when to dodge.
- Healing: Always keep a close eye on your health. Since this fight can drag on, you may need to heal multiple times. Find safe windows between attack phases to restore your health.
- Summons and Buffs: If you’re running an Archetype with summon abilities or buffs, use them wisely. Summons can provide a welcome distraction, allowing you some breathing room to focus on positioning and attacking the core.
Defeating Alepsis-Taura rewards you with valuable loot, including Scrap and the Tome of Knowledge, a key item for upgrading your character. In the alternate kill scenario, you can receive even better rewards by defeating the boss without interacting with the smaller prisms during your dungeon exploration.
