Rift of the Necrodancer combines visual novel-style storytelling with frantic rhythm-based action to solid effect.

The first boss battle that appears is against Harmonie.

Rather than attacking a variety of monsters on a fret-like track, things work a bit differently.

Cadence facing Harmonie in Rift of the Necrodancer.

How Are Boss Battles Different From Normal Rifts?

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Purple Circle

The boss is about to attack.

Yellow Circle

You are about to counterattack.

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Yellow Starburst

The boss is stunned, and you might continue attacking.

If you successfully hit the yellow circles, then the boss will be stunned and the starbursts will appear.

Because of this, we’ll take alook at how to defeat her as an example.

A player defeating Harmonie in Rift of the Necrodancer.

Firstly, abouthalfway through the fight, she will transform and become a bit more desperate.

At minimum,you’ll need to defeat her before losing all of your HP.

This battle starts withskulls spinning in a circle.If you don’t do anything, they will continue to spin.

A player fighting Queen in Rift of the Necrodancer.

You’ll needpress Up to make it ‘activate’ a skull,and then follow the pattern.

This is the format the entire battle follows, but the skulls will eventually begin to look different.

so that activate any skull, throughout the entire battle, you’ll need to press Up.

A player fighting Harmonie in Rift of the Necrodancer.

For more difficult skulls, it’s very easy to get tripped up.

When these monsters spawn,listen closely so you’re free to recreate it.

Do You Have To Spend Diamonds To Unlock Bosses?

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The short answer?No.You don’t need to spend any diamonds to get to defeat all five bosses.

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