Protector - The Temple | Bosses Lords of the Fallen Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The boss preparing to summon the projectiles.

After you visit the Citadel, Kaslo and Antanas have Harkyn return to the Temple, in order to find the Chamber of Lies. You can either do that by following Yetka, whom you meet right after you cross the Interdimensional Bridge, or by going to the Eternal Flame location, where you first need to defeat the Protector. The Boss is agile (although a bit sluggish) and lands lethal streaks of blows. Still, he often exposes himself, which makes him vulnerable to your attacks. If you have not spared the Deserters, the boss starts the battle with a bit lower amount of health points. You receive better gear if you do not tip over any of the vessels in the arena.

Attacks

After the combo, it is easy to sneak up to the boss and attack him from behind.

- slide towards your character and a series of blows - the Protector performs a quick slide that knocks you off balance, which is followed by a series of deadly blows. It is very difficult to dodge after the first strike connects, which is why you should try to dodge or run away, after the opponent attempts the attack.

- series of strikes - the boss performs 2-3 swings with his swords, which is followed by a finishing blow (he uses both of his swords, simultaneously, for that). Do not even think to block, because even the first strike breaks your defenses - the blows are very strong, but even the fighter should find it easy to dodge. The Protector tends to perform this attack "headlong", which is why an effective dodge provides you with an opportunity to attack his back. Also, an appropriate moment is when the boss takes a break after the finishing blow - he boasts with the blows that he landed, for a moment, and regains his strengths slowly. At this moment, his back becomes a morsel.

- driving the swords into the ground, a kick and a slash - this attack starts at the moment, at which the Protector kneels a little and drives his swords into the sand. This is followed by a strong kick and, if it connects, you can be sure that you will also take on the swift slash. On the other hand, this is a perfect moment to circle the opponent and land a blow to the back.

- projectile summoning - this attack is signaled by the boss ,by means of raising both of the swords over the head. After a while, the Protector sends fire projectiles your way (from the vessels in the arena). Damage dealt is quite high, do not block the projectiles (you will only be capable of blocking one), and dodging allows you to avoid only one of the fireballs. The easiest way is to run in circles, thanks to which all of the projectiles should fly by. watch out, because one such fireball may knock you out of your rhythm for a moment, which undoubtedly will result in taking on all of the remaining fireballs. And this may be painful.

Tactic

Keep moving, because the opponent sends fireballs at you.

Protector is a strong and quick, but often also sluggish opponent that has quite vide gaps in his defenses. After you enter the arena, watch out for the fireballs that he throws immediately. Right afterwards, the boss also performs a slide towards you. This is why you need to be watchful to avoid taking damage right at the beginning. Also, dodge often, because the opponent has the tendency to attack n one direction (even if you change your position, he is reluctant towards changing the direction of the attack and turning towards you). In the case of a successful dodge, you gain an opportunity to land your attacks with impunity, against the opponent's back, who takes long to perform the last attack (a sweeping spreading of the arms). The same goes for the boss's kick - you can easily encircle him and attack from behind. You especially need to watch out for the slide, because the Protector covers quite a distance with this attack, which breaks your defenses and makes you vulnerable to his next attack. Remember that it takes only one attack from the boss, to knock Harkyn off balance, which usually results in taking more damage. To sum up: try not to block the opponent's attacks and dodge them instead. This will allow you to attack his back, after he ends his combo. You should especially watch out for the slide) you can hide behind one of the vessels, with the boss in front of you), and also avoid the fireballs. Also, do not let Harkyn get within the boss's attacks, without any protection- there is a high probability that you take all of the attacks on and take quite a lot of damage.