Wyrm

Return to Bosses / Machines The Wyrm is the second machine boss faced in the game, and the only one of its kind to appear in game. Wyrm is the games fourth boss. It is also the first boss you can face with upgraded weapons and there are a wide amount of available strategies to deal with it. But like most other bosses, consistent dps or damage up time reigns supreme. Weapons like the plasma rifle or grenade launcher will pay dividends here as they allow you to continuously fire and regardless of your positioning as you dodge attacks. This boss spends the duration of this fight off screen, ambushing the player when it attacks. This means the player will have little opportunity to cause damage and needs to make the most of every chance they get.

Attacks
Wyrm does not have phases or any discernable attack pattern.

[ Seeking Missile Barrage ] This attack will become a staple of boss fights against machines. Make a note of it. The boss will shoot missiles vertically and they will begin to travel while homing in towards the player. The player can make use of projectile pumping here as if the projectiles are shot they will drop healing crates. This is also the longest time the wyrm appears on stage

[ Sneak Attack ] This attack is predicated by a noticeable amount of particles shooting out from the ground. It can be difficult to anticipate and deal with. The particles blend in with the background somewhat but you should be able to adjust to this attack quickly. The wyrm only provides a brief damage opportunity as it will quickly burrow back under the stage at the end of this attack.

[ Missile Shot ] This projectile attacks tell is the wyrm appearing partially from the left or right side wall of the stage. He fires a single fast moving projectile that cannot be destroyed. The player must jump to avoid the path or slide through the projectile in order to not take damage. The exposed head of the wyrm presents a brief opportunity to the player to damage it.

[ Wyrm Charge ] This attack has no tell but is easily avoided. It is a slow moving horizontal attack. The wyrm launches from the right side of the screen exposing its long body. The best method to avoid this attack is by jumping over it. You can deal a minor amount of damage to the wyrm by shooting down as its body passes under you.