Spread versus focus
Wide shots hit crowds but fall off at range. Focused shots hit hard far away but miss when a boss closes the gap.
Match the boss
A big, near boss loves spread. A small, distant one wants range. The boss database helps you plan the swap before the fight.
Test in a run
Run-and-gun levels are free practice. Try a new weapon there before bringing it to a real boss so you learn its rhythm.
Carry two
Keep one crowd tool and one boss tool equipped. Swapping mid-session beats forcing one gun on every single fight.
The character database shows the cast you fight, which helps you pick the right tool for the room.
Boss roles and their isles
- The Rook (role Rook, isle The King’s Leap)
- The Pawns (role Pawns, isle The King’s Leap)
- Sally Stageplay (role Actress, isle Dramatic Fanatic)
- The Root Pack (role Vegetables, isle Botanic Panic!)
- Dr. Kahl’s Robot (role Robot (Automaton) Mad scientist (Dr. Kahl), isle Junkyard Jive!)
- Rumor Honeybottoms (role Queen Bee Sorceress (Phase 2) Fighter Plan, isle Honeycomb Herald)
- Baroness Von Bon Bon (role Ruler of Sugarland, isle Sugarland Shimmy)
- Demon Bat
- Sir Waffington III (role Baroness’ subject, isle Sugarland Shimmy)
- Phantom Express (role Express Train, isle Railroad Wrath)
- Djimmi The Great (role Genie, isle Pyramid Peril)
- Esther Winchester (role Cow/Corrupt Sheriff, isle High-Noon Hoopla, hp 2250/2850/3200)
- Beppi The Clown (isle Carnival Kerfuffle)
- Moonshine Mob (role Mobsters (Spider, Flies, Caterpillar, Light Bug), isle Bootlegger Boogie)
- Ribby and Croaks (role Frogs/Martial Artists, isle Clip Joint Calamity)
- Glumstone The Giant (role Giant Mountain, isle Gnome Way Out)
- The Queen (role Queen, isle The King’s Leap)
- Wally Warbles (role Cuckoo Bird, isle Aviary Action!)
- Chef Saltbaker (role Baker Hidden Main Antagonist, isle A Dish To Die For)