Boss fights inSouth of Midnightdon’t always hit you with big, flashy moments, but they do stick with you. Each one feels different. Some are simple, straight-up fights. Others get under your skin with strange tricks. Either way, they all bring something interesting to the table.
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Some bosses test how well you’ve learned the basics like when to dodge, how to use your weaves, and where to stand so you don’t get wiped out. Others slow things down and throw off your rhythm, just to keep you guessing. You’re not always fighting the hardest-hitting enemy, but you are learning something new almost every time. So here’s a rundown of every boss in South of Midnight, from the weakest to the toughest.
More about Using Your Movement Skills Than Fighting
Benjy is a big catfish you need to face in Chapter 4. You will start this encounter by chasing Benjy, jumping from platform to platform, running on walls, and gliding through the air. The chase is not very fast, so focus on being careful with your jumps and movements. If you fall or make a mistake, you’ll need to start over, so precision is key. After the chase, you reach Benjy’s head, and the real fight begins. The good news is, Benjy doesn’t attack you during this part. Your job is to find the wound on Benjy’s head and attack it. It’s a simple fight, but you need to be precise in your attacks.
To beat Benjy, you need to be good at jumping, gliding, and running on walls. These skills are important when chasing him and during the fight. In the fight, make sure you’re focused on hitting the wound on Benjy’s head. Since Benjy doesn’t fight back, you have time to get your attacks right.
4Two-Toed Tom
Test of Speed and Reflexes
Two-Toed Tomshows up in Chapter 5, and, as a giant alligator, he’s one of the scariest creatures in the game. You don’t just meet him in one small area—he controls a big part of the swamp. He shows up at random times, which keeps you nervous because you never know when he’ll strike.
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When you finally face him, Tom is huge but fast. He charges at you with quick bites, swings his massive tail, and sometimes vanishes into the swamp, only to attack from another spot. You have to stay on your toes and be ready for anything. He doesn’t follow a simple pattern, so you need to watch his moves and react quickly. And keep an eye on the church bell, so you know when to stun this giant Alligator and gain the upper hand. Taking down Two-Toed Tom is tough, but it’s also one of the most exciting parts of South of Midnight. The fight feels like a real battle of brains and reflexes.
3Huggin’ Molly
You Will Be Doing a Lot of Dodging and Jumping
Huggin' Molly fights in several ways, making her battle challenging. She throws red jars at you, which can cause damage if they hit. You’ll need to dodge or jump to avoid getting hit. Also her long arms are dangerous, and she uses them to swipe at you from a distance. Staying out of her reach and moving quickly is key to avoiding these attacks.
The arena has red jars that you can pick up and throw back at her. This can turn her own attack against her and deal extra damage. This fight is in three parts, so just know that she’s not going down easily.
Be Ready to Deal With His Minions
Kooshma is the last boss you will encounter in South of Midnight. At first, Kooshma doesn’t fight you directly. Instead, he sends his minions to attack you. You have to use Hazel’s weaving powers carefully to beat them. Then Kooshma shows up. He uses his tentacles to attack and can hit wide areas, you should be ready to dodge.
The floor and walls around you also keep changing, so it’s hard to see what’s real. In the final part of the fight, Kooshma gets more aggressive. He mixes illusions with strong magic blasts. You have to dodge, defend, and find chances to hit him when he’s open.
Three-Phase Fight with a Giant Owl
The fight withRougarouis in three parts, and each one adds something new. In the first part, the Rougarou jumps and lands near you a lot. Stay moving, or it’ll land on you. It also swipes with its
wings if you get too close. When it dives from above, a red circle shows where it will land—get out of that circle fast, because it leaves behind fire that slows you down.
In the second part, the Rougarou makes a big tornado. It’s hard to see, but its yellow eyes will glow just before it attacks. Watch the ground for a red circle and dodge to the side when it dives. It also adds a new move here—it breathes fire three times in a row. Dodge sideways to avoid getting burned. If you stay close to it, it might not use the fire breath as much. In the last part, the tornado comes back and the Rougarou uses the same moves as before.
It doesn’t learn anything new, but it gets faster, so you have to be ready. If you want the trophy called “An Owl for an Owl,” you’ll have to beat it without getting hurt. That means you have to know exactly when to dodge and when it’s safe to strike.
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