Alright, buckle up, fellow Envoys, because 2026 might be the year of fancy new games, but my nightmares are still haunted by the pixelated terrors of Avowed. I swear, my controller developed calluses just thinking about these guys. The Living Lands promised a grand adventure to cleanse the Dreamscourge, but what they didn't mention was the sheer amount of therapy I'd need after tangling with some of these bosses. From mushrooms with a serious attitude problem to a final boss who thinks she's the main character (rude), let me walk you through the fights that had me yelling at my screen like a lunatic.
Let's start with the Ekiden Spirits over in Shatterscarp. Talk about ungrateful! You do their three little trials, thinking you've made some new ghost buddies, and what's your reward? A collective "we have to kill you now." Charming, really. This trio fight is the definition of annoying. One of them is a total support-class nerd, slinging shields and heals on the others while you're just trying to get a clean shot. If you're a ranged build? Forget about it. They dodged my arrows like they were in The Matrix. The fight drags on, but hey, that sweet, sweet godlike ability at the end almost makes up for the frustration. Almost.
Next, we have the fungal fiesta that is The Sporeking in Galawain's Tusks. You might stumble into this party by accident if you're exploring. This giant, angry mushroom doesn't believe in personal space. It just spawns a gazillion little sporelings that swarm you like you're the last pizza slice at a party. My advice? Hoard Springberries like your life depends on it (because it does). The poison buildup is no joke—it's like the worst food poisoning you can imagine, but with more stabbing. Beating it nets you a fancy crown and some cash, which you'll probably spend on more healing potions.
Sticking in Galawain's Tusks, say hello to Mater Mare. This beetle matriarch is a sneaky one. You're in the Writhing Ruins, minding your own business in a big cave, and... nothing happens. Peaceful, right? Wrong. You have to loot a treasure map from some poor skeleton to summon her. And she doesn't come alone. She brings her entire extended beetle family reunion, and they are not happy to see you. It's chaos. I got separated from my companions so fast I thought they'd teleported out. This is where Area-of-Effect spells and bombs become your best friends. Yatzli's destructive magic? A lifesaver. Just blow everything up and sort it out later.
Now, for a dynamic duo that deserves their own terrible reality show: Congasar and Crusta. This bounty is one of the hardest in the game, and for good reason. You're not just fighting two massive, hit-like-a-truck ogres. Oh no. The arena gets flooded with skeleton soldiers for added "fun." And just when you think you've got the ogres on the ropes, a bunch of skeleton priests in the back start healing them. It's like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in it—utterly maddening. Bring Giatta, bring every bomb you own, and for the love of all that's holy, keep moving. Standing still is a death sentence.
Deep under Solace Keep, you'll meet Sibelius, the skeleton ice wizard. On his own? Not so tough. But Avowed has a cruel philosophy: "Why have one enemy when you can have twenty?" He's accompanied by a mob of Shadows and, you guessed it, more healing Priests. These Priests are the worst. You'll spend minutes whittling down the boss's health, only for a single heal to undo all your work. It's enough to make a grown Envoy cry. The key is crowd control—take out those pesky support units first, or you'll be stuck in this frozen nightmare forever.
Venturing into the Emerald Stair's Fior mes Iverno leads you to the Delemgan Queen. Giatta's friends send you on a fetch quest, but the item is guarded by this majestic, terrifying creature. You can try to be diplomatic and avoid her underlings... or you can do what I did and start swinging. Choosing violence triggers the real party. Suddenly, you're mobbed by delemgans, sporelings, and bears—oh my! The arena becomes a mess of poison clouds and shock attacks. By the time the Queen herself descends, you're already exhausted from dealing with her entourage. She's manageable alone, but her friends make this a chaotic marathon, not a sprint.
And finally, the big one. The boss of bosses. Inquisitor Lödwyn. From the moment I met her in Dawnshore, I knew she'd be trouble. Her "scorched-earth" policy made her public enemy number one in the Living Lands. If you stand against her, you get the pleasure of fighting her twice. The final showdown during the Siege of Paradis is... something else. As Woedica's deathguard, she's ridiculously tough. The fight has three phases. Just when you think you've got a handle on it, the goddess Woedica herself intervenes to power her up. She summons a Maegfolc ally, throws out devastating AoE attacks... it's the ultimate test of everything you've learned. Beating her felt like winning the Olympics. My hands were shaking, I was covered in sweat—it was glorious and terrifying all at once.
So there you have it. My personal hall of fame (or shame) from Avowed. Each of these bosses taught me a valuable lesson: save often, hoard consumables, and never trust a giant mushroom.
| Boss Name | Biome | Why They're a Pain | My Survival Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekiden Spirits | Shatterscarp | Healer + Shield Caster Combo | Focus the support spirit first! |
| The Sporeking | Galawain's Tusks | Poison & Endless Minion Spawn | Stock up on Springberries! |
| Mater Mare | Galawain's Tusks | Ambush with Beetle Swarm | AOE Spells/Bombs are mandatory. |
| Congasar & Crusta | Galawain's Tusks | Healing Priests & Ogre Duo | Kill the priests FIRST, then the ogres. |
| Sibelius | Galawain's Tusks | Ice Magic + Healing Support | Crowd control is your best friend. |
| Delemgan Queen | Emerald Stair | Chaotic Zoo of Underlings | Clear the adds before focusing the Queen. |
| Inquisitor Lödwyn | Dawnshore/Paradis | Three Phases & Goddess Buffs | Learn the patterns, patience is key. |
Good luck out there, Envoys. You're gonna need it. 😅
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