The final boss of the Roaring Temple co-op dungeon in Throne and FreedomKing Chimaerus will have a substantial jump in difficulty compared to Heliber given its ability to easily apply immense amounts of poison and single-shot it with ease.
The truth is that knowing what to expect and how to counter his strengths is a must when facing a corrupt lion. Here’s how to defeat King Chimaerus and clear the Roaring Temple Co-op Dungeon Throne and Freedom.
How to defeat King Chimaerus in Throne and Liberty
Like most bosses in Throne and Freedomhow you deal with King Chimaerus will vary depending on the role you choose. For example, if you are playing a tank, you should position yourself close to the boss to attack him. On the other hand, players playing as damage-focused or support players should stick around. Regardless of your role, remember to constantly attack the boss.
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However, the real fight won’t begin until the boss has a significant amount of health depleted, when he starts using his sure-to-kill paralysis combo, petrifying the player before sending three fireballs their way. He will also be able to destroy the entire team by sending a wave attack across the entire stage. Although King Chimaerus will perform chants before both attacks, he will also jump into the center of the area before sending out a wave. Below you can see how to predict and deal with both attacks:
- Paralysis + Fireball: While there is no way to telegraph which player will be paralyzed, you can counter the fireballs by staying behind your tanks at all times. In the same way, you can protect affected teammates by standing between them and the boss. Don’t underestimate fireballs and make sure your healer is ready to offer support to the player taking the hits. If you are playing as a Longbow user, you can also remove the effect from a teammate with Purifying Touch. In the same vein, Crossbow users can free themselves from it with Selfless Diffusion.
- A wave covering the entire scene: When the boss jumps into the middle of the arena and starts singing, aim at any of the three chains around him and apply the hook to pull him. This will cause the liquid in the chandelier to fall on the boss and prevent it from attacking. You can apply the hook by pressing F (PC) or â—»/X (on consoles).
Other than that, there’s no secret, so just focus on your role and repeat the above steps as needed until King Chimaerus’ massive HP pool reaches zero. Also make sure to avoid his poisonous saliva and avoid its area effects, as each poison charge will contain debuffs valid for the rest of the fight.
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FAQs about defeating King Chimaerus in Throne and Liberty
Q: What should I do as a tank when facing King Chimaerus?
A: As a tank, position yourself close to the boss to attack him and absorb damage for your team.
Q: How can I protect my teammates from King Chimaerus’ fireballs?
A: Stand between the affected teammate and the boss to shield them from fireball attacks.
Q: What is the best strategy for dealing with King Chimaerus’ wave attack?
A: Aim at the chains around King Chimaerus when he jumps into the center of the arena and use the hook to prevent his wave attack.
Q: How can I remove the paralysis effect caused by King Chimaerus?
A: Longbow users can use Purifying Touch on affected teammates, while Crossbow users can use Selfless Diffusion to free themselves from paralysis.
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