Fighting Demon Lords

Demon Lords are End Game Boss Mob Demons that are equivalent to being Kings and Queens of The Nether. Many witches commonly summon them to join their courts in order to exploit their power, but they also drop useful items and weapons if defeated. In order to fully complete the Book of Shadows, a witch must have 1 of each item dropped by their respective Demon Lord. Strategies to do so, as well as helpful info and tips can be seen below.

## **Caution**

All Demon Lords are the equivalent of boss mobs, have ludicrous amounts of health, and some are even somewhat destructive to the world around them. It is highly advised that any witch set on taking them on prepare heavily beforehand in order to ensure their victory and survival. While they are strong, knowing their weaknesses and limits can mean fighting them are little more than trivial endeavors.

## **Baphomet**

The easiest Demon Lord to fight is Baphomet due to his reliance on fire damage.

### **Notes:**

- Baphomet fights at range using fiery explosive projectiles and a ridiculous amount of blazes as minions. Baphomet's projectiles explode and can destroy weak tiles such as dirt, so make sure your summoning area is made out of cobblestone or a stronger block. They also spawn fire blocks.

- Do not fight Baphomet in a flammable area, as its usage of fire can very quickly burn down one's belongings or base.

### **Killing The Demon:**

Since Baphomet and its minions mainly deal fire damage, it should be no problem for a witch to make potions of fire resistance. However doing this is ineffective as Baphomet takes away fire resistance from the player. An easy alternative to this however is to just have some water nearby or sit in a block of water while fighting them. Additionally a proper pairing of strength and leech potions should render the damage negligible if you can consistently hit Baphomet. Be careful of Baphomet's projectiles though, as they still do some explosion damage.

Optionally (but highly recommended) is building a small arena for the fight. One made out of some cobblestone is all you need, and an example can be seen below. Building an arena helps block Baphomet's projectiles from hitting you, and increases your survivability.

   Once all that is done, simply don some strong armor, drink a resistance, strength, and leeching potion, summon Baphomet up, and get to slaying!

### Drops:

- 1 to 2 Demon Hearts.

- 1 to 2 Demon Horns

- 1 Caduceus.

### **Caduceus:**

The Caduceus is a multi-tool and ranged weapon dropped by Baphomet. It functions as all tools and seemingly has a mining equivalent to netherite, as well as it does 7 (5 in 1.16) points of damage and has 1 attack speed. Holding right click will make it shoot a ghast fireball for some Magical Energy. On top of this, it also acts as a Sword for altars.

## **Leonard**

Leonard is the hardest Demon Lord to kill due to his minions and potions of instant damage he throws.

### **Notes:**

- Leonard is the hardest Boss Mob in the mod. He uses potions of instant harming and witches as his minions to bypass armor protection, so anyone without proper defenses or preparations will fail to kill him.

### **Killing The Demon:**

In order to kill Leonard, a witch must make sure they have magic sponge, purity, and resistance potions on hand in order to even have a chance at doing so. Once you have made such potions however, killing Leonard is quite standard. An arena similar to Baphomet's is also recommended to help block Leonard's thrown potions. Once again when everything is ready, drink one bottle of all your potions, plus a set of strength and leeching, and you're good to go!

### **Drops:**

- 1 to 2 Demon Hearts.

- 1 to 2 Demon Horns.

- 1 Scepter.

### **Scepter:**

The Scepter is a weapon dropped by Leonard used to help with throwing potions. Combining the Scepter in a crafting grid with a splash potion or splash witch brew of your choice makes the Scepter become charged with the potion. Using the Scepter this way your thrown splash potions can be used six times instead of once in exchange for some Magical Energy. Additionally the Scepter also counts as a Wand for altars.

## **Lilith**

The Queen Of Lust and Blood, Lilith, is most dangerous when she has direct line of sight.

### **Notes:**

- When the chicken to summon Lilith is killed, she immediately appears on top of the brazier with an explosion equivalent to TNT. (the brazier is also destroyed.) She also shoots explosive projectiles which destroy weak blocks such as dirt. Make sure you put her arena away from your belongings so they won't be destroyed if she happens to get out!

- Direct hits from Lilith are incredibly lethal as her projectiles deal explosion damage. Make sure to hide behind the arena's blocks to protect yourself!

- While the arena for Lilith presented is serviceable, it could be better. A few of its weaknesses are that Lilith can knock her minions out of it, as well as the player is near constantly subjected to indirect explosion damage while fighting her. Also not to mention an obsidian floor would do wonders for having to repair it every time she is summoned.

### **Killing The Demon:**

In order to kill Lilith building a proper arena is the most important aspect. An example for one that consistently works can be seen below.

The most important bit of the arena is the *cap* floating above it. It keeps Lilith from getting out of her arena by blasting herself upwards with her own explosions. Once you have the arena built however, all you need to get are some good armor, regeneration/healing potions, and some leeching and strength potions. Maybe some resistance potions too if you're having a hard time hitting her. Once you have it built, place the brazier in the middle, light it up, slay a chicken with an athame, and get to slaying!

### **Drops:**

- 1 to 2 Demon Horns.

- 1 to 2 Demon Hearts.

- 1 Harbinger.

### **Harbinger:**

The Harbinger is a set of netherite-tier boots (minus the knockback resistance) which when worn makes all undead neutral to the wearer.

## **Herne**

Herne's biggest weakness is that of a clever mind.

### **Notes:**

- Herne is primarily a ranged fighter with melee oriented summons. (werewolves) His spear does heavy damage so prepare ample buffs and defenses.

- Like Lilith Herne appears on top of the brazier with an explosion equivalent to TNT. Unlike Lilith however, once he is summoned he does not have any destructive attacks.

### **Killing The Demon:**

Like Lilith, preparing a good arena is important for fighting Herne. An example of such an arena can be seen above. Building a "salt net" arena provides decent cover from Herne's thrown spears as well as trapping the old hunter and his posse near the summoning to prevent you from being swarmed. After his arena is built, it's simply a matter of preparing the right potions. Resistance, regeneration, strength, and leeching will serve you well when fighting Herne.

### **Drops:**

- 1 to 2 Demon Horns.

- 1 to 2 Demon Hearts.

- 1 Horned Spear.

### **Horned Spear:**

The Horned Spear is both a melee and a ranged weapon similar to a trident. A short time after having been thrown it automatically flies back into the user's hand. It deals 9 points of damage, has 1.6 attack speed, and has +2 attack range. Additionally it also counts as a Sword for Altars.