On your first excursion outside Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at Hogwarts Legacy, you stroll to Hogsmeade for some shopping and maybe stop for a butterbeer . Just when you think what a cute little place Hogsmeade is, the ground shakes, windows smash and a huge armored troll jumps into the town square and starts vandalizing the place. And now it’s up to you to put a stop to the troll’s destructive antics in the game’s first boss battle.
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How to defeat the Armored Troll boss in Hogsmeade
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As in many boss battles, the best form of attack is defense against this troll, so parrying and especially dodging is important in this battle. The battle actually starts with a very quick dodging tutorial, but it’s more like a QTE and you might not get it. The point really is that Circle/B is the dodge button, and you’ll need it a lot in this battle.
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Whenever you see a red attack indicator, dodge to the side to avoid the troll’s attack. Then, attack him repeatedly while he’s vulnerable. Sometimes you will also see a yellow attack indicator, in which case press Triangle/Y to parry. These attacks will also make the troll vulnerable to counterattacks.
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As soon as you start seeing R1/RB in crates and barrels around the edge of the square, start pressing that button to use ancient kinetic magic, which picks up and throws items at the troll, dealing significantly more damage as your basic attacks.
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The key to beating this troll is really dodging, but if you’re having trouble overpowering him, you might take some damage. Luckily, you should have plenty of Wiggenweld potions, and you can drink one to heal yourself by pressing down on the D-pad.
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