Dark Souls Archthrones Omen Of The Eclipse Boss Fight Guide

The bosses encountered in Dark Souls Archthrones exhibit a wide range of difficulty levels and diverse designs, which is particularly impressive given that it's a mod developed by a relatively small team. Among these bosses, the Omen of the Eclipse stands out as particularly challenging, especially during its second phase.

If you're seeking assistance in conquering this formidable foe, you've come to the right place. Below, we'll offer honest tips and strategies to aid you in understanding and ultimately defeating the Omen of the Eclipse boss in Dark Souls Archthrones.

Dark Souls Archthrones Omen Of The Eclipse Boss Fight Overview

The Omen of the Eclipse boss can be found in the depths of the lower dungeon area within the War-Torn Village region, specifically within the Queen of the Bountiful Archthrone. To locate it, you'll need to navigate through the area until you descend into the lower sewers. Continue downward until you reach a room where a knight stands to your left. From there, proceed down the left-hand path, which will lead you to a slope that you can slide down to confront the boss.

Additionally, you can unlock a shortcut from the sewers to the surface area by thoroughly exploring the sewers and unlocking a gate. This shortcut will loop back to the first bonfire of the area, providing quick access to the boss. 

With your path established, you're now prepared to face The Omen of the Eclipse, a formidable figure clad in armor and wielding a large two-handed axe. The boss features two phases, with the second phase transforming it into a half-humanoid, half-giant Pus of Man demon, reminiscent of the Iudex Gundyr fight in Dark Souls 3, so let's discuss its abilities first.

The Omen of the Eclipse Phase One

• Axe Throw: The boss leaps into the air and hurls its large axe toward you at high speed, then retrieves it with a final swing.
• Axe Stomp Combo: The boss stomps forward with its axe, followed by a three-swing combo.
• Axe Swing Combo: Overhead slam followed by another overhead swing.
• Earth Shatter: The boss stomps, causing the earth to explode in three lines ahead in a cone shape, often followed by other combos.
• Axe Leap: Jumps and swings the axe down upon landing.
• Axe Drag: Runs toward you, dragging the axe behind, then swings upwards.
• Rush: Rushes towards you to stagger you, followed by a stomp and an axe combo.

The Omen of the Eclipse Phase Two

• Tail Rush: Rushes toward you and swings its tail behind to catch you if you roll.
• Mouth Strike: Swings its head left and right, dealing heavy damage if it connects.
• Body Slam: Lunges forward, snapping jaws once, then jumps into the air and lands back on the ground.
• Claw Swipe(s): Swipes claws directly in front, up to four times if close.
• Claw Slam: Slams claws onto the ground while moving towards or away from you.
• Curse Explosion: Glows purple and releases a massive AoE attack of curse energy, dealing heavy impact damage.

The boss encounter against the Omen of the Eclipse presents a challenging dynamic, with its first phase focusing on technical precision while the second phase emphasizes dealing with a formidable, large-scale foe. Let's delve into the strategies for tackling its initial humanoid form wielding the axe.

The overarching strategy here involves maintaining proximity to the boss to evade its rushes and axe-throw attacks, while also positioning yourself to counterattack between its offensive maneuvers. The boss's ability to seamlessly blend various attacks requires keen observation of its telegraphed movements to anticipate its actions.

We've discovered that adhering to the left side of the boss (the handle side of the axe) is optimal. This positioning allows for easy evasion by rolling behind the boss and provides ample time to react to incoming swings. It also affords favorable positioning to evade the cone effect of the Earth Shatter ability, and if the boss executes a drag, a simple sidestep can evade the attack.

Dodging becomes paramount here, as absorbing hits can quickly lead to demise, particularly since the axe inflicts electric damage, causing prolonged staggering. Remain close to the boss, adhere to its left side, and capitalize on openings between its combos and major attacks like the stomp, Earth Shatter, and axe swing.

Upon depleting the boss's first health bar, it transitions to phase two, where a large Pus of Man erupts from its torso to engage you. Here, you have several options, with the primary weakness of the Pus of Man being fire. Utilize Firebombs or Black Firebombs from a distance if available, as they inflict significant damage to this enemy type.

Fortunately, firebombs used within the boss arena replenish upon death, ensuring a steady supply for subsequent attempts. When inflicting physical damage on the boss, employ a similar strategy as before, maintaining positioning at its side between its arm and tail and striking when safe. Visibility poses a challenge in this phase due to the boss's imposing size, which can obscure your view.

Position yourself to maintain sight of the boss rather than just its polygons, ensuring you can anticipate its movements effectively. Remaining vigilant for large attacks, retreating when necessary, and capitalizing on opportunities between its smaller combos constitute the crux of success. Keep these tactics in mind, and you'll confidently overcome the Omen of the Eclipse boss in Dark Souls Archthrones.