While it takes a while to learn their patterns and nail their fights, it’s time well-spent.

The Crossroads is already a place I can’t wait to return to again and again.

Root-Stalkers are minibosses encountered in Erebus, the first region of the route to the underworld.

Root-Stalker Boss Guide Feature

How To Beat Root-Stalkers

A fight against a Root-Stalker will begin with you pitted againsttwo different entities.

You have the mainRoot-Stalkerin the centre of the arena and athorned vinethat can travel underground.

The first step in this fight is totake down the thorned vine.

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This thing has one basic move: aswinging attack that deals damage in a small circle around it.

It can also dive under the ground and start following you if you’re far away.

Soak up the attack and respond immediately.

Sprinting towards the vine in the Root Stalker fight in Hades 2

This is a great tactic for the usually slow weapon.

After a couple of hours with Supergiant’s sequel, I cannot wait for early access to arrive.

The Root-Stalker’s thorn attack in Hades 2

Finishing off the Root-Stalker in Hades 2

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