Void Intercept battles in The First Descendant introduce formidable bosses that dwarf the challenges of the main storyline, with The Obstructor standing out as a particularly menacing opponent. Renowned for its robust defenses and unique offensive capabilities, The Obstructor can quickly overwhelm unprepared squads. However, by understanding and exploiting its vulnerabilities, you can effectively dismantle this mechanical terror.
The Obstructor is a Level 122 boss exclusively encountered in the Hard mode of Void Intercept fights. Unlocking these intense encounters requires completing the “Colossi from Another Dimension” questline. Post-story completion, speaking to Seneca in Ablion will grant access to Void Intercept battles. These battles serve as the ultimate test of your combat prowess, demanding optimized character builds and strategic gameplay in The First Descendant.
As the third-highest level boss in the Void Intercept roster, The Obstructor presents a significant hurdle. This guide will equip you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to overcome this mechanical monstrosity.
Decoding The Obstructor: Strengths and Weaknesses
Elemental Advantages and Resistances
To devise a winning strategy against The Obstructor, understanding its elemental affinities is crucial. The Obstructor’s primary attack attribute is Toxic. Almost all of its attacks inflict Toxic elemental damage, making Toxin Resistance equipment paramount for survival. Aim for at least 8,000 Toxin Resistance as a baseline to mitigate the boss’s damage output effectively.
Conversely, The Obstructor is significantly weak to Electric damage. This vulnerability is your primary offensive leverage. Descendants like Bunny, with her predominantly Electric-based abilities, are exceptionally well-suited for this encounter. Even if your preferred Descendant isn’t inherently Electric-focused, incorporating Electric Modules into your build can exploit this weakness.
In addition to Electric, The Obstructor is also vulnerable to Crush damage, particularly when targeting its weak points. While many Descendants possess inherent Crush damage capabilities through weapons and skills, optimizing your build to amplify Crush damage will further enhance your effectiveness against this boss. Crush damage, a Non-Attribute damage type, is identifiable by a rectangular icon distinct from Pierce or Burst symbols on weapons.
While Fire attribute attacks deal normal damage to The Obstructor, it exhibits strong resistance to Chill attributes and extremely high resistance to Toxic attributes. The Toxic resistance aligns with its offensive nature, but the Chill resistance might be unexpected. Prioritize Electric and Crush damage, and avoid specializing in Fire or Chill builds for this fight.
General Combat Strategies Against The Obstructor
Team Composition and Weak Point Exploitation
Like many formidable foes in The First Descendant, including The Hanged Man, The Obstructor has multiple weak points strategically located across its body. Targeting these weak points is essential for both destroying boss components and maximizing damage output. As demonstrated in gameplay footage by Pupsker, consistently attacking weak points is the most efficient method for weakening The Obstructor’s defenses.
Upon destroying specific body parts, namely the Shoulder and Core areas, you can utilize your Grappling Hook to remove them entirely. This action briefly stuns The Obstructor, presenting a valuable window to unleash significant damage.
The destructible components include the Sensor, Core Cover, and Balancer, clearly indicated on the pre-battle screen showcasing The Obstructor. Crucially, the fight unfolds in two distinct phases: a standard combat phase followed by a frenzied state. During the frenzied phase, the Void Amplifier on its back becomes the sole vulnerable targetable part.
Leverage the power of teamwork by engaging The Obstructor with up to three allies in The First Descendant‘s multiplayer mode. Coordinated teams can focus fire on weak points simultaneously, significantly accelerating the boss’s demise. Optimizing team compositions with Descendants and builds tailored to exploit The Obstructor’s weaknesses is highly recommended for a smoother victory.
Mastering the Fight: Phase Breakdown and Attack Patterns
Adapting to Phase Shifts and Maintaining Mobility
The Obstructor strategically shifts forms during combat, becoming temporarily immune during transformations, signaling the transition to its second phase. This phase shift occurs multiple times throughout the encounter, demanding keen observation and adaptation from your team. When The Obstructor enters its alternate form, prioritize targeting its Plasma Amplifier to revert it back to its vulnerable state.
Understanding The Obstructor’s attack patterns is paramount for effective counterplay. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its moves in each phase:
| The Obstructor Phase 1 Move List |
|---|
| Attack |
| Laser Projectiles |
| Green Energy Beams |
| Kingfisher Summon |
| Poison Swamps |
| Cube Prisons |
| The Obstructor Phase 2 Move List |
|---|
| Attack |
| Portal Insta-Kill |
The Phase 2 instant-kill mechanic can lead to frustrating wipes, even in otherwise successful runs. Persistence and strategic execution, focusing on The Obstructor’s vulnerabilities, are key to ultimately defeating this endgame boss in The First Descendant.
Source: Pupsker/YouTube
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