The Defiler is an Aberration in Remnant 2 and presents one of the toughest boss battles in the game. This fight will keep you on your toes, as you will have to move around a lot to dodge this enemy.
This exchange will be fought in two phases. The Defiler will be in a stationary Root Nexus form during the first phase. In phase two, the boss will take on its mobile Defiler form and unleash punishment on you.
Here is how you can exploit this enemy boss’s weaknesses to increase your chances of victory against the Defiler in Remnant 2.
Defiler Location in Remnant 2
To find the Defiler, you must make your way to the Forgotten Field, which resides in the Yaesha world in Remnant 2.
Make sure to pack in supplies that will replenish your health during this fight. You will need them to defeat the Defiler in Remnant 2.
How to defeat the Root Nexus in Remnant 2
Target the red mutated area stretched across, which the game will identify as the Root Nexus. This will begin the boss fight in earnest. Use your ranged weapons to bring the Root Nexus down.
Once you bring its health down to 70 percent, you will hear the large hellish bats with tendrils screeching. This will be your cue to focus on these creatures and to take them out quickly. Once they’re down, get back to attacking the Root Nexus.
Once you bring down the Root Nexus heath to 50 percent, you must deal with the big brute coming your way. This mutated entity will be carrying a giant sword. Dodge its blows and return the favor. Then, focus on the Root Nexus until its health reaches the last quarter.
Now, it will summon some bats and ghouls. The gist is the same again. Take these enemies down and then return to finishing the Root Nexus. Once the health bar is drained, the boss fight will jump into the second phase, where the Defiler will reveal itself in Remnant 2.
How to defeat Defiler in Remnant 2
The Defiler is a vicious and highly mobile opponent. As such, you need to keep your distance from him and avoid his attacks at all costs. The boss health meter will reset and now the second phase of this fight will commence. You must deploy the same strategy you used while dealing with the Root Nexus in Remnant 2.
The Defiler can also form mini explosive projectiles that you need to dodge. Use the surrounding area to move further away from the Defiler’s area of attack. This enemy boss is very agile and can dodge your shots easily. He’ll also summon root minions, making the fight more difficult for you.
So, kill them first and then use ranged attacks to target the Defiler in Remnant 2. The fight will take some time. But by following this attack strategy, you can take down the Defiler with relative ease.
Rewards for defeating Defiler
As part of defeating the Defiler in this Boss fight, you will unlock the Likh area and earn the following rewards in Remnant 2:
- 300x Scrap
- Reinvigorate Mutator
- Rugged Trait
- Laemir Censer Amulet
