Overview of the Priestess Boss Fight

The Priestess in Saros is a formidable floating boss known for its ability to split into three identical clones and wield massive tuning forks that deal devastating area damage. This guide breaks down each phase, offering strategies to counter her abilities and secure victory.

Understanding the Priestess

The Priestess appears as a huge, ethereal entity that hovers above the arena. Her primary tactics include summoning clones to overwhelm players and using her tuning forks to create shockwaves. Recognizing her patterns is key to survival.

Key Abilities to Watch For

• Clone Splitting: The Priestess spawns three copies of herself, each attacking independently. Only the original takes damage; clones must be identified and avoided.
• Tuning Fork Attacks: Oversized forks strike the ground, sending out powerful shockwaves. These cover wide areas and require precise dodging.
• Floating Retreat: After taking significant damage, she will float high above, making her temporarily invulnerable while she prepares a new assault.

Phase 1: Confronting the Clones

At the start, the Priestess immediately splits into three clones. They circle the arena, firing energy projectiles and occasionally landing to use tuning forks. Your goal is to survive until the real Priestess is revealed.

Identifying the Real Priestess

Clones have subtle differences: the real one’s aura flickers slightly, and she sometimes lingers a moment longer after an attack. Use ranged attacks to test each clone—only the original takes damage. Focus on evasion while scanning.

Dodging the Fork Strikes

Each clone can perform a tuning fork slam, indicated by a red circle on the ground. Roll out of the area immediately. If you’re close to multiple clones, prioritize movement over attacking.

Phase 2: The Tuning Fork Assault

Once you damage the Priestess enough, she will merge the clones back and summon a massive tuning fork that hovers above the arena. She then performs a series of ground slams, each creating shockwaves that travel outward.

Navigating Shockwaves

Shockwaves come in sequences—dodge the first, then prepare for a second wave from a different direction. Use the environment (pillars, walls) to break line of sight if available.

Punishing Openings

After each shockwave combo, the Priestess is briefly stunned. This is your window to unleash heavy attacks. Your best bet is to close distance and use combos or special abilities.

Phase 3: The True Form

When her health drops below 30%, the Priestess enters her final phase. She recovers all clone abilities and gains a new attack: a tuning fork tornado that pulls you toward her center while dealing continuous damage.

Breaking the Tornado

Immediately run perpendicular to the tornado’s direction. Use a dash or roll to break its pull. If caught, you can stagger her with a well-timed power attack, but this is risky.

Final Push

With clones active again, keep moving. The real Priestess glows brighter during the tornado. Focus all remaining damage on her while managing the clones’ fork attacks. A dedicated healing item or shield ability here is invaluable.

Pro Tips and Strategies

• Equip mobility gear: Boots that increase dodge range or speed make clone phases much easier.
• Use area-of-effect attacks: When clones cluster, AoE spells or bombs can damage multiple at once, though only the real one takes full damage.
• Learn the audio cues: Each clone has a distinct sound when preparing a fork slam—listen for a high-pitched ring.
• Save your ultimate for Phase 3: The tornado phase is the most dangerous; a powerful ultimate can skip it entirely if timed correctly.

Conclusion

Defeating the Priestess demands patience, pattern recognition, and quick reflexes. By mastering clone identification, dodging tuning forks, and capitalizing on stun windows, you can overcome this overwhelming boss. Remember: Phase 1 sets the rhythm, Phase 2 tests your evasion, and Phase 3 is all about endurance. Good luck, warrior!