Harton’s Husk Fight Guide

Master the Lagon boss fight in Last Epoch! This guide details Lagon's mechanics, phases, recommended stats, and unique rewards to help you conquer the Ending the Storm Monolith.

Alright, so you've made it to Lagon, the big bad of the Ending the Storm Monolith Timeline. He's in the Eye of the Storm, and trust me, he's one of the tougher fights, especially with his one-shot potential and mechanics that can really punish you if your build isn't ready. The key here is positioning – you absolutely need to know where to stand to survive.

Boss Mechanics

Lagon has a few nasty tricks up his sleeve:

• Moon Beam (Channel): This is his deadliest attack. He'll move to one side of the arena and then sweep a massive beam across the entire area, dealing huge Lightning and Cold damage. The moment he starts to turn, you need to sprint to the opposite edge of the arena.
• Moon Beam (Hit): Once Lagon hits 65% HP, he'll start using this version. He fires the beam directly in front of him. Watch for him to lower his head slightly – that's your cue to move to the side. It still hits like a truck with Lightning and Cold damage.
• Moon Blast: He'll rise up, lift his arms, and place a large white AoE on the ground. You've got a split second to get out of it before it detonates, dealing massive Cold and Lightning damage.
• Lightning Strikes: Small lightning circles will pop up all over the arena. There's a slight delay before they explode, so keep moving to avoid them. They don't do a ton of damage, but it's best to avoid them if you can.
• Claw Smash: Lagon lifts a claw and smashes it down. This deals Physical damage and can stun you, so dodge it as soon as you see him start to raise his claw.

When Lagon hits 50% health, you'll be teleported to an arena below for Phase 2. This is where things change up:

• Tentacles: Lagon disappears and summons tentacles from the ground. You need to kill all of them to progress to Phase 3. Keep attacking them while also watching out for other incoming attacks, like small cold waves that will constantly come at you. These tentacles can also stun you, so be careful.

Once the tentacles are dealt with, you'll move into Phase 3. It's pretty much Phase 1 again, but Lagon can now also use some of the Phase 2 attacks. So, you'll be dodging elemental attacks while still managing his eye beams and claw swipes.

Encounter Walkthrough & Strategy

Here's the game plan:

• Phase 1: Focus on dodging Lagon's beams and lightning strikes while keeping up your damage.
• Phase 2: Your priority is killing the tentacles quickly. Keep an eye out for those incoming cold waves and try not to get stunned.
• Phase 3: It's a mix of Phase 1 and 2. You'll be dodging everything Lagon throws at you while trying to finish him off.

Key Tips:

• Stay Mobile: Always be moving, especially in Phase 2 with the tentacles. A lot can come at you, and getting stunned can be a death sentence.
• Watch Lagon's Cues: Most of his attacks are telegraphed. Pay close attention to his movements – when he lifts his claws, turns his head, or lowers his chin – and react accordingly.
• Don't Get Cornered: While the edge of the arena can be safe for some attacks, it can also trap you for others. Keep your movement fluid.

Recommended Defensive Stats

• Aim for 75% Lightning Resistance.
• Aim for 75% Cold Resistance.
• High movement speed and skills that allow for quick repositioning are crucial, along with strong defensive layers.

Unique Boss-Specific Rewards

Lagon can drop some sweet unique items. You'll always have a chance at either the Alluvion or the Coral Aegis (you get one or the other, not both, per kill). These can drop in Normal or Empowered versions and aren't affected by Corruption. For the rarer drops, keep an eye out for the Stormcarved Testament, which is more likely in high Corruption Empowered Monoliths, and the Eye of Storms, a rare weapon exclusive to Empowered timelines whose drop rate increases with Corruption.

Monolith Blessings Available

Here are the blessings you can find:

Harbinger of Chaos

The Harbinger for this Timeline is the Harbinger of Chaos. She's an Agile Archetype and keeps a few moves from Lagon, like the small cold waves from the Tentacle phase. She also has Lagon's channeled Moon Beam, but it's smaller and less lethal, though still dangerous. She has her own set of attacks:

• Portal Spear: She throws a spear through portals; easy to avoid.
• Spear Beam: Fires a straight-line beam in front and behind her (Fire damage).
• Spear Dash: Dashes towards you (Physical and Void damage).
• Spear Thrust: Slides forward with quick attacks (Physical damage).
• Void Blast: Large orbs appear on the ground (Void damage).
• Void Slam: Flies up and slams down on a telegraphed area (Void damage).
• Void Rush: Rushes towards a player (Physical and Void damage).
• Void Slash: Spins and slashes, creating a blast that moves away from her (Void damage).
• Void Spears: Marks the ground, then detonates into projectiles that apply Frailty and Armor Shred. Watch the ground for these before they explode.

Harbinger Unique Drops

The Harbinger of Chaos can drop the Black Blade of Chaos and Harbinger's Needle. She also drops the Harbinger Eye, which you'll need if you want to summon Aberroth.