Highland Roguelite Database & Compendium
Core Boss Combat & Stagger Rules
Rule 1: ×1000 Block Multiplier

Regular attacks drain 1-2x stamina. Dangerous boss slams carry a ×1000 block-break multiplier that instantly shatters held shields.

Rule 2: 0.066s–0.15s Parry Window

Deflecting right as an attack lands (0.066s-0.15s) negates block-break, reflects poise damage, and charges Special meter rapidly.

Rule 3: Fixed Threat 1-5 Hazards

Environmental hazards are deterministically unlocked at Threat Levels 1 through 5, unlocking catastrophic arena hazards at Threat 5.

Gilles le Sanglier
Act 1 Boss80 Coins

Gilles le Sanglier

Seigneur de Guerre de l'Acte 1 & Destructeur de Forteresse
Santé
5,000
Attaques
8
Brise-Blocage
5 Moves
Vulnerable
2.0s
Stagger Engine: STAMINA
100 Stamina (Phase 1) / 150 Stamina (Phase 2)

Sur ses 8 attaques, 5 possèdent un multiplicateur ×1000 et brisent la garde nette. Parade parfaite ou roulade latérale impératives ; punissez son essoufflement après 4 coups.

Meta Build: Build Claymore de Combustion de Wallace (Clan Greenadder)
✦ Physique / ContondantVoir les Détails
Iseult la Banshee
Act 2 Boss80 Coins

Iseult la Banshee

Maîtresse des Ombres & des Esprits de l'Acte 2
Santé
10,000
Attaques
8
Brise-Blocage
4 Moves
Vulnerable
5.0s (Longest in Campaign)
Stagger Engine: GAUGE
2.75 Stagger Gauge (9,167 damage threshold)

Alterne ruées et phases d'invisibilité de 15-18s. Frappez 2 bombes pour la débusquer et lui infliger 150 dégâts. En Phase 2, DropBack et Slam brisent la garde.

Meta Build: Build Rapière Tisseuse de Lumière de Brienne (Clan Caithness)
✦ Spectral / SoniqueVoir les Détails
Harold le Dragon
Act 3 Boss80 Coins

Harold le Dragon

Général de l'Armée Anglaise & Dragon Ancien
Santé
15,000
Attaques
16
Brise-Blocage
3 Moves
Vulnerable
3.0s
Stagger Engine: GAUGE
2.75 Stagger Gauge (9,167 damage threshold)

Possède 16 attaques distinctes. À plus de 25m, il lance 6 tirs à distance ou charge. À l'inhalation de son Souffle (portée 15), roulez sous ses flancs.

Meta Build: Build Titan de Démolition de Ruadh (MacGregor / Hogg)
✦ Feu Draconique / Plasma de Pierre MèreVoir les Détails

Campaign Bosses Comparative Matrix

BossActBase HPMoves / BreaksStagger TypeVulnerableReinforcements (10s)
Gilles le SanglierAct 15,000 HP8 Moves / 5 Breaksstamina2.0s25 Units (25 Dagger Troops)
Iseult la BansheeAct 210,000 HP8 Moves / 4 Breaksgauge5.0s (Longest in Campaign)35 Units (20 Dagger Troops + 15 Sword and Shield Troops)
Harold le DragonAct 315,000 HP16 Moves / 3 Breaksgauge3.0s90 Units (60 Dagger Troops + 30 Sword and Shield Troops)

Questions Fréquentes (FAQ)

How many bosses are in Tears of Metal?

There are three campaign bosses: Gilles the Hog, Iseult the Banshee, and Harold the Dragon, each with unique phases and threat hazards.

What is the best strategy for bosses?

Drain their stamina or stagger gauge with heavy counters, dodge the unblockable x1000 attacks, and exploit their elemental weaknesses.

What do bosses drop?

Bosses drop legendary loot and campaign rewards; each boss guide lists the full drop table and recommended counter-build.