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· 'The Architect of Ruin' can only be attacked when stunned after players collect all 6 'Clocks'.
· During the boss's attack, hazardous zones appear across the arena, but specific safe spots exist. You must move to these safe spots after collecting the clocks.
· This boss fight is very long. If you don't have high HP or fast healing, or a powerful attack to defeat it in one go, the battle can drag on.

· The boss fires 'Void Shards' in a diagonal pattern, starting from the corners of the arena and moving back.
· The Void Shard pattern is consistent, but sometimes many are fired, and sometimes fewer.
· This pattern persists throughout the fight, so always be vigilant.

· Phase 1 primarily consists of clock collection and floor collapse patterns.
· When collecting clocks, if you're not a ranged attacker, it's best to collect the outer clocks first and the central clock last. This allows more time to approach and attack the boss.
· It's crucial to inflict maximum damage during the brief stun period.

· In Phase 2, laser attacks are added. These lasers must be dodged by jumping and deal significant damage.
· Laser patterns appear along with Void Shards, and you must also watch out for patterns where holes open in the floor. Falling into these holes results in instant death.
· The lasers generally follow consistent patterns horizontally and vertically, and the floor holes usually appear in the front of the arena, making it relatively safer to dodge lasers from the rear.
· Clock collection is still essential in this phase, and the time to damage the boss remains short.

· When the boss's HP drops below approximately 12 million, new mechanics are activated.
· More holes appear on the floor in this stage, and a 'Time Storm' pattern that sweeps across the center of the arena emerges. Getting caught in this pattern can be fatal, so extreme caution is required.
· Survival is paramount in this phase; you must dodge Void Shards, lasers, and floor traps while looking for attack opportunities.
· This phase is about survival, dodging Void Shards, lasers, and floor traps while seeking attack opportunities.

· In Phase 3, patterns from previous phases become more intense and appear in combination.
· You must simultaneously dodge rotating lasers, continuously spawning Time Storms, floor collapses, and Void Shards.
· Be wary of patterns where the boss corners you while unleashing other attacks.
· In this stage, it's very difficult and dangerous to damage the boss after collecting clocks, so focusing on survival and waiting for opportunities is key.

· The core of the boss strategy is the timing of clock collection, especially collecting the central clock last. This allows for more damage to be dealt to the boss.
· As the boss fight gets longer and patterns more complex, sufficient survivability and healing are important.
· It's advisable to always maintain an escape route, preparing for patterns where the boss tries to corner you.

· The final phase becomes even more intense, with increased attack speed and frequency from the boss.
· Do not let your guard down against any patterns, including Time Storms, lasers, and Void Shards.
· By calmly collecting clocks and dealing maximum damage when the boss is stunned, you can defeat the boss.

· The battle finally ends when you defeat the boss.
· When defeating the boss, the 'Mask' item, one of the items obtainable through farming 'Proof of Existence', is useful as it can grant up to 20 random skills.
· Thank you for watching, and good luck.