Thymesia’sprologue ends with the player getting an absolute beatdown by Varg. Fortunately, the developers ofThymesiadon’t let a deed go unpunished, and so the player fights Varg in the third zone, the Hermes Fortress.
Like the rest of the bosses, Varg is no cakewalk, and will definitely take a beating before going down. Alongside this, his slow heavy-hitting style punishes players for over-aggressing him and can easily take the player down in just a few hits. He’s one of the harder bosses inThymesia, but taking him out feels like sweet revenge for. In order to do that, players will need to know how to counter him, and here’s exactly how to do so.
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Varg Moveset Phase 1
Varg, likeOdur, has two phases, making his fight much harder thanThe Hanged Queenand also more punishing if players make mistakes. Varg’s Phase 1 moveset consists of five attacks that players will need to know how to counter.
Dash into Jumping Slam
Varg Moveset Phase 2
Varg is similar to Odur in that his second phase is a bit more difficult. However, unlike Odur, Varg’s second phase only has one new attack. The main difference is that Varg will behave much more aggressively towards the player in the second phase, and give them less breathing room. The timing between his moves becomes shorter and his animations are sped up ever so slightly, so players should be prepared for this new phase when it kicks in.
Varg’s Ultimate Attack
The fact that Varg has a single new move in his second phase makes him a bit easier than Odur, as once the player has seen his first phase, they know almost all of his moves. The most important thing to note is Varg’s ultimate attack, which is quite clearly telegraphed.
Loadout Tips
Plague Weapon: Shield
TheShield is a pretty ideal plague weapon against Varg, as his slow movement allows players to react to his windups and block accordingly.
Recommended Talents
Potions
The Long Lasting Potionworks quite nicely against Varg, as he doesn’t have many long-range options. The only way Varg can close the distance between the player is his slam attack, which is easily dodged when players can recognize it. This allows players to back up and slowly regenerate their health via the Long Lasting Potion, provided they dodge the slam attack.
Gameplay Tips
Recognize Varg’s Movements
A lot of Varg’s movements are slow, but lead into one another. For example, he can swing into swing or swing into a slam. Players should attempt to recognize Varg’s movement patterns throughout the fight, so they can identify which move he is using next.
Maintain High Health
Varg hurts, a lot. Some of his moves can deal up to 200 damage, so players should try and maintain their health bar as high as possible. This meansnot being stingy with potion usageand avoiding unnecessary hits when possible.
Parrying
Parrying can workparticularly well against Varg, as a lot of his moves are slow and heavy hitting. This saves the player from having to dodge out of the way and miss out on time dealing damage to Varg.
Varg is overall an easier encounter than Odur, and his slow pacing makes him far more telegraphed for dodging. That being said, he’s definitely still a challenge, so don’t underestimate his potential.
Thymesiais available now for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
