10 SOUL-CRUSHING Second Phase Boss Reveals

10. Urd - Thymesia

This boss won't get you quaking in your boots upon first sight, especially compared to other enemies in the underrated Soulslike Thymesia. But you know what happens if you judge a book by its cover? You get decimated by triple thrusts, insane sword skills, and a two-phased fight, that's what. 

Urd, The King's Dagger, is a wickedly fast and hard-hitting foe that will test your mettle. Players who have mastered parries will struggle less, but those looking to duck and weave will be in for some punishment. That's why it hurts so much when she comes back for seconds.  

After struggling against this Javelin Sword wielder for what feels like aeons, you'll eventually whittle her health to zero. But that won't stop her as she immediately regains a health bar with barely a three-second cutscene. 

This is something Thymesia players will have experienced before, as previous bosses like Odur and Varg have similar second-phase reveals. But given how wickedly challenging Urd is, you kinda wish she'd missed the memo.