Dirty Colossus is a golem-like boss that uses both long-range and close-range attacks.

However, it is prone to fire damage and is very slow.

General advice

How to defeat the boss in close combat?

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The most important thing about fighting a boss at a close range is to attack his back.

The armor there if of poor quality.

Once destroyed, it does not protect the boss from damage, so you will defeat him much faster.

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The boss usually swings his arms up to two, sometimes three times.

These attacks are slow, but inflict great damage.

Blocking these attacks is not worth it, just have a go at dodge it at the right time.

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How to defeat the boss at a long range?

They do not deal much damage, but they make it difficult for you to attack.

Keep moving all the time so as not to receive damage from the projectiles.

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Control your stamina bar since running out of stamina can be fatal.

If you use magic, it is better to fight with the use of pyromancy.

If you use a bow or a crossbow, use fire arrows/bolts.

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