How to Beat Corrupted Bramblekin Alpha

Struggling with the Corrupted Bramblekin Alpha in CloverPit? This guide breaks down its attacks, weaknesses, and the best strategies to take it down efficiently. Learn how to dodge and counter its powerful moves.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: Moderate (around 1500-2000 depending on difficulty)
• Weaknesses: Fire damage, blunt weapons (hammers, maces), parrying
• Resistances: Poison, piercing damage
• Key Attack Patterns: Sweeping vine attacks, charged ground slam, poison spore burst.

Phases:

1. Phase 1 (100%-50% HP): The Bramblekin relies on its basic vine sweeps and occasional charged slams. It's relatively predictable here.
2. Phase 2 (50%-0% HP): The Bramblekin becomes more aggressive. It adds a poison spore burst attack and its slams have a larger area of effect. It also recovers faster between attacks.

Strategy:

• Opening: Start by circling the arena, observing its attack patterns. If you have fire-based attacks or weapons, now's the time to start applying them.
• Dodging Sweeps: The vine sweeps are telegraphed by the Bramblekin raising its arms. A well-timed dodge roll (press 'B' or 'Circle') *through* the attack is usually the best approach. Don't try to outrun them.
• Parrying Slams: The charged ground slam is its most dangerous move. It rears back, roots itself, and then slams down. If you time your block ('RT'/'R2') just as the slam connects, you'll parry it, stunning the Bramblekin for a few seconds. This is your main damage window.
• Poison Spores (Phase 2): When it starts spewing green spores, back away quickly. Standing in the cloud deals damage over time. You can try to shoot them from a distance, but evasion is safer.
• Exploiting Openings: After a parried slam or a missed sweep, the Bramblekin will be vulnerable for 2-3 seconds. Use this time to get in a few hits with your strongest weapon. Don't get greedy; retreat before it recovers.
• Weapon Choice: Hammers and maces deal good blunt damage, which this boss is weak to. If you have a fire enchantment or fire bombs, use them liberally.
• Positioning: Try to stay somewhat close but not directly in front of it. This makes dodging the sweeps easier and gives you a better angle to parry the slams. Avoid hugging the walls, as the sweeps can catch you there.
• Healing: Only heal when you've created distance after dodging a major attack, or if you've successfully parried and are attacking. Don't try to heal mid-combo.