Patch: 0.5.4b · updated 2026-07-02
The Bodach Boss Guide
Phase Breakdown
- Phase 1: Normal Damage PhaseTriggerFight startMechanicMelee swings + ground poison poolsCounterKeep strafing sideways to avoid stacking poison from the ground pools
- Phase 2: Transition PhaseTriggerBelow 50% healthMechanicSummons splits — the orange orbs they spawn used to linger and deal damage before being fixed in 0.5.4bCounterPrioritize clearing the splits; the orb damage bug was fixed in 0.5.4b, so you don't need to over-avoid them anymore
Most Common Deaths
- Standing in poison pools and stacking poison until it kills you
- Ignoring the splits during the transition phase and getting focused down
Full Fight Guide
Full Fight Guide
Check the arena boundaries as soon as the fight starts — Bodach’s swing range is slightly larger than it visually appears, so leave about half a step of extra buffer.
Notable Drops
- A specific rune blueprint, good for bleed/poison builds