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False Son (Boss)
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Health 1000 (+300 per level)
Health Regen 0 (+0 per level)
Damage 18 (+3.6 per level)
Speed 14 m/s
Armor 23 (+ Adaptive Armor)
Category IgnoreFallDamage
ImmuneToVoidDeath
Internal
Name FalseSonBoss


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False Son (Boss) (Phase 2)
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Health 1100 (+330 per level)
Health Regen 0 (+0 per level)
Damage 18 (+3.6 per level)
Speed 12 m/s
Armor 29
Category IgnoreFallDamage
ImmuneToVoidDeath
Internal
Name FalseSonBossBodyLunarShard


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False Son (Boss) (Phase 3)
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Health 1200 (+360 per level)
Health Regen 0 (+0 per level)
Damage 18 (+3.6 per level)
Speed 10 m/s
Armor 26
Category IgnoreFallDamage
ImmuneToVoidDeath
Internal
Name FalseSonBossBodyBrokenLunarShard


For the Survivor, see False Son.

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Relic of the False Son
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False Son (Boss)
HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
Class: Melee
Speed: 14 m/s
Armor: 23
waits at the highest point of this area.
after traveling through the Path of the Colossus. Defeating him allows you to either end your run and gift an item to the Artifact of Rebirth, or continue your run by traveling to SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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A Brother's Respite
You dream of worms.

A complex city-like structure built in a volcanic environment. Tunnels and wurms litter the environment and a forge sits near the top.
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Seed of Life
Revives the user when killed or dead allies on activation. Consumed on use.

Revive dead, friendly Survivors upon activation. Dying while holding this Equipment returns only you to life. Reviving gives 3s of invulnerability and consumes the equipment.
equipment. Bringing a Halcyon Seed.png Halcyon SeedBgBoss.pngHalcyon Seed.pngHalcyon Seed
Summon Aurelionite during the Teleporter event.

Summon Aurelionite during the teleporter event. It has 100% (+50% per stack) damage and 100% (+100% per stack) health.
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False SonThe False Son is a slow but stalwart close-range warrior. With extreme health and defense, False Son can weather any storm. Use False Son's durability to stay in the fray and capitalize on his slow but deadly skills.
Class: Unknown
HP: 180 (+54 per level)
Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
Armor: 20
Umbra: The Shattered Heir
. Defeating him as one of the first 13 Survivors completes their Cleared Prime Meridian challenge and unlocks a skin.

Environments

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    Relic of the False Son
    You dream of rebirth.

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    False Son (Boss)
    HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
    Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
    Class: Melee
    Speed: 14 m/s
    Armor: 23
    waits at the highest point of this area.

Description

The False Son is a statue made in the image of Providence by his Lemurian.png LemurianLemurian.pngLemurian
HP: 80 (+24 per level)
Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
Class: Ranged / Melee
Speed: 7 m/s
Armor: 0
followers, given life by Aurelionite.png AurelioniteAurelionite.pngAurelionite
Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
Class: Melee / Ranged
Speed: 5 m/s
Armor: 20
, and corrupted by Mithrix.png Mithrix'sMithrix.pngMithrix
King of NothingHP: 1000 (+300 per level)
Damage: 16 (+3.2 per level)
Class: Melee / Ranged
Speed: 15 m/s
Armor: 20
followers.

Boss Encounter

Upon entering the fight, a thick fog forms under the arena, teleporting the player back up if they fall off. The battle with the False Son has 3 phases, the first of which starts with an extended arena and further phases remove successive parts of it.

Aurelionite Geodes can be found scattered throughout the arena; they regenerate 30 seconds after being used. Up to 4 geodes can be active during the fight based on the current phase. There is one fixed spawn for both the outer and middle rings, while the inner arena has 2 locations randomly selected out of 5 in total. They always respawn in the same place and don't change locations during the fight.

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Lunar Ruin (Debuff)
When hit by Burn or Frost, remove this debuff and strengthen the effect of the debuff applied.Increases incoming damage by 10% and decreases healing by 20% per stack.
(stackable)
permanently every 10 seconds, making their survival harder as time progresses.

Phase 1

Primary: Fissure Slam

The False Son raises his club overhead and after a 0.5 second delay he performs a slam in 0.33 seconds which scales with attack speed. The attack results in two individual hits; a meele one with 300% damage and a blast with 400% damage, both with 1.0 proc coefficient. The blast deals damage in a 6m radius with no falloff. The blast can also push the target away on the horizontal plane with a force of 4000. Curiously, the blast does not take place when the club hits the ground, but halfway through the swing, approximately 7m high. By not trying to jump away, it is likely one can only be hit by the melee attack of the slam.

The slam also generates 5 fissure columns within 30m of the False Son, primarily trying to target a player per column and the rest placed randomly. These columns move outwards with a speed of 12m/s for 7 seconds and deal 240% damage with a proc coefficient of 0.2 once per second. The pillars can be individually blocked by Defensive Microbots.png Defensive MicrobotsDefensive Microbots.pngDefensive Microbots (Passive)Passively gain Microbots that shoot down nearby enemy projectiles. Drones are also given Microbots.
Survivor: Captain
.

This skill has a cooldown of 8 seconds.

Utility: Corrupted Paths

The False Son coils his body for 0.8 seconds and then dashes 54m every 0.1 seconds towards the target. Similar to SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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False SonThe False Son is a slow but stalwart close-range warrior. With extreme health and defense, False Son can weather any storm. Use False Son's durability to stay in the fray and capitalize on his slow but deadly skills.
Class: Unknown
HP: 180 (+54 per level)
Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
Armor: 20
Umbra: The Shattered Heir
Step of the Brothers.png Step of the BrothersStep of the Brothers.pngStep of the Brothers (Utility)Dash a short distance, generating an explosion of 200% damage for every enemy hit. Two uses.
Survivor: False Son
, it uses a massive collision box in front of the boss which detects targets ahead of it and creates a blast dealing 200% damage with a proc coefficient of 1.0 in a 20m radius with linear falloff. The blast is centered around the False Son, but because the scanning collision box has greater dimensions, the blast will miss the target unless the False Son starts dashing when the target is already close enough.

Upon reaching the target, the False Son transitions immediately to Fissure Slam without the 0.5s wind-up delay. Fissure Slam will be used whether it is currently on cooldown or not. It will try to deduct a charge from the primary skill and put it on cooldown, but if it is already on cooldown, this will have no effect or reset its cooldown. It is likely therefore that Fissure Slam is used twice in quick succession if it has just a few seconds of cooldown left when this skill is activated; once from the utility-primary combo and once from using the primary when ready.

This skill has a cooldown of 4 seconds and the False Son gains Status HiddenInvincibility.png Hidden InvincibilityStatus HiddenInvincibility.pngHidden Invincibility (Buff)
Become invulnerable.Become immune to all attacks.
during the dashing phase.

Special: Tainted Offering

The False Son winds his right palm back and fires off 9 projectiles after 0.775 seconds. Both the firing delay and the total attack duration, which is 1.8 seconds, scale with attack speed.

The projectiles are fired in a rhomboid formation which spread out and travel at 65m/s for 3 seconds. Upon impact they deal 200% damage with a 0.5 proc coefficient and inflict the Lunar Rain DoT. Like a shotgun shot at close distance they can be lethal as they can all hit the player, while at longer distances it is likely they all miss. These projectiles can be blocked by Defensive Microbots.png Defensive MicrobotsDefensive Microbots.pngDefensive Microbots (Passive)Passively gain Microbots that shoot down nearby enemy projectiles. Drones are also given Microbots.
Survivor: Captain
.

This skill has a cooldown of 6 seconds.

Behaviors

  1. Use utility: the False Son must be within 20-250m away. This behavior is active for 1.2 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row. False Son will refresh its target at the end of this behavior.
  2. Use primary (swat) and chase off nodegraph: the False Son must be within 25m and have line of sight. This behavior is active for 2.6 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row.
  3. Use primary (fissure slam) and chase off nodegraph: same requirements as the previous one.
  4. Use special and strafe: the False Son must be within 1000m and have line of sight. This behavior is active for 1.8 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row.
  5. Chase off nodegraph: the False Son must be within 5-20m and have line of sight.
  6. Chase sprinting off nodegraph: the False Son must be at least 20m away and have line of sight.
  7. Chase: no requirements. False Son will refresh its target at the end of this behavior. This is used when False Son has already acquired a target, but has no line of sight, e.g., the target is hiding behind a pillar. This can be used to prevent False Son from sprinting towards you even when far away.

Phase 2

A Combat Director spawns 5 Stone Golem.png Stone GolemsStone Golem.pngStone Golem
HP: 480 (+144 per level)
Damage: 20 (+4 per level)
Class: Ranged / Melee
Speed: 6.6 m/s
Armor: 0
initially and more throughout the phase occasionally, but only if there are fewer than 5 Stone Golems alive. The False Son also gains a new utility skill and secondary skill. The False Son no longer uses special.

Secondary: Lunar Rain

The False Son raises his right fist and 7 warning spots are highlighted on the ground around the center of the arena. After 3.5 seconds pillars land on these spots and a blast wave emanates from the False Son which deals 100% damage with no proc coefficient in a 15m radius with no falloff and a force of 10000.

These pillars are 15m tall, which can provide cover from the boss. However, after 21 seconds they begin glowing, signaling a 2-second warning before exploding. The explosion deals 20 damage, scaling with the difficulty coefficient, in a 30m radius with no falloff and a force of 5000 while inflicting the Lunar Ruin DoT. The pillars can also be destroyed, having 75 (+22 per level) health, but they spawn on the player's team and follow the player level, therefore they can only be destroyed by monsters or with the ChaosArtifact of Chaos.

The False Son is locked in this summoning animation for another 1.5 seconds after summoning the pillars (5 seconds in total).

This skill has a 20 second cooldown.

Utility: Laser Gaze

The False Son gains Status ArmorBoost.png Armor BoostStatus ArmorBoost.pngArmor Boost (Buff)
Gain additional armor.Gain +200 armor.
and leaps into the air. After 2.5 seconds he gains Status HiddenInvincibility.png Hidden InvincibilityStatus HiddenInvincibility.pngHidden Invincibility (Buff)
Become invulnerable.Become immune to all attacks.
and after 3 more seconds he lands back down at the center of the arena causing a lightning strike explosion in a 12m radius. The lightning strike does 10% of the victim's max health as damage and inflicts SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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Lunar Ruin (Debuff)
When hit by Burn or Frost, remove this debuff and strengthen the effect of the debuff applied.Increases incoming damage by 10% and decreases healing by 20% per stack.
(stackable)
for 420 seconds. Upon landing he gains Status ArmorBoost.png Armor BoostStatus ArmorBoost.pngArmor Boost (Buff)
Gain additional armor.Gain +200 armor.
one more time for 1.5 seconds while 5 more lightning strikes hit around him, each having a 6m explosion radius.

Meanwhile, when the False Son leaps, the eye of the giant Providence statue in the background begins to glow and, after 4 seconds, fires a laser beam (one for each player) that lasts for 9 seconds. Each beam starts at the center of the arena and slowly tracks a player for 2 seconds; for the next 5 seconds, it locks onto the player with perfect precision and the only way to avoid it is to get behind cover. The laser deals 250% damage every 0.5 seconds, with a base damage of 16 (+3.2 per level) that scales with the ambient level. For the last 2 seconds, the beam stops locking onto players and retracts back into the statue.

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Lunar Ruin (Debuff)
When hit by Burn or Frost, remove this debuff and strengthen the effect of the debuff applied.Increases incoming damage by 10% and decreases healing by 20% per stack.
(stackable)
. This upgrade applies to all players and will persist throughout all runs played during the game session in which the upgrade occurred.

This skill has a cooldown of 35 seconds.

Behaviors

The majority of the behaviors remain the same, with the addition of the new utility skill. However, their order is slightly changed so only the names of the behaviors are listed since their requirements can be assumed to be the same where applicable.

  1. Use primary (fissure slam) and chase off nodegraph:
  2. Use primary (swat) and chase off nodegraph:
  3. Use special and stop: this behavior actually requires Corrupted Paths to be the special skill instead of Tainted Offering and as such will always fail to be selected. This is most likely a bug.
  4. Use secondary: the False Son must be within 1000m and have line of sight. This behavior is active for 5 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row.
  5. Use utility: the False Son must be within 20-55m and have line of sight. This behavior is active for 6 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row.
  6. Chase off nodegraph:
  7. Chase sprinting off nodegraph:
  8. Chase:

Phase 3

At the beginning of this phase, Stone Golems stop spawning and any that were left alive at the end of Phase 2 will instantly die. The lightning strikes that were active before the boss fight make a comeback. The False Son upgrades his attacks once more, with an upgraded version of his Phase 2 utility skill and a completely new special skill.

If the player has Halcyon Seed.png Halcyon SeedBgBoss.pngHalcyon Seed.pngHalcyon Seed
Summon Aurelionite during the Teleporter event.

Summon Aurelionite during the teleporter event. It has 100% (+50% per stack) damage and 100% (+100% per stack) health.
in their inventory, the False Son will steal it and summon Aurelionite.png AurelioniteAurelionite.pngAurelionite
Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
Class: Melee / Ranged
Speed: 5 m/s
Armor: 20
as his ally, an inversion of the final phase with Mithrix.png MithrixMithrix.pngMithrix
King of NothingHP: 1000 (+300 per level)
Damage: 16 (+3.2 per level)
Class: Melee / Ranged
Speed: 15 m/s
Armor: 20
where Aurelionite is summoned to aid you. Not only does Aurelionite follow the monster level, but she also gets a special version of unique scaling

health=health×round((1+coeff/2)×stacks×10)/10

damage=damage×round((1+coeff/8)×stacks×10)/10

where stacks is the total number of Halcyon Seeds held by the party.

Note that Aurelionite does not die when the False Son is killed, so she may have to be dealt with separately.

Utility: Charged Laser Gaze

This is similar to the attack during phase 2, but the statue's eye glows blue instead of white and the damage is boosted by 150%. There is a bug where this damage boost accumulates every time this skill is used (400% on the second use, 550% on the third, etc.), and persists for the remainder of the game session. Furthermore, this also affects the beam's damage during phase 2, making both phases increasingly punishing the more times the player allows the laser to be activated during phase 3.

Special: Prime Devastator

The False Son hops into the air, raising his club, and after 2 seconds slams it down, causing an explosion that deals 300% base damage with a 1.0 proc coefficient in a 10m radius with no falloff. This also sends a homing lightning strike towards the players which inflicts the SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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Disable All Skills (Debuff)
Disable the use of all skills and Equipment.
debuff and lasts for 420 seconds. This attack ignores Tougher Times.png Tougher TimesBgCommon.pngTougher Times.pngTougher Times
Chance to block incoming damage.

15% (+15% per stack) chance to block incoming damage. Unaffected by luck.
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Safer Spaces
Block the next source of damage. Corrupts all Tougher Times.

Blocks incoming damage once. Recharges after 15 seconds (-10% per stack) Corrupts all Tougher Times.
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Ben's Raincoat
Prevent debuffs, instead gaining a temporary barrier. Recharges over time.

Prevents 1 (+1 per stack) debuff and instead grants a temporary barrier for 10% of maximum health. Recharges every 5 seconds.
. If the player is inflicted with it, they will have to use an Aurelionite Geode to cleanse it.

4 orbs of lightning also start orbiting False Son for 6 seconds while spiraling outwards. If they make contact with either the player or any Lunar Rain pillars, they explode, dealing 600% damage with a proc coefficient of 1.0 in a 20m radius with no falloff. If False Son uses Charged Laser Gaze orbs visual model disappears, BUT hitboxes are still active and can deal damage to player.

This skill has a cooldown of 45 seconds.

Behaviors

The majority of the behaviors remain the same as in phase 2 with only the new special having its order rearranged.

  1. Use special: the False Son must be within 1000m. This behavior is active for 5 seconds and cannot be selected twice in a row.
  2. Use primary (fissure slam) and chase off nodegraph:
  3. Use primary (swat) and chase off nodegraph:
  4. Use secondary:
  5. Use utility:
  6. Chase off nodegraph:
  7. Chase sprinting off nodegraph:
  8. Chase:

Aftermath

Once the False Son is defeated, the storm clears and northern lights can be seen in the sky, but the fog under the arena persists. The Shrine of Rebirth appears and an Aurelionite Fragment is dropped for each player with a choice of one of three items, their rarity depending on whether Aurelionite was spawned in the third phase. If Happiest Mask.png Happiest MaskBgLegendary.pngHappiest Mask.pngHappiest Mask
Chance on killing an enemy to summon a ghost.

Killing enemies has a 7% chance to spawn a ghost of the killed enemy with 1500% damage. Lasts 30s (+30s per stack).
creates ghost of Phase 3 False Son, he will drop blessing for each player again on death. If the CommandArtifact of Command is enabled, a white command cube will be dropped instead, regardless of whether Aurelionite was spawned.


Aurelionite Fragment stats for False Son
Fragment # of Items # of Choices Rarity Guaranteed SotS Items
Default 3 1 80% Uncommon / 20% Legendary 0
w/ Halcyon Seed 3 1 60% Boss / 40% Legendary 0

Interacting with the Shrine of Rebirth once summons the Destination Portal, which can be used to continue the run from a random Stage 4 environment. Alternatively, the Shrine of Rebirth can be interacted with a second time to offer a held item in exchange for ending the run. Doing this for the first time unlocks the RebirthArtifact of Rebirth.

Notes

  • If the player defeats the boss and continues to the next stage while also holding a Halcyon Seed.png Halcyon SeedBgBoss.pngHalcyon Seed.pngHalcyon Seed
    Summon Aurelionite during the Teleporter event.

    Summon Aurelionite during the teleporter event. It has 100% (+50% per stack) damage and 100% (+100% per stack) health.
    , Aurelionite will fail to spawn on the next stage's Teleporter Event due to a bug. However, this automatically fixes itself for any future stages.

Tips

  • False Son is big oppressive unit, but not so dangerous alone. Most of the melee moves are simply avoidable by sprinting and he has predictable behavior. It is very important to be aware of your surroundings as deaths often come from bad positioning and getting cornered.
    • False Son is easily distracted by allies, allowing the player more leniency in the fight. Drones are the easiest type to obtain, but will require extra money to repair when they die. It is recommended to farm a large amount of gold before fight.
    • ALL of his moves deal extremely high damage, it is very important to avoid all incoming damage since player has limited access to healing and defense before the fight.
    • Slam releases one flame pillar under each player. To avoid sudden pillar player needs to move perpendicular or diagonal from False Son's current position. Also it is avoidable by moving directly at False Son, but not recommended.
  • Since it takes 30 seconds for each geode to respawn and there are only two available for the final phase, their usage should be limited to the most necessary circumstances, as being hit by the debuff but being unable to remove it for tens of seconds can lead to death.
  • Phase 1
    • False Son has very dangerous, low cooldown move that closes distance, most of the mobility skills in the game has higher cooldown than False Son's dash so to avoid it you need to force dash into the pillar. He will dash past pillar if the player is too far away from it (even if it is perfectly aligned between both player & boss) so it is more consistent to be closer to pillar. It is reccomended to bait the boss around the pillars and to deal dmg while he performs long animations of attacks, while being out of harm's way.
    • Often False Son goes into cycle of Corrupted Paths to Tainted Offering, meaning the player needs to be prepared for follow up shotgun of spikes after each dash. The attack has noticeable spread and it is possible to fit between burst of spikes. Also similarly to the elder lemurian's fireball volley, the player can jump before Spike Shotgun to make False Son release burst over the player when they hit the ground.
    • Even though it seems that atatcks with many concurrent damage instances will be greatly weakened by Repulsion Armor Plate.png Repulsion Armor PlateBgCommon.pngRepulsion Armor Plate.pngRepulsion Armor Plate
      Receive flat damage reduction from all attacks.

      Reduce all incoming damage by 5 (+5 per stack). Cannot be reduced below 1.
      , in reality often they dont help as much due to extremely high damage output of False Son.
  • Phase 2
    • At the start of the phase five Stone Golem.png stone golemsStone Golem.pngStone Golem
      HP: 480 (+144 per level)
      Damage: 20 (+4 per level)
      Class: Ranged / Melee
      Speed: 6.6 m/s
      Armor: 0
      spawn around the player, it may be advisable to spawn them in certain position. Spawning them on corners of arena can make 5 golems easier to deal with and more manageable, since by spawning them on corner, the player will free other side of the map from minions, allowing more focus on the boss.
    • False son becomes much less of a threat during this phase and since he becomes slower by -2 m/s, meaning that all melee moves are usually avoidable by sprinting away from him.
    • False Son always starts this phase with Spawning Lunar Shards and then uses Laser Gaze as next move.
    • The best cover from Laser Gaze is outer rocks of arena, placed away from statue, False son loses line of sight from the player, not chasing them and golems usually cant reach the player in that spot.
    • Alternatively, the player can use one of the multiple pillars on arena.
      • If the player hides behind side pillars the most consistent way to avoid damage is to line up middle cursor with eye of the statue and back up as far as possible, then use mobility skill directly at pillar when False son starts getting close. Enough movement speed items can make the use of mobility skills unnescessary.
      • Also it can be done other way around, hugging pillar and start sprinting away when he comes close. It requires more precise movement since the player will have to go back blind because camera will be facing opposite direction to sprint.
      • If the player hides behind one of the pillars closer to middle both strategies above still work. Also because of position of pillars, the player can get upclose to them and get out of False son's line of sight, avoiding chase.
    • Lunar shard explosion is dangerous during Laser due to high knockback, attack has outline representing aoe range and the player has to back up to not be in explosion radius. If that happens False son will waste laser since he will use summon attack with long animation during Laser. If the player is aware that they are likely going to be hit by one of these moves, it may be reccomended to stay grounded.
    • Stone Golem.png GolemsStone Golem.pngStone Golem
      HP: 480 (+144 per level)
      Damage: 20 (+4 per level)
      Class: Ranged / Melee
      Speed: 6.6 m/s
      Armor: 0
      can cause issues regarding crossfire. Stunning skills and burst damage can be used negate the threat of the golems.
  • Phase 3
    • False Son always starts with Prime Devastator and follows up with Lunar Shard summon if the player is not in melee range, then use Laser Gaze.
    • In order to cleanse SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Disable All Skills (Debuff)
      Disable the use of all skills and Equipment.
      in the 3rd phase of the fight, you need to use an Aurelionite Geode. Anticipate this attack by staying near a geode at the beginning of the fight to remove its effect as soon as possible.
      • It is important to save one geode for the start of the phase, BUT all pillars that are on outer rings of arena that go down as fight progresses will disappear, not giving opportunity for the player to cleanse SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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        Disable All Skills (Debuff)
        Disable the use of all skills and Equipment.
        .
    • He becomes even slower and his melee attacks become avoidable by simply constantly walking opposite direction.
    • Avoiding Charged Laser Gaze is quite simple, by walking backwards when he starts getting close will always avoid melee move.
    • Getting out of line of sight still works in this phase, but a bit more complicated. After he jumps he will chase the player from any spot, but getting out of line of sight when he gets close will reset chase.
    • After using Prime Devastator, False son summons damaging orbs that rotate around him clockwise, starting south to him and expanding in distance. It can be dangerous if he starts chasing the player during it, it is recommend to not go too far and enter circle when spinning balls open window to go into False Son's orbit. If False Son uses Charged Laser Gaze orbs visual model disappears, BUT hitboxes are still active and can deal damage to player.
  • Aurelionite
    • She can be very dangerous in this fight, like the start of Phase 2, the player can abuse spawn of Aurelionite.png AurelioniteAurelionite.pngAurelionite
      Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
      Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
      Class: Melee / Ranged
      Speed: 5 m/s
      Armor: 20
      since she always spawns infront of the player when False son uses the first Skill Block.
      • Generally the best spot is half of the arena without pillars so the player could have distance to avoid projectiles and overall see less lasers from Aurelionite.png AurelioniteAurelionite.pngAurelionite
        Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
        Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
        Class: Melee / Ranged
        Speed: 5 m/s
        Armor: 20
        .
    • Aurelionite Geode and Lunar Rain Pillars can block her laser beam. Which are generally not a good cover to use against Laser Gaze with long duration, but they can save from unexpected Aurelionite's laser.
    • Her sword wave may cover large amount of space where player can hide from Laser Gaze, direction of wave predicts player movement. During Laser Gaze, It is reccomended to constantly move left and right while hiding behind cover to force Aurelionite fire horizontally, leaving vertical line free to avoid attacks from False Son.
    • If the player predicts next False Son's Laser Gaze, they may want to force Aurelionite use her laser beam before it to not deal with 2 lasers at the same time. Aurelionite will try to use Laser beam against player with clear line of sight and relatively close range.
    • Aurelionite.png AurelioniteAurelionite.pngAurelionite
      Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
      Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
      Class: Melee / Ranged
      Speed: 5 m/s
      Armor: 20
      has massive health pool and killing her is usually ineffective in most runs, though with high damage output killing her quickly is must-do.
  • Survivor specific
    • Captain.png CaptainCaptain.pngCaptainThe Captain is a unique survivor that can control the battlefield with utility and damage - with help from the UES Safe Travels.
      Class: Unknown
      HP: 110 (+33 per level)
      Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
      Armor: 0
      Umbra: Tired Veteran
      is able to skip the 1st and 2nd phases of the boss fight by using OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike.png OGM-72 'DIABLO' StrikeOGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike.pngOGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike (Utility)Stunning. Request a kinetic strike from the UES Safe Travels. After 20 seconds, it deals 40,000% damage to ALL characters.
      Survivor: Captain
      . it is possible to hit the first 2 phases itemless and with Hardlight Afterburner.png Hardlight AfterburnerBgLegendary.pngHardlight Afterburner.pngHardlight Afterburner
      Add 2 extra charges of your Utility skill. Reduce Utility skill cooldown.

      Add +2 (+2 per stack) charges of your Utility skill. Reduces Utility skill cooldown by 33%.
      or other cooldown reduction it is possible to hit all 3 phases. The player must however have enough damage to kill each phase in 1 hit.
      • Without additional stocks the player needs to hold OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike and wait for a second one, then when the skill cooldown reaches 0 and the player gains a 2nd one, place the first OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike at the center of arena and wait 8-10 seconds, then place the second OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike and immediately enter the arena.
      • With Hardlight Afterburner.png Hardlight AfterburnerBgLegendary.pngHardlight Afterburner.pngHardlight Afterburner
        Add 2 extra charges of your Utility skill. Reduce Utility skill cooldown.

        Add +2 (+2 per stack) charges of your Utility skill. Reduces Utility skill cooldown by 33%.
        the timing is mostly the same, but the player doesnt isn't required to wait for the cooldown. Place the first OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike, then the second OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike after 8-10s delay and enter the arena, when the cutscene ends immediately place the third OGM-72 'DIABLO' Strike. The timing isn't tight since False son stays still for a long time at the start of phase 3.
    • Snapfreeze.png SnapfreezeSnapfreeze.pngSnapfreeze (Utility)Freezing. Create a barrier that hurts enemies for 100% damage.
      Survivor: Artificer
      , Cast Nano-Spear.png Cast Nano-SpearCast Nano-Spear.pngCast Nano-Spear (Secondary)Freezing. Charge up a piercing nano-spear that deals 400%-1200% damage.
      Survivor: Artificer
      , Cryocharge.png CryochargeCryocharge.pngCryocharge (Special)Freezing. Fire a piercing round for 2000% damage.
      Survivor: Railgunner
      and Boosted Ice Box.png Boosted Ice BoxBoosted Ice Box.pngBoosted Ice Box (Secondary)Freezing. Launches 1 large ice cube for 1500% damage.
      Survivor: CHEF
      skills are capable of freezing and executing False Son.
    • Ice Box.png Ice BoxIce Box.pngIce Box (Secondary)Frost. Launch ice cubes for 3x150 damage.
      Survivor: CHEF
      , Boosted Oil Spill.png Boosted Oil SpillBoosted Oil Spill.pngBoosted Oil Spill (Utility)Twirl upwards then slam down, exploding with activated Oil for 200% damage. Launch again by reactivating this ability before landing.
      Survivor: CHEF
      and Yes, CHEF!.png Yes, CHEF!Yes, CHEF!.pngYes, CHEF! (Special)Emit a blast attack dealing 400% damage, inflicting Ignite or Frost. Boosts the next Skill used.
      Survivor: CHEF
      can build up SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Frost (Debuff)
      At 6 stacks of Frost, freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.At 6 stacks of this debuff, remove all stacks and freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.
      (stackable)
      to freeze and execute False Son. Boosted Oil Spill and Yes, CHEF! only apply SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Frost (Debuff)
      At 6 stacks of Frost, freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.At 6 stacks of this debuff, remove all stacks and freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.
      (stackable)
      if Ice Box is selected.
    • Oil Spill.png Oil SpillOil Spill.pngOil Spill (Utility)Twirl upwards then slam down, exploding with Oil for 200% damage. Launch again by reactivating this ability before landing, up to 4 total.
      Survivor: CHEF
      and Glaze.png GlazeGlaze.pngGlaze (Special)Fire globs of Oil in quick succession, dealing 7x250 damage.
      Survivor: CHEF
      also build up SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Frost (Debuff)
      At 6 stacks of Frost, freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.At 6 stacks of this debuff, remove all stacks and freeze in place. Dropping to below 30% health while frozen results in instant death.
      (stackable)
      if oil pools are frozen.
    • Smoke Bomb.png Smoke BombSmoke Bomb.pngSmoke Bomb (Utility)Stunning. Deal 200% damage, become invisible, then deal 200% damage again.
      Survivor: Bandit
      stops Laser Gaze tracking and prevents False Son from sprinting towards player, but False Son still can walk normally.
    • Tangling Growth.png Tangling GrowthTangling Growth.pngTangling Growth (Special)25% HP. Fire a flower that roots for 200% damage. Heals for every target hit.
      Survivor: REX
      and Reprieve.png ReprieveReprieve.pngReprieve (Utility)Gain barrier and take flight. Total barrier loss or impact creates a Cyclone, healing allies, and dealing 200% damage per second.
      Survivor: Seeker
      can hold False Son in place. Additionally Tangling Growth nullifies Corrupted Paths, since dash distance is affected by movement speed.
    • Arrow Rain.png Arrow RainArrow Rain.pngArrow Rain (Special)Teleport into the sky. Target an area to rain arrows, slowing all enemies and dealing 330% damage per second.
      Survivor: Huntress
      , DIRECTIVE Inject.png DIRECTIVE: InjectDIRECTIVE Inject.pngDIRECTIVE: Inject (Primary)Fire 3 syringes for 3x80% damage. The last syringe Weaken and heals for 60% of damage dealt.
      Survivor: REX
      , DIRECTIVE Disperse.png DIRECTIVE: DisperseDIRECTIVE Disperse.pngDIRECTIVE: Disperse (Utility)Fire a Sonic Boom that Weaken all enemies hit.
      Survivor: REX
      , Polar Field Device.png Polar Field DevicePolar Field Device.pngPolar Field Device (Utility)Throw out a device that slows down all nearby enemies and projectiles.
      Survivor: Railgunner
      , Drown.png DrownDrown.pngDrown (Primary)Fire a slowing long-range beam for 300% damage.
      Survivor: Void Fiend
      , Spirit Punch.png Spirit PunchSpirit Punch.pngSpirit Punch (Primary)Fire piercing disembodied fists at enemies for 250% damage. Every 3rd hit explodes dealing 350% damage.
      Survivor: Seeker
      , Oil Spill.png Oil SpillOil Spill.pngOil Spill (Utility)Twirl upwards then slam down, exploding with Oil for 200% damage. Launch again by reactivating this ability before landing, up to 4 total.
      Survivor: CHEF
      and Glaze.png GlazeGlaze.pngGlaze (Special)Fire globs of Oil in quick succession, dealing 7x250 damage.
      Survivor: CHEF
      can decrease False Son's movement speed and preventing him from getting close to the player during Laser Gaze.
  • Item specific
    • Runald's Band.png Runald's BandBgUncommon.pngRunald's Band.pngRunald's Band
      High damage hits also blasts enemies with runic ice. Recharges over time.

      Hits that deal more than 400% damage also blasts enemies with a runic ice blast, slowing them by 80% for 3s (+3s per stack) and dealing 250% (+250% per stack) TOTAL damage. Recharges every 10 seconds.
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      Breaching Fin.png Breaching FinBgUncommon.pngBreaching Fin.pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Breaching Fin
      Grounded enemies hit by any skill are launched and take bonus damage.

      Grounded enemies hit with any skill are launched and stunned. Enemies hit while airborne are launched again up to 2 times (+1 per stack). Launched enemies take increased damage by 10% from all sources per launch.
      , Chronobauble.png ChronobaubleBgUncommon.pngChronobauble.pngChronobauble
      Slow enemies on hit.

      Slow enemies on hit for -60% movement speed for 2s (+2s per stack).
      , Mired Urn.png Mired UrnBgBoss.pngMired Urn.pngMired Urn
      Siphon health from nearby enemies while in combat.

      While in combat, the nearest 1 (+1 per stack) enemies to you within 13m will be 'tethered' to you, dealing 100% damage per second, applying tar, and healing you for 100% of the damage dealt.
      and Effigy of Grief.png Effigy of GriefBgLunar.pngEffigy of Grief.png15sEffigy of Grief
      Drop a permanent effigy that cripples ALL characters inside. Can place up to 5.

      ALL characters within are slowed by 50% and have their armor reduced by 20. Can place up to 5.
      are strong control effects that can interrupt False Son's movement speed. Frost Relic.png Frost RelicBgLegendary.pngFrost Relic.pngFrost Relic
      Killing enemies surrounds you with an ice storm.

      Killing an enemy surrounds you with an ice storm that deals 1200% damage per second and slows enemies by 80% for 1.5s. The storm grows with every kill, increasing its radius by 2m. Stacks up to 18m (+12m per stack).
      and Wake of Vultures.png Wake of VulturesBgLegendary.pngWake of Vultures.pngWake of Vultures
      Temporarily steal the power of slain elites.

      Gain the power of any killed elite monster for 8s (+5s per stack).
      have this capability too, but requirements to activate effects are unrealistic in fight.
    • Primordial Cube.png Primordial CubeBgEquipment.pngPrimordial Cube.png60sPrimordial Cube
      Fire a black hole that draws enemies in.

      Fire a black hole that draws enemies within 30m into its center. Lasts 10 seconds
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      Singularity Band.png Singularity BandBgVoid.pngSingularity Band.pngSotV Icon.pngSotV Icon.pngSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
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      Singularity Band
      High damage hits also create unstable black holes. Recharges over time. Corrupts all Runald's and Kjaro's Bands.

      Hits that deal more than 400% damage also fire a black hole that draws enemies within 15m into its center. Lasts 5 seconds before collapsing, dealing 100% (+100% per stack) TOTAL damage. Recharges every 20 seconds. Corrupts all Runald's and Kjaro's Bands.
      and SotV Icon.pngSotV Icon.pngSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
      Tentabauble is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
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      Tentabauble.png TentabaubleBgVoid.pngTentabauble.pngSotV Icon.pngSotV Icon.pngSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
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      Tentabauble
      Chance to root enemies on hit. Corrupts all Chronobaubles.

      5% (+5% per stack) chance on hit to root enemies for 1s (+1s per stack). Corrupts all Chronobaubles.
      can hold False Son in place. Tentabauble also nullifies Corrupted Paths.
    • Old War Stealthkit.png Old War StealthkitBgUncommon.pngOld War Stealthkit.pngOld War Stealthkit
      Turn invisible at low health.

      Falling below 25% health causes you to gain 40% movement speed and invisibility for 5s. Recharges every 30 seconds (-50% per stack).
      stops Laser Gaze tracking and prevents False Son from sprinting towards player, but False Son still can walk normally.
    • Queen's Gland.png Queen's GlandBgBoss.pngQueen's Gland.pngQueen's Gland
      Recruit a Beetle Guard.

      Every 30 seconds, summon a Beetle Guard with bonus 300% damage and 100% health. Can have up to 1 (+1 per stack) Guards at a time.
      and Empathy Cores.png Empathy CoresBgBoss.pngEmpathy Cores.pngEmpathy Cores
      Recruit a pair of Solus Probes that gain power with more allies.

      Every 30 seconds, summon two Solus Probes that gain +100% (+100% per stack) damage per ally on your team.
      are the best allies for the fight, since they constantly respawn.
    • Squid Polyp.png Squid PolypBgUncommon.pngSquid Polyp.pngSquid Polyp
      Activating an interactable summons a Squid Turret nearby.

      Activating an interactable summons a Squid Turret that attacks nearby enemies at 100% (+100% per stack) attack speed. Lasts 30 seconds.
      break False Son's AI and he cant use most of the skills against Squid Turret, making their survival very easy.
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      Ben's Raincoat
      Prevent debuffs, instead gaining a temporary barrier. Recharges over time.

      Prevents 1 (+1 per stack) debuff and instead grants a temporary barrier for 10% of maximum health. Recharges every 5 seconds.
      can prevent SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Disable All Skills (Debuff)
      Disable the use of all skills and Equipment.
      from Prime Devastator ONLY when SotV Icon.pngSotV Icon.pngSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
      Debuff Immunity is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
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      Debuff Immunity (Buff)
      Indicates that SotV Icon.pngSotV Icon.pngSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
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      This content is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
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      Ben's Raincoat
      Prevent debuffs, instead gaining a temporary barrier. Recharges over time.

      Prevents 1 (+1 per stack) debuff and instead grants a temporary barrier for 10% of maximum health. Recharges every 5 seconds.
      can be activated.
      is active, if False Son manages to apply SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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      Disable All Skills (Debuff)
      Disable the use of all skills and Equipment.
      while Ben's Raincoat is on cooldown, debuff won't be cleansed.

Dialogue

Toggle Dialogue

Spawn

  • Leave me.
  • If you insist.
  • Have you come seeking a god?
  • What are you?

Spawns, and sees Heretic.png HereticHeretic.pngHereticThe Heretic is a powerful character who can only be accessed through extraordinary means.
Class: Unknown
HP: 440 (+132 per level)
Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
Armor: 0
Umbra: Unorthodoxy Risen

  • Back again, Vulture?
  • Suffer for the sins of your ilk.

Spawns, and sees SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
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False SonThe False Son is a slow but stalwart close-range warrior. With extreme health and defense, False Son can weather any storm. Use False Son's durability to stay in the fray and capitalize on his slow but deadly skills.
Class: Unknown
HP: 180 (+54 per level)
Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
Armor: 20
Umbra: The Shattered Heir

  • Familiar...
  • How...? No. NO.

Hurt (Early Phase)

  • Pointless.
  • Stay down, cretin.
  • This is nothing.
  • TRY THIS.
  • Expel away your weakness.
  • Have a taste of divinity.
  • Such effort... for what?
  • Crumble.

Hurt (Final Phase)

  • WHO WILL SHATTER FIRST?
  • SLOW.
  • I WILL PERSIST.
  • BREAK WITH ME.
  • FIGHT UNTIL YOUR LAST.
  • GRIND YOU TO DUST AND ASH.
  • NO FUTURE.

Player dies (Early Phase)

  • As it should be.
  • Fragile.
  • Such small wills.
  • Done already?
  • No grave will hold you.

Player dies (Final Phase)

  • It is MY RIGHT.
  • CRUMBLE.
  • AS IMMATERIAL AS THE REST.
  • SHATTER.
  • BROKEN LIKE THE OTHERS.

Heretic is killed (Early Phase)

  • I am awake this time, Vulture.
  • Return to sender.

Heretic is killed (Final Phase)

  • NOT TWICE, VULTURE.
  • EXILE.

Halcyon Seed.png Halcyon SeedBgBoss.pngHalcyon Seed.pngHalcyon Seed
Summon Aurelionite during the Teleporter event.

Summon Aurelionite during the teleporter event. It has 100% (+50% per stack) damage and 100% (+100% per stack) health.
is used.

  • RETURN YOUR STOLEN POWER, VERMIN.
  • You would use her? Against ME?

Aurelionite.png Aurelionite (Ally)Aurelionite.pngAurelionite
Titanic GoldweaverHP: 2100 (+630 per level)
Damage: 40 (+8 per level)
Class: Melee / Ranged
Speed: 5 m/s
Armor: 20
dies

  • This gilded thing is... part of me.
  • Rest. Soon we will all be free.

Sees Heretic and has Halcyon Seed

  • WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

Drone is killed

  • Removing pest...
  • Paltry crutch.
  • Irritating gnats.

False Son Dies

  • This cannot be... my end.
  • EVERYTHING... IS SO LOUD... AND SO QUIET.
  • A... GIFT... JUST OUT OF REACH...
  • I... FEEL MYSELF... Breaking... again...
  • HE IS LAUGHING... STOP LAUGHING AT ME...
  • Shackles... locked in golden shackles...

Player is killed by lightning

  • Only the storm will remember you.
  • Ashes scattered by lightning and wind.
  • ERADICATED.

Purified

  • THE VOICES... I can hear... me?

Lore

A mockery of a greater being. 
See brother? Left unsupervised, your pets toy with tools beyond their understanding. Do you ignore their endless praise? I doubt it. Does it make you feel better about betraying your own? 
PATHETIC. 
... 
Have you grown so tired of foolishness you wait to see what happens if you loosen the reins? 
ANSWER ME.

Version History

Update Notes V1.3.7
  • False Son Boss Fight
    • Improved attack, movement and transition animations across all phases of the encounter.
    • Altered health, scaling and damage dealt by False Son Boss to make the encounter an appropriate challenge depending on the length of your run, including giving him Adaptive Armor similar to the other end game bosses.
    • Improved telegraphing of all attacks during the fight to reduce unexpected deaths.
    • Improved visual cues to better communicate False Son/Encounter abilities and effects.
    • Improved False Son pathfinding around the arena.
    • Reduced Stone Golem.png Stone GolemStone Golem.pngStone Golem
      HP: 480 (+144 per level)
      Damage: 20 (+4 per level)
      Class: Ranged / Melee
      Speed: 6.6 m/s
      Armor: 0
      spawns during the encounter.
    • Adjusted Lunar Pillar cover in the arena.

Update Notes V1.3.6
  • 1.3.6 Other Changes
    • Geodes no longer spawn in the air around the SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      arena on SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      Prime Meridian is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian.png Prime MeridianPrime Meridian.pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian (Final - Path of the Colossus)
      Relic of the False Son
      You dream of rebirth.

      The top of a giant statue of Providence, and the final stage in the Path of the Colossus. The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      waits at the highest point of this area.
      .

V1.3.5 Bug Fix Update
  • Bug Fixes
    • As a connected client, players reported that The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False Son’s Boss fightFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      would sometimes not show certain animations. He’s back to using those abilities properly.
    • Platforms for The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False Son’sFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      arena on SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      Prime Meridian is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian.png Prime MeridianPrime Meridian.pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian (Final - Path of the Colossus)
      Relic of the False Son
      You dream of rebirth.

      The top of a giant statue of Providence, and the final stage in the Path of the Colossus. The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      waits at the highest point of this area.
      would sometimes not change for clients when moving between phases. They will now appear/disappear just as they would to the host.
    • As a connected client, players reported that sometimes The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False Son’sFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      large boss health bar would not reappear after changing phases. It will now show back up for all players.
    • Resolved an issue where - when fighting the The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False Son BossFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      with SwarmsArtifact of Swarms - the SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      Prime Meridian is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian.png Prime MeridianPrime Meridian.pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Prime Meridian (Final - Path of the Colossus)
      Relic of the False Son
      You dream of rebirth.

      The top of a giant statue of Providence, and the final stage in the Path of the Colossus. The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      waits at the highest point of this area.
      event achievement would unlock after only killing one of the bosses.
    • Resolved an issue that could sometimes trap players outside of The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False Son'sFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      boss room upon being resurrected by SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      Seeker is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      Seeker.png SeekerSeeker.pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      SeekerAs a meditative mid-range brawler, Seeker utilizes powerful healing to sustain herself and her team.
      Class: Unknown
      HP: 115 (+34 per level)
      Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
      Armor: 20
      Umbra: Diviner of House Beyond
      .
    • Resolved an issue were using Sojourn.png SojournSojourn.pngSojourn (Utility)Stunning. Take flight and explode, dealing 500% damage. Exchange 25% health per second for increased damage.
      Survivor: Seeker
      , Eccentric Vase.png Eccentric VaseBgEquipment.pngEccentric Vase.png45sEccentric Vase
      Create a quantum tunnel between two locations.

      Create a quantum tunnel of up to 1000m in length. Lasts 30 seconds.
      , or Volcanic Egg.png Volcanic EggBgEquipment.pngVolcanic Egg.png30sVolcanic Egg
      Transform into a speeding draconic fireball, dealing damage as you pass through enemies.

      Turn into a draconic fireball for 5 seconds. Deal 500% damage on impact. Detonates at the end for 800% damage.
      could lock you out of viewing the SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      fight into or teleporting up to the platform.

Seekers of the Storm - Minor Update Follow-up
  • Bug Fixes
    • Upon defeating The SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      as Heretic.png HereticHeretic.pngHereticThe Heretic is a powerful character who can only be accessed through extraordinary means.
      Class: Unknown
      HP: 440 (+132 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Armor: 0
      Umbra: Unorthodoxy Risen
      , the line that plays in chat was incorrect. That string has been replaced with the intended line.

Seekers of the Storm - First Patch
  • Bug Fixes
    • Addressed an issue reported by some players on Prime Meridian where lighting would spawn on top of players during the SotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      False Son (Boss) is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss).png False SonFalse Son (Boss).pngSotS Icon.pngSotS Icon.pngSeekers of the Storm - DLC Content
      This content is part of the Seekers of the Storm DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
      Click for more info.
      False Son (Boss)
      HP: 1000 (+300 per level)
      Damage: 18 (+3.6 per level)
      Class: Melee
      Speed: 14 m/s
      Armor: 23
      cutscene.

Seekers of the Storm Update
  • Added Boss: False Son