Boss 4 - Karkinos | The Tears of the Mountain Darksiders 2 Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

The battle with Karkinos differs from the previous ones in that in order to win you only need to dodge and perform quick attacks. First, let's look at the boss' main attacks. Most of all, Karkinos likes to charge, but despite his huge size his charges quite easy to evade.

The boss also likes to go up in the air and hit the ground with a powerful crush. It usually takes place right at the end of your sequence of attacks, so don't forget to back away quickly.

While fighting the boss, you'll also have to deal with Earth Crags, but luckily they're weaker than the one you've stumbled upon a little earlier. What's more, there's a high chance that they will get killed by the boss' own charges, so you may not even have to take care of all of them.

That's all for the introduction, now let's get to how to win this battle. Notice that each time the boss charges, a ball lands on the battlefield, which is actually a really big egg. I suggest hurrying to get to it, because otherwise an Earth Crag will hatch from it (the above screen).

Once you're at the ball, grab it, turn it around towards the boss and send it forcefully at him by pressing the middle mouse button.

When it's properly done, the egg should knock the boss down, so run to him and use your best attacks. If you miss, you'll have to wait for another opportunity for Karkinos to charge. Take notice that while you're busy weakening the boss, Earth Crags will probably get close you, so it's worth using area attacks then.

Apart from the aforementioned attacks, when Karkinos loses around half of his stamina, he'll start diving underground from time to time, sending vines to attack you (the above screen). Don't try to attack them, but dodge to the sides, trying to stay mobile all the time. Emptying Karkinos' health bar wins the battle, which is awarded with a Possessed Weapon Masher of Karkinos.