Elamein is a tough boss fight due to her unpredictable attack patterns, shield mechanics, and electrified attacks. Her moves can be tricky to counter because of their delayed timing, making perfect blocks (Brink Guard) difficult. However, with the right strategy, you can take her down without taking damage.
This How to Defeat First Berserker Khazan Elamein Boss Guide will walk you through her attack patterns, how to counter them, and the best way to defeat her efficiently.
How to Defeat First Berserker Khazan Elamein Boss Guide
Key Strategies to Defeat Elamein
1. Avoid Attacking into Her Shield
Elamein blocks frequently, and attacking into her shield charges it up, making her attacks stronger.
Play defensively and look for openings instead of rushing in recklessly.
Focus on dodging behind her after her combos to land safe hits.
2. Use Lightning Resistance
Many of her attacks cause electrocution buildup, making lightning resistance elixirs or potions highly useful.
If you get inflicted, use a lightning cleanse potion to remove the debuff quickly.
3. Watch for Unpredictable Combo Variations
Unlike other bosses, Elamein does not have clear phases. Instead, her attacks become faster and deadlier as her health decreases.
Be prepared for extra follow-up attacks in her combos, especially when she starts glowing with lightning.
Elamein’s Attack Patterns and How to Counter Them
1. Basic Sword Combo (Three-Hit with Variations)
Pattern:
- Delayed spinning sword slash
- Another delayed spinning slash
- A delayed sword thrust
Counter:
- Perfect block (Brink Guard) all hits if possible.
- Dodge the last attack to position yourself behind her for a counterattack.
- Watch out for variations, such as a fourth kick attack or a lightning strike follow-up.
2. Shield Bash Combo (Best for Stamina Damage)
Pattern:
- Leaping shield bash
- Delayed shield bash
- Spinning shield bash
- Another shield bash
Counter:
- Brink Guard the second bash to stagger her and deal high stamina damage.
- If you mistime the second Brink Guard, you can still block the fourth attack to drain her stamina.
Shield Slam Combo (Electrified AoE Warning)
Pattern:
- Shield bash
- Delayed shield bash
- Shield slam into the ground
Counter:
- Brink Guard the second bash to interrupt her combo.
- If her shield is charged, the final slam creates a larger AoE, so move away if you can’t block.
Sword Slash and Thrust Combo
Pattern:
- Delayed sword slash
- Another sword slash
- Delayed sword thrust
Counter:
- Do not block too early on the thrust. Time your Brink Guard correctly.
Sprinting Slash into Plunge Attack (Easy Counterattack)
Pattern:
- Sprints and slashes from the side
- Fast plunging attack
Counter:
- The plunging attack is very fast, so Brink Guard earlier than expected.
- After blocking, attack immediately—this is one of the easiest openings to deal damage.
Variation:
- After the first slash, she may drag her sword across her shield, performing a powered sword attack like:
- Jumping and shooting lightning at you
- Lightning AoE attack
Counter:
- Dodge the projectile and be ready to block the delayed AoE explosion.
6. Electrified Sword Drag Attacks
Pattern:
- Drags sword across her shield, charging with lightning.
- Fires a lightning projectile.
- Later in the fight, follows up with a second delayed projectile.
Counter:
- Dodge the first projectile. Stay ready for a second one when her health is low.
Variation:
- Nine-hit combo after sword drag.
- Every hit builds up electrocution.
Counter:
- If confident, Brink Guard each hit.
- Otherwise, just block—her attacks don’t drain much stamina.
- If overwhelmed, run away to trigger her shield toss + jumping burst attack, which you can counterattack.
7. Shield Toss into Burst Attack
Pattern:
- Jumps and throws her shield at you (delayed).
- May follow up with a shield slam burst attack.
Counter:
Holding block works better than trying to time the Brink Guard due to the delay.
If she follows up with the shield burst attack, counterattack as she lands.
8. Lightning Slashes & AoE Attacks
Pattern:
- Slaps her shield, releasing a cone-shaped lightning AoE.
- Jumps and slams down, creating a massive AoE explosion.
Counter:
Dodge forward twice to avoid AoE attacks completely.
9. Shield Charge Attack (Best Punish Opportunity)
Pattern:
- Drops her shield and charges forward, striking multiple times.
- May repeat the charge attack.
Counter:
- Dodge or block the first charge.
- If she does a second charge, run behind her and attack—this is one of the safest damage opportunities.
- If her shield is charged, avoid blocking to prevent electrocution buildup.
10. Stamina Drain Punishment (Avoid Getting Grabbed)
Pattern:
- If your stamina is fully depleted, she will:
- Grab you
- Flip you over
- Smash you with her shield
- Stab you with her sword
Counter:
- Manage your stamina carefully—never let it fully deplete.
- If running low, back away and let it recover before re-engaging.
