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| − | '''PHASE 3)''' Phase 3 is exactly the same as Phase 2 in terms of both tactics and attack patterns, except for 2 major differences. First, both twins are now capable of a lane-wide laser attack that goes from one end of the screen of the other (but is blocked by walls - use this to your advantage!). Second, only ONE twin needs to be damaged sufficiently in this phase - once he is destroyed, the other goes away, and the battle is over. | + | '''PHASE 3)''' Phase 3 is exactly the same as Phase 2 in terms of both tactics and attack patterns, except for 2 major differences. First, both twins are now capable of a lane-wide laser attack that goes from one end of the screen of the other (but is blocked by walls - use this to your advantage!). The laser damages and normally immediately destroys the scuttlebots. Second, only ONE twin needs to be damaged sufficiently in this phase - once he is destroyed, the other goes away, and the battle is over. |
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The Roarmulus Twins are a boss monster on Tier 2.
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Monstrous Profile
The boss is actually consisted of two giant-sized gun puppies, that will shoot from a variety of attacks (such as rockets, shock balls, and even lasers) and will be on opposite sides from each other.They are the result of the project: Roarmulus, and requires teamwork(if not in a solo mission). These twins are supplied with massive amunition, and are as well unique compared to the other bosses.
Strategy
coming soon...
*There is an unknown bug where one of the gun puppies will get stuck out of bounds. There is no way to fix this as of yet except calling a Gamemaster through the Support tab.
This bug was fixed in a patch on 6/7/2011.
Tactics
There are two major factors to this boss fight that can significantly alter how easy or hard it is regardless of group size - switch use, and the scuttlebots; most issues are caused when teammates are confused and hit the switches before rockets pass them, or when said bots interrupt a switch-user's schedule. Communication is key on this stage and barring voice chat it is suggested that parties dole out roles for the battle ahead before taking it one.
The Roarmulus twins go through 3 phases of battle, and tactics are listed for each form below:
PHASE 1) The Roarmulus twins only fire from the middle, and do not move to the sides. This piece is fairly easy, as all you need to do is time your switch hits so that one side's rockets travel over and hit the other twin. NOTE: Rockets will cancel each other out, so once you decide which twin you want to hit, bring the wall up that's closer to his side - this will destroy his rockets early while allowing the other's to pass through, and reduce the chances of them canceling each other out. Once the victim twin is struck, a yellow arrow will point to him indicating he is immobilized - use this as your chance to deal some damage.
Once a twin is damaged enough, he will gain a purple "shield" in front, blocking all future attacks - it is then that you need to switch targets and attack the other twin to continue.
PHASE 2) Once both twins are damaged sufficiently, the second phase begins - the only difference here is that both twins now move up and down in addition to their regular attacks, although they will never move while in the middle of an attack. Where this becomes difficult is the fact that players will often guide one twin's rockets over to the other side only to have them miss because the other twin moves at the last second.
The solution is simple - fire where they're going to be, not where they are. Wait until a twin moves first off of the lane his brother is in, and then follow the same tactic you would for Phase 1; it doesn't always prove successful (at the moment it appears the twin's movements are sporadic, although it is speculated they will go to wherever there are more players), but the chances are high that the other twin will finish attacking and "move into" the lane occupied by rockets, immobilizing it before it has a chance to attack again.
Repeat this until both puppies are sufficiently damaged.
PHASE 3) Phase 3 is exactly the same as Phase 2 in terms of both tactics and attack patterns, except for 2 major differences. First, both twins are now capable of a lane-wide laser attack that goes from one end of the screen of the other (but is blocked by walls - use this to your advantage!). The laser damages and normally immediately destroys the scuttlebots. Second, only ONE twin needs to be damaged sufficiently in this phase - once he is destroyed, the other goes away, and the battle is over.
With all of this in mind, it is generally suggested that (assuming there is a full party) one to two players (generally those able to easily communicate with each other) handle switches, and the other 2 handle the robots. Bringing a bomb or weapon capable of freezing monsters is recommended, as it will prevent them from moving without killing them (as new ones always respawn upon death).
Due to the nature of the fight, status effect vials have little to no effect or helpful purpose against the boss, so it is suggested that these slots be saved for Health Capsules or Status Remedy pills instead.
Drops
- 1-5 Bark Module.
Video of the Boss
Video: Spiral Knights - Project Roarmulus Boss Duo
