Floor 12 (v2.3)
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Short answer - opinions are mixed, but generally not recommended to use the matching element that enrages the Rifthounds.
Long answer - When Rifthounds are damaged by their matching element, it builds up their Rage and eventually triggers their Devourer state. This reduces their RES for that matching element, increases their DMG, but most importantly will also make them move around a lot more during their attacks.
If your composition primarily deals the damage of the matching element, then the RES reduction may be worth it. See below on tips for keeping them in place.
However in all other cases, it's best to avoid the matching element entirely and to not build up Rage.
For more details on this mechanic, check out .
Try one or more of the following tips
Rifthounds are fairly susceptible to being staggered, so you can use these types of attacks to prevent the Rifthounds from attacking
Freeze based compositions are a good way to keep them locked in place
Try compositions that have good AoE capabilities so you are still reliably hitting them even as they move
Use compositions that can attack at a range and don't require you to chase after Rifthounds
Monster Level - 95
273K HP
795K HP
See Rifthound FAQ
Corrosion isn't particularly dangerous, but prefer healers that can heal an entire team if it is causing you issues.
273K HP
795K HP
See Rifthound FAQ
Corrosion isn't particularly dangerous, but prefer healers that can heal an entire team if it is causing you issues.
Monster Level - 98
Preferred DPS Elements
Avoid DPS Elements
613K HP
After infusion, both Geovishaps are immune to Freeze. Avoid these compositions unless can beat them before they infuse.
1.2M HP
Each variant will attack every 10 seconds.
Trying to run outside the AoE attacks is not recommended as it wastes valuable time. If you can't reliably dodge these attacks, make sure to save a burst to i-frame through it. They tend to attack at the same time, so you can often dodge multiple attacks with just a burst or two.
Make sure you have a composition with good AoE damage on this side. It's important when going for stars to be hitting all the enemies at once. Grouping becomes very important here.
Avoid getting hit as much as possible. If you get staggered by damage, you can often get comboed by the other attacks very quickly. Bring shields if you're not confident in your dodging.
In general, the enemies will move towards you, but their attacks can send them far away. Avoid standing in the middle of them all, and keep them all on one side. This way they all walk towards you from the same direction.
Below is an example of a consistent strategy to start all 3 Maguu Kenkis together. Note how the Cryo variant slashes past the rest, but will run back and group provided you step back a bit.
After doing an initial grouping, try to stay close to the Cryo variant to prevent it from using the dash attack.
Monster Level - 100
Preferred DPS Element
Avoid DPS Elements
582K HP
416K HP
970K HP
Focus on the Ruin Cruiser (triangle) and the Ruin Defender will naturally group up.
When attacked, the Ruin Cruiser will dash backwards. Try to have it dash back into the Ruin Defender if possible.
For Rifthounds, see Rifthound FAQ
970K HP
> ?? DMG
333K HP
643K HP
The Rumbling Stone aura can do significant damage, particularly when your characters are already low from Corrosion. Bring strong shields/heal for this if you are having trouble.
Focus the Rifthound, as it has the higher pool. The Rifthound Whelps should die to collateral damage.
Freeze is recommended on this side since it prevents problematic attacks from Rifthounds and Ruin Guards.
Expect for the Rifthound wave to take longer than the Ruin Guards. For a well built team, you can clear the Ruin Guards in about 20 - 30s.
For Rifthounds, see Rifthound FAQ
Rifthound Whelps can be gathered with skills. Since this side has more whelps, you can consider bringing a character to help group them.
A composition that has a mix of and DMG will be able to Melt/Vaporize the Geovishaps after infusion.
Be careful when using characters like Bennett that apply to your character. The Cryo variant's slam attack does significant damage, and this will cause it to Melt for increased damage.
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