Mina the Hollower Boss Guide — All Boss Encounters & Strategies
High threatUpdated 2026-06-02
Mina the Hollower features six major boss encounters, each guarding the exit to a biome or a critical upgrade. Bosses follow multi-phase attack patterns that require pattern recognition, stamina management, and precise whip placement. This guide covers every boss in order, with recommended sub-weapons and positioning tips.
Boss encounter table
| Boss | Biome | Weakness | Recommended Loadout |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Drowned Matriarch | Sunken Catacombs | Electric damage | Spark Tip whip + Dagger |
| Grimwarden of the Grove | Whispering Grove | Fire damage | Flask Bomb + Boomerang |
| Crystal Colossus | Crystal Caverns | Stamina breaks | Grappling Hook + Boomerang |
| The Hollow King | Corrupted Citadel | All damage types | Fully upgraded whip + Flask Bomb |
| Lich of the Deep | Abyssal Trenches | Shadow damage | Shadow Wrap whip + Dagger |
| The First Hollower | Heart of the Island | Alternating types | Best-in-slot everything |
General boss strategy
Every boss in Mina the Hollower telegraphs attacks with a distinct visual cue — a flash, a ground rumble, or a sound effect. Learn these tells before committing to damage. Most bosses have a two-to-three-second vulnerability window after their strongest attack; this is when you should use heavy sub-weapons. Never deplete your stamina bar below 20 percent; you need reserve stamina to dodge or block unexpected follow-ups.
Phase transitions
Bosses enter new phases when their health drops below two-thirds and one-third thresholds. Phase transitions often include a screen-wide attack or a temporary invulnerability state. Use this time to heal, swap sub-weapons, and reposition. The transition animation is a guaranteed safe window — do not waste it by panic-rolling.
FAQ
- How many phases does each boss have?
- Most bosses have two phases. The Hollow King and The First Hollower each have three phases with unique attack patterns per phase.
- Can I skip any bosses in Mina the Hollower?
- All six major bosses are required to complete the campaign. There are no optional boss skips.
- What is the hardest boss?
- The First Hollower is widely considered the most challenging due to its alternating damage-type immunity phases and limited healing windows.