Brooding Mawlek

Hunter's Journal


''Ferocious but extremely social creature. Becomes aggressive if not able to mingle with its own kind.''



''I hear this beast crying out sometimes as I prowl the caverns, although I've never actually laid eyes on it. Who or what is it calling for? As far as I can tell, its voice is never answered.''

Location
The Mawlek is easily found in the crossroads in a meant-to-be wall jump section, on the left oft the area; gives access to a Mask Shard.

Behaviour
Will slash the player if they get to close to it's left or right. Also shoots small energy balls at the side of it the player is on. Its strongest attack is shooting a massive wave of energy, that covers the whole side of the room the player is standing on.

Tactics
You may try slashing at the sides but unless you have reach enhancements, it may strike at you when you hit it, so it is suggested to hit it once then go away a bit and repeat.

Another valuable option is to jump over the Mawlek and slash down at it while jumping over it, especially during its most powerful move.

Trivia
Brooding Mawlek was the second mini-boss revealed in a Kickstarter update as an optional boss.

Despite being "inaccessible" at the beginning, it is possible to down-strike the spikes by staying against them and striking down, without being over them, so it is even possible to fight it in the first 15 minutes of the game.