Skull Tyrant
- Area: The Marrow
- Map coordinates: (2656, 2762)
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Introduction
The Skull Tyrant mixes heavy ground slams with bone projectiles and a rotating AoE. Maintain mid‑range, step outside spin radius, and punish the long post‑slam recovery. Consider a stagger‑friendly weapon upgrade and a defensive crest for chip.
Quick Overview
- Role: AoE control boss in The Marrow with slam, volley, and spin.
- Win condition: keep mid‑range orbit, punish post‑slam, never trade into spin.
- Keywords: Skull Tyrant boss fight, how to beat Skull Tyrant, The Marrow location.
Quick Facts
- Area: The Marrow
- Coordinates: (2656, 2762)
- Category: Boss (AoE control)
Location & Access
- Deep in The Marrow; arena favors mid‑range orbiting.
Moveset → Counters
- Ground Slam: Back out, then re‑enter for a safe punish.
- Bone Volley: Strafe with small steps; dash only if gaps collapse.
- Spin/AoE: Stay outside the ring; stabilize and heal afterwards.
Recommended Loadouts
- Crests: Damage reduction or small sustain; mobility for spacing.
- Tools: Stagger‑friendly or quick‑start threads for post‑slam windows.
- Safe heals: after a full slam whiff or immediately post‑spin when the ring collapses.
Rewards & Progress
- Unlocks onward routes and a convenient mid‑game checkpoint pattern.
Tips & Common Mistakes
- Don’t panic close during spin; it’s almost never worth trading.
- Count the slam rhythm—greed breaks consistency here.
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