The Arks in Eternal Strands serve as colossal field bosses, challenging players as they navigate through the game. Among these formidable foes, the Ark of Stricken Earth is the first that players encounter, marking a significant milestone in the gameplay journey.
As an introductory boss, the Ark of Stricken Earth presents a relatively straightforward challenge. However, if you find yourself struggling to defeat this giant or are interested in acquiring the Ensnaring Blast power, this guide will provide essential tips and strategies.
Ark of Stricken Earth Boss Guide in Eternal Strands
Direct assaults on the Ark’s feet won’t yield results. Battling these titanic entities in Eternal Strands is akin to facing large creatures in games like Dragon’s Dogma or Shadow of the Colossus. To conquer this boss, you must dismantle its armor and target its weak points.
The armor of the Ark of Stricken Earth is held together by circular buttons, as illustrated in the accompanying image. Begin by climbing the Ark, disabling all the buttons that secure each piece of armor. Once a piece falls away, turn your focus to the exposed weak point. Each weak spot corresponds to a section of the Ark’s health pool, and when it turns gray, you’ll need to repeat the process with another body part until it’s defeated.
Utilize the Ice Wall ability to immobilize the Ark’s legs, making it simpler to ascend. If the Ark slams its fist to the ground, freezing it will facilitate access to its head and shoulders.
Tips
- You can effectively use your bow to target the armor buttons and weak spots.
- Once an armor piece is removed, employ your telekinesis to hurl it back at the Ark.
How to Obtain the Ensnaring Blast Power
Defeating the Ark of Stricken Earth for the first time will grant you the powerful Ensnaring Blast ability. This Strand power allows you to pull in objects and enemies within a designated area before launching them upwards, proving invaluable for crowd control and clearing obstacles.
Upgrading your abilities is crucial for advancement in Eternal Strands. To further enhance the Ensnaring Blast, you can challenge the Ark of Stricken Earth a second time. During this encounter, the boss will wield a large staff and employ new attacks; however, it will also become easier to defeat after a certain stage in the battle.
Continue your fight against the Ark as before, aiming to detach its chest armor. Once revealed, a glowing spot will appear. Approach this area to activate the Harvest option. When prompted, press the designated button to siphon magic from the Ark and defeat it, thereby upgrading your Ensnaring Blast.Successfully harvesting magic from the Ark’s chest is essential for enhancing this power.
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