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There are plenty of difficult fights to enjoy inTails Of Iron 2: Whiskers Of Winter,and if you’ve already beaten the game, new challenges await. After you’ve sufficiently outfitted Arlo with the best gear available and completed the main story,a new set of Beast Hunts becomes available in The Outskirts,The Rift, and The Golden Forest.
These hunts task Arlo with tracking down some of the most massive and intimidating enemies in Tails Of Iron 2, the Sky Scorchers. Sky Scorchers, as their name implies, rarely enjoy fighting on the ground, so it’s prudent to acquire at least one powerful electric ranged weapon and stock up on ammo before you challenge these bat-like beasts.
How To Start “Scorch The Rift”
After you complete The Fellowship of the Wing,a series of new Beast Hunts will become available at the major mission vendors where you will hunt down the scattered Sky Scorchers after the defeat of their Darkwing masters.
One such quest isScorch the Rift,which is the final Beast Hunt quest you can embark on from Short Tongue in The Rift.
Speak with Short Tongue,who points you to the spot marked on the right side of the mapbetween Bogmire Forge and The Ruins of Claggy Rock Castle.
Since the journey is equidistant from both locations,run to the right,and you’ll be there before you know it.
How To Defeat The Rift Sky Scorcher
When you arrive atThe Whale Boneyard,aSky Scorcherwill be waiting in front of The Toadcor’s remains.
Equip electric and poison weaponsto do battle with this massive bat.
Attack immediatelywhile the Sky Scorcher is rearing up, inflicting damage before the fight properly begins.
Avoid the Sky Scorcher’sicy tail attack,taking a moment to heal if you’re hit, so the follow-up doesn’t deplete your HP.
When the Sky Scorcher disappears from the screen, be careful toavoid the red glow on the ground,which telegraphs the monster’s upcoming swoop attack, sending it crashing into the ground below.
When it hits the ground, use your Poison Elementa to inflict damage on the beast.
If you’re worried about getting hit,use the Electric Elementato disrupt the Sky Scorcher’s attacks andleave it stunned,creating an opening for attacks.
When you deal33 percent of the beast’s HP in damage,it will retreat toward theupper right portion of the map.
How To Beat The Rift Sky Scorcher Phase Two
Stop at the merchant along the way to stock up; you’ll want max ammo to attack the Sky Scorcher while it’s in the air.
Approach the marker where a Toadcor eye will drop in front of you, followed by theSky Scorcher descending from the sky.
Quickly unload your ranged shotsinto the Sky Scorcher once it appears, which should help give you a huge advantage.
Dodge the tail attacks like the previous phaseand immediately follow up with ranged shots to take down another third of the Sky Scorcher’s HP, causing it to flee a second time.
Pursue your prey to the Temple Toadspire Ruins for the final phase of this fight.
If you haven’t already, use yourWhetstoneto ensure your weapons hit as hard as possible.
How To Beat The Rift Sky Scorcher Phase Three
Restock at the merchant again if you need more ammo, then approach the final location up the stairs in the ruins.
However, instead of the Sky Scorcher, you’ll find aToadcorwaiting to fight. Switch to your bestfire and ice weapons to exploit the Toadcor’s weaknesses.
Dodge its opening attacks andunleash your appropriate Elementa attacksto inflict heavy damage on the Toadcor.
Back away when the floor around the Toadcor glows red,indicating it’s about to unleash its poison and electric gas attacks, which are deadly if Arlo is too close.
Counterattack with ranged shots while the Toadcor uses these attacks, then get behind it and follow up with a few melee strikes.
Dodge to avoid the Toadcor’s swinging attack and ground slam combo, indicated by itattaching its tongue to the ceiling.
If you’re using ranged shots on the Toadcor, make sure to save some for the next engagement.
Finish off the Toadcor then immediatelyswitch back to your poison and electric weaponsbefore the Sky Scorcher arrives.
Once it does,fire upon it with your ranged weaponas many times as possible, which should leave it low on HP.
If you’re out of ammo,wait for the Sky Scorcher to lower its tail,then smack it a few times with your melee weapon like a pinata.
With some persistence and smart dodging, the Sky Scorcher will be defeated.
What Rewards Do You Get From Scorch The Rift?
After you’ve defeated the beast, go over toclaim the Purple Sky Scorcher eggon the right side of the arena, completing the side quest.
In addition to the egg, you’ll also earn the following crafting materials:
Don’t forget to loot the Sky Scorcher remains for extra materials.
