The fight with the Protector | The Temple - another visit Lords of the Fallen Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
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 defense 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.
After you defeat the opponent, you can head towards the nearby portal, ahead of the entrance to the Chamber of Lies (you open the gate by shooting the gauntlet at it, there is a chest along your path [M3.36] - a helmet and chest plate of the Faith set) or go to meet up with Yetka.