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This portion of our Wiki Guide will detail some of our best tips, tricks, and strategies for defeating The Graveward during the chapter 16 mission, Cold as the Grave.

Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Defeating The Graveward in Borderlands 3

Quick Tips and Tricks for Defeating The Graveward

• Always aim for the yellow glowing areas on his head, chest, and hand as these are his weakest areas.
• Powersliding beneath his beam attack will cause you to receive less damage than usual.
• Run towards the opposite side of the area when he looks as if he's about to vomit.
• Use your characters special ability to deal large amounts of damage when Graveward is most vulnerable.
• Watch for glowing areas on the ground, as this is often an indication that Graveward is about to launch his next attack in that particular area.

Strategy for Defeating The Graveward

Unlike any other boss, Graveward has several small dedicated areas in which people can deal damage to him. These yellow glowing areas can be found on his head, chest, and hand and can be considered the weakest spots on his body.When it comes to fighting Graveward, you'll need to understand his 5 different attack styles - with each featuring a unique mechanic.

Graveward works on a pattern, once you learn this pattern you'll quickly be able to master his attacks with ease.To start things off, this particular attack involves Graveward tilting the battlefield on its side. As expected, you will begin to slide. The best method to overcome this is by standing in the large crater like holes on the platform.You'll need to keep a watchful eye on your surroundings though, as Graveward will throw a wave of energy balls at the top of the platform, causing the balls to roll down while it is still titled. While this may sound tricky, you'll eventually get use to it, as you will need to squeeze between the gap in the balls as they roll by.

Moving onto the next attack, you will find that Graveward will smash his left hand into the wall - dodge this attack to avoid taking unnecessary damage. This will stun his hand for several second, making it a primary time to launch your characters special ability on the large glowing orb on his hand.

Next, watch for the glowing areas on the ground and avoid the area at all costs, as it will indicate where Graveward will slam both of his hands on the platform. With both hands slammed, make your way towards his head that is now resting and launch as much damage as you can into the weakspots on his head.

For the Graveward's final attacks, you will notice that as he begins to lift his head up, he'll begin to vomit toxic waste all over the area. This is particularly hard to avoid, however you can avoid being dealt unnecessary damage by simply making your way through to the other side of the area that did not get poisoned.

Now comes the dreaded part, the large fire beam that forces you to be dealt damage. For this reason, ensure that you are well prepared with shields and health.

As the large beam is incoming, run and powerslide beneath the beam. This will not completely remove the damage in which you will be dealt, but rather minimize it.

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