---
id: boss-fight-atlas
status: active
supersededBy: []
lang: en
title: Boss fights
description: >-
  Attacks, arenas, defense and cooperation: 124 techniques with game examples
  and links to full lessons.
intro: >-
  A concise reference to all 124 Boss Fight Atlas mechanics across its 14 source
  sections. Each entry includes a definition, full RU/EN lesson links, game
  references and further reading retained from the source. Animations and
  detailed rules remain in the atlas.
updatedAt: '2026-10-20'
sources:
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wide-swing/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wide-swing/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lunge/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lunge/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ground-slam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ground-slam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/landing-jump/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/landing-jump/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/charge/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/charge/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/grab/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/grab/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sweep/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sweep/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/single-shot/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/single-shot/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-fan/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-fan/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ring-volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ring-volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/spiral-barrage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/spiral-barrage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gap-volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gap-volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/crossfire/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/crossfire/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/splitting-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/splitting-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/returning-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/returning-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/straight-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/straight-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/scanning-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/scanning-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/rotating-beams/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/rotating-beams/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pulse-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pulse-beam/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/marked-area-strike/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/marked-area-strike/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chain-explosions/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chain-explosions/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shockwave/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shockwave/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lingering-hazard/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lingering-hazard/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/mine/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/mine/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/hazard-trail/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/hazard-trail/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moving-hazard/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moving-hazard/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/converging-threats/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/converging-threats/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/platform-destruction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/platform-destruction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pull/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pull/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/knockback/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/knockback/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/summon/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/summon/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/turret-deployment/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/turret-deployment/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/threat-generator/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/threat-generator/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/decoy/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/decoy/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/target-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/target-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/predictive-aiming/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/predictive-aiming/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/source-tracking/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/source-tracking/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/homing-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/homing-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burst-fire/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burst-fire/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/volley/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-combination/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-combination/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/delayed-activation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/delayed-activation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/speed-change/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/speed-change/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/limited-spread/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/limited-spread/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/directional-shield/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/directional-shield/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/situational-immunity/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/situational-immunity/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/weak-point/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/weak-point/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/part-break/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/part-break/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-reflection/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-reflection/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/counter-stance/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/counter-stance/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/absorption-power-up/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/absorption-power-up/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/telegraph/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/telegraph/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wind-up/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wind-up/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/active-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/active-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/recovery/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/recovery/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/fight-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/fight-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/enrage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/enrage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/survival-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/survival-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/teleport/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/teleport/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boundary-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boundary-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-scrolling/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-scrolling/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chase-herding/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chase-herding/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/escape-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/escape-phase/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/relocated-arena/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/relocated-arena/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/control-mode-shift/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/control-mode-shift/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-inertia/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-inertia/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sound-detection/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sound-detection/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/environmental-weapon/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/environmental-weapon/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-rally/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-rally/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/baited-self-hit/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/baited-self-hit/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/persistent-progress/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/persistent-progress/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/status-buildup/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/status-buildup/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/instant-kill/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/instant-kill/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ability-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ability-lock/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/resource-steal/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/resource-steal/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/on-hit-healing/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/on-hit-healing/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/self-heal-cast/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/self-heal-cast/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/external-healing-source/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/external-healing-source/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-mirror/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-mirror/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ally-theft/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ally-theft/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/false-death/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/false-death/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/real-time-progression/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/real-time-progression/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interface-interaction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interface-interaction/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/world-state-variant/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/world-state-variant/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-size-scaling/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-size-scaling/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/partner-revival/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/partner-revival/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shared-group-health/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shared-group-health/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/stack-damage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/stack-damage/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/personal-spread/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/personal-spread/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tower-soak/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tower-soak/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/entity-tether/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/entity-tether/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gaze-check/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gaze-check/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/proximity-damage/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/proximity-damage/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tank-swap/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tank-swap/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/debuff-handoff/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/debuff-handoff/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ordered-targets/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ordered-targets/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (RU)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pairing-polarity/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (EN)'
    url: >-
      https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pairing-polarity/
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (RU)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-split/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
  - title: 'Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (EN)'
    url: 'https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-split/'
    description: 'Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.'
counts:
  families: 124
  branches: 124
  variants: 124
url: 'https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/'
markdownUrl: 'https://gamemechanics.pro/content/mechanics/en/boss-fight-atlas.md'
license: CC-BY-4.0
codeLicense: MIT
attribution: gamemechanics.pro contributors
provenance: >-
  Editorial reference index based on the 124 public Boss Fight Atlas mechanic
  pages checked on 2026-10-20. Original concise RU/EN definitions by
  gamemechanics.pro; source categories, game/boss associations and reference
  URLs retained from the atlas. Linked materials retain their original rights;
  references are upstream attributions, not independent verification.
---
# Boss fights

A concise reference to all 124 Boss Fight Atlas mechanics across its 14 source sections. Each entry includes a definition, full RU/EN lesson links, game references and further reading retained from the source. Animations and detailed rules remain in the atlas.

## Structure and readability

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### 1. Telegraph

<a id="boss-telegraph"></a>
id: boss-telegraph
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-telegraph
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-telegraph

A cue previews the type, location or timing of an upcoming threat.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-telegraph-rule"></a>
- A cue previews the type, location or timing of an upcoming threat. <a id="boss-telegraph-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Dancer of the Boreal Valley · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWh1bhHNKo&t=38s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/telegraph/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/telegraph/)

### 2. Wind-up

<a id="boss-wind-up"></a>
id: boss-wind-up
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-wind-up
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-wind-up

A preparatory action separates attack commitment from its damaging stage.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-wind-up-rule"></a>
- A preparatory action separates attack commitment from its damaging stage. <a id="boss-wind-up-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Margit, the Fell Omen · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m60ucpQggJ0&t=131s)
- [Corrupted Monk · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI6RWT8WUw&t=5s)
- [Designer article · Mike Stout — enemy attacks and telegraphing](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Combat designer article · Mike Birkhead — anticipation, timing, and holds](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/opinion-boss-design---tips-from-a-combat-designer)
- [Developer talk · Rebecca Vessal — modular boss maneuvers in Psychonauts 2](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028927/AI-Summit-Crafting-Epic-Boss)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wind-up/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wind-up/)

### 3. Active phase

<a id="boss-active-phase"></a>
id: boss-active-phase
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-active-phase
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-active-phase

The attack's damaging component is active during this interval.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-active-phase-rule"></a>
- The attack's damaging component is active during this interval. <a id="boss-active-phase-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Dancer of the Boreal Valley · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWh1bhHNKo&t=38s)
- [Corrupted Monk · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI6RWT8WUw&t=5s)
- [SF Seminar · Capcom — startup, active frames, and recovery](https://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/131432?lang=en)
- [Designer article · Mike Stout — readable pre-attack communication](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Developer talk · Rebecca Vessal — telegraph, attack, and recovery chains](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028927/AI-Summit-Crafting-Epic-Boss)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/active-phase/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/active-phase/)

### 4. Recovery

<a id="boss-recovery"></a>
id: boss-recovery
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-recovery
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-recovery

After attacking, the boss has limited actions and offers a response opportunity.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-recovery-rule"></a>
- After attacking, the boss has limited actions and offers a response opportunity. <a id="boss-recovery-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Horn Beetle · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=61s)
- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Margit, the Fell Omen · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m60ucpQggJ0&t=131s)
- [SF Seminar · Capcom — startup, active frames, and recovery](https://game.capcom.com/cfn/sfv/column/131432?lang=en)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [GDC · Rebecca Vessal — data-driven boss attack chains](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028927/AI-Summit-Crafting-Epic-Boss)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/recovery/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/recovery/)

### 5. Attack lock

<a id="boss-attack-lock"></a>
id: boss-attack-lock
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-attack-lock
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-attack-lock

An explicit moment ends further adjustment of a chosen attack.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-attack-lock-rule"></a>
- An explicit moment ends further adjustment of a chosen attack. <a id="boss-attack-lock-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Hornet Protector · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=276s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1GZvUb5uoY&t=30s)
- [Margit, the Fell Omen · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m60ucpQggJ0&t=131s)
- [Designer article · Mike Stout — aim, wind-up, and telegraphing](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Developer talk · Rebecca Vessal — modular boss maneuver timing](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028927/AI-Summit-Crafting-Epic-Boss)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-lock/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-lock/)

### 6. Fight phase

<a id="boss-fight-phase"></a>
id: boss-fight-phase
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-fight-phase
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-fight-phase

An encounter state change switches a coherent package of rules.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-fight-phase-rule"></a>
- An encounter state change switches a coherent package of rules. <a id="boss-fight-phase-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mora · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=233s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=58s)
- [Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTLAgG3dX0&t=250s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/fight-phase/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/fight-phase/)

### 7. Enrage

<a id="boss-enrage"></a>
id: boss-enrage
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-enrage
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-enrage

A condition increases boss pressure through parameters or new actions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-enrage-rule"></a>
- A condition increases boss pressure through parameters or new actions. <a id="boss-enrage-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Eye of Cthulhu · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaYY2fauQNo&t=66s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Diablos · Monster Hunter: World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFX9I69uss&t=265s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/enrage/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/enrage/)

### 8. Survival phase

<a id="boss-survival-phase"></a>
id: boss-survival-phase
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-survival-phase
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-survival-phase

The player must endure a threat interval before the normal objective resumes.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-survival-phase-rule"></a>
- The player must endure a threat interval before the normal objective resumes. <a id="boss-survival-phase-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kuro finale · Ori and the Blind Forest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx9DPTIDB_0&t=1s)
- [Sans · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHEmhVp1uAE&t=1596s)
- [Perfect Alexander · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiXZRgAOCHw&t=300s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Xbox Wire — Escape Kuro's Clutches](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/09/20/pre-purchase-ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition-for-nintendo-switch/)
- [Icy Veins — Perfect Alexander and Fate Calibration](https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/the-epic-of-alexander-ultimate-guides-perfect-alexander)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/survival-phase/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/survival-phase/)

## Body and melee

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### 9. Wide swing

<a id="boss-wide-swing"></a>
id: boss-wide-swing
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-wide-swing
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-wide-swing

A broad attack arc covers space ahead of and beside the boss.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-wide-swing-rule"></a>
- A broad attack arc covers space ahead of and beside the boss. <a id="boss-wide-swing-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Dancer of the Boreal Valley · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWh1bhHNKo&t=38s)
- [Corrupted Monk · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI6RWT8WUw&t=5s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wide-swing/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wide-swing/)

### 10. Lunge

<a id="boss-lunge"></a>
id: boss-lunge
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-lunge
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-lunge

A short body thrust combines closing distance with an attack.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-lunge-rule"></a>
- A short body thrust combines closing distance with an attack. <a id="boss-lunge-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Howl · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1s)
- [Traitor Lord · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f62A5eOtLzI&t=7s)
- [Blazing Bull · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXeOFXIpOC0&t=15s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lunge/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lunge/)

### 11. Ground slam

<a id="boss-ground-slam"></a>
id: boss-ground-slam
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ground-slam
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ground-slam

A ground impact creates a damaging area around its contact point.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ground-slam-rule"></a>
- A ground impact creates a damaging area around its contact point. <a id="boss-ground-slam-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Godrick the Grafted · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDoJPFDEev0&t=78s)
- [Attack reference · Godfrey stomp and shockwave behavior](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Godfrey,_First_Elden_Lord)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ground-slam/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ground-slam/)

### 12. Charge

<a id="boss-charge"></a>
id: boss-charge
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-charge
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-charge

After locking direction, the boss rapidly crosses a dangerous lane without steering.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-charge-rule"></a>
- After locking direction, the boss rapidly crosses a dangerous lane without steering. <a id="boss-charge-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Chub · The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pVgc-VBuPk&t=2s)
- [Eye of Cthulhu · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaYY2fauQNo&t=66s)
- [Traitor Lord · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f62A5eOtLzI&t=7s)
- [Blazing Bull · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXeOFXIpOC0&t=15s)
- [Diablos · Monster Hunter: World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFX9I69uss&t=265s)
- [Fallingstar Beast · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzwO84ERsb8&t=2s)
- [Developer talk · Rebecca Vessal (Double Fine) — Maligula charge attack conditions in Psychonauts 2](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1028927/AI-Summit-Crafting-Epic-Boss)
- [Designer article · Mike Stout — wind-up and telegraphing for avoidable attacks](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Combat designer article · Mike Birkhead — boss attack anticipation and recovery windows](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/opinion-boss-design---tips-from-a-combat-designer)
- [Developer devlog · gdn001 — Staff Guardian blade-spin charge and recovery](https://gdn001.itch.io/kalia-and-the-fire-staff/devlog/1022309/katfs-alpha-devlog-14-august-2025)
- [Charge attack analysis · Chandra Kouns — Esdras in Blasphemous](https://snoukdesignnotes.blog/2021/06/30/boss-design-ft-blasphemous/#charge-attack)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/charge/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/charge/)

### 13. Arc sweep

<a id="boss-sweep"></a>
id: boss-sweep
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-sweep
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-sweep

An attack sweeps an arc around an anchored endpoint or pivot.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-sweep-rule"></a>
- An attack sweeps an arc around an anchored endpoint or pivot. <a id="boss-sweep-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Dancer of the Boreal Valley · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWh1bhHNKo&t=38s)
- [Corrupted Monk · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI6RWT8WUw&t=5s)
- [Designer article · Mike Stout — readable wind-up for avoidable attacks](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sweep/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sweep/)

### 14. Landing jump

<a id="boss-landing-jump"></a>
id: boss-landing-jump
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-landing-jump
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-landing-jump

The boss leaps toward a chosen location and threatens its landing area.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-landing-jump-rule"></a>
- The boss leaps toward a chosen location and threatens its landing area. <a id="boss-landing-jump-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Horn Beetle · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=61s)
- [Margit, the Fell Omen · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m60ucpQggJ0&t=131s)
- [Boss Fight Design · GD Creator School](https://www.gdcreatorschool.com/docs/guides/gameplay-2/bossfight-design/)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Elden Ring: Margit, the Fell Omen Boss Guide · GameGrin](https://www.gamegrin.com/articles/elden-ring-margit-the-fell-omen-boss-guide/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/landing-jump/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/landing-jump/)

### 15. Grab

<a id="boss-grab"></a>
id: boss-grab
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-grab
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-grab

A player caught by the grab temporarily loses freedom of action.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-grab-rule"></a>
- A player caught by the grab temporarily loses freedom of action. <a id="boss-grab-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Raven Beak · Metroid Dread](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKjd8I4XTzs&t=60s)
- [Guardian Ape · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1HIzA6O4Rw&t=55s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/grab/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/grab/)

### 16. Burrow and emerge

<a id="boss-burrow-and-emerge"></a>
id: boss-burrow-and-emerge
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-burrow-and-emerge
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-burrow-and-emerge

The boss disappears underground and reemerges with an attack at a selected location.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-burrow-and-emerge-rule"></a>
- The boss disappears underground and reemerges with an attack at a selected location. <a id="boss-burrow-and-emerge-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Eater of Worlds · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KWIRuR5BnQ&t=12s)
- [Dung Defender · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJzK50Cb24s&t=14s)
- [Diablos · Monster Hunter: World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwFX9I69uss&t=265s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/)

## Projectiles

<a id="catalog-part-2"></a>

### 17. Single shot

<a id="boss-single-shot"></a>
id: boss-single-shot
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-single-shot
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-single-shot

One projectile creates a single readable threat trajectory.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-single-shot-rule"></a>
- One projectile creates a single readable threat trajectory. <a id="boss-single-shot-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Hornet Protector · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=276s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=12s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1GZvUb5uoY&t=30s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Fight Design · GD Creator School](https://www.gdcreatorschool.com/docs/guides/gameplay-2/bossfight-design/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/single-shot/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/single-shot/)

### 18. Projectile fan

<a id="boss-projectile-fan"></a>
id: boss-projectile-fan
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-projectile-fan
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-projectile-fan

Several firing directions form a spreading fan.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-projectile-fan-rule"></a>
- Several firing directions form a spreading fan. <a id="boss-projectile-fan-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Bullet King · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVmgUSV7Bc&t=26s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Encounter reference · Bullet King](https://enterthegungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Bullet_King)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-fan/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-fan/)

### 19. Gap volley

<a id="boss-gap-volley"></a>
id: boss-gap-volley
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-gap-volley
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-gap-volley

A dense volley leaves an opening the player must reach.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-gap-volley-rule"></a>
- A dense volley leaves an opening the player must reach. <a id="boss-gap-volley-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=58s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGGoNmmEoXQ&t=44s)
- [High Dragun · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKALjUZqhXA&t=103s)
- [Encounter reference · Wally Warbles attack sequence](https://gamerwalkthroughs.com/cuphead/world-2-inkwell-isle-2/aviary-action/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gap-volley/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gap-volley/)

### 20. Ring volley

<a id="boss-ring-volley"></a>
id: boss-ring-volley
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ring-volley
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ring-volley

Simultaneous shots radiate around their source.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ring-volley-rule"></a>
- Simultaneous shots radiate around their source. <a id="boss-ring-volley-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Bullet King · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVmgUSV7Bc&t=26s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=58s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ring-volley/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ring-volley/)

### 21. Crossfire

<a id="boss-crossfire"></a>
id: boss-crossfire
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-crossfire
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-crossfire

Separated sources create intersecting lines of fire.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-crossfire-rule"></a>
- Separated sources create intersecting lines of fire. <a id="boss-crossfire-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=65s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=58s)
- [Nemesis · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8BTbUNDknI&t=100s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/crossfire/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/crossfire/)

### 22. Ricochet projectile

<a id="boss-ricochet-projectile"></a>
id: boss-ricochet-projectile
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ricochet-projectile
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ricochet-projectile

A boundary collision changes a projectile's subsequent direction.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ricochet-projectile-rule"></a>
- A boundary collision changes a projectile's subsequent direction. <a id="boss-ricochet-projectile-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Dung Defender · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJzK50Cb24s&t=14s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=58s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [V Rising developers on Ziva the Engineer · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/v-rising-devs-deep-drive-into-boss-encounters-coming-to-ps5-june-11/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/)

### 23. Splitting projectile

<a id="boss-splitting-projectile"></a>
id: boss-splitting-projectile
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-splitting-projectile
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-splitting-projectile

At a defined moment, one projectile produces several new trajectories.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-splitting-projectile-rule"></a>
- At a defined moment, one projectile produces several new trajectories. <a id="boss-splitting-projectile-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=12s)
- [Grim Matchstick · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26SJdJjeiYY&t=84s)
- [Elden Beast · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_UdSooCrJ0&t=172s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/splitting-projectile/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/splitting-projectile/)

### 24. Returning projectile

<a id="boss-returning-projectile"></a>
id: boss-returning-projectile
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-returning-projectile
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-returning-projectile

A projectile returns after travelling outward, threatening previously crossed space again.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-returning-projectile-rule"></a>
- A projectile returns after travelling outward, threatening previously crossed space again. <a id="boss-returning-projectile-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Hornet Protector · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=276s)
- [Theseus and Asterius · Hades](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTV6y_0GBfg&t=22s)
- [Thor · God of War Ragnarök](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFlBtaORn5E&t=70s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/returning-projectile/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/returning-projectile/)

### 25. Spiral barrage

<a id="boss-spiral-barrage"></a>
id: boss-spiral-barrage
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-spiral-barrage
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-spiral-barrage

Rotating the firing direction arranges successive projectiles into a spiral.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-spiral-barrage-rule"></a>
- Rotating the firing direction arranges successive projectiles into a spiral. <a id="boss-spiral-barrage-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Bullet King · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynVmgUSV7Bc&t=26s)
- [High Dragun · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKALjUZqhXA&t=103s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/spiral-barrage/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/spiral-barrage/)

### 26. Orbiting projectiles

<a id="boss-orbiting-projectiles"></a>
id: boss-orbiting-projectiles
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-orbiting-projectiles
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-orbiting-projectiles

Projectiles circle a center and constrain access to it.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-orbiting-projectiles-rule"></a>
- Projectiles circle a center and constrain access to it. <a id="boss-orbiting-projectiles-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Soul Master · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POpz58ucJwA&t=53s)
- [Ceaseless Void · Terraria: Calamity Mod](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihgR1Tf_WGY&t=20s)
- [Gabriel, Judge of Hell · ULTRAKILL](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6e0-whg6EA&t=104s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/)

## Zones and traps

<a id="catalog-part-4"></a>

### 27. Marked-area strike

<a id="boss-marked-area-strike"></a>
id: boss-marked-area-strike
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-marked-area-strike
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-marked-area-strike

A marker previews the location of a coming strike.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-marked-area-strike-rule"></a>
- A marker previews the location of a coming strike. <a id="boss-marked-area-strike-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/marked-area-strike/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/marked-area-strike/)

### 28. Shockwave

<a id="boss-shockwave"></a>
id: boss-shockwave
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-shockwave
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-shockwave

A wavefront expands from its source and crosses player positions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-shockwave-rule"></a>
- A wavefront expands from its source and crosses player positions. <a id="boss-shockwave-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Horn Beetle · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=61s)
- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shockwave/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shockwave/)

### 29. Lingering hazard

<a id="boss-lingering-hazard"></a>
id: boss-lingering-hazard
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-lingering-hazard
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-lingering-hazard

An attacked location remains hazardous for a period afterward.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-lingering-hazard-rule"></a>
- An attacked location remains hazardous for a period afterward. <a id="boss-lingering-hazard-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [High Dragun · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKALjUZqhXA&t=103s)
- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [V Rising developers on Ziva the Engineer · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/v-rising-devs-deep-drive-into-boss-encounters-coming-to-ps5-june-11/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lingering-hazard/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lingering-hazard/)

### 30. Mine

<a id="boss-mine"></a>
id: boss-mine
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-mine
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-mine

A placed object activates through proximity, contact or timing rules.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-mine-rule"></a>
- A placed object activates through proximity, contact or timing rules. <a id="boss-mine-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mine Flayer · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RV6vnqvy-4o&t=62s)
- [Armored Dock Platform · Sky Force Reloaded](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0_SYrQ-rcY&t=535s)
- [Magitek Rearguard · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VZKVNB_52E&t=89s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Mine Flayer · Enter the Gungeon Wiki](https://enterthegungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Mine_Flayer)
- [AA Mine · Sky Force Reloaded Wiki](https://sky-force-reloaded-2016.fandom.com/wiki/Enemies/AA_Mine)
- [Doma Castle · FFXIV Guide](https://ffxiv.guide/sb/doma-castle)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/mine/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/mine/)

### 31. Chain explosions

<a id="boss-chain-explosions"></a>
id: boss-chain-explosions
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-chain-explosions
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-chain-explosions

Successive explosions carry a threat across several areas.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-chain-explosions-rule"></a>
- Successive explosions carry a threat across several areas. <a id="boss-chain-explosions-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Dr. Kahl's Robot · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6anMOwVo7tc&t=31s)
- [Shopkeeper · One Step From Eden](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOhPQTOkOlI&t=80s)
- [Golden Bahamut · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0cBisPLbq8&t=982s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Dr. Kahl's Robot · Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Dr._Kahl%27s_Robot)
- [One Step From Eden walkthrough · Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/one-step-from-eden/guides/Eden)
- [The Unending Coil of Bahamut · FFXIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Unending_Coil_of_Bahamut)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chain-explosions/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chain-explosions/)

### 32. Hazard trail

<a id="boss-hazard-trail"></a>
id: boss-hazard-trail
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-hazard-trail
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-hazard-trail

A moving source leaves hazardous patches behind it.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-hazard-trail-rule"></a>
- A moving source leaves hazardous patches behind it. <a id="boss-hazard-trail-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Dancer of the Boreal Valley · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCWh1bhHNKo&t=38s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [V Rising developers on Ziva the Engineer · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/v-rising-devs-deep-drive-into-boss-encounters-coming-to-ps5-june-11/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/hazard-trail/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/hazard-trail/)

## Defense

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### 33. Weak point

<a id="boss-weak-point"></a>
id: boss-weak-point
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-weak-point
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-weak-point

Hitting a designated target region enables damage or an enhanced effect.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-weak-point-rule"></a>
- Hitting a designated target region enables damage or an enhanced effect. <a id="boss-weak-point-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Horn Beetle · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=61s)
- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Tower Knight · Demon's Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXJJDrastpw&t=20s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/weak-point/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/weak-point/)

### 34. Directional shield

<a id="boss-directional-shield"></a>
id: boss-directional-shield
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-directional-shield
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-directional-shield

Protection blocks damage only from specified directions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-directional-shield-rule"></a>
- Protection blocks damage only from specified directions. <a id="boss-directional-shield-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Theseus · Hades](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTV6y_0GBfg&t=215s)
- [Looking Glass Knight · Dark Souls II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAWTLTE-1mk&t=45s)
- [Dragonslayer Armour · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sk-e0uokOI&t=51s)
- [Game Creator shield documentation · the blocking angle, reaction, and impact effect](https://docs.gamecreator.io/melee/shields/)
- [Nintendo Iwata Asks · directional guard and choosing an unprotected sword angle](https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Iwata-Asks/Iwata-Asks-The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword/Vol-3-The-Dense-Volcano-and-Enemy-Monsters/3-Fight-with-Your-Eyes-on-Your-Opponent/3-Fight-with-Your-Eyes-on-Your-Opponent-208359.html)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/directional-shield/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/directional-shield/)

### 35. Interruptible wind-up

<a id="boss-interruptible-wind-up"></a>
id: boss-interruptible-wind-up
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-interruptible-wind-up
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-interruptible-wind-up

Successful intervention before preparation ends cancels a dangerous attack.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-interruptible-wind-up-rule"></a>
- Successful intervention before preparation ends cancels a dangerous attack. <a id="boss-interruptible-wind-up-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Dweller of Strife · Sea of Stars](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d6NqM5FDk0&t=100s)
- [The Shatterer · Guild Wars 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3RwfWoO0GE&t=90s)
- [Gauss · Outriders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn_FnoYeS-Y&t=48s)
- [PlayStation Blog · Sea of Stars lock system and move cancellation](https://blog.playstation.com/2022/07/07/a-closer-look-at-the-turn-based-combat-in-sea-of-stars/)
- [Guild Wars 2 · Meet the New Shatterer](https://www.guildwars2.com/en/news/meet-the-new-shatterer/)
- [Twinfinite · Interrupting Gauss's Lightning Storm](https://twinfinite.net/guides/outriders-beat-gauss-how-to/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/)

### 36. Part break

<a id="boss-part-break"></a>
id: boss-part-break
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-part-break
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-part-break

Destroying a component changes the boss's abilities or vulnerability.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-part-break-rule"></a>
- Destroying a component changes the boss's abilities or vulnerability. <a id="boss-part-break-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Dr. Kahl's Robot · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6anMOwVo7tc&t=25s)
- [Skeletron Prime · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8I2fVeypXFc&t=155s)
- [Slitherfang · Horizon Forbidden West](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duhcPDxl9nc&t=20s)
- [Capcom · breaking large-monster parts can prevent specific actions](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/03/12/prepare-for-monster-hunter-stories-3-on-march-13-with-a-recap-of-the-rpg-series-so-far/)
- [Guerrilla Games · machine armor can be stripped to change combat options](https://www.guerrilla-games.com/read/15-minutes-of-new-gameplay-for-horizon-forbidden-west)
- [Bad Robot Games · independently breakable boss panels and explicit repair](https://blog.playstation.com/2026/04/28/4loop-designing-the-ominous-cube-shaped-scanner-boss/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/part-break/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/part-break/)

### 37. Situational immunity

<a id="boss-situational-immunity"></a>
id: boss-situational-immunity
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-situational-immunity
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-situational-immunity

A temporary condition makes the boss immune until its state changes.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-situational-immunity-rule"></a>
- A temporary condition makes the boss immune until its state changes. <a id="boss-situational-immunity-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Uumuu · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMq29xa5hhA&t=129s)
- [Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaZ6UTxm9vI&t=90s)
- [Calamity Ganon · The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYYFTIO88ZI&t=5s)
- [Boss Up (GDC 2018) · clear goals, hits, and phase pacing](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Inti Creates director · brief vulnerability windows as a boss concept](https://blog.playstation.com/2020/07/30/curse-of-the-moon-2-director-commentary-on-characters-game-design-and-more/)
- [Blizzard Entertainment · revising boss invulnerability and breakable shields](https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24226702/rally-against-hell-in-season-of-infernal-chaos)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/situational-immunity/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/situational-immunity/)

### 38. Damage-type resistance

<a id="boss-damage-type-resistance"></a>
id: boss-damage-type-resistance
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-damage-type-resistance
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-damage-type-resistance

Attack effectiveness depends on its damage type against the boss's resistance.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-damage-type-resistance-rule"></a>
- Attack effectiveness depends on its damage type against the boss's resistance. <a id="boss-damage-type-resistance-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ascended Archon · Stoneshard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQHKLFnTQYo&t=453s)
- [Old Demon King · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v80i_P843XA&t=35s)
- [Teostra · Monster Hunter: World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2iZHAR31Rg&t=30s)
- [Stoneshard official wiki · single-type and group resistance formulas](https://stoneshard.com/wiki/Combat_Formulas)
- [Stoneshard official wiki · Ascended Archon resistance table](https://stoneshard.com/wiki/Ascended_Archon)
- [Wolcen Studio developer update · visible enemy type-resistance pools (alternative model)](https://store.steampowered.com/news/posts/?appids=424370&enddate=1510254789&feed=steam_community_announcements)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/)

### 39. Counter stance

<a id="boss-counter-stance"></a>
id: boss-counter-stance
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-counter-stance
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-counter-stance

A specified player action against a prepared stance triggers retaliation.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-counter-stance-rule"></a>
- A specified player action against a prepared stance triggers retaliation. <a id="boss-counter-stance-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Lace · Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9qZ4ii8G_I&t=1s)
- [Great Shinobi Owl · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7LUa3DkWV0&t=1s)
- [Genichiro Ashina · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_TfCUZNyH8&t=64s)
- [Hollow Knight Wiki · Lace's parry and riposte](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Lace)
- [GameWith · Great Shinobi Owl counters player thrusts](https://gamewith.net/sekiro/article/show/8639)
- [Jason de Heras · Genichiro deflects and responds to player pressure](https://www.jasondeheras.com/gamedesign)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/counter-stance/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/counter-stance/)

### 40. Attack reflection

<a id="boss-attack-reflection"></a>
id: boss-attack-reflection
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-attack-reflection
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-attack-reflection

An incoming attack is redirected toward its sender under a reflection rule.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-attack-reflection-rule"></a>
- An incoming attack is redirected toward its sender under a reflection rule. <a id="boss-attack-reflection-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Queen · Dead Cells](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpB2I3tLGbU&t=2115s)
- [Looking Glass Knight · Dark Souls II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzME-ya4iu4&t=100s)
- [Ganondorf · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDcKlOzbFns&t=165s)
- [Dead Cells Wiki · the Queen collects and returns incoming projectiles](https://deadcells.wiki.gg/wiki/Queen)
- [Dark Souls II guide · Looking Glass Knight's shield reflects spells](https://www.gamepressure.com/ds2/looking-glass-knight/z463b9)
- [Zelda Dungeon · the Dead Man's Volley returns a shared projectile](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Volley)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-reflection/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-reflection/)

### 41. Absorption power-up

<a id="boss-absorption-power-up"></a>
id: boss-absorption-power-up
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-absorption-power-up
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-absorption-power-up

Absorbed attacks or objects strengthen the boss.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-absorption-power-up-rule"></a>
- Absorbed attacks or objects strengthen the boss. <a id="boss-absorption-power-up-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Crow's absorbing mech · Nefarious](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ-0kld9x7g&t=558s)
- [Sheegoth · Metroid Prime Remastered](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2NoBFsqiBA&t=1s)
- [Prism Slime · Genshin Impact](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCKxeJa5kQg&t=1s)
- [Game Developer · Josh Hano on Nefarious's four-shot absorption and laser](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/designing-boss-fights-from-the-bad-guy-s-pov-in-i-nefarious-i-)
- [Metroid Prime logbook · Sheegoth's energy-absorbing crystals](https://www.metroidwiki.org/wiki/Sheegoth)
- [HoYoLAB · Prism Slime boss guide](https://www.hoyolab.com/article/45841215)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/absorption-power-up/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/absorption-power-up/)

### 42. Loadout adaptation

<a id="boss-loadout-adaptation"></a>
id: boss-loadout-adaptation
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-loadout-adaptation
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-loadout-adaptation

The boss adjusts its response to the player's available equipment.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-loadout-adaptation-rule"></a>
- The boss adjusts its response to the player's available equipment. <a id="boss-loadout-adaptation-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Miriam · Rabi-Ribi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOmrSe9mMJo&t=1s)
- [Mimic Tear · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bppeklQ9o8o&t=1s)
- [Mithrix · Risk of Rain 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpnCOSMZFlI&t=59s)
- [Steam Community · Miriam uses acquired items and equipped badges](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=649878726)
- [PowerPyx · Mimic Tear copies the entered loadout](https://www.powerpyx.com/elden-ring-nokron-eternal-city-walkthrough/)
- [PC Gamer · Mithrix steals the player's items in the final phase](https://www.pcgamer.com/risk-of-rain-2-mithrix-boss-guide/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/)

## Targeting and rhythm

<a id="catalog-part-7"></a>

### 43. Target lock

<a id="boss-target-lock"></a>
id: boss-target-lock
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-target-lock
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-target-lock

The boss tracks its target until an explicit direction-lock moment.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-target-lock-rule"></a>
- The boss tracks its target until an explicit direction-lock moment. <a id="boss-target-lock-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/target-lock/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/target-lock/)

### 44. Volley

<a id="boss-volley"></a>
id: boss-volley
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-volley
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-volley

A group of threats is released together under one attack rule.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-volley-rule"></a>
- A group of threats is released together under one attack rule. <a id="boss-volley-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol3-4Y0eS9M&t=115s)
- [High Dragun · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKALjUZqhXA&t=105s)
- [Hyperion · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdnGpLzBaKA&t=117s)
- [Wally Warbles · Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.fandom.com/wiki/Wally_Warbles)
- [High Dragun · Official Enter the Gungeon Wiki](https://enterthegungeon.fandom.com/wiki/High_Dragun)
- [Returnal: the making of that unforgettable Hyperion fight · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2021/05/28/returnal-the-making-of-that-unforgettable-hyperion-fight/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/volley/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/volley/)

### 45. Burst fire

<a id="boss-burst-fire"></a>
id: boss-burst-fire
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-burst-fire
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-burst-fire

A short sequence of shots forms one pressure window.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-burst-fire-rule"></a>
- A short sequence of shots forms one pressure window. <a id="boss-burst-fire-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [White Defender · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQggkrQA4cQ&t=95s)
- [The Unravelled · Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RM4EBkhApQ&t=85s)
- [Hyperion · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdnGpLzBaKA&t=117s)
- [Hollow Knight Wiki · White Defender](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/White_Defender)
- [Hollow Knight Wiki · The Unravelled](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/The_Unravelled)
- [PlayStation Blog · The making of Returnal's Hyperion fight](https://blog.playstation.com/2021/05/28/returnal-the-making-of-that-unforgettable-hyperion-fight/)
- [Mike Stout · Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burst-fire/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burst-fire/)

### 46. Attack combination

<a id="boss-attack-combination"></a>
id: boss-attack-combination
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-attack-combination
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-attack-combination

Linked attacks form a sequence with shared timing and transitions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-attack-combination-rule"></a>
- Linked attacks form a sequence with shared timing and transitions. <a id="boss-attack-combination-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=19s)
- [Corrupted Monk · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI6RWT8WUw&t=5s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-combination/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-combination/)

### 47. Predictive aiming

<a id="boss-predictive-aiming"></a>
id: boss-predictive-aiming
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-predictive-aiming
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-predictive-aiming

A shot aims at a moving player's predicted future position.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-predictive-aiming-rule"></a>
- A shot aims at a moving player's predicted future position. <a id="boss-predictive-aiming-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Squid · Will You Snail?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3zMXiFZpLw&t=35s)
- [Sisyphus Prime · ULTRAKILL](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kewnvOG3KY8&t=35s)
- [Rhabdom · Saros](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpUCfYwESyM&t=25s)
- [Will You Snail? · developer press kit](https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/will-you-snail-press-kit)
- [Official Will You Snail? Wiki · Squid boss](https://willyousnail.wiki.gg/wiki/Squid_(Boss))
- [Official ULTRAKILL Wiki · Sisyphus Prime](https://ultrakill.wiki.gg/wiki/Sisyphus_Prime)
- [Saros · Shattered Descent walkthrough](https://intoindiegames.com/walkthroughs/saros-shattered-descent-walkthrough/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/predictive-aiming/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/predictive-aiming/)

### 48. Source tracking

<a id="boss-source-tracking"></a>
id: boss-source-tracking
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-source-tracking
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-source-tracking

The attack source continues turning to follow its target.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-source-tracking-rule"></a>
- The attack source continues turning to follow its target. <a id="boss-source-tracking-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Dr. Kahl's Robot · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6anMOwVo7tc&t=10s)
- [Moon Lord · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIVHPmKQgV4&t=12s)
- [STRIDER Eye · Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0NLtPJMb48&t=43s)
- [Cuphead Wiki · Dr. Kahl's Robot](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Dr._Kahl%27s_Robot)
- [Official Terraria Wiki · Moon Lord](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Moon_Lord)
- [GameRevolution · Armored Core 6 STRIDER Eye laser](https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/944861-armored-core-6-strider-boss-fight-destroy-generators-eye-laser)
- [Mike Stout · Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/source-tracking/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/source-tracking/)

### 49. Delayed activation

<a id="boss-delayed-activation"></a>
id: boss-delayed-activation
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-delayed-activation
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-delayed-activation

A deliberate delay separates warning from threat activation.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-delayed-activation-rule"></a>
- A deliberate delay separates warning from threat activation. <a id="boss-delayed-activation-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=47s)
- [Titan · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1m8ZnpV6sk&t=97s)
- [Shiva · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJpmr-oavmI&t=91s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Absolute_Radiance)
- [The Navel (Hard) · Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Navel_(Hard))
- [The Akh Afah Amphitheatre (Hard) · Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Akh_Afah_Amphitheatre_(Hard))

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/delayed-activation/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/delayed-activation/)

### 50. Homing projectile

<a id="boss-homing-projectile"></a>
id: boss-homing-projectile
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-homing-projectile
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-homing-projectile

An already launched projectile adjusts its trajectory to follow a target.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-homing-projectile-rule"></a>
- An already launched projectile adjusts its trajectory to follow a target. <a id="boss-homing-projectile-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [V Rising developers on Ziva the Engineer · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/v-rising-devs-deep-drive-into-boss-encounters-coming-to-ps5-june-11/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/homing-projectile/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/homing-projectile/)

### 51. Speed change

<a id="boss-speed-change"></a>
id: boss-speed-change
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-speed-change
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-speed-change

A speed change during an attack alters the required dodge timing.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-speed-change-rule"></a>
- A speed change during an attack alters the required dodge timing. <a id="boss-speed-change-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Moldorm · The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7FoVnTXgfs&t=27s)
- [Nightmare King Grimm · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JWQ9KjwPyE&t=15s)
- [Dragonlord Placidusax · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se4raf3je4o&t=240s)
- [Moldorm (Boss) · Zelda Wiki](https://www.zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/Moldorm_(Boss))
- [Nightmare King Grimm · Hollow Knight Wiki](https://www.hollowknight.wiki/w/Nightmare_King_Grimm)
- [Dragonlord Placidusax · Elden Ring boss guide](https://game8.co/games/Elden-Ring/archives/371752)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/speed-change/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/speed-change/)

### 52. Limited spread

<a id="boss-limited-spread"></a>
id: boss-limited-spread
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-limited-spread
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-limited-spread

Spread stays within a defined range of directions or positions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-limited-spread-rule"></a>
- Spread stays within a defined range of directions or positions. <a id="boss-limited-spread-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Gatling Gull · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bLWV9-ihmI&t=128s)
- [Treadnaught · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cjol5OrK6s&t=25s)
- [Ixion · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO0AB3Hg5cc&t=61s)
- [Data-Driven Bullet-Hell System · Max Hjort](https://maxhjort.se/projects/bullethell)
- [Gatling Gull · Official Enter the Gungeon Wiki](https://enterthegungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Gatling_Gull)
- [Treadnaught · Official Enter the Gungeon Wiki](https://enterthegungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Treadnaught)
- [Returnal boss-fight guide · GameSpot](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/returnal-boss-fight-guide-how-to-survive-every-battle/1100-6490894/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/limited-spread/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/limited-spread/)

## Arena

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### 53. Moving hazard

<a id="boss-moving-hazard"></a>
id: boss-moving-hazard
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-moving-hazard
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-moving-hazard

A hazardous area moves and displaces the player from their route.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-moving-hazard-rule"></a>
- A hazardous area moves and displaces the player from their route. <a id="boss-moving-hazard-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Grim Matchstick · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6JY7Hrz3RY&t=52s)
- [Rumor Honeybottoms · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2t41tygfe4&t=12s)
- [Caustic Grebuloff · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_58Gv6TFfI&t=30s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Grim Matchstick · Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Grim_Matchstick)
- [Rumor Honeybottoms · Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Rumor_Honeybottoms)
- [The Dead Ends · Final Fantasy XIV Guide](https://www.thonky.com/final-fantasy-xiv/duties/the-dead-ends)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moving-hazard/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moving-hazard/)

### 54. Shrinking safe area

<a id="boss-shrinking-safe-area"></a>
id: boss-shrinking-safe-area
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-shrinking-safe-area
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-shrinking-safe-area

The arena's safe portion gradually contracts.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-shrinking-safe-area-rule"></a>
- The arena's safe portion gradually contracts. <a id="boss-shrinking-safe-area-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [High Dragun · Enter the Gungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKALjUZqhXA&t=103s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Nemesis · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8BTbUNDknI&t=100s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/)

### 55. Knockback

<a id="boss-knockback"></a>
id: boss-knockback
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-knockback
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-knockback

An impact pushes the player away and changes their relation to hazards.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-knockback-rule"></a>
- An impact pushes the player away and changes their relation to hazards. <a id="boss-knockback-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [False Knight · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=151s)
- [Horn Beetle · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=61s)
- [Godfrey, First Elden Lord · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2jd1fqLpsE&t=180s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/knockback/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/knockback/)

### 56. Pull

<a id="boss-pull"></a>
id: boss-pull
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-pull
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-pull

An external force draws the character toward a threat source.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-pull-rule"></a>
- An external force draws the character toward a threat source. <a id="boss-pull-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Groal the Great · Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tcg2IJrcEw&t=2s)
- [Kelpie · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG1GYi2kk44&t=45s)
- [Rafflesia · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9eaPwf3Dbo&t=73s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Groal the Great · Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/hollow-knight-silksong/Groal_The_Great)
- [The Second Coil of Bahamut – Turn 1 · FFXIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Second_Coil_of_Bahamut_-_Turn_1)
- [The Drowned City of Skalla · FFXIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Drowned_City_of_Skalla)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pull/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pull/)

### 57. Platform destruction

<a id="boss-platform-destruction"></a>
id: boss-platform-destruction
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-platform-destruction
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-platform-destruction

The boss destroys a support and changes available footing.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-platform-destruction-rule"></a>
- The boss destroys a support and changes available footing. <a id="boss-platform-destruction-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Nemesis · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8BTbUNDknI&t=100s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/platform-destruction/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/platform-destruction/)

### 58. Converging threats

<a id="boss-converging-threats"></a>
id: boss-converging-threats
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-converging-threats
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-converging-threats

Several threats converge and reduce available response space.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-converging-threats-rule"></a>
- Several threats converge and reduce available response space. <a id="boss-converging-threats-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=128s)
- [Chef Saltbaker · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNcMzx_CUXk&t=130s)
- [Halone · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ9QiiQS6q0&t=545s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Mantis_Lords)
- [Chef Saltbaker · Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Chef_Saltbaker)
- [Euphrosyne · Final Fantasy XIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Euphrosyne)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/converging-threats/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/converging-threats/)

## Beams

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### 59. Straight beam

<a id="boss-straight-beam"></a>
id: boss-straight-beam
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-straight-beam
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-straight-beam

An extended straight beam blocks a line from its source to its endpoint.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-straight-beam-rule"></a>
- An extended straight beam blocks a line from its source to its endpoint. <a id="boss-straight-beam-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/straight-beam/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/straight-beam/)

### 60. Scanning beam

<a id="boss-scanning-beam"></a>
id: boss-scanning-beam
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-scanning-beam
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-scanning-beam

A beam changes direction, sweeping a dangerous line across the arena.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-scanning-beam-rule"></a>
- A beam changes direction, sweeping a dangerous line across the arena. <a id="boss-scanning-beam-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/scanning-beam/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/scanning-beam/)

### 61. Pulse beam

<a id="boss-pulse-beam"></a>
id: boss-pulse-beam
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-pulse-beam
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-pulse-beam

A beam alternates damaging pulses with inactive intervals.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-pulse-beam-rule"></a>
- A beam alternates damaging pulses with inactive intervals. <a id="boss-pulse-beam-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ares · Terraria: Calamity Mod](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcZ1Con5__k&t=50s)
- [Crystal Guardian · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU03wr272AA&t=11s)
- [Meta Ridley · Metroid Prime 3: Corruption](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkOIqOWGBwM&t=45s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pulse-beam/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pulse-beam/)

### 62. Rotating beams

<a id="boss-rotating-beams"></a>
id: boss-rotating-beams
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-rotating-beams
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-rotating-beams

Several rotating beams create moving safe gaps.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-rotating-beams-rule"></a>
- Several rotating beams create moving safe gaps. <a id="boss-rotating-beams-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Absolute Radiance · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgh04-wCRyk&t=20s)
- [Phrike · Returnal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdBbTMFLFIo&t=32s)
- [Ziva the Engineer · V Rising](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FaqtlB36V8&t=24s)
- [V Rising developers on Ziva the Engineer · PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2024/06/03/v-rising-devs-deep-drive-into-boss-encounters-coming-to-ps5-june-11/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC Vault](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/rotating-beams/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/rotating-beams/)

## Additional targets

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### 63. Summon

<a id="boss-summon"></a>
id: boss-summon
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-summon
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-summon

The boss introduces extra enemies that compete for attention.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-summon-rule"></a>
- The boss introduces extra enemies that compete for attention. <a id="boss-summon-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Collector · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwZmf4u366o&t=1000s)
- [Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wTLAgG3dX0&t=250s)
- [Rom, the Vacuous Spider · Bloodborne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbN4AB4T8ho&t=62s)
- [Boss guide · Rennala summon roster and phase structure](https://www.gameinformer.com/guide/2022/03/02/how-to-beat-rennala-queen-of-the-full-moon-elden-ring-boss-guide)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/summon/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/summon/)

### 64. Turret deployment

<a id="boss-turret-deployment"></a>
id: boss-turret-deployment
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-turret-deployment
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-turret-deployment

A deployed object independently generates threats from a new position.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-turret-deployment-rule"></a>
- A deployed object independently generates threats from a new position. <a id="boss-turret-deployment-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Legionary · OTXO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0lrozjZVmE&t=31s)
- [Sir Catercoaster · Roboquest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiXmfg3NiAQ&t=34s)
- [Judgeball · Roboquest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_P9yYj86RQ&t=15s)
- [Enemy Attacks and Telegraphing · Mike Stout](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/enemy-attacks-and-telegraphing)
- [Tips for all boss fights · OTXO Steam Community](https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3072971765)
- [Bosses · Roboquest Wiki](https://roboquest.wiki.gg/wiki/Bosses/en)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/turret-deployment/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/turret-deployment/)

### 65. Threat generator

<a id="boss-threat-generator"></a>
id: boss-threat-generator
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-threat-generator
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-threat-generator

A separate target continues producing hazards until neutralized.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-threat-generator-rule"></a>
- A separate target continues producing hazards until neutralized. <a id="boss-threat-generator-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Flukemarm · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BufoYXDODE&t=18s)
- [The Legionary · OTXO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0lrozjZVmE&t=31s)
- [The Nightweaver · Remnant II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp7wyKol4xY&t=48s)
- [BattleTale · Spawners Guide](https://battletale.app/customhelp/reference/spawner)
- [BattleTale · Custom Attacks](https://battletale.app/customhelp/concepts/custom-attacks)
- [How Does a Boss Get Made in Wildstar? · Jacob Mott](https://jmgamedev.com/wildstar/how-does-a-boss-get-made-in-wildstar/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/threat-generator/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/threat-generator/)

### 66. Decoy

<a id="boss-decoy"></a>
id: boss-decoy
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-decoy
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-decoy

False objects complicate identification of the real target.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-decoy-rule"></a>
- False objects complicate identification of the real target. <a id="boss-decoy-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Brain of Cthulhu · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUyWmLTb2KM&t=80s)
- [Fool's Idol · Demon's Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPxIww64zus&t=105s)
- [Pinwheel · Dark Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wvood4TN390&t=125s)
- [Game Accessibility Guidelines · Color Is Not Enough](https://gameaccessibilityguidelines.com/ensure-no-essential-information-is-conveyed-by-a-fixed-colour-alone/)
- [Official Terraria Wiki · Brain of Cthulhu](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Brain_of_Cthulhu)
- [Dark Souls Wiki · Pinwheel](https://darksouls.wikidot.com/pinwheel)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design · GDC](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/decoy/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/decoy/)

## Encounter goals and vulnerability

<a id="catalog-part-11"></a>

### 67. Objective-linked invulnerability

<a id="boss-objective-linked-invulnerability"></a>
id: boss-objective-linked-invulnerability
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-objective-linked-invulnerability
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-objective-linked-invulnerability

Completing a separate objective removes the main opponent's protection.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-objective-linked-invulnerability-rule"></a>
- Completing a separate objective removes the main opponent's protection. <a id="boss-objective-linked-invulnerability-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Uumuu · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOSoOqEsnv0&t=166s)
- [Rennala, Queen of the Full Moon · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k1iMaFfbhg&t=8s)
- [Megaleg · Super Mario Galaxy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiAuxjnuGzE&t=54s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Rennala — Eldenpedia](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Rennala)
- [Uumuu — Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Uumuu)
- [Super Mario Galaxy walkthrough — Megaleg's Moon](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/switch/559166-super-mario-galaxy-plus-super-mario-galaxy-2/faqs/51111)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/)

### 68. Environmental weapon

<a id="boss-environmental-weapon"></a>
id: boss-environmental-weapon
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-environmental-weapon
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-environmental-weapon

An arena object becomes a means of damaging the boss.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-environmental-weapon-rule"></a>
- An arena object becomes a means of damaging the boss. <a id="boss-environmental-weapon-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Draygon · Super Metroid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcemRrXqCbE&t=20s)
- [GLaDOS · Portal](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beNZZStCi-s&t=205s)
- [Dragon God · Demon's Souls Remake](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWKb-FfQ92g&t=108s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [School of Hard Knocks: Behind Demon's Souls' Design](https://www.gamedeveloper.com/design/school-of-hard-knocks-behind-demon-s-souls-design-)
- [Draygon — Metroid Wiki](https://www.metroidwiki.org/wiki/Draygon)
- [Rocket Turret — Combine OverWiki](https://www.combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Rocket_Turret)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/environmental-weapon/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/environmental-weapon/)

### 69. Posture stagger gauge

<a id="boss-posture-stagger-gauge"></a>
id: boss-posture-stagger-gauge
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-posture-stagger-gauge
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-posture-stagger-gauge

Accumulated posture pressure opens a special attack opportunity.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-posture-stagger-gauge-rule"></a>
- Accumulated posture pressure opens a special attack opportunity. <a id="boss-posture-stagger-gauge-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Chu · Eastern Exorcist](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rerWOhKv2o&t=54s)
- [Fajar — The Botanist · Sifu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfRZaSwTD3I&t=36s)
- [Genichiro Ashina · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q08JYdkPndM&t=147s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [How Sifu's Kung Fu combat works — PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2021/11/18/how-sifus-kung-fu-combat-works/)
- [Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gameplay overview — Activision](https://blog.activision.com/sekiro/2019-03/Sekiro-Shadows-Die-Twice-Gameplay-Overview-Trailer-is-Here)
- [Eastern Exorcist — Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1120810/_Eastern_Exorcist/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/)

### 70. Encounter-specific tool

<a id="boss-encounter-specific-tool"></a>
id: boss-encounter-specific-tool
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-encounter-specific-tool
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-encounter-specific-tool

An encounter-specific tool provides an action needed against this opponent.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-encounter-specific-tool-rule"></a>
- An encounter-specific tool provides an action needed against this opponent. <a id="boss-encounter-specific-tool-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mother Brain · Super Metroid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lb4p-Qnjiw&t=200s)
- [Rykard, Lord of Blasphemy · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9EorRzSavI&t=45s)
- [Yhorm the Giant · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQS8P60aYOc&t=18s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Hyper Beam (Mother Brain) — Metroid Wiki](https://www.metroidwiki.org/wiki/Hyper_Beam_%28Mother_Brain%29)
- [Serpent-Hunter — Eldenpedia](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Serpent-Hunter)
- [Storm Ruler — Dark Souls III Wiki](https://darksouls3.wikidot.com/equipmentgroup%3Astorm-ruler)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/)

### 71. Baited self-hit

<a id="boss-baited-self-hit"></a>
id: boss-baited-self-hit
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-baited-self-hit
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-baited-self-hit

The player steers a boss action into damaging the boss itself.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-baited-self-hit-rule"></a>
- The player steers a boss action into damaging the boss itself. <a id="boss-baited-self-hit-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Chub · The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXhXv5EcS3U&t=3s)
- [King Dodongo · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibLplbiV6tE&t=6s)
- [Scaldera · The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71_H1rP7Yf0&t=40s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Chub — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Chub)
- [King Dodongo — Zelda Dungeon Wiki](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/King_Dodongo)
- [Skyward Sword Walkthrough: Earth Temple — Zelda Dungeon](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/skyward-sword-walkthrough/earth-temple/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/baited-self-hit/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/baited-self-hit/)

### 72. Projectile rally

<a id="boss-projectile-rally"></a>
id: boss-projectile-rally
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-projectile-rally
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-projectile-rally

Returning a projectile creates a back-and-forth exchange until resolution.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-projectile-rally-rule"></a>
- Returning a projectile creates a back-and-forth exchange until resolution. <a id="boss-projectile-rally-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Phantom Ganon · The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSI_oswB1Kc&t=1s)
- [Phantom Ganon · The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaPNvBsT8nQ&t=205s)
- [Phantom Ganon · The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F57Oo4N5EY&t=80s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Dead Man's Volley — Zelda Dungeon Wiki](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Dead_Man%27s_Volley)
- [Phantom Ganon — Zelda Dungeon Wiki](https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Phantom_Ganon)
- [Phantom Ganon (Ocarina of Time) — Zelda Dungeon Wiki](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Phantom_Ganon_%28Ocarina_of_Time%29)
- [Phantom Ganon (The Wind Waker) — Zelda Dungeon Wiki](https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Phantom_Ganon_%28The_Wind_Waker%29)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-rally/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-rally/)

### 73. Wave-clear objective

<a id="boss-wave-clear-objective"></a>
id: boss-wave-clear-objective
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-wave-clear-objective
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-wave-clear-objective

Encounter progress depends on completing successive enemy waves.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-wave-clear-objective-rule"></a>
- Encounter progress depends on completing successive enemy waves. <a id="boss-wave-clear-objective-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Great Gideon · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq-7D79ULRI&t=8s)
- [Mithrix · Risk of Rain 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eKczbUwT7A&t=412s)
- [Royal Rat Vanguard · Dark Souls II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGwL3d-Qem8&t=14s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Great Gideon — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Great_Gideon)
- [Mithrix — Risk of Rain 2 Wiki](https://riskofrain2.wiki.gg/wiki/Mithrix)
- [Royal Rat Vanguard — Dark Souls II Wiki](https://darksouls2.wikidot.com/bosses%3Aroyal-rat-vanguard)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/)

### 74. Persistent encounter progress

<a id="boss-persistent-progress"></a>
id: boss-persistent-progress
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-persistent-progress
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-persistent-progress

Completed milestones survive defeat and shape the next attempt.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-persistent-progress-rule"></a>
- Completed milestones survive defeat and shape the next attempt. <a id="boss-persistent-progress-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Bed of Chaos · Dark Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THhfAmDDO54&t=42s)
- [Omega Flowey · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw18fj56V6E&t=5s)
- [Omega · Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=421w-jizqQk&t=129s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Bed of Chaos persistent roots — Dark Souls Wiki](https://darksouls.wikidot.com/the-bed-of-chaos)
- [Omega Flowey game-over behavior — Undertale Wiki](https://undertale.wiki/w/Game_Over)
- [Final Fantasy XVI boss phase checkpoints](https://game8.co/games/Final-Fantasy-XVI/archives/416293)
- [Omega health checkpoints — Gameranx](https://gameranx.com/features/id/484934/article/final-fantasy-xvi-echoes-of-the-fallen-how-to-defeat-omega-and-complete-the-dlc/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/persistent-progress/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/persistent-progress/)

### 75. Pacifist resolution

<a id="boss-pacifist-resolution"></a>
id: boss-pacifist-resolution
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-pacifist-resolution
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-pacifist-resolution

A completion condition ends the encounter without killing the opponent.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-pacifist-resolution-rule"></a>
- A completion condition ends the encounter without killing the opponent. <a id="boss-pacifist-resolution-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Baby Plum · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9LOcrmuM54&t=29s)
- [Toriel · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmC-pihm8YE&t=150s)
- [Fajar — The Botanist · Sifu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QP_MUOgeKY&t=157s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Baby Plum non-damage escape rule — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Baby_Plum)
- [Toriel in battle — Undertale Wiki](https://undertale.wiki/w/Toriel/In_Battle)
- [How Sifu's Kung Fu combat works — PlayStation Blog](https://blog.playstation.com/2021/11/18/how-sifus-kung-fu-combat-works/)
- [How to spare bosses in Sifu — GamesRadar+](https://www.gamesradar.com/how-to-spare-bosses-in-sifu/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/)

### 76. Player-controlled boss

<a id="boss-player-controlled-boss"></a>
id: boss-player-controlled-boss
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-player-controlled-boss
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-player-controlled-boss

Another player makes boss decisions within defined rules.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-player-controlled-boss-rule"></a>
- Another player makes boss decisions within defined rules. <a id="boss-player-controlled-boss-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kourok · Crawl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQYB4ipIlR4&t=480s)
- [Old Monk · Demon's Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPYsdO_avAg&t=1s)
- [Spear of the Church · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fPhPSWLRA0&t=1s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Crawl gameplay video — Powerhoof](https://www.powerhoof.com/crawl-gameplay-video/)
- [Crawl bosses — Crawl Wiki](https://crawl.fandom.com/wiki/Bosses)
- [Old Monk summon — Demon's Souls English Wiki](https://demonssouls.wikidot.com/black-phantoms#toc4)
- [Spear of the Church — Dark Souls III Wiki](https://darksouls3.wikidot.com/bosses:spear-of-the-church)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/)

## Space, movement, and perception

<a id="catalog-part-10"></a>

### 77. Teleport

<a id="boss-teleport"></a>
id: boss-teleport
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-teleport
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-teleport

The boss relocates without normally traversing the intervening space.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-teleport-rule"></a>
- The boss relocates without normally traversing the intervening space. <a id="boss-teleport-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Nightmare King Grimm · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JWQ9KjwPyE&t=15s)
- [The Time Keeper · Dead Cells](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQLlA73LMas&t=18s)
- [Astel, Naturalborn of the Void · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzrSCDUcFys&t=85s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Nightmare King Grimm · Hollow Knight Wiki](https://www.hollowknight.wiki/w/Nightmare_King_Grimm)
- [The Time Keeper · Official Dead Cells Wiki](https://deadcells.wiki.gg/wiki/Time_Keeper)
- [Game8 · Astel, Naturalborn of the Void attack patterns](https://game8.co/games/Elden-Ring/archives/371982)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/teleport/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/teleport/)

### 78. Cover and line of sight

<a id="boss-cover-line-of-sight"></a>
id: boss-cover-line-of-sight
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-cover-line-of-sight
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-cover-line-of-sight

Obstacles interrupt an effect's line between threat and player.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-cover-line-of-sight-rule"></a>
- Obstacles interrupt an effect's line between threat and player. <a id="boss-cover-line-of-sight-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Grandmaster Yuudai · Huntdown](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RfGConwg3o&t=2430s)
- [Living Failures · Bloodborne: The Old Hunters](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upUUkqS6_8g&t=150s)
- [King Behemoth · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1mgTFDkQ-Q&t=295s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Bloodborne Wiki — Living Failures](https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/11/living-failures.html)
- [Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki — The Labyrinth of the Ancients](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Labyrinth_of_the_Ancients)
- [Huntdown manual](https://huntdown.com/manual/Manual-Huntdown.pdf)
- [Neoseeker — Grandmaster Yuudai walkthrough](https://www.neoseeker.com/huntdown/4-3_-_Grandmaster_Yuudai)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/)

### 79. Boundary attack

<a id="boss-boundary-attack"></a>
id: boss-boundary-attack
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-boundary-attack
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-boundary-attack

A source at the arena boundary sends a threat into playable space.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-boundary-attack-rule"></a>
- A source at the arena boundary sends a threat into playable space. <a id="boss-boundary-attack-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kuro finale · Ori and the Blind Forest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx9DPTIDB_0&t=1s)
- [Shriek · Ori and the Will of the Wisps](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvuB8cImPIg&t=1165s)
- [Leviathan (Eden's Gate: Inundation) · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H9-GJmVqGE&t=170s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Xbox Wire — Escape Kuro's Clutches](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2019/09/20/pre-purchase-ori-and-the-blind-forest-definitive-edition-for-nintendo-switch/)
- [GameFAQs — Shriek](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/xboxone/211254-ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/faqs/78217/willows-end)
- [Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki — Eden's Gate: Inundation](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Eden%27s_Gate:_Inundation)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boundary-attack/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boundary-attack/)

### 80. Chase herding

<a id="boss-chase-herding"></a>
id: boss-chase-herding
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-chase-herding
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-chase-herding

Pursuit steers the player toward particular areas or routes.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-chase-herding-rule"></a>
- Pursuit steers the player toward particular areas or routes. <a id="boss-chase-herding-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Egg Hammer Tank II · Sonic Advance 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Qrti6Rrscc&t=1s)
- [King Bulblin · The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzc1Ho_N24&t=134s)
- [Phalanx · Shadow of the Colossus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq1FY9_UdAU&t=258s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Sonic Wiki Zone — EggHammerTankII](https://sonic.fandom.com/wiki/EggHammerTankII)
- [Nintendo · Iwata Asks — The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess](https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/wii/twilight_princess/0/1/)
- [Zelda Dungeon — Twilight Princess: Death Mountain](https://www.zeldadungeon.net/twilight-princess-walkthrough/death-mountain/)
- [StrategyWiki — Shadow of the Colossus: Phalanx](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Shadow_of_the_Colossus/Phalanx_-_Colossus_13)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chase-herding/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chase-herding/)

### 81. Boss as terrain

<a id="boss-boss-as-terrain"></a>
id: boss-boss-as-terrain
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-boss-as-terrain
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-boss-as-terrain

The boss's body becomes terrain for traversal and reaching objectives.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-boss-as-terrain-rule"></a>
- The boss's body becomes terrain for traversal and reaching objectives. <a id="boss-boss-as-terrain-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Egg Golem · Sonic & Knuckles](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7mop3FhwFk&t=8s)
- [Valus · Shadow of the Colossus](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-fZr73km2U&t=18s)
- [Cronos · God of War III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnIZpT-FX-o&t=53s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [GDC — The Titans: Creating Living, Breathing Levels in God of War III](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1015524/The-Titans-Creating-Living-Breathing)
- [PlayStation Blog — Shadow of the Colossus in 3D: Eyes On, Hands On](https://blog.playstation.com/?p=41623)
- [Zone: 0 — Sonic & Knuckles: Sandopolis Zone boss](https://www.soniczone0.com/games/sonicandknuckles/sandopolis/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/)

### 82. Forced scrolling

<a id="boss-forced-scrolling"></a>
id: boss-forced-scrolling
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-forced-scrolling
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-forced-scrolling

Scrolling play space forces continued movement.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-forced-scrolling-rule"></a>
- Scrolling play space forces continued movement. <a id="boss-forced-scrolling-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ginso Tree escape · Ori and the Blind Forest](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhdU9vuaqZQ&t=653s)
- [Super Bowser · New Super Mario Bros. Wii](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ihei0ngHHdU&t=105s)
- [Meowser · Super Mario 3D World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3GWKwcUbCA&t=970s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Xbox Wire — Going Vertical in Ori and the Blind Forest](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2014/08/14/gamescom-ori-preview/)
- [Super Mario Wiki — World 8-Bowser's Castle](https://www.mariowiki.com/World_8-Bowser%27s_Castle_(New_Super_Mario_Bros._Wii))
- [Super Mario Wiki — The Great Tower of Bowser Land](https://www.mariowiki.com/The_Great_Tower_of_Bowser_Land)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-scrolling/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-scrolling/)

### 83. Nested / relocated arena

<a id="boss-relocated-arena"></a>
id: boss-relocated-arena
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-relocated-arena
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-relocated-arena

The encounter moves into another space with its own constraints.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-relocated-arena-rule"></a>
- The encounter moves into another space with its own constraints. <a id="boss-relocated-arena-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Rotgut · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvBpZmHWLGk&t=24s)
- [Curse-Rotted Greatwood · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBLOdrk1LF0&t=84s)
- [Safi'jiiva · Monster Hunter World: Iceborne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9-qavsmRBI&t=180s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki — Rotgut behavior](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Rotgut)
- [Prima Games — Curse-Rotted Greatwood stage transition](https://primagames.com/eguides/dark-souls-iii-eguide-steam/walkthrough/boss-curse-rotted-greatwood)
- [Monster Hunter World Chronicles — Safi'jiiva siege objective](https://mhw.poedb.tw/eng/monster/Safi%27jiiva)
- [GameWith — Safi'jiiva level energy and descent](https://gamewith.net/monsterhunterworld-iceborne/article/show/14081)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/relocated-arena/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/relocated-arena/)

### 84. Control mode shift

<a id="boss-control-mode-shift"></a>
id: boss-control-mode-shift
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-control-mode-shift
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-control-mode-shift

An encounter stage changes the available character control mode.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-control-mode-shift-rule"></a>
- An encounter stage changes the available character control mode. <a id="boss-control-mode-shift-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Papyrus · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU9Nv5aM5aY&t=145s)
- [The Chain · Furi](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDXvM8N4y-o&t=16s)
- [Void Termina · Kirby Star Allies](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUky0DvqdeM&t=570s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [The Undertale Wiki — Papyrus in battle](https://undertale.wiki/w/Papyrus/In_Battle)
- [The Undertale Wiki — SOUL mode](https://undertale.wiki/w/Soul_mode)
- [Xbox Wire · Emeric Thoa — Furi Available Now on Xbox One](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2016/12/02/furi-available-now-xbox-one/)
- [WiKirby — Void Termina boss battle](https://wikirby.com/wiki/Void_Termina)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/control-mode-shift/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/control-mode-shift/)

### 85. Escape phase

<a id="boss-escape-phase"></a>
id: boss-escape-phase
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-escape-phase
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-escape-phase

The boss retreats, making pursuit part of continuing the encounter.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-escape-phase-rule"></a>
- The boss retreats, making pursuit part of continuing the encounter. <a id="boss-escape-phase-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Yawie · Dave the Diver](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y89D11wJGc&t=3150s)
- [The Patriarch · Killing Floor 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWXy2l9m_pc&t=130s)
- [Rathalos · Monster Hunter: World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYVpE-PfRgo&t=1150s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Destructoid — How to beat Yawie in Dave the Diver](https://www.destructoid.com/how-to-beat-yawie-in-dave-the-diver/)
- [PC Gamer — Killing Floor 2’s next boss revealed: the Patriarch is back](https://www.pcgamer.com/killing-floor-2-patriarch-boss-reveal/)
- [Windows Central — Killing Floor 2 boss guide](https://www.windowscentral.com/killing-floor-2-boss-guide)
- [GameWatcher — How to kill Rathalos in Monster Hunter: World](https://www.gamewatcher.com/monster-hunter-world-rathalos-how-to-kill-rathalos-monster-hunter-world)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/escape-phase/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/escape-phase/)

### 86. Forced inertia

<a id="boss-forced-inertia"></a>
id: boss-forced-inertia
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-forced-inertia
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-forced-inertia

Retained momentum limits immediate changes in movement.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-forced-inertia-rule"></a>
- Retained momentum limits immediate changes in movement. <a id="boss-forced-inertia-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ice Man · Mega Man](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTRIaXXPRfs&t=1s)
- [Demon Itsy · Croc: Legend of the Gobbos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=It3Yjfd_Ojw&t=1s)
- [Shiva · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9YaAE-oRk&t=380s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Final Fantasy XIV Online Wiki — The Akh Afah Amphitheatre (Extreme)](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Akh_Afah_Amphitheatre_(Extreme))
- [StrategyWiki — Mega Man / Ice Man](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Mega_Man/Ice_Man)
- [StrategyWiki — Croc / Demon Itsy's Ice Palace](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Croc:_Legend_of_the_Gobbos/Demon_Itsy%27s_Ice_Palace)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-inertia/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-inertia/)

### 87. Beat-synced attack

<a id="boss-beat-synced-attack"></a>
id: boss-beat-synced-attack
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-beat-synced-attack
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-beat-synced-attack

Threat and response windows align with a readable beat.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-beat-synced-attack-rule"></a>
- Threat and response windows align with a readable beat. <a id="boss-beat-synced-attack-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Deep Blues · Crypt of the NecroDancer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkHkWD2VSMM&t=159s)
- [Frog · Everhood](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rl5Pyf7J4M&t=14s)
- [Rekka · Hi-Fi Rush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1urR6Mplu-k&t=60s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Xbox Wire — Hi-Fi Rush: From a Little Idea to a Very Big Surprise](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2023/10/04/hi-fi-rush-exclusive-oral-history/)
- [Crypt of the NecroDancer Wiki — Deep Blues](https://crypt-of-the-necrodancer.fandom.com/wiki/Deep_Blues)
- [Everhood Wiki — Battles](https://everhood.fandom.com/wiki/Battles)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/)

### 88. Invisibility

<a id="boss-secondary-cues-invisibility"></a>
id: boss-secondary-cues-invisibility
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-secondary-cues-invisibility
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-secondary-cues-invisibility

Traces, sound or other indirect cues reveal a hidden boss's position.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-secondary-cues-invisibility-rule"></a>
- Traces, sound or other indirect cues reveal a hidden boss's position. <a id="boss-secondary-cues-invisibility-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Corpius · Metroid Dread](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIsn9Nm9zqo&t=70s)
- [Crossbreed Priscilla · Dark Souls Remastered](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIbQC3lh2g&t=24s)
- [Folding Screen Monkeys · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUTLWIhiMxc&t=1s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [Nintendo Life — Metroid Dread: Corpius Boss Battle](https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/metroid-dread-corpius-boss-battle-how-to-beat-corpius)
- [Game Voyagers — Crossbreed Priscilla in Dark Souls Remastered](https://gamevoyagers.com/how-to-beat-crossbreed-priscilla-in-dark-souls-remastered/)
- [GameWith — Folding Screen Monkeys Boss Fight](https://gamewith.net/sekiro/article/show/8634)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/)

### 89. Sound detection

<a id="boss-sound-detection"></a>
id: boss-sound-detection
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-sound-detection
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-sound-detection

Noise from player actions affects boss detection and response.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-sound-detection-rule"></a>
- Noise from player actions affects boss detection and response. <a id="boss-sound-detection-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Janitor · Little Nightmares](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XowPwgjFlpc&t=54s)
- [Garrador · Resident Evil 4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1z5pmutRGA&t=44s)
- [The End · Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZLJmWGs_tg&t=94s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [GameFAQs — Little Nightmares Walkthrough: The Lair](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/xboxone/194378-little-nightmares/faqs/75158/walkthrough)
- [Game8 — Resident Evil 4 Remake Chapter 7 Walkthrough](https://game8.co/games/Resident-Evil-4-Remake/archives/408592)
- [Game8 — How to Sneak Up on The End](https://game8.co/games/Metal-Gear-Solid-Delta-Snake-Eater/archives/548404)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sound-detection/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sound-detection/)

### 90. Wraparound projectile

<a id="boss-wraparound-projectile"></a>
id: boss-wraparound-projectile
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-wraparound-projectile
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-wraparound-projectile

A projectile exiting one boundary returns from another side.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-wraparound-projectile-rule"></a>
- A projectile exiting one boundary returns from another side. <a id="boss-wraparound-projectile-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Hush · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-emlDM8Gp0&t=1s)
- [The Gunner · Orbital Bullet](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czXPRDs1ylg&t=1s)
- [Bowser · Super Mario Galaxy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XftwD1aqZw4&t=2075s)
- [GDC · Itay Keren — Boss Battle Design Fundamentals and Retrospective](https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1024921/Boss-Up-Boss-Battle-Design)
- [The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki — Hush](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Hush)
- [Orbital Bullet guide — The Gunner](https://lalalalulun.com/game-review/orbital-bullet/)
- [GameFAQs — Super Mario Galaxy Boss Guide](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/915692-super-mario-galaxy/faqs/51303)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/)

## States, resources, and scaling

<a id="catalog-part-12"></a>

### 91. Status buildup

<a id="boss-status-buildup"></a>
id: boss-status-buildup
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-status-buildup
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-status-buildup

Repeated exposure fills a gauge whose threshold triggers a separate effect.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-status-buildup-rule"></a>
- Repeated exposure fills a gauge whose threshold triggers a separate effect. <a id="boss-status-buildup-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [That Stench Most Foul · Salt and Sanctuary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-VPBdz-UAw&t=6s)
- [Guardian Ape · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JfjDp4blkU&t=2s)
- [Wormface · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqKZnoVL1Ys&t=17s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Guardian Ape Terror buildup — GameSpot](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sekiro-guide-for-guardian-ape-boss-beating-the-bru/1100-6465875/)
- [Wormface Death Blight buildup — Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/elden-ring/Bosses/Wormface)
- [That Stench Most Foul poison meter — Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/salt-and-sanctuary/walkthrough/Mire_of_Stench)
- [Salt and Sanctuary poison gauge behavior — GameFAQs](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/834700-salt-and-sanctuary/73672543)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/status-buildup/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/status-buildup/)

### 92. Ability or healing lock

<a id="boss-ability-lock"></a>
id: boss-ability-lock
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ability-lock
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ability-lock

A named action becomes temporarily unavailable under an announced rule.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ability-lock-rule"></a>
- A named action becomes temporarily unavailable under an announced rule. <a id="boss-ability-lock-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Moon Lord · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5NUXcvW_G8&t=1s)
- [Great Shinobi Owl · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPYv1C5OUEw&t=3s)
- [Groal the Great · Hollow Knight: Silksong](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MSBlnkdHJw&t=240s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Moon Bite — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Moon_Bite)
- [Great Shinobi Owl strategy — GameWith](https://gamewith.net/sekiro/article/show/8639)
- [Silksong Bilewater and Groal maggots — PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/silksong-bilewater-groal-maggots/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ability-lock/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ability-lock/)

### 93. Interruptible self-heal

<a id="boss-self-heal-cast"></a>
id: boss-self-heal-cast
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-self-heal-cast
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-self-heal-cast

The boss prepares a heal that the player can interrupt before completion.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-self-heal-cast-rule"></a>
- The boss prepares a heal that the player can interrupt before completion. <a id="boss-self-heal-cast-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Vicar Amelia · Bloodborne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQxOU8lqnBQ&t=137s)
- [The Collector · Dead Cells](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyFky1GGlkY&t=17s)
- [Gym Leader Sabrina · Pokémon Red and Blue](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_NjyFECZBw&t=113s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Vicar Amelia — Bloodborne Wiki](https://www.bloodborne-wiki.com/2015/03/vicar-amelia.html)
- [The Collector / 5 BSC — Official Dead Cells Wiki](https://deadcells.wiki.gg/wiki/The_Collector/5_BSC)
- [Sabrina — Bulbapedia](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sabrina)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/self-heal-cast/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/self-heal-cast/)

### 94. Party-size scaling

<a id="boss-party-size-scaling"></a>
id: boss-party-size-scaling
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-party-size-scaling
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-party-size-scaling

Encounter parameters account for the number of participating players.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-party-size-scaling-rule"></a>
- Encounter parameters account for the number of participating players. <a id="boss-party-size-scaling-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Skeletron · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNbg8-PkeOM&t=1s)
- [Alatreon · Monster Hunter: World — Iceborne](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEyiePCDbbs&t=60s)
- [Glyphid Dreadnought · Deep Rock Galactic](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6HlfUFqqC0&t=1s)
- [Expert Mode — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Expert_Mode)
- [Monster Hunter: World update Ver. 10.10](https://www.monsterhunter.com/update/mhw/us/ver10_10.html)
- [Glyphid Dreadnought — Official Deep Rock Galactic Wiki](https://deeprockgalactic.wiki.gg/wiki/Glyphid_Dreadnought)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-size-scaling/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-size-scaling/)

### 95. Action-reactive punish

<a id="boss-action-reactive-punish"></a>
id: boss-action-reactive-punish
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-action-reactive-punish
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-action-reactive-punish

A committed player action triggers a specified boss response.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-action-reactive-punish-rule"></a>
- A committed player action triggers a specified boss response. <a id="boss-action-reactive-punish-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Troupe Master Grimm · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0RAdZRdaQs&t=1s)
- [Genichiro Ashina · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUX_8nOEZM&t=1s)
- [Godskin Apostle · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECxw5yI9iSY&t=1s)
- [Troupe Master Grimm — Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Grimm)
- [Genichiro, Way of Tomoe boss guide — GameSpot](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/sekiro-genichiro-way-of-tomoe-boss-battle-guide-ho/1100-6465884/)
- [How to Beat the Godskin Apostle — EIP Gaming](https://eip.gg/elden-ring/guides/how-to-beat-the-godskin-apostle/)
- [Why Elden Ring enemies react when you heal — GamesRadar+](https://www.gamesradar.com/heres-why-elden-ring-enemies-stab-you-every-time-you-try-to-heal/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/)

### 96. On-hit healing or lifesteal

<a id="boss-on-hit-healing"></a>
id: boss-on-hit-healing
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-on-hit-healing
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-on-hit-healing

A qualifying contact restores boss health.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-on-hit-healing-rule"></a>
- A qualifying contact restores boss health. <a id="boss-on-hit-healing-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Gym Leader Erika · Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ADcfkcxblM&t=194s)
- [Malenia, Blade of Miquella · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uaq4bKbaz08&t=4s)
- [Anub'arak · World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xivwGN43ZpA&t=30s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Elden Ring update makes Malenia less impossible](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elden-ring-update-makes-malenia-less-impossible/1100-6502853/)
- [Anub'arak Strategy Guide — Trial of the Crusader](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/guide/raids/trial-of-the-crusader/anubarak-strategy)
- [Giga Drain — Bulbapedia](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Giga_Drain_(move))
- [Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Gym Leaders](https://www.serebii.net/fireredleafgreen/gyms.shtml)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/on-hit-healing/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/on-hit-healing/)

### 97. Interceptable healing sources

<a id="boss-external-healing-source"></a>
id: boss-external-healing-source
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-external-healing-source
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-external-healing-source

Healing comes from a separate source that can be intercepted.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-external-healing-source-rule"></a>
- Healing comes from a separate source that can be intercepted. <a id="boss-external-healing-source-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Electro Hypostasis · Genshin Impact](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1A3BLMg5F4&t=2s)
- [Moon Lord · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfXG8H14GNA&t=31s)
- [Ultra Greed · The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h804IUhQunI&t=30s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Electro Hypostasis — Genshin Impact Wiki](https://genshin-impact.fandom.com/wiki/Electro_Hypostasis)
- [Moon Lord — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Moon_Lord)
- [Ultra Greed Coin — The Binding of Isaac Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Ultra_Greed_Coin)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/external-healing-source/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/external-healing-source/)

### 98. Resource steal or drop

<a id="boss-resource-steal"></a>
id: boss-resource-steal
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-resource-steal
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-resource-steal

A hit transfers resource ownership or drops it for possible recovery.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-resource-steal-rule"></a>
- A hit transfers resource ownership or drops it for possible recovery. <a id="boss-resource-steal-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ultra Greed · The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQlXp2yua64&t=105s)
- [Exception · Sonic Rush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmwhGbaEiZE&t=905s)
- [Kaz'rogal · World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbiA2yrU5rs&t=94s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Ultra Greedier — Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Ultra_Greedier)
- [Sonic Rush FAQ and walkthrough — GameFAQs](https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ds/920803-sonic-rush/faqs/40174)
- [Mark of Kaz'rogal — Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/spell%3D31447/mark-of-kazrogal)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/resource-steal/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/resource-steal/)

### 99. False death and return

<a id="boss-false-death"></a>
id: boss-false-death
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-false-death
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-false-death

An apparent boss defeat triggers revival or another phase.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-false-death-rule"></a>
- An apparent boss defeat triggers revival or another phase. <a id="boss-false-death-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Soul Master · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4GT_ztkAUk&t=94s)
- [Guardian Ape · Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26B8VI-QNok&t=255s)
- [Sister Friede · Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8VZgmMncwI&t=450s)
- [Soul Master — Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Soul_Master)
- [Guardian Ape — Sekiro Wiki](https://sekiro-shadows-die-twice.fandom.com/wiki/Guardian_Ape)
- [Sister Friede — Dark Souls Wiki](https://darksouls.fandom.com/wiki/Sister_Friede)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/false-death/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/false-death/)

### 100. Maximum-health reduction

<a id="boss-maximum-health-reduction"></a>
id: boss-maximum-health-reduction
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-maximum-health-reduction
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-maximum-health-reduction

An effect reduces health capacity and limits ordinary healing.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-maximum-health-reduction-rule"></a>
- An effect reduces health capacity and limits ordinary healing. <a id="boss-maximum-health-reduction-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Tree of Men · Salt and Sanctuary](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=numcc8iRRC8&t=1188s)
- [Maliketh, the Black Blade · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kqD2yA7Fls&t=180s)
- [Demon King Ganondorf · The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVVs-obGCKI&t=480s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Salt and Sanctuary stat explanations — Wounding](https://sites.google.com/view/saltandsanctuarywiki/character-info/stat-explanations)
- [The Tree of Men encounter guide — Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/salt-and-sanctuary/walkthrough/Red_Hall_of_Cages_%28Part_2%29)
- [Destined Death status effect — Elden Ring Wiki](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Destined_Death_%28Status_Effect%29)
- [Gloom and destroyed heart containers — Zelda Dungeon](https://zeldadungeon.net/wiki/Gloom)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/)

### 101. Instant-kill condition

<a id="boss-instant-kill"></a>
id: boss-instant-kill
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-instant-kill
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-instant-kill

An explicit condition immediately ends the attempt regardless of remaining health.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-instant-kill-rule"></a>
- An explicit condition immediately ends the attempt regardless of remaining health. <a id="boss-instant-kill-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Empress of Light · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsrv-7U4ACU&t=1s)
- [Olmec · Spelunky](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkMckXuFYQw&t=4s)
- [Angra Mainyu · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPZjUaQr1ZA&t=35s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Empress of Light enraged instant-kill attacks — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Empress_of_Light)
- [Olmec crushing damage — Spelunky Wiki](https://spelunky.fandom.com/wiki/Olmec_(HD))
- [Angra Mainyu Mortal Gaze and Doom — Final Fantasy XIV Guide](https://www.thonky.com/final-fantasy-xiv/duties/the-world-of-darkness-duty)
- [Doom cleansing rules in Final Fantasy XIV](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Doom_(Status_Effect))

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/instant-kill/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/instant-kill/)

### 102. Adaptive damage-rate cap

<a id="boss-damage-rate-cap"></a>
id: boss-damage-rate-cap
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-damage-rate-cap
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-damage-rate-cap

A rule limits excessive damage throughput within a defined time window.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-damage-rate-cap-rule"></a>
- A rule limits excessive damage throughput within a defined time window. <a id="boss-damage-rate-cap-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Hush · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAy8fV6yGRA&t=120s)
- [Archon Boreal · Warframe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtl0o3M0e-A&t=462s)
- [The Fragmented One · Warframe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8ur1I8hi7I&t=660s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Damage Scaling — The Binding of Isaac Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Damage_Scaling)
- [Hush — The Binding of Isaac Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Hush)
- [Devstream 173 — Warframe Wiki](https://wiki.warframe.com/w/Devstream_173)
- [Damage Attenuation and Quality of Life Changes — Warframe Forums](https://forums.warframe.com/topic/1469410-dev-workshop-damage-attenuation-and-quality-of-life-changes-devstream-189/)
- [The Fragmented One — Warframe Wiki](https://warframe.fandom.com/wiki/The_Fragmented_One)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/)

### 103. Loadout mirror

<a id="boss-loadout-mirror"></a>
id: boss-loadout-mirror
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-loadout-mirror
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-loadout-mirror

A snapshot of player equipment determines the boss's ability package.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-loadout-mirror-rule"></a>
- A snapshot of player equipment determines the boss's ability package. <a id="boss-loadout-mirror-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Mimic Tear · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42alQxG2XRE&t=13s)
- [Doppelganger · Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3KtcwsqhA4&t=2206s)
- [Pinocchio the Copycat · Library of Ruina](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EngMNNJFjBE&t=130s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Mimic Tear — Elden Ring Wiki](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Mimic_Tear)
- [Doppelganger — Castlevania Wiki](https://castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Doppelganger)
- [Pinocchio — Library of Ruina Wiki](https://library-of-ruina.fandom.com/wiki/Pinocchio)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-mirror/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-mirror/)

### 104. Moveset shapeshifting

<a id="boss-moveset-shapeshifting"></a>
id: boss-moveset-shapeshifting
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-moveset-shapeshifting
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-moveset-shapeshifting

The boss switches complete packages of movement, attacks and reactions.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-moveset-shapeshifting-rule"></a>
- The boss switches complete packages of movement, attacks and reactions. <a id="boss-moveset-shapeshifting-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Delirium · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQG1CnB4CX4&t=15s)
- [Zant · The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I8tFzWEDH8&t=52s)
- [Lavos · Chrono Trigger](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZfKqQ3D7NA&t=90s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [Delirium — The Binding of Isaac Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/Delirium)
- [Zant — Zelda Wiki](https://zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/Zant)
- [Chrono Trigger: The Final Battle — StrategyWiki](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Chrono_Trigger/The_Final_Battle)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/)

### 105. Ally theft and charm

<a id="boss-ally-theft"></a>
id: boss-ally-theft
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ally-theft
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ally-theft

An existing ally temporarily changes allegiance and becomes a threat.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ally-theft-rule"></a>
- An existing ally temporarily changes allegiance and becomes a threat. <a id="boss-ally-theft-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The Siren · The Binding of Isaac: Repentance](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj288Dmw8Q0&t=5s)
- [Fiore DeRosa · Bravely Default](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMRukz57fnc&t=330s)
- [Lady Deathwhisper · World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mseB_We9mes&t=40s)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)
- [The Siren — The Binding of Isaac Wiki](https://bindingofisaacrebirth.wiki.gg/wiki/The_Siren)
- [Bravely Default: Chapter 2 — StrategyWiki](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Bravely_Default/Chapter_2)
- [Lady Deathwhisper — Warcraft Wiki](https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/Lady_Deathwhisper)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ally-theft/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ally-theft/)

### 106. World-state encounter variant

<a id="boss-world-state-variant"></a>
id: boss-world-state-variant
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-world-state-variant
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-world-state-variant

World state at entry selects a stable encounter variant.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-world-state-variant-rule"></a>
- World state at entry selects a stable encounter variant. <a id="boss-world-state-variant-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Empress of Light · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W28Zd9UtAfA&t=122s)
- [The Lost Sinner · Dark Souls II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5MHk-w20ZE&t=60s)
- [Calamity Ganon · The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9Zx0vZWKtE&t=180s)
- [Empress of Light — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Empress_of_Light)
- [The Lost Sinner — Dark Souls II Wiki](https://darksouls2.wiki.gg/wiki/The_Lost_Sinner)
- [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Explorer's Guide](https://media.nintendo.com/zelda/breath-of-the-wild/assets/ExplorersGuide.pdf)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/world-state-variant/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/world-state-variant/)

### 107. Run-history manifestation

<a id="boss-run-history-manifestation"></a>
id: boss-run-history-manifestation
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-run-history-manifestation
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-run-history-manifestation

Earlier run decisions determine elements of the present encounter.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-run-history-manifestation-rule"></a>
- Earlier run decisions determine elements of the present encounter. <a id="boss-run-history-manifestation-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Sans · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vr4IYjeplJA&t=1s)
- [The Sorrow · Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAMVNrgDEPE&t=18s)
- [Archdemon Urthemiel · Dragon Age: Origins](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A9o6BlJJOY&t=1s)
- [Genocide Route — The Undertale Wiki](https://undertale.wiki/w/Genocide_Route)
- [The Sorrow — Metal Gear Wiki](https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/The_Sorrow)
- [The Battle of Denerim — Dragon Age Wiki](https://dragonage.fandom.com/wiki/The_Battle_of_Denerim)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/)

### 108. Real-time progression

<a id="boss-real-time-progression"></a>
id: boss-real-time-progression
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-real-time-progression
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-real-time-progression

Real time elapsed outside combat changes the next encounter state.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-real-time-progression-rule"></a>
- Real time elapsed outside combat changes the next encounter state. <a id="boss-real-time-progression-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [The End · Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy2cwRK_yQU&t=1s)
- [So Sorry · Undertale](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icv2VlyJUio&t=1s)
- [Tequatl the Sunless · Guild Wars 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWBHmeAJhT0&t=12s)
- [Metal Gear Solid Delta still lets you wait for The End to die of old age — PC Gamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/metal-gear-solid-delta-still-lets-you-wait-two-weeks-for-a-boss-to-die-of-old-age-or-mess-with-your-system-clock-to-cheat-him-out-of-his-final-fight/)
- [Art Club room — The Undertale Wiki](https://undertale.wiki/w/Art_Club_Room)
- [The Megaserver System: World Bosses and Events — GuildWars2.com](https://www.guildwars2.com/en-gb/news/the-megaserver-system-world-bosses-and-events/)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/real-time-progression/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/real-time-progression/)

### 109. Interface interaction

<a id="boss-interface-interaction"></a>
id: boss-interface-interaction
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-interface-interaction
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-interface-interaction

Responding to a threat involves a microphone, controller or another external interface.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-interface-interaction-rule"></a>
- Responding to a threat involves a microphone, controller or another external interface. <a id="boss-interface-interaction-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Psycho Mantis · Metal Gear Solid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGRCf4WZWoE&t=1s)
- [Fawful Express · Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIlxKFpcuCY&t=55s)
- [The Archivist · Inscryption](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZtZgHn_Szk&t=42s)
- [Metal Gear Solid — Psycho Mantis — Metagaming](https://manifold.umn.edu/projects/metagaming/resource/metal-gear-solid-psycho-mantis)
- [Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story instruction booklet](https://superluigibros.com/downloads/manuals/ds/DS_Mario_Luigi_IS_ENG.pdf)
- [How to defeat The Archivist (Act 3) in Inscryption — Gamepur](https://www.gamepur.com/guides/how-to-defeat-the-archivist-act-3-in-inscryption)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interface-interaction/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interface-interaction/)

## Multi-boss relationships

<a id="catalog-part-13"></a>

### 110. Shared group health

<a id="boss-shared-group-health"></a>
id: boss-shared-group-health
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-shared-group-health
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-shared-group-health

Several bodies feed damage into one shared health pool.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-shared-group-health-rule"></a>
- Several bodies feed damage into one shared health pool. <a id="boss-shared-group-health-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ribby and Croaks · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w55yfSl5NUc&t=1s)
- [Godskin Duo · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iygrSgc9mhA&t=30s)
- [The Four Kings · Dark Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkBIV5FjdTI&t=40s)
- [Godskin Duo — Eldenpedia](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Godskin_Duo)
- [The Four Kings — Dark Souls Wiki](https://darksouls.wikidot.com/the-four-kings)
- [Clip Joint Calamity — Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Clip_Joint_Calamity)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shared-group-health/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shared-group-health/)

### 111. Coordinated duo attack

<a id="boss-coordinated-duo-attack"></a>
id: boss-coordinated-duo-attack
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-coordinated-duo-attack
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-coordinated-duo-attack

Two bosses execute linked parts of one coordinated attack.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-coordinated-duo-attack-rule"></a>
- Two bosses execute linked parts of one coordinated attack. <a id="boss-coordinated-duo-attack-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Ribby and Croaks · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w55yfSl5NUc&t=1s)
- [Mantis Lords · Hollow Knight](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG3h6uVtWyY&t=128s)
- [Markiona, Puppeteer of Death · Lies of P: Overture](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z91me1pklmY&t=63s)
- [Ribby and Croaks — Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/Ribby_and_Croaks)
- [Mantis Lords — Hollow Knight Wiki](https://hollowknight.wiki/w/Mantis_Lords)
- [Markiona, Puppeteer of Death — Neoseeker](https://www.neoseeker.com/lies-of-p/Bosses/Markonia%2C_Puppeteer_of_Death)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/)

### 112. Kill-order inheritance

<a id="boss-kill-order-inheritance"></a>
id: boss-kill-order-inheritance
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-kill-order-inheritance
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-kill-order-inheritance

The surviving opponent inherits abilities based on defeat order.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-kill-order-inheritance-rule"></a>
- The surviving opponent inherits abilities based on defeat order. <a id="boss-kill-order-inheritance-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Chubs 'n' Nubs · Mewgenics](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zok2oN34jdk&t=1s)
- [Dragon Slayer Ornstein & Executioner Smough · Dark Souls](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo7A65BjKdE&t=1s)
- [Demon in Pain & Demon from Below · Dark Souls III](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0w7gGkklvE&t=150s)
- [Ornstein & Smough — Dark Souls Wiki](https://darksouls.wikidot.com/dragon-slayer-ornstein-executioner-smough)
- [The Demon Prince — Dark Souls III Wiki](https://darksouls3.wikidot.com/bosses:the-demon-prince)
- [Chubs 'n' Nubs — Mewgenics Wiki](https://mewgenics.wiki.gg/wiki/Chubs_%27n%27_Nubs)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/)

### 113. Partner revival

<a id="boss-partner-revival"></a>
id: boss-partner-revival
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-partner-revival
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-partner-revival

One boss can revive a fallen partner until the shared completion condition is met.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-partner-revival-rule"></a>
- One boss can revive a fallen partner until the shared completion condition is met. <a id="boss-partner-revival-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Magus Sisters · Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQVbIq5bHH4&t=1359s)
- [Throne Watcher & Defender · Dark Souls II](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2c82UFLVZeU&t=1s)
- [Godskin Duo · Elden Ring](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iygrSgc9mhA&t=30s)
- [Magus Sisters — Final Fantasy IV guide](https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_IV/Tower_of_Zot_to_the_Underground)
- [Throne Watcher & Defender — Dark Souls II Wiki](https://darksouls2.wiki.gg/wiki/Throne_Watcher_%26_Defender)
- [Godskin Duo — Eldenpedia](https://eldenring.wiki.gg/wiki/Godskin_Duo)
- [Godskin Duo event analysis — Souls Modding Wiki](https://www.soulsmodding.com/doku.php?id=tutorial%3Aintro-to-elden-ring-emevd)
- [Boss Up: Boss Battle Design](https://media.gdcvault.com/gdc2018/presentations/Keren_Itay_BossUp.pdf)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/partner-revival/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/partner-revival/)

## Cooperative coordination

<a id="catalog-part-14"></a>

### 114. Personal spread

<a id="boss-personal-spread"></a>
id: boss-personal-spread
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-personal-spread
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-personal-spread

Personal zones require separation to avoid other players' hits.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-personal-spread-rule"></a>
- Personal zones require separation to avoid other players' hits. <a id="boss-personal-spread-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kaling · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y74KWpY9xQ0&t=565s)
- [Hephaistos · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqMeCota2fk&t=55s)
- [G'huun · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcRCQf_P_w&t=35s)
- [Area of Effect — FFXIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Area_of_Effect)
- [The Eighth Circle Phase 1 Savage — Icy Veins](https://www.icy-veins.com/ffxiv/the-eighth-circle-phase-1-savage-raid-guide)
- [G'huun Mythic Uldir strategy — Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/guide/mythic-ghuun-uldir-raid-strategy-guide)
- [Kaling monster patterns — MapleStory Wiki](https://maplestorywiki.net/w/Kaling/Monster)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/personal-spread/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/personal-spread/)

### 115. Shared-damage stack

<a id="boss-stack-damage"></a>
id: boss-stack-damage
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-stack-damage
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-stack-damage

A marked attack's damage is divided among eligible participants within its area.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-stack-damage-rule"></a>
- A marked attack's damage is divided among eligible participants within its area. <a id="boss-stack-damage-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Crimson Queen · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w05NnIP1Svs&t=155s)
- [Bahamut Prime · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbmd4eRNwnE&t=675s)
- [Malkorok · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5i8ErpMdXM&t=207s)
- [Crimson Queen — MapleStory Wiki](https://maplestorywiki.net/w/Crimson_Queen)
- [The Final Coil of Bahamut — FFXIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Final_Coil_of_Bahamut_-_Turn_4)
- [Stack marker — FFXIV Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Stack_marker)
- [Malkorok — Warcraft Wiki](https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/Malkorok_(tactics))

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/stack-damage/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/stack-damage/)

### 116. Tower soak

<a id="boss-tower-soak"></a>
id: boss-tower-soak
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-tower-soak
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-tower-soak

A marked location requires a specified number of players at resolution.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-tower-soak-rule"></a>
- A marked location requires a specified number of players at resolution. <a id="boss-tower-soak-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Will · MapleStory M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPMtiTv3QoU&t=480s)
- [Idol of Darkness · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG0_7Go40gM&t=600s)
- [The Tarragrue · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-66UN_KLZ0U&t=135s)
- [Tower — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Tower)
- [Eden's Verse: Iconoclasm (Savage) — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Eden%27s_Verse:_Iconoclasm_(Savage))
- [Will monster patterns — MapleStory Wiki](https://maplestorywiki.net/w/Will/Monster)
- [MapleStory M Will update — Nexon](https://forum.nexon.com/MapleStoryMGlobal/board_view?board=2690&thread=3273866)
- [The Tarragrue Mythic guide — Method](https://www.method.gg/guides/sanctum-of-domination/the-tarragrue)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tower-soak/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tower-soak/)

### 117. Tankbuster and target handoff

<a id="boss-tank-swap"></a>
id: boss-tank-swap
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-tank-swap
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-tank-swap

After a costly hit, the group hands boss attention to another defender.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-tank-swap-rule"></a>
- After a costly hit, the group hands boss attention to another defender. <a id="boss-tank-swap-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kokytos · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnKHQtYCuAk&t=240s)
- [Festergut · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fquh1Dl98YE&t=49s)
- [Swine Prince · Darkest Dungeon](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zcm6H1-ZRzQ&t=83s)
- [Kokytos and Ascendant Fist — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Anabaseios%3A_The_Ninth_Circle_%28Savage%29)
- [Festergut and Gastric Bloat — Warcraft Wiki](https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/Festergut)
- [Swine Prince and Wilbur's marks — Official Darkest Dungeon Wiki](https://darkestdungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Swine_Prince)
- [Guard redirects direct attacks — Official Darkest Dungeon Wiki](https://darkestdungeon.wiki.gg/wiki/Guard)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tank-swap/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tank-swap/)

### 118. Entity tether

<a id="boss-entity-tether"></a>
id: boss-entity-tether
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-entity-tether
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-entity-tether

A tether checks distance between assigned entities.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-entity-tether-rule"></a>
- A tether checks distance between assigned entities. <a id="boss-entity-tether-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Sludgefist · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf1MCPKsd0M&t=35s)
- [Hesperos · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJqFsM8FTqI&t=1018s)
- [Moon Lord · Terraria](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULSgKxBQE78&t=60s)
- [Sludgefist Chain Link — Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/guide/sludgefist-castle-nathria-raid-strategy-guide)
- [Akanthai: Curtain Call — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Asphodelos:_The_Fourth_Circle_(Savage))
- [Moon Lord's tongue and Moon Bite — Official Terraria Wiki](https://terraria.wiki.gg/wiki/Guide:Moon_Lord_strategies)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/entity-tether/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/entity-tether/)

### 119. Party split

<a id="boss-party-split"></a>
id: boss-party-split
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-party-split
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-party-split

The group splits to complete independent objectives in parallel.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-party-split-rule"></a>
- The group splits to complete independent objectives in parallel. <a id="boss-party-split-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Kaling · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vP9bXXbrmEU&t=12s)
- [Will · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoZ7zpPyIM&t=122s)
- [Brionac and 4th Legion Helldiver · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNlJ8YgSN20&t=55s)
- [Kaling phase-one room split — MapleTools guide](https://mapletools.app/bosses/kaling/guide)
- [Will phase-one party split and dual health bars — MapleStory guide](https://gamerstips.com/maplestory-commander-will-guide/)
- [Castrum Lacus Litore upper and lower encounters — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Castrum_Lacus_Litore)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-split/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-split/)

### 120. Proximity damage

<a id="boss-proximity-damage"></a>
id: boss-proximity-damage
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-proximity-damage
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-proximity-damage

Hit severity varies with distance from an announced source.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-proximity-damage-rule"></a>
- Hit severity varies with distance from an announced source. <a id="boss-proximity-damage-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Exdeath · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QE38bqV1P0&t=150s)
- [Garothi Worldbreaker · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TlEB-tYFgY&t=152s)
- [Hark Saniss, the Last Giant · Wakfu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgJ9-L82nOY&t=600s)
- [Exdeath and The Decisive Battle — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Deltascape_V4.0)
- [Garothi Worldbreaker and Eradication — Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/guide/garothi-worldbreaker-antorus-raid-strategy-guide-5611)
- [Hark Saniss, the Last Giant — Wakfu Wiki](https://wakfu.wiki.gg/wiki/Hark_Saniss%2C_the_Last_Giant)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/proximity-damage/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/proximity-damage/)

### 121. Gaze check

<a id="boss-gaze-check"></a>
id: boss-gaze-check
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-gaze-check
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-gaze-check

The outcome depends on character facing relative to a source at the check time.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-gaze-check-rule"></a>
- The outcome depends on character facing relative to a source at the check time. <a id="boss-gaze-check-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Angra Mainyu · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBeE11Szc1Y&t=82s)
- [Yogg-Saron · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2__yntqv2c&t=900s)
- [Angel and Demon · Cuphead](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O2tsb2Um94&t=15s)
- [Gaze mechanic — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Gaze)
- [Yogg-Saron encounter and Lunatic Gaze — Wowhead](https://www.wowhead.com/wotlk/guide/raids/ulduar/yogg-saron-strategy)
- [One Hell Of A Dream — Cuphead Wiki](https://cuphead.wiki.gg/wiki/One_Hell_Of_A_Dream)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gaze-check/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gaze-check/)

### 122. Debuff handoff

<a id="boss-debuff-handoff"></a>
id: boss-debuff-handoff
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-debuff-handoff
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-debuff-handoff

A harmful state transfers to another participant through an explicit contact rule.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-debuff-handoff-rule"></a>
- A harmful state transfers to another participant through an explicit contact rule. <a id="boss-debuff-handoff-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [ADS · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDoJe-SOh6s&t=524s)
- [Professor Putricide · World of Warcraft](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPtF_1LoqtQ&t=52s)
- [Grand maître culinaire · Wakfu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8C4SZJclCOg&t=317s)
- [Allagan Rot in The Binding Coil of Bahamut - Turn 2 — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Binding_Coil_of_Bahamut_-_Turn_2)
- [Unbound Plague and Plague Sickness — Warcraft Wiki](https://warcraft.wiki.gg/wiki/Professor_Putricide)
- [Dégénérescence in Compost du grand Potofeu — MethodWakfu](https://methodwakfu.com/pvm/donjons/compost-du-grand-potofeu/)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/debuff-handoff/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/debuff-handoff/)

### 123. Ordered targets

<a id="boss-ordered-targets"></a>
id: boss-ordered-targets
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-ordered-targets
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-ordered-targets

Markers specify the order in which players receive upcoming attacks.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-ordered-targets-rule"></a>
- Markers specify the order in which players receive upcoming attacks. <a id="boss-ordered-targets-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Pallas Athena · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjKkiFJqOT4&t=10s)
- [Diamond Weapon · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nnk33iDsJ6o&t=449s)
- [First Adversary · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-2VeDyNNs&t=527s)
- [Palladion in Anabaseios: The Twelfth Circle (Savage) — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Anabaseios:_The_Twelfth_Circle_(Savage))
- [Flood Ray in The Cloud Deck (Extreme) — AkhMorning](https://www.akhmorning.com/raids/diamond-weapon/)
- [First Adversary attack patterns — MapleStory Wiki](https://maplestorywiki.net/w/First_Adversary)

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ordered-targets/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ordered-targets/)

### 124. Pairing polarity

<a id="boss-pairing-polarity"></a>
id: boss-pairing-polarity
canonicalId: boss-fight-atlas--boss-pairing-polarity
url: https://gamemechanics.pro/en/mechanics/boss-fight-atlas/#boss-pairing-polarity

Success depends on correctly pairing assigned player signs or roles.

#### How the technique works

<a id="boss-pairing-polarity-rule"></a>
- Success depends on correctly pairing assigned player signs or roles. <a id="boss-pairing-polarity-definition"></a>

#### References and further reading

- [Aufheben · MapleStory](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Sf0MTCh74&t=641s)
- [Sophia · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-K44YN4TG8&t=333s)
- [The Ultima Warrior · Final Fantasy XIV](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCxiCSmlGcA&t=209s)
- [Aufheben Bombify and opposing Thesis / Antithesis — firsthand MapleSEA guide](https://kprobin.blogspot.com/2023/02/maplesea-legends-of-zipangu-future.html)
- [Ultima Warrior's Sophia rings — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/The_Fractal_Continuum_(Hard))
- [Sophia's Sin and Punishment pair markers — Final Fantasy XIV Community Wiki](https://ffxiv.consolegameswiki.com/wiki/Containment_Bay_P1T6_(Extreme))

- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pairing-polarity/)
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pairing-polarity/)

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## Sources and examples

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- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wide-swing/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wide swing (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wide-swing/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lunge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lunge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lunge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ground-slam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ground slam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ground-slam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/landing-jump/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Landing jump (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/landing-jump/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/charge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Charge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/charge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/grab/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Grab (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/grab/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sweep/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Arc sweep (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sweep/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burrow and emerge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burrow-and-emerge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/single-shot/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Single shot (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/single-shot/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-fan/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile fan (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-fan/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ring-volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ring volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ring-volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/spiral-barrage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Spiral barrage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/spiral-barrage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gap-volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gap volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gap-volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/crossfire/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Crossfire (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/crossfire/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ricochet projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ricochet-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/splitting-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Splitting projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/splitting-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/returning-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Returning projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/returning-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Orbiting projectiles (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/orbiting-projectiles/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/straight-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Straight beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/straight-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/scanning-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Scanning beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/scanning-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/rotating-beams/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Rotating beams (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/rotating-beams/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pulse-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pulse beam (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pulse-beam/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/marked-area-strike/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Marked-area strike (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/marked-area-strike/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chain-explosions/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chain explosions (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chain-explosions/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shockwave/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shockwave (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shockwave/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/lingering-hazard/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Lingering hazard (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/lingering-hazard/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/mine/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Mine (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/mine/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/hazard-trail/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Hazard trail (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/hazard-trail/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moving-hazard/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moving hazard (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moving-hazard/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/converging-threats/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Converging threats (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/converging-threats/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/platform-destruction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Platform destruction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/platform-destruction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shrinking safe area (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shrinking-safe-area/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pull/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pull (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pull/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/knockback/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Knockback (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/knockback/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/summon/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Summon (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/summon/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/turret-deployment/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Turret deployment (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/turret-deployment/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/threat-generator/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Threat generator (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/threat-generator/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/decoy/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Decoy (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/decoy/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/target-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Target lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/target-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/predictive-aiming/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Predictive aiming (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/predictive-aiming/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/source-tracking/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Source tracking (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/source-tracking/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/homing-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Homing projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/homing-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/burst-fire/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Burst fire (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/burst-fire/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Volley (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/volley/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-combination/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack combination (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-combination/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/delayed-activation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Delayed activation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/delayed-activation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/speed-change/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Speed change (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/speed-change/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/limited-spread/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Limited spread (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/limited-spread/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/directional-shield/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Directional shield (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/directional-shield/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Damage-type resistance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-type-resistance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/situational-immunity/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Situational immunity (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/situational-immunity/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/weak-point/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Weak point (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/weak-point/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/part-break/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Part break (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/part-break/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-reflection/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack reflection (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-reflection/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/counter-stance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Counter stance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/counter-stance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/absorption-power-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Absorption power-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/absorption-power-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible wind-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interruptible-wind-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout adaptation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-adaptation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/telegraph/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Telegraph (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/telegraph/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wind-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wind-up (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wind-up/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/attack-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Attack lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/attack-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/active-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Active phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/active-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/recovery/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Recovery (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/recovery/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/fight-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Fight phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/fight-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/enrage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Enrage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/enrage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/survival-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Survival phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/survival-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/teleport/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Teleport (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/teleport/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boundary-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boundary attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boundary-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-scrolling/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced scrolling (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-scrolling/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/chase-herding/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Chase herding (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/chase-herding/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/escape-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Escape phase (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/escape-phase/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/relocated-arena/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Nested / relocated arena (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/relocated-arena/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/control-mode-shift/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Control mode shift (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/control-mode-shift/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Boss as terrain (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/boss-as-terrain/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Cover and line of sight (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/cover-line-of-sight/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/forced-inertia/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Forced inertia (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/forced-inertia/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wraparound projectile (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wraparound-projectile/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Beat-synced attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/beat-synced-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Invisibility (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/secondary-cues-invisibility/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/sound-detection/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Sound detection (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/sound-detection/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Objective-linked invulnerability (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/objective-linked-invulnerability/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Wave-clear objective (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/wave-clear-objective/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/environmental-weapon/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Environmental weapon (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/environmental-weapon/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Encounter-specific tool (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/encounter-specific-tool/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Player-controlled boss (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/player-controlled-boss/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/projectile-rally/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Projectile rally (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/projectile-rally/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/baited-self-hit/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Baited self-hit (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/baited-self-hit/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Posture stagger gauge (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/posture-stagger-gauge/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pacifist resolution (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pacifist-resolution/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/persistent-progress/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Persistent encounter progress (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/persistent-progress/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/status-buildup/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Status buildup (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/status-buildup/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/instant-kill/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Instant-kill condition (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/instant-kill/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Maximum-health reduction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/maximum-health-reduction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ability-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ability or healing lock (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ability-lock/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/resource-steal/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Resource steal or drop (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/resource-steal/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/on-hit-healing/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: On-hit healing or lifesteal (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/on-hit-healing/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/self-heal-cast/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interruptible self-heal (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/self-heal-cast/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/external-healing-source/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interceptable healing sources (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/external-healing-source/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Adaptive damage-rate cap (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/damage-rate-cap/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/loadout-mirror/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Loadout mirror (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/loadout-mirror/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Moveset shapeshifting (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/moveset-shapeshifting/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ally-theft/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ally theft and charm (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ally-theft/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/false-death/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: False death and return (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/false-death/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Action-reactive punish (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/action-reactive-punish/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Run-history manifestation (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/run-history-manifestation/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/real-time-progression/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Real-time progression (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/real-time-progression/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/interface-interaction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Interface interaction (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/interface-interaction/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/world-state-variant/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: World-state encounter variant (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/world-state-variant/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-size-scaling/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party-size scaling (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-size-scaling/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/partner-revival/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Partner revival (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/partner-revival/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Kill-order inheritance (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/kill-order-inheritance/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/shared-group-health/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared group health (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/shared-group-health/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Coordinated duo attack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/coordinated-duo-attack/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/stack-damage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Shared-damage stack (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/stack-damage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/personal-spread/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Personal spread (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/personal-spread/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tower-soak/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tower soak (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tower-soak/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/entity-tether/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Entity tether (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/entity-tether/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/gaze-check/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Gaze check (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/gaze-check/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/proximity-damage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Proximity damage (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/proximity-damage/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/tank-swap/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Tankbuster and target handoff (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/tank-swap/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/debuff-handoff/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Debuff handoff (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/debuff-handoff/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/ordered-targets/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Ordered targets (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/ordered-targets/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/pairing-polarity/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Pairing polarity (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/pairing-polarity/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (RU)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/ru/mechanics/party-split/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.
- [Boss Fight Atlas: Party split (EN)](https://polyakovin.github.io/boss-fight-atlas/en/mechanics/party-split/): Original mechanic lesson, animations and references.