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| Archival Golem | |
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| ::HP:: 30 | |
| ::MAXIMUM HP:: 40 | |
| ::ACTIONS:: Preparation | |
| ::WINDUP ACTIONS:: Calculated Strike | |
Archival Golems are enemies found within the optional BSTRDized section of Recollection: Collapse. They are heavy duty golems comprised of black corru designed to tend to the numerous archival veins within the Embassy.
Actions
Archival Golems will always use Preparation if they do not have Windup, and will use Calculated Strike if they do.
Preparation: 'prepare devastating attack'; 'briefly lose defensive focus'
+WINDUP
Calculated Strike: 'focused, deadly attack upon one target';'immense physical trauma'
100% -4HP, 40% X2 +1T:STUN
Strategy
Archival Golems are highly threatening and should not be underestimated. While on their own they are extremely predictable and easy to deal with, they will need to be managed from start to finish. Their Calculated Strike deals extremely high damage, as well as possessing a dangerously high 40% crit rate with a turn of stun. Given that one of the enemies they spawn with can also apply vulnerable, these guys are generally bad news.
The best option, therefore, is to not give them the chance to attack in the first place.
The Archival Golem, as well as any combat actor with windup, can be interrupted by being afflicted with stun. It just so happens that Akizet is capable of applying stun with consistency while focused using Overwhelm. It is also worth noting that windup also doubles the chance of being struck with a critical hit, making going for an Overwhelm an option even without focus. If not stunned, attempting evasion is likely your best bet, though have in sight that Calculated Strike has 100% accuracy, so being hit through evasion is something to worry about. In essence, Archival Golems demand a deadly dance of focus and stun, and managing this is the key to victory.
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