Archamian Arjun (boss)

Archamian Arjun is a difficult boss in My Normal Obsession that spams magic and melee attacks in quick succession, dealing immense damage with each hit. He's fought not too long after the Dulled Hourglass is acquired, and can easily shred through most characters, regardless of their stats. He wields a shortsword that inflicts Eternal damage, casts short-ranged beams, and ignores a few points of defense.
== Dialogue ==
When approached:
"[name of character]... I never thought I'd see your face in such light again. It's been years, hasn't it?"
"Tell me... how does it feel, seeing the aftermath of a child's dreams crushed? I was once a savior despite having nearly been killed by my own flesh and blood."
"...Of course. You've gone numb, akin to the others. You can't ever fathom how it feels to start over, because every time you do, you're just reborn. This is all harmless banter in your eyes, and for that alone, I should be tearing you apart."
"I don't care if you were my friend. I don't care if you were my lover. I don't care if I hated you from the very start. I'll rip the life out of your bleeding hands in hopes that you, too, will know how it feels to start over."
"Now that that's off my chest... let's dance, shall we?"
== Tips ==
* As a general rule of thumb, high mobility and swift, accurate weaponry is a must to keep up with the fight's demanding pace.
* If playing with the Second Mirror DLC or in Sacrificial Mode, Carrie can put up an excellent fight against Arjun due to her high defense and proficiency with HellRot, which Arjun is weak to. However, Carrie is very susceptible to getting hit while armored.
* Be sure to stock up on healing items and bring at least 1 Revival Pact. I advise against using the Ankh Ring due to its debuffs, although it's worth using as a last resort.
* For Gunners, Retrograde Ammo is surprisingly effective against Archamian Arjun, especially if it downgrades his defense.
* The Thunderbolt can prove useful for archers, since it deals heavy Thunder damage.
* Animus can be a very solid option due to her mobility and use of Venom. In her case, it's best to use an Intoxicator as a sidearm. Do note that Arjun is only slightly weak to Venom.
* For Alchemists, bring some Potions of Avail to increase the rest of the team's defense and attack speed. Flasks of Hysteria, Potions of Leeching, Potions of Sacrilege, Flasks of Londor, and the Meadmaker are really good options for support, with the Breakneck Potion, Flasks of Darkwhisp, Flasks of Rot, Ampoule of Revolt, Nettle Flask, Razorblade Potion, and the Athame being solid options for more DPS-oriented Alchemists.
* Arjun has a high resistance to magic, so as such, it's best to opt for physical or element-based damage.
* It's also better to wield swift weapons over heavier ones, although sawn-off shotguns and revolvers are still fine with proper aim.
* Arjun's greatest weakness is Arrows. Use this to your advantage.
* For Archers, crossbows are preferred over regular bows due to their high velocity. However, Arjun takes less damage from crossbolts to counter this.
* While a low-tier option, the Heretic's Blade is a great sidearm for all classes.
* Arjun has a chance to cut single bullets with his sword, making Snakeshot and Buckshot ammo all the more effective.
* The Mirror Shield can be very situational, as Arjun is immune to Light. However, it's worth noting that Arjun cannot break the Mirror Shield.
* If Merlin has not been unlocked yet, take this as a sign to do so. Merlin's superiority in defensive magic can provide great assistance, and the Pondered Orb may help with dodging.
Category:My Normal Obsession
Category:Bosses
Category:Post-Velum