Viewax

* Viewax sitting
* Combat

**Viewax** is the first boss in Hylics 2. He is encountered in Viewax's Edifice in the uppermost chamber. Viewax is a follower of Gibby's ideals and is ordered by Odozeir and his followers. He uses the Edifice as a prison, chiefly to hold Blerol captive to ensure nobody can interrupt Gibby's resurrection.

## Appearance

Viewax is a large and imposing figure with a spiny, bright red humanoid body. His head features two horns and a blank, expressionless face with deep sockets where his eyes would be. Viewax's horns resemble those of a water buffalo's, though they curve inward more tightly against his head. The spikes on his body are numerous and appear almost bushy as they cover him from the shoulders down to his feet.

## History

Viewax and his Edifice are first mentioned by Pongorma when Wayne arrives at New Muldul. Viewax is seated in the highest room of the facility, sitting on a throne whilst two guards fan him with giant leaves. He reveals he has been ordered by Gibby's cult-like followers to use his Edifice as a prison, and will not allow anyone to free those held captive. Thus, he does battle against Wayne and company.

Despite seemingly being killed, several Viewaxians can be found in the late game as regular non-boss enemies. It's not known if this is a resurrected form of Viewax or if these creatures are members of the same species as Viewax.

**(End game spoilers below)**

In the post-game concert held after defeating Gibby, Viewax will express remorse over being tempted by Gibby's incredible power. This indicates he may be simply misguided instead of truly evil.

## Battle

As the game's first boss fight, Viewax represents a spike in difficulty, but he is not insurmountable. When his battle starts he is accompanied by four Tyros as backup who can contribute extra damage, heal Viewax, or - given enough time - summon additional enemies. As such, taking down the Tyros first is recommended.

Viewax himself hits fairly hard. He has access to Spiky Fingers, which inflicts damage and causes Leaking. You can use Dedusmuln's Foam Armor to counter this. Viewax can also use Charge Up which allows him to use his signature gesture, Spiky Radius. This deals heavy damage to your entire party, but it will also damage any surviving foes on Viewax's side. The damage from Spiky Radius will one-shot the Tyros and deal extreme damage to any enemies which may have been summoned.

As such, there are two primary strategies to this fight. You can either play aggressively, quickly dealing with the Tyros and then focusing on Viewax with all three party members; or you can play passively and wait for Viewax to use Spiky Radius, which will damage you but also likely kill everything on his side. Whilst waiting for Spiky Radius you can choose to buff your party through the use of Poromer Bleb and Foam Armor. Both strategies have pros and cons to them, and it's up to you which you would prefer to use. Be aware though that if Viewax uses Charge Up at any time, he will always use Spiky Radius on his next turn.

Regardless of what strategy you pick it's advised not to attack Viewax first before dealing with the Tyros, as they will make frequent use of comestibles to heal Viewax of damage and status effects.

Defeating Viewax first will not end the battle early - you must still deal with any enemies left on the battlefield.

### Attacks

* **Sharp Fingers** (30 dmg) - The target is sliced with sharp fingers or claws that inflict damage and Leaking status upon contact.
* **Spiky Radius** (42 dmg) - A wave of spikes radiate outward from Viewax, hitting everyone in battle including other enemies. Viewax must be Charged to use this attack.
* **Charge Up** - Viewax gains the Charged status for 1 turn.

### Drops

Upon defeat, Viewax will drop 25 bones, 5 meat, 2 cookies, 1 muscle applique, and the Jail Key. Including the Tyros present in battle, one should expect to receive at least 49 bones, 9 meat, 2 cookies, 1 muscle applique, the Jail Key, as well as any additional items that may have been dropped by foes that were called in by a Tyro.

## Trivia

* Interestingly, his coloration is very similar to that of enemy sprites in the overworld, but he retains this form when you engage him in battle.
* Viewaxians are the only enemy in the game to use a 3d model in the overworld, the head is a 3d model in-game but the body itself is sprites.

## Gallery

Viewax's portraitViewax using Spiky Radius.Viewaxian chasing after Wayne's crew.Early Viewax fight.Viewax sitting on his throne.

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