Monte

Quick strategy

Use short openings after falling-weapon and explosion patterns, keep ranged damage for dives and chains, survive each northward chase, and reflect the purple projectile three times to break Monte's shield on the upper platforms.

These fight notes come from a cited Early Access community walkthrough. The official Steam achievement confirms the boss and defeat objective, but timings, balance, and rewards should be rechecked after a game update.

Key mechanics to recognize

• Telegraphed falling-weapon lines
• Air dive into a marked circle
• Electric melee swing
• Concentric explosion rings
• Northward chase with moving walls
• Purple projectile used to break the shield
• Chains and denser combined attacks

Phase-by-phase plan

• Opening: dodge falling-weapon lines and take only one or two safe hits between patterns.
• First chase: move north through circles and wall gaps, climb the rope, and reflect the purple projectile three times.
• Phase two: prioritize small enemies for ammunition while Monte moves on chains, then repeat the chase.
• Final: wait through the denser combined patterns and use the familiar explosion window or ranged attacks.

Reported rewards

• Two loot chests
• The King's Right Mask, reported for Souls Forever Lost 2 and the Ray Axe

What is confirmed and what is reported

Steam officially names Monte in the Sweet Petrichor achievement and gives the objective “Defeat Monte.”

The Harrowing Heights, Aeolia placement, attack sequence, phase plan, and reward list are community-reported. Use the linked walkthrough as the evidence and allow for version changes.