How to Defeat the Hollow Plant Boss: Main Story Bosses

Struggling with the Hollow Plant boss in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising? Learn its attack patterns and weak points to take it down easily with this quick guide.

Alright, so you've hit the first major roadblock in Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising – the Hollow Plant boss. Don't worry, it seems a bit tough at first, but once you know its moves, it's a piece of cake. You'll first run into this leafy menace at the end of the Great Forest, as part of Main Quest 3: Old Shiva’s Clock Tower. Just a heads-up, even after you beat it the first time, you'll have to fight it again every time you reach that spot.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weak Point: Worm that emerges from the boss's mouth.

Phases:

1. Root Attacks: The Hollow Plant will sprout branches from the ground. Watch for the red lights that appear first, indicating where the roots will burst through. There are two main patterns: a tight cluster of four roots, or a more spread-out pattern. For the tight cluster, just move away. For the spread-out pattern, you'll need to position yourself in the safe zones between the roots.
2. Worm Emerges: After two rounds of root attacks, a worm will pop out of the boss's mouth. This is your cue to go on the offensive! Get in close and attack it.
3. Worm's Energy Ball: The worm will charge up and shoot an energy ball across the screen. Only the ball itself does damage, not the visual effects behind it. You'll have a small window to attack the worm again right after it fires the ball.
4. Repeat: After dealing with the worm's attack, it'll retreat, and the boss will start with its root attacks again. Just keep repeating this cycle of dodging and attacking the worm.

Strategy:

• Don't rush in! Your first priority is to learn the boss's attack patterns. Stay mobile and focus on evading the root attacks.
• Pay close attention to the red indicators on the ground – they're your lifeline for knowing where the roots will appear.
• Once the worm appears, be aggressive but don't get greedy. Get in a couple of hits, then be ready to dodge its energy ball.
• The boss is all about timing and pattern recognition. Once you get the rhythm down, you'll be able to defeat it without breaking a sweat.