Alexander: Midas - The Fist of the Son
The first floor of Alexander: Midas, featuring multiple boss encounters culminating in a fight against Ratfinx Twinkledinks. Introduces the transformation puddle mechanics unique to this tier.
Faust
Simple miniboss encounter at the start.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attacks | Tankbuster | Tank and spank - straightforward DPS check |
Hummelfaust
Second miniboss with slightly more mechanics.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Add Phase | Adds | Additional enemies spawn - AoE them down |
Ratfinx Twinkledinks
The main boss of A5, featuring transformation mechanics via colored puddles.
| Mechanic | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Activation | AoE | Stand near towers to activate side puddles |
| Puddle Damage | AoE | Don’t linger in puddles - they deal damage over time |
| Bombs Away | AoE | Bombs spawn with large blast radius |
| Red Puddle | Adds | Transforms you into a gorilla - use to knock bombs away |
| Boost | Raidwide | Lethal if not in bird form - move to violet puddle before cast |
| Violet Puddle | Adds | Transforms you into a bird - survive Boost mechanic |
| Bird Form Exit | AoE | After Boost resolves, use skill button #2 to return to normal |
Strategy:
- Tank the boss in a far corner of the arena
- Stand near towers to activate side puddles, but don’t stay in them
- When Bombs Away is cast, 1-2 players step in the red puddle to become gorillas
- Gorilla form allows you to knock bombs far away (they have very large blast radius)
- When Boost is cast, everyone moves to the violet puddle to transform into birds
- Bird form prevents death from Boost
- After Boost resolves, press skill button #2 to return to normal form
- Repeat transformation mechanics as needed throughout the fight
Notes: The key to this fight is understanding when to use each transformation. Gorilla form for bombs, bird form for Boost. Don’t linger in puddles or you’ll take unnecessary damage.