Hexchess Guide

The Boss jumps backward and fires three energy slashes. To avoid getting hit, simply keep moving and run around as Boss performs this attack.

The Boss pulls players in and performs a massive AOE swipe. You can jump to avoid the initial version of this attack.
When the Boss's HP is low, a variation of this move occurs—blades rise afterwards and hit players in the air. To avoid this version, watch for the expanding blue AOE circle and immediately run and dash away.

Stabs sword into the ground, triggering random AoEs across the area and one that follows the player. After a short delay, it ends with a large explosion.
Keep moving to avoid the scattered AoEs, and be ready to dodge the final big explosion.

Fires three straight lightning beams in a sweeping motion, with the final beam being the largest. The boss rotates slowly during this attack.
You can dodge each beam, run in a small circle around the boss, or position yourself behind him to avoid all damage easily.

Two players will be linked by a tether. The goal is to trip the boss by stretching the rope across them. Don’t move too close (rope turns red and inactive), and don’t move too far (you get stuck). Keep the right distance and position to trip the boss successfully.

Leotid jumps to the center and creates a large DoT field—only the outer edge is safe. He then fires AoEs under players' feet that chase them and leave burning ground.
If players are tied, move together and stay close. If not tied, split directions and run in a zig-zag (up/down) pattern to minimize overlap and avoid hitting each other.

Leotid runs along the outer edge while summoning phantoms that charge toward the center. When tje boss stops, players must trip him using the rope.
Failing to trip him triggers a massive AoE wipe (survivable with high HP/DEF, but unlikely).
Easiest way: stand in the center when the boss stops, since the real one always passes through it. Cheese strat: save 1 awakening and cast it right before the explosion to evade the wipe.
Note: If only 1 player is alive in the arena, Leotid will not perform the wipe mechanic.

Ophelia summons 4 fireballs on the field and teleports to the opposite side.
The fireballs will explode in a large AoE. To avoid damage, either destroy the fireball closest to the boss or time your jump to leap over it.

Ophelia summons 2 fireballs along with some Darkness Creatures that is initially invulnerable.
To remove the invulnerability, bait the creature into one of the fireballs. Once it's exposed, kill it quickly. Fireballs will respawn, so repeat as needed.
Sometimes Ophelia appears and fires a massive laser that sweeps across the arena.
To avoid it, move close to her — there's a blind spot near her body. The laser rotates slowly, giving you time to adjust.

Ophelia summons 4 indestructible fireballs that transform into sucking AoE DoT zones.
To avoid getting pulled and damaged, stay in the center of the arena until they disappear.

The boss slams the ground repeatedly while chasing a targeted player, leaving a burning trail behind.
When enraged, its speed increases significantly.
Bait it away from the center and kite it along the edge of the arena to keep the middle area safe.

The boss starts spinning, dealing continuous damage in nearby.
Quickly dodge away and keep your distance until it stops.

When the boss jumps backward and grab someone with extended hand. This attack deals massive damage and usually results in an instant kill. Be alert and dodge immediately if you see the boss leap backwards.

The boss spawns AoEs on every player that follow and chase them.
Getting hit will restrain the player, requiring a teammate to free them by hitting the restraint.
To avoid this, keep moving and stay spread out from each other.

The boss fires 2 beams in two direction, then another 2 in a different direction, forming an X-shaped pattern.
Simply move out of the beam paths to avoid damage.

The boss moves to the center and spawns 4 cogwheels in 4 directions. Each player needs to break a cogwheel (which applies a slow) and bring it into the center while dodging rotating cogwheels around the boss.
If all 4 players bring their cogwheels in, the boss’s guard breaks, opening a big DPS window. Failing to do so triggers a deadly AoE, but stepping inside the center grants "Protection" to survive.
Avoid leaving burning trails on the middle the arena to avoid can make the mechanic much harder.

This version of the cogwheel mechanic includes deadly rotating beams around the boss.
Wait for the beam to pass before grabbing your cogwheel to avoid getting hit and slowed too early.
However, it’s generally better to ignore this mechanic entirely and just let the boss enrage—less risky and more manageable.
If enraged, just focus on dealing enough damage—his shield will eventually break.
Be aware that during enrage, all mechanics are faster and hit significantly harder. Stay alert and burst him down quickly.

If you see the Queen start this animation, she's about to teleport. Hold off on using skills, or you’ll end up missing damage.

At around 535x HP, the Queen freezes everyone and targets one player with a fireball. That player must bait the fireball to free the others. Once freed, everyone should rush to the center and break the Queen’s shield.

At 450x HP, the King spawns. This move leaves delayed AoEs under every player's feet—dodge them carefully. Getting hit multiple times is almost guaranteed death due to high damage.

The boss gains a burning AoE around himself and launches homing firebolts that chase all players. Keep running and avoid them—getting hit deals heavy damage and applies burn.

At around 605x HP and certain other stages, the King becomes shielded—focus damage on the Queen instead. During this phase, the King will continuously summon fireballs, firebolts, or magma craters to pressure the team. Stay alert and prioritize avoiding AoEs while dealing with the Queen.

At around 300x HP, the Queen moves away and several ice portals will spawn outside the arena, chasing players with icicles. Players must bait these icicles into hitting the King's shield—after enough hits, the shield will break.
Shortly after, Meridia will spawn and the King will regain his shield again. Prepare for another shield-breaking phase.

At 150x HP, the Queen triggers a special phase:
The King spawns 2 pawns and selects 2 players to become "Pawn Players". These players can upgrade from Pawn → Bishop → Queen by killing enemy Pawns.
Only Pawn Players can damage the special enemy spawns during this phase.
Meanwhile, the King will target 1 player (not a pawn) and continuously launch fireballs at them. These fireballs can be used to melt frozen Pawn Players.
Two Ice Spikes will spawn occasionally and freeze Pawn Players upon exploding. Free players must destroy these quickly to avoid an explosion.
Once both Pawn Players reach Queen rank, they can destroy the King’s shield in the center and end the mechanic.

After the King gets up, he will spawn ice and magma craters all over the arena. Just keep moving to avoid getting hit.
Once this phase ends, the Queen will reappear, and this time she can be killed.
Final Phase: Once the Queen is dead, the King becomes fully vulnerable. He’ll occasionally spawn fireballs (just avoid them) and ground shockwaves that travel outward. Keep dodging and focus all DPS to finish the fight.