Stygian Zinogre

A key characteristic of this monster is its ability to envelop itself in a red glow, during which time its defenses increase significantly.

In this state, Dracophage Bugs swarm out with each attack, and red lightning begins to rain down. Since the red lightning strikes the spots where the insects land and glow red, it’s important to be aware of your positioning at all times. During the charge-up animation leading into its glowing state, red lightning appears at its sides, so circling around to its head or tail will provide you with an opportunity to attack.

Furthermore, whenever it lets out a loud roar while glowing, this signals that it’s about to unleash a powerful attack. After performing a series of foreleg slams following a leap, it will execute a spinning charge attack. During this sequence, it is best not to go on the offensive: instead, keep your distance and focus on evasion.

Although it becomes more dangerous when glowing, Thunder element attacks become extremely effective during this time, so don’t miss this chance to strike back.