Smash enamel to steer a Colossus? Okay then…
Clues from the Shrine point out a floating Colossus and a lake.
Where to search out Colossus 12: Thunder Lake
Map location: G2
Head out of the shrine and also you’re going to be going roughly north east, in the direction of the grass bridge with two columns at both finish of it (and an enormous waterfall under).
Once you’re over that bridge head to the following bridge and cross it, taking you right into a lush forest.
Take an instantaneous proper hand path (it’s laborious to see) and also you’ll journey out alongside a cliff edge with a waterfall within the distance. This is the place you’re headed. When you get to the waterfall and might’t journey any additional, pray on the shrine to avoid wasting the sport.
Shimmy across the pillar on the fringe of the waterfall, comply with the trail and when it ends leap into the water and swim in the direction of the small island. You’ll discover three raised islands right here – you’re going to make use of these to defeat the Colossus.
You’ll see the Colossus rise and be aware that that it has three units of enamel on prime of its head. You’re going to make use of these when you’ve climbed to the highest of its head. It additionally has two horns – when these glow it’s going to fireside bolts of electrical energy at you.
Dive into the water and swim round it to seize onto the grass on its again. Climb as much as its head, which acts as a platform. From right here you’re going to hit the enamel together with your sword to steer the Colossus. The left set of enamel will steer it left, the center drive it ahead and the best set steer it to the best. You need to steer it in the direction of one of many three raised platforms. Remember to carry on if it will get a bit feisty.
Once shut sufficient leap onto the platform and conceal behind the raised center stone. The Colossus will first try and blast you with its electrical assault however simply keep behind the stone. It will then increase its legs and stand on the platform.
This is your cue to run and leap on its chest, the place you’ll seize its hair and land on its weak spot. Hit it twice earlier than it plunges again into the water.
You’ll have to do that three or 4 occasions to defeat the Colossus. If you utilize the identical raised platform twice it’ll ultimately crumble. Don’t fear, simply steer it in the direction of one other platform. Getting on the Colossus’ again may be annoying, however be affected person.
Once you’ve defeated the Colossus you’ll unlock the Trophy: Thunder of the Lake and be handled to a cutscene that begins to elucidate the backstory of why you’re right here.
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