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Aratra is a massive man-eater spider, written to be powerful enough to slice a human in half using its fangs. This is the fifth boss inThe First Berserker: Khazan, and players can find itnear the end ofSkoffa Cave. From theBottom of the Cave(Blade Nexus), go forward and deal with the elite enemies and monkeys to reach the traversable gate. Players can also open a shortcut from the Blade Nexus by kicking the tree beside the boss gate.
Players might find dealing with this poison-filled, relentless arachnid difficult, but there’s no need to worry. Below, you’ll find all the details on its attack patterns and the best strategies to take it down.
How To Avoid
Double Bite
Aratra readies itself and leans forward to bite twice. Brink Guard works best here, but be prepared toguard again immediately after the first bite.
Double Poke
The boss uses its fangs to poke at the player twice.If the fangs are coated in venom, your poison meter will increase.
Horizontal Strikes
Aratra performs multiple horizontal strikes. It’s best to guard against these andattempt a Brink Guard once you’ve mastered the timing.
Double Leg Stomp
The boss begins with a horizontal strike, then leaps forward and stabs the ground. Brink Guarding is ideal, asthe boss takes a few seconds to pull its legs out, giving you an opportunity for a quick combo.
Venom Throw
Aratra pulls one leg back, coats it in venom, and throws it at the player.A well-timed dodge will prevent both damage and poison buildup.
Leap into Body Slam
The boss backs up before leaping toward you and slamming its body down.Delay your Brink Guardas the boss takes a couple of seconds to hit the ground.
Front Leg Slams
Aratra starts by performing multiple leg stomps andcan transition into any attack. By the time the boss uses this move, you should be able to recognize most of its attacks and react accordingly.
4-Hit Burst Combo
The boss starts this attack with a leg strike, followed by a double poke, and finishes with a Burst Attack.Countering the Burst Attack is crucial, as staggering the boss gives you a windowto deal significant damage before it recovers.
Venom Web
Aratra throws a web that briefly entangles the player and increases poison buildup.As soon as you see the animation for this attack, dodge immediately, as the boss can follow up with a grab.
Venom Grab
The boss uses its mouth to grab the player, dealing significant damage.Dodge as soon as you hear the audio cue.
Cave Retreat
Aratra retreats toward the wall and climbs into the cave, regenerating all broken parts before leaping down.You can temporarily interrupt this by throwing a javelin while it climbs. After that, be ready to guard against the slam.
Venom Legs
The boss pulls back both legs, coats them in venom, and then strikes, causing poison buildup. Back away as soon as you see it preparing the attack.
How To Beat Aratra In The First Berserker: Khazan
Before discussingthe boss fight itself, there’s something all players should do first. During the battle,Aratra can occasionally summon small spiders to ambush youfrom the caves around the arena. However, there’s a way to prevent this. Throughout Skoffa Cave, you’ll find several narrow pathways leading to barrels.Use these barrels to blow up the small caves and eliminate the spiders inside them, stopping them from interfering in the fight.
After this is done, return to the boss and start the fight. Most of Aratra’s attacks are simple to guard against or dodge, butthe real concern is the poison buildup.Poison Cleanse Potionsare extremely useful when your meter is full, and you need to cure the effect. You can buy more from theBard, who can be found insideEmbars TempleandSkoffa Cave. If you have anyPoison-Resistant Necklaces or Rings,it’s best to equip themfor this fight as well.
Aratra has two types of Burst Attacks, which it can perform either during other attacks or as standalone moves.Both are heavily delayed,so be patient and wait before counterattacking. Mistiming your response will cost you stamina and put you in a risky situation.
The boss has three breakable parts: its frontal legs and abdomen. Destroying the legs leaves it vulnerable and prevents fang attacks, while breaking the abdomen stops its Venom attacks.These parts regenerate when Aratra retreats to the cave.When the boss tries to retreat, it climbs the wall—this is the perfect moment tothrow your Javelin at its back, making it fall and take significant damage.
After defeating the boss and completing the mission, you will unlock the Blacksmith. However, you must first complete a Bonus Missionto craft and dismantle gear.
