How to beat Broken Vessel?

Learning how to beat Broken Vessel requires understanding this boss's attack patterns and exploiting its weaknesses effectively. This corrupted vessel presents a moderate challenge in the Ancient Basin, but with the right strategy, you can emerge victorious.

Understanding Broken Vessel's Attacks

Broken Vessel has three primary attack patterns. First, it performs a charging dash across the platform, which you can avoid by jumping over or dashing through it. Second, it leaps high into the air and slams down, creating orange infection blobs that deal damage. Finally, it spits infection projectiles in an arc pattern toward your position.

Effective Combat Strategy

Positioning and Movement

Stay mobile throughout the fight. When Broken Vessel charges, jump over it and strike its back with your nail. During its slam attack, move to the opposite side of the platform and prepare to dodge the falling infection blobs.

Dealing Damage

The best opportunities to attack occur after Broken Vessel's charge attack and during brief pauses between its moves. Aim for 2-3 nail strikes before repositioning. If you have spells like Vengeful Spirit, use them when the boss is stationary after landing from its jump attack.

Managing the Infection Blobs

The orange infection projectiles are your biggest threat. They linger on the ground and deal contact damage. Clear them with your nail or avoid the areas where they've landed. Focus on maintaining clean fighting space on the platform.

Recommended Upgrades

Having at least 6-7 health masks and nail upgrades significantly helps this fight. The Dash ability is essential for avoiding attacks, while healing opportunities are limited to brief windows after successful dodges.

With practice and patience, Broken Vessel becomes a manageable encounter that rewards precise timing and positioning. Mastering this boss will prepare you for the more challenging encounters that await deeper in Hallownest's dangerous depths.