10 Hardest Video Game Bosses That Required Incredible Skill
2. Skolas - Destiny (House Of Wolves Expansion)
Skolas, the Kell of Kells, is the ultimate test in both skill and patience for Destiny players. Found at the end of the House of Wolves expansion, this encounter was so gruelling on launch that Bungee needed to half his hit-points in a patch in order to make the fight fair. Even so, the fight still pushes teams of Guardians to their limits today.
What makes Skolas so tough is his sheer offensive power. In this final fight, he’s armed with a rocket launcher that can kill Guardians in two shots from any range. Combining this with his ability to teleport and a deadly ground-smash attack, this beast of a man can pick apart an unprepared party without breaking a sweat.
Skolas also has minions who boost his defences until they’re destroyed, distracting the players from their main target. Once he has taken a certain amount of damage, Skolas will cast Devouring Essence on one of the Guardians, killing them in thirty seconds if this debuff is not shared with other players. If the debuff isn’t attended to, it kills the entire party.
Tactical teamwork on an SAS level is required here if you and your friends want to take Skolas down. Full disclosure: You may not be friends afterwards.