Mastering Hamlet: A Complete Guide to Conquering the Crystal of Atlan Event
The Crystal of Atlan event in Fallen Sword introduces one of the game's most challenging bosses—Hamlet. Whether you're a seasoned player or just diving into the event, you’ll need a solid strategy to defeat him and farm the precious rewards. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the best ways to farm the Crystal of Atlan event, focusing on how to tackle Hamlet, his tricky mechanics, and the optimal strategies to maximize your chances of success.
Unlocking the Crystal of Atlan Event
Before you even think about farming, you’ll need to unlock the Crystal of Atlan event. This is usually the first step of any event in Fallen Sword, and Hamlet is no different. To unlock the event, you’ll need to complete a few story quests. The quests will unlock the boss fight and allow you to challenge Hamlet.
The first time you fight Hamlet, it’s all about progression. You won’t get any rewards right away because this is essentially just the story mode. However, once you complete the quests and the initial challenge, you’ll unlock the tougher challenge versions of the boss. From there, you can start farming for the Crystal of Atlan.
Understanding Hamlet's Phases
Hamlet has three distinct phases in the fight, and knowing how to handle each phase will be key to defeating him. The fight isn’t just about raw damage; it’s about timing, positioning, and dodging his powerful attacks.
Phase 1: Normal Phase
This is where you’ll see most of Hamlet’s basic mechanics. His attacks come from all directions, including aerial and ground-based strikes. You’ll want to stay mobile, especially to avoid his laser beams and ground slams. Here's the trick: whenever Hamlet uses his aerial attacks, you can dodge them by jumping and moving to his side or behind him. This will give you a chance to avoid damage while continuing to deal your own.
Hamlet also has a charge-up attack, which is either a lightning strike or purple goo. During this time, he’s vulnerable to attacks, so don’t waste this opportunity. Watch for the charge-up indicator so you can prepare to dodge when necessary. This phase is a good time to dish out heavy damage, but remember to stay alert for his blink mechanics that render him temporarily invulnerable.
Phase 2: Fire and Ice
When Hamlet reaches about half health, he’ll shift into his second phase, which introduces elemental attacks: fire and ice.
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Fire Phase: When Hamlet activates his fire mechanic, it will deal damage wherever you're standing. The key to surviving this phase is to remain still when the fire attack is about to land. Once you see it coming, dodge just before the fire hits. Moving around during this phase will only increase your chances of getting hit.
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Ice Phase: The ice phase is much simpler to handle. When Hamlet uses his ice mechanic, you’ll see a large AoE attack that will freeze you if it connects. If you’re caught, quickly mash the A and D keys to unfreeze yourself, then dodge out of the circle. Timing here is crucial, but once you get the hang of it, this phase becomes one of the easier ones to deal with.
Phase 3: The Final Countdown
In the last phase, Hamlet will start to enter “panic mode” with his double curtain attack. This is where things get real. You’ll need to watch for the first curtain attack and then immediately move to the opposite side of the map to avoid getting hit by the second one.
Once Hamlet hits around 10 health bars remaining, he’ll stick his sword into the center of the arena. This is your cue to give it your all. You have 15 seconds to deal enough damage to finish him off before the timer runs out. If you don’t manage to do enough damage in this window, you’ll be sent back to square one.
Tips and Tricks for Farming
Now that you understand Hamlet's phases, it’s time to focus on farming strategies. To maximize your efficiency, here are some key tips:
Buffs Are Your Best Friend
Using buffs will make this fight much more manageable. Focus on buffs like Dawn, Crimson Hunter, and Above the Cliff, as these can significantly boost your damage and survivability. Additionally, don’t forget the Beast Bane Potion—Hamlet is a beast boss, so this potion is especially effective against him.
If you have access to pay-to-win potions or buffs like the Dawn Buff from Golden Fleas, they can make a huge difference. The extra survivability and damage boosts will make it easier to survive long enough to farm the event.
Avoiding Pet Skills and Resonance
One of the challenge rewards asks you to defeat Hamlet without using Resonance or Pet Skills. This can be tricky, especially if you rely heavily on these abilities, but there's a simple fix: unbind your pet and resonance keys. I recommend going into your keybind settings and disabling these abilities for the duration of your run. This will help you avoid accidentally using them during the fight.
Watch for Timing and Avoid Muscle Memory
When you're trying to avoid using resonance or pet skills, make sure to adjust your muscle memory. It’s easy to instinctively press the hotkeys for your resonance and pet skills when they come off cooldown. So, disable those abilities or adjust your muscle memory before you start the challenge.
Surviving the Final Phase
In the final phase, timing is everything. If you don’t have any ults or significant buffs left, it’s easy to fail the final 15-second window. Try to save your strongest abilities for this phase, as you’ll need to output as much damage as possible in a short time. If you’re running low on health, consider using your defensive abilities to survive long enough to finish him off.
Final Thoughts
Hamlet is one of the more challenging bosses in Fallen Sword, but with the right strategy, buffs, and knowledge of his attack patterns, you can absolutely defeat him and farm the Crystal of Atlan efficiently. Pay attention to his phases, time your attacks carefully, and don’t forget to unbind pet and resonance skills if you’re aiming for the challenge rewards.
Once you get the hang of his mechanics, you’ll be able to farm the event for Crystal of Atlan and reap the rewards like a pro. Happy hunting!
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