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[[File:Monster-Snarbolax.png|thumb|right|189px|The Snarbolax. It is immune to all damage in this state.]] The '''Snarbolax''' is a beast boss that inhabits the [[Gloaming Wildwoods]]. It appears as a shadowy mass of fangs and claws and it is normally immune to weapons.
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{{Boss
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*{{location|Gloaming Wildwoods|Lair of the Snarbolax|2}}
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*{{mission|Shadow of the Beast}}
  
==Monstrous Profile==
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Said to be a massive beast draped in living shadows, this dark predator enjoys toying with its prey before delivering the final blow. It is advised that only Knights who have mastered Tier 1 take on this formidable beast as those who have entered unprepared have never returned!
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*Burrowed Spikes {{attack|normal}}
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*Bite {{attack|normal}}
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*Thrown Spikes {{attack|normal}}
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* '''Invulnerable''' unless stunned
  
== Strategy ==
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|weak    = *{{attack|piercing}} Piercing damage (while stunned)
[[File:Monster-Snarbolax_stunned.png|thumb|right|The Snarbolax when it is stunned.]]
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|resist  = *{{attack|elemental}} Elemental damage (while stunned)
The Snarbolax will burrow underground at the start of the battle, emerging at one of four corners of the room. After emerging, it will either perform a ranged attack, or it will approach the player and perform a bite combo (similar to that of Alpha wolvers). In this state however, the Snarbolax is immune to all attacks and status effects, so it is best not to try damaging it.
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|drop    = *{{Token|Frumious Fang}} (1-4)
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}}
  
When the Snarbolax is on the surface, you have a brief window of time to push/bait it towards the center of the room where a [[Exploration#Beast_Bells|Beast Bell]] is located (hitting this bell while beast types are near will stun them). Hitting the bell while the Snarbolax is burrowing underground (as long as it passes close to the bell) will stun it as well. When the Snarbolax is stunned, it will turn yellow and collapse on the ground(throwing Stun vials will not work, as the Snarbolax is immune to these attacks as well). It is at this stage that you may attack it. It will shortly regain consciousness (turning black), buff itself and resume its normal routine. Repeat this process until the Snarbolax is dead.  
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[beast]] [[boss]] that inhabits the [[Gloaming Wildwoods]] (see also {{Mission|Shadow of the Beast}}). It appears as a shadowy mass of fangs and claws, and it is normally immune to attacks.
  
The Snarbolax is weak to Piercing and resistant to Elemental attacks, like all beast types.
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==About==
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Said to be a massive beast draped in living shadows, this dark predator enjoys toying with its prey before delivering the final blow. It is said to live in the dark Gloaming Wildwoods, where rogue runoff gun puppies, and incredible piercing monsters live and no knight dare tread. It is advised that only Knights who have mastered Tier 1 take on this formidable beast as those who have entered unprepared have never returned!
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{{:Monstrous Codex: Snarbolax}}
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==Battle==
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===Strategy===
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[[File:Monster-Snarbolax.png|thumb|left|150px|The Snarbolax in its normal state, where it is immune to all damage.]]
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[[File:Monster-Snarbolax_stunned.png|thumb|left|150px|The Snarbolax while stunned.]]
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Like all [[Beast]]s, the Snarbolax is weak to Piercing and resistant to Elemental attacks.  At the start of the battle, it will burrow underground, emerge at one of the four corners of the room, and then either perform a ranged attack or approach the player for a bite combo (similar to that of an [[Wolver#Alpha Wolver|Alpha Wolver]]). In this state, the Snarbolax is immune to all attacks and status effects, including [[Pickups#Vials|Stun Vials]].
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When the Snarbolax is on the surface, there is a brief opportunity to push or lure it towards the [[Beast Bell]] in the center of the room. By hitting the bell while the Snarbolax is near it, the Snarbolax will be stunned and vulnerable to damage for a few seconds, during which its coat is brown and its eyes glow yellow. It is at this time that the entire team should inflict as much damage upon it as possible before the Snarbolax returns to normal. However, if given enough time, it will still attempt an attack, as Stun has the same effect on Snarbolax as it does on knights. Repeat this process until the Snarbolax is dead.  
  
 
The following information has been collected about status effects:
 
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*The Snarbolax may be set on fire while stunned, but stops taking fire damage once it again becomes invulnerable.
 
*The Snarbolax may be set on fire while stunned, but stops taking fire damage once it again becomes invulnerable.
 
*The Snarbolax can be cursed while stunned. It is currently unknown if it takes damage from attacking while stunned and cursed.
 
*The Snarbolax can be cursed while stunned. It is currently unknown if it takes damage from attacking while stunned and cursed.
*The Snarbolax can be frozen while stunned. It remains frozen even if it again becomes invulnerable.  It is currently unknown if it takes damage from the freeze expiring in either state.  
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*The Snarbolax can be frozen while stunned. It remains frozen even if it again becomes invulnerable.  It is currently unknown if it takes damage from the freeze expiring in either state.
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*The Snarbolax seems to be able to only take a third of it's health as it returns to its usual state after taking a third of it's health of damage regardless whether the time is up or not.
  
=== Tactics ===
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There is a bug which sometimes causes the Snarbolax to not react to the Beast Bell. This bug can sometimes be solved by throwing a vial at it.
Have party members stand in opposing corners of the room, ready to push the Snarbolax to the middle when it appears (shield bashing is the easiest method). One person should be waiting at the Beast Bell, and, once the Snarbolax is near, should hit the bell to stun it. Then, everyone should attack it simultaneously until it regains consciousness (try pushing it into a wall so knockbacks don't cause your allies to miss their attacks).
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If soloing (or tightly coordinating with others), you should be in the center of the room near the bell, dodging/blocking the Snarbolax's attacks until it approaches you, then hit the bell.
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===Tactics===
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Have party members stand in opposing corners of the room, ready to push the Snarbolax to the middle when it appears ([[Shieldbearer Guide#Shield Bumping|shield bumping]] is the easiest method). One person should be waiting at the Beast Bell. Once the Snarbolax is near, the center player should hit the bell to stun it. Everyone should attack it simultaneously until it returns into its shadowy state. You could try pushing it into a wall, so knockbacks won't cause your allies to miss their attacks.
  
'''Alternative method (best for solo)'''
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Another tactic would be to drop a [[Graviton Vortex]] or [[Electron Vortex]] near the bell. It will pull the Snarbolax into the vortex and within range of the bell, allowing players to stun it easily and quickly without needing to shield bump. It's even possible to place the bomb close enough to the bell to ring it as soon as it goes off, making the process of pummeling the shadowy ball of fur even easier.
  
Get a shield and armour with piercing resistance and shield in the middle waiting for him to charge at you. When Snarbolax is in the radius of the bell, hit the bell and attack him furiously. Repeat 2-3 times and he'll be dead.
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Another more simple tactic is to have every member of the party stay close to the bell while keeping shielded, and assign ''one'' member of the party to ring it when the Snarbolax is close enough (namely after it begins using its biting attack, luring it towards the bell). When it's stunned, every member of the party should then begin attacking it until it recovers.
  
== Drops ==
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A fourth tactic is to shoot the bell when the Snarbolax approaches it. This lowers the chances of the Snarbolax biting you since you do not need to be near the bell to ring it. It is recommended you turn off auto-aim if you are attempting to do this since otherwise you will lock on to the Snarbolax instead of the bell.
 
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*1-5 [[Token|Frumious Fangs]].
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* The Snarbolax's health varies by the number of players in the party. Under some circumstances, it can be easier solo than in a group.
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* This boss was added to the game in {{release|2011-06-02}}. Fans held [[A Beastly Limerick Competition]] in celebration.
 
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* The [[File:Artifact-Recon Module.png|20px]] [[Recon Module: Gloaming Wildwoods]] can be obtained in front of the lift right after killing the Snarbolax.
==Trivia==
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* The Snarbolax makes many threatening and predictable appearances in the levels leading up to its lair. In some appearances, it charges at a location that the player is predicted to be, such as a party button as it is activated, and stuns any unlucky player without their shield up. In the maps leading up to his lair, the appearances the Snarbolax makes are timed; so entering the rooms at a slower rate will often result in the Snarbolax attacking before players are even nearby, causing him to miss.
* The Snarbolax was released on June 2nd, 2011 in a Tier 1 update.
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* The Snarbolax alludes to the Lewis Carroll poem "[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabberwocky Jabberwocky]" in multiple ways. The achievement for defeating this boss is [[Achievement|"O Frabjous Day!"]] (a phrase used in the poem).  
* The Snarbolax makes many threatening, cameo appearances in the levels leading up to its lair. It may charge at and stun you during some appearances. Shield as he passes by to avoid being stunned.(In the maps leading up to his liar the appearances he makes are timed so entering the room at a slower rate will make Snarbolax attack earlier causing him to miss.)
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* The boss tokens are called [[token|Frumious Fangs]] (the word "frumious" is used in the poem). The Snarbolax shares several features with the Jabberwocky monster: "jaws that bite", "eyes of flame", and living in "the tulgey wood".
* The Snarbolax is affectionately known as Snarby to the creators and Spiral Knights fan base.
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* [[A_Beastly_Limerick_Competition]] to herald the arrival of the Snorbolax was held by fans in June 2011.
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== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
*[[Gloaming Wildwoods]]
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{{boss see also}}
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=== External Links ===
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{{Note-External Links/Video}}
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MunsfHePtzg Demonstration] (YouTube)
  
[[Category:Bosses]]
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[[Category:Beast family]]
[[Category:Monsters]]
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[[Category:Allusions]]

Latest revision as of 13:53, 3 May 2020

Snarbolax
Monster-Snarbolax.png
Location
Abilities
  • Burrowed Spikes Attack normal icon.png
  • Bite Attack normal icon.png
  • Thrown Spikes Attack normal icon.png
  • Invulnerable unless stunned
Weak to
  • Attack piercing icon.png Piercing damage (while stunned)
Resistant to
  • Attack elemental icon.png Elemental damage (while stunned)
Drops

The Snarbolax is a beast boss that inhabits the Gloaming Wildwoods (see also 3-2 Interface-icon-PvE.png Mission: Shadow of the Beast). It appears as a shadowy mass of fangs and claws, and it is normally immune to attacks.

About

Said to be a massive beast draped in living shadows, this dark predator enjoys toying with its prey before delivering the final blow. It is said to live in the dark Gloaming Wildwoods, where rogue runoff gun puppies, and incredible piercing monsters live and no knight dare tread. It is advised that only Knights who have mastered Tier 1 take on this formidable beast as those who have entered unprepared have never returned!

Battle

Strategy

The Snarbolax in its normal state, where it is immune to all damage.
The Snarbolax while stunned.

Like all Beasts, the Snarbolax is weak to Piercing and resistant to Elemental attacks. At the start of the battle, it will burrow underground, emerge at one of the four corners of the room, and then either perform a ranged attack or approach the player for a bite combo (similar to that of an Alpha Wolver). In this state, the Snarbolax is immune to all attacks and status effects, including Stun Vials.

When the Snarbolax is on the surface, there is a brief opportunity to push or lure it towards the Beast Bell in the center of the room. By hitting the bell while the Snarbolax is near it, the Snarbolax will be stunned and vulnerable to damage for a few seconds, during which its coat is brown and its eyes glow yellow. It is at this time that the entire team should inflict as much damage upon it as possible before the Snarbolax returns to normal. However, if given enough time, it will still attempt an attack, as Stun has the same effect on Snarbolax as it does on knights. Repeat this process until the Snarbolax is dead.

The following information has been collected about status effects:

  • Status effect vials (including stun vials) do not appear to have any effect on the Snarbolax while it is invulnerable.
  • The Snarbolax may be set on fire while stunned, but stops taking fire damage once it again becomes invulnerable.
  • The Snarbolax can be cursed while stunned. It is currently unknown if it takes damage from attacking while stunned and cursed.
  • The Snarbolax can be frozen while stunned. It remains frozen even if it again becomes invulnerable. It is currently unknown if it takes damage from the freeze expiring in either state.
  • The Snarbolax seems to be able to only take a third of it's health as it returns to its usual state after taking a third of it's health of damage regardless whether the time is up or not.

There is a bug which sometimes causes the Snarbolax to not react to the Beast Bell. This bug can sometimes be solved by throwing a vial at it.

Tactics

Have party members stand in opposing corners of the room, ready to push the Snarbolax to the middle when it appears (shield bumping is the easiest method). One person should be waiting at the Beast Bell. Once the Snarbolax is near, the center player should hit the bell to stun it. Everyone should attack it simultaneously until it returns into its shadowy state. You could try pushing it into a wall, so knockbacks won't cause your allies to miss their attacks.

Another tactic would be to drop a Graviton Vortex or Electron Vortex near the bell. It will pull the Snarbolax into the vortex and within range of the bell, allowing players to stun it easily and quickly without needing to shield bump. It's even possible to place the bomb close enough to the bell to ring it as soon as it goes off, making the process of pummeling the shadowy ball of fur even easier.

Another more simple tactic is to have every member of the party stay close to the bell while keeping shielded, and assign one member of the party to ring it when the Snarbolax is close enough (namely after it begins using its biting attack, luring it towards the bell). When it's stunned, every member of the party should then begin attacking it until it recovers.

A fourth tactic is to shoot the bell when the Snarbolax approaches it. This lowers the chances of the Snarbolax biting you since you do not need to be near the bell to ring it. It is recommended you turn off auto-aim if you are attempting to do this since otherwise you will lock on to the Snarbolax instead of the bell.

Notes

  • This boss was added to the game in release 2011-06-02. Fans held A Beastly Limerick Competition in celebration.
  • The Artifact-Recon Module.png Recon Module: Gloaming Wildwoods can be obtained in front of the lift right after killing the Snarbolax.
  • The Snarbolax makes many threatening and predictable appearances in the levels leading up to its lair. In some appearances, it charges at a location that the player is predicted to be, such as a party button as it is activated, and stuns any unlucky player without their shield up. In the maps leading up to his lair, the appearances the Snarbolax makes are timed; so entering the rooms at a slower rate will often result in the Snarbolax attacking before players are even nearby, causing him to miss.
  • The Snarbolax alludes to the Lewis Carroll poem "Jabberwocky" in multiple ways. The achievement for defeating this boss is "O Frabjous Day!" (a phrase used in the poem).
  • The boss tokens are called Frumious Fangs (the word "frumious" is used in the poem). The Snarbolax shares several features with the Jabberwocky monster: "jaws that bite", "eyes of flame", and living in "the tulgey wood".

See Also

Clockworks Bosses

Shadow Lair Bosses

Others

External Links

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