Master the Emperor of Corpses boss fight in Last Epoch! Learn its key mechanics, resistances, and effective strategies to overcome its necrotic assaults and claim valuable loot.
Stats / Weaknesses:
- 75% Necrotic Resistance
- 75% Physical Resistance
- Requires strong movement speed and regular reposition tools
Phases:
- Necrotic Nova: The boss unleashes a massive explosion, followed by a dangerous plague zone forming on the outer edge of the arena.
- Terrifying Roar: At 70% HP, the Emperor uses a roar that applies maximum slow stacks and summons Slaughtered Thralls.
- Necrotic Projectile Spread: Overlapping projectiles punish poor movement and can stack damage rapidly.
- Spirit Breath: A wide cone attack dealing heavy Necrotic damage over time.
Strategy:
- Prioritize maintaining 75% Necrotic and Physical resistances to mitigate the boss's primary damage types.
- Constantly reposition yourself to avoid the Necrotic Nova's plague zones and the Necrotic Projectile Spread.
- Be prepared to deal with the Slaughtered Thralls summoned during the Terrifying Roar phase.
- Dodge the wide cone of the Spirit Breath attack.
- Utilize any movement speed buffs or abilities to outmaneuver the Emperor's area-denial mechanics.
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