In Dont Starv, the Cyclops Reindeer poses a huge threat to the player at any stage of the game. In the classic version, the probability of this boss is 67%. With standard settings, the player encounters a Cyclops-deer at the end of winter. After installing the add-on "Dont Starv: Tughezer" the probability of a monster was increased to 100%. Also in this update, Cyclops-deer may appear at the beginning of winter, although this usually happens on the 4th day.
Boss features
When a player, hiding from the cold and darkness, begins to hear a terrifying hiss - he came. Cyclops deer very often chooses a deep night as the time of their visit. This danger is extremely difficult to avoid, since in the dark the player must ensure that he does not freeze, as well as the level of hunger.
Its appearance is foreshadowed by a loud stomp that lasts for one minute. With the advent of winter, you should be attentive to your buildings, since the Cyclops-deer, first of all, attacks them. The boss destroys any walls, and if their level is lower than the second, then he can simply step over them. Damage to the player is 75 units, and to mobs - 150. Can attack by splash, and also destroy a swarm of bees in just one attack.
Cyclops-Reindeer Tactics
This is one of the most difficult bosses, and therefore players with special zeal are looking for strategies. There are many ways to defeat the Cyclops deer, and the most common are the following:
- Evasion method. To implement this method, it is first necessary to create a chest. Next, you need to cancel its location on the ground by placing it in your inventory. Thanks to this action, a chest will appear on the player’s panel, which can be placed at any time. When the Cyclops deer begins to approach, it is necessary to leave 3-4 screens from important buildings and install a chest. After the boss destroys this building, he will become inactive, as his goal will be fulfilled.
- Battle tactics. Extremely variable method of dealing with Cyclops-deer. The simplest and most obvious way is to create a large amount of equipment. The player needs a lot of weapons, armor and potions to restore health. After applying one or two blows, you need to run away and dodge the monster's blow. In this case, a good knowledge of the mechanics of the game is necessary, otherwise the character will simply die in the fray.
- Distant battle. The most expensive way that takes the most time. But he is the safest. It will take one fiery staff (to complement DST - three). The bottom line is extremely simple - set fire to the Cyclops-deer and run away. When it goes out - repeat. You should be extremely careful, because if the boss dies from the flame, then you can lose an extremely valuable drop in the form of the eye of a Cyclops-deer. In Dont Starv, without additions, 18 shots and one spear strike are required, and in DLS Tugezer, 51 shots of the staff and one spear strike are required.
- Attraction of "allies". Cyclops is an extremely aggressive monster, and therefore it would be a good idea to pit him with another boss. The main thing is to correctly calculate the trajectory of the pursuit of monsters.
Boss drop
After defeating the boss, the player drops a large amount of meat, as well as the eyes of the Cyclops-deer. The player can eat it, replenishing its health reserve by 60 units. This action will reduce hunger by 75, but decrease your level of mind by 15.