Quick Links
Fans of fantasy games will appreciateDragon’s Dogmafor its novel approach to the genre. Players take on the role of the Arisen on a journey to kill the evil dragon Grigori, said to bring about the end of the world. However, as players progress through the game and their rank as a protector, they unravel a conspiracy along the way. For players who want another level of thrill in theirDragon’s Dogmaexperience, perhaps fighting Death might interest their fancy.
In the game, Death roams around the world and appears every so often, engaging the player due to its animosity towards the Arisen’s half-immortality. Fortunately for players, they have opportunities to fight and even kill the Grim Reaper himself.
Death: The Basic Details
The being calledDeathis this shadowy figure in black that roams aroundBitterblack Isle, the last large area inDragon’s Dogma: The Dark Arisen. Such is his nature as a boss that he towers over most creatures in the game, and he floats in most of his appearances. Beneath his clothes are no features, just a gaping black hole.
Notable about Death’s appearance is his signature Scythe, rumored to slay anyone it slices, and its Bone Lantern that can force individuals to sleep. Due to this nature as an instant-death boss, Death is one of the biggest yet most popularly farmable foes inDragon’s Dogma.
Death’s Stats
Given his nature as a massive entity, Death packs high numbers in health and defense, but knowing how to hit him and where it hurts can make eliminating him much easier than players anticipate. Here are things to consider:
Resistances & Vulnerabilities
Crucial to the quest to eliminate Death is knowing the right way of hitting him in the first place. While his status as an instant-kill entity makes him a massive threat, he does take full damage when using specific armaments. Here are other things to consider damage-wise.
Death’s Deathly Behavior
In addition to understanding Death’s basic numbers inDragon’s Dogma, it may benefit players to study how Death approaches combat in even the most rudimentary ways. In this manner, players can plan for their approach properly, considering Death’s one-hit-kill nature.
RELATED:Open-World RPGs To Play If You Love Elden Ring
General Skills
Unlike other monsters and creatures, Death doesn’t have a wide variety of attacks, but rather uses various skills that augment his one-hit scythe attack.
The Killing Blow
Players know that Death is about to use his Death’s Scythe (Finisher) when he readies his weapon with a long buildup. Afterward, he does a single sweep that kills anything — be it Arisen,their Pawns, or other monsters. Here are other elements of Death’s Scythe that players need to consider:
Combat Behavior
While Death seems like an impossibly tough foe inDragon’s Dogma, there are ways of defeating him. Thankfully, as with other creatures, Death does exhibit particular combat patterns that reveal insights into his state during the fight.
Encountering Death
Aside from Daimon, Death is probably thehighlight of the player’s journeyin Bitterblack Isle. Players who want to be wary of Death’s appearance or know exactly where to fight him should consider these locations and factors.
Defeating Death
Players who try fighting Death for the first few times inDragon’s Dogmacan find him a rather overwhelming boss, which is fitting given his nature as the penultimate boss. His tremendous HP and insta-kill attack make him an intimidating foe to face. However, players aren’t out of luck, as the right strategy may be able to help them overcome Death.
RELATED:Easter Eggs Only True Fans Caught In Dragon’s Dogma Netflix
Capitalize On Vocation
Although long-distance Vocations work best against Death, almostall Vocations inDragon’s Dogmahave something to offer when it comes to fighting this villain. It’s a matter of using the right combination of skills and attacks that can make each Vocation just as viable in slaying Death in usual combat. The following Vocations have ideal combat approaches:
Dealing With Sleep
As mentioned before, Death’s Sleep spell will halt players and their movement in preparation for its Death’s Scythe. This is an extremely deadly spell, as there’s barely anything powerful enough to resist its grasp. However, it’s not impossible to counter.
Predicting Teleport
While players cannot predict where Death will specifically appearin the vast areas ofDragon’s Dogma, it helps to remember that Death often Teleports close enough for the player to get into close range. Players can consider this to set traps tailor-made to punish Death’s movement.
Securing Defense
Players may also want to see how they should set up their defenses against thisDragon’s Dogmaboss. Unfortunately, the shorthand version is thatordinary defensive measures don’t usually work against Death,but there are ways to avoid damage.
RELATED:Dragon’s Dogma 2: Things The Sequel Should Not Change From The Original Game
Cheating Death
WhileDeath is infamous amongDragon’s Dogmabossesfor being a peculiar creature to slay, the game does make him an extremely entertaining monster to fight — especially with a few considerations. In fact, players can even probably using some exploits when fighting Death. Players who manage to kill Death the first time may want to use the strategies below to make farming Death a more viable option in the long-run.
On The Maker’s Finger
One of the most coveted items inDragon’s Dogmais theMaker’s Finger, primarily because of its long-range component that kills anything it strikes — sometimes even bosses. However, with Death being the embodiment of the actual concept, the Maker’s Finger doesn’t work on him.
Still, the Maker’s Finger does make it much more convenient for players to attack Death. A successful hit will force the Maker’s Finger to wipe an entirety of its health bar, making it much easier for players to finish off Death in harder difficulties.
The Insta-Kill Option
While Death is a powerful enemy, fate has a funny way of returning his one-hit Death’s Scythe with opportunities also to kill Death in a single blow. Falling into the Brine won’t slay Death like it will other living creatures. However, falling itself can harm Death when done correctly. Players knock Death down into the abyss, especially with long-ranged strikes or other special moves. Here are ideal locations to do this:
Go For Long Distance
Specific long-ranged attacks can indeed knock Death down over the abyss and kill him. However, this isn’t entirely because of an exploit or a glitch. Rather, this is because players can make quick work of Death by relying on Vocations with distance-based or long-ranged attacks, especially during his Fortress of Remembrance appearance. Here are the ideal approaches per Vocation:
Dragon’s Dogmawas released in 2012 and is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and PC.
MORE:Dragon’s Dogma 2: Things The Sequel Needs To Improve From The Original Game
