The Great Conch Flies are a dual boss fight that tests your endurance and spatial awareness more than your reflexes. They are incredibly tanky, but their attack patterns are highly predictable. Trying to rush this fight is the fastest way to lose.
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This guide will help you master the rhythm of their attacks, identify the safest damage windows, and emerge victorious through patience.
Boss Overview & Strategy
This is a fight against two large, armored flies. The key detail is that you only need to defeat one of them to win the fight. However, since it’s difficult to track each one’s health, the safest strategy is to consistently damage both whenever possible.
Attack Patterns & How to Dodge
1. The Drill Charge
- Telegraph: A Conch Fly will retreat into the background and then launch itself across the screen, either horizontally or vertically.
- Dodge: Watch for the puff of smoke from the wall or ceiling indicating where it will emerge. Simply move away from that point. The hitbox on its body is large and deals 2 damage.
- Damage Window: This is your primary opportunity to attack. As it drills into the ground or opposite wall at the end of its charge, it is stationary for a moment. Get in 2-3 quick hits before retreating.
2. The Cone Shot
- Telegraph: A Conch Fly will open its mouth, revealing a glowing projectile.
- Dodge: The cone is shot in a straight line and will bounce off walls once. Keep your distance and watch its trajectory. These projectiles only deal 1 damage.
- Damage Window: It’s riskier to attack during this, but you can get a single ranged needle throw in if you’re safe.
3. The Smoke Telegraph
- Your Best Friend: Before any drill charge, smoke will appear on the wall, floor, or ceiling. This is your absolute best warning signal. constantly scan the edges of the arena for these puffs to know where to avoid.
Crucial Tips for Victory
- PRIORITIZE PATIENCE: This is a long fight. Do not get greedy. Landing two safe hits consistently is better than going for three and taking 2 damage from a body slam.
- Positioning is Key: Try to stay near the center of the arena as much as possible. This gives you the most room and time to react to charges coming from any direction.
- Heal Strategically: The best times to heal are:
- After successfully dodging a drill charge, if you’re too far away to attack.
- When both flies are performing a cone shot from a safe distance.
- Use Ranged Attacks: If you have a tool like the Exploding Bombs mentioned by players, this fight is the perfect place for it. You can deal damage from a safe distance while focusing on evasion. Throwing your needle is also a safe way to chip away at their health.
- Manage Your Silk: While using a powerful Silkbind move when they drill is effective, consider saving your silk for healing. Given the fight’s length, staying alive is often more important than a slight damage boost.
The Great Conch Flies are a battle of attrition. Focus on defense, punish their drill attacks, and you will wear them down.
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