False Idol

**False Idol** is a Boss in Megido: Abyss.

## **False Idol Information**

The False Idol is the boss of The Great Hollow. You can get to him by through \_\_\_, if you missed the False Idol in your first entrance to the Great Hollow, through the first entrance from near Pilgrim Road, the second entrance on the road to the Royal Colosseum will contain a more linear path towards the False Idol. The nearest Save Crystal is located at Leere, from the boss entrance, swim up a waterfall into a gateway that must be opened from this side.

## Attacks

* Spin Sweep: The signature move of the False God Axe, wielded by the False Idol. After a roar, the Idol turns its back on you and begins a chain of long-reaching strikes, whilst spinning until it has done a full 360 degree spin.
* Plunge: The Idol leaps into the air, creating a small shockwave upon landing.
* Poison Mist: The Idol unleashes a lingering cloud of toxic gas, which rapidly builds up Poison to all players caught in its radius.
* Arrow Shot: The Idol rapidly fires arrows as it dashes backwards.
* Lunge: The Idol does a basic melee towards the targeted player. Occurs only after the Idol performs a Backstep. Timing depends on proximity to the player.
* Heavy Lunge: A heavy attack telegraphed by a roar, deals more damage than a regular melee.

## Attack Sequence (Repeating)

The False Idol has a special state initiated by a back-step, it will slow its movement speed to a crawl, then check for when one of the following requirements are met:

1. If the player is too close
2. If too much time has passed
3. If detecting a left-click (**maybe extends to all inputs? needs confirmation**)

When one of these conditions are met, the False Idol will dash forward and perform 2 basic melees. This whole sequence will be referred to as **Stalking Stance**.

* (Opening) Firestorm -> **Stalking Stance** -> Sequence A
* (Sequence A) Ignite -> Poison Mist -> **Stalking Stance** -> Spin Sweep -> Arrow Shot -> **Stalking Stance** -> Sequence A/B
* (Sequence B) Ignite -> Poison Mist -> **Stalking Stance** -> Spin Sweep -> Arrow Shot -> Plunge -> **Stalking Stance** -> Firestorm -> Arrow Shot -> Plunge

\*Needs more testing

## Rewards & Drops

* Essence of the False Idol
* 10,000 Anima
* Access to the Darkwater Caverns

## Strategy/Tips

* The False Idol is a fair bit more complex than its preceding boss. For new players, the main attacks to avoid are:
	+ Arrow shot - This attack comes out quickly and uses the same choreograph sounds as Heavy Lunge and Spin Sweep, this can catch you off guard if you do not pay attention to its attack cycle.
	+ Spin Sweep - Although this is a very slow moving attack, getting caught in it can be devastating. To inexperienced players, the range of the sweep can be deceptive, and can still reach the player even if they move backwards. The optimal method of avoiding this attack would be to dodge roll into it, and land a few easy hits during the rest of the animation.
* As an idol-type enemy, this boss is extremely weak to fire.

## Trivia

* The False Idol is known as a "Vessel", this specific classification is shared by the Fetid Horror, and presumably the Sculptor Idol enemies and the Cursed Idols that are a part of the Sculptor of Idols bossfight, both found in the Temple of Idols.
* The False Idol and Hollow King can both be skipped on NG+ by using the Boat Dock Key in The Great Hollow to reach Darkwater Caverns without defeating either of them.

Bosses (Base Game)