Sadness Boss Fight Guide
Arena: Amphitheater of Tears · Location: Clockwork Academy
Sadness is a sorrowful marionette boss fought in the Amphitheater of Tears inside the Clockwork Academy. The battle tests crowd control, illusion identification, and timing attacks through raining tears.
"Created as an automated emotional regulator for the Academy's scholars, Sadness malfunctioned when the Clock Tower froze time, amplifying its grief into lethal acoustic shockwaves."
⚔️ Combat Readiness & Recommended Loadout
Open Build Calculator↗- ✓ Spin Slash
- ✓ Air Dash
- ✓ Double Jump
Health Flask +2
Focus on identifying the genuine marionette by watching for the glowing mechanical pendulum in its chest.
Phase-by-Phase Strategy & Attacks
Core Focus: Arena positioning under acoustic waves, illusion decimation, and tear rain evasion
Phase 1: Sorrowful Ballad & Tear Projectiles
100% – 50% HPSadness floats around the theater, firing homing acoustic tear notes and sweeping soundwaves.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: Raises violin bow; blue musical notes orbit its head.
Counter: Sprint in a continuous circle around the perimeter to outrun the homing tracking.
Telegraph: Stamps on the stage floor, sending out 3 concentric water rings.
Counter: Rhythmically jump each ring in succession while closing distance.
Phase 2: Marionette Clones & Downpour of Grief
50% – 0% HPSadness splits into three illusions and summons a torrential downpour of heavy clockwork tears.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: Three identical figures take stage positions and charge a simultaneous crescendo.
Counter: Hit the figure with the glowing pendulum chest to dispel all clones immediately.
Telegraph: Floats to the center dome and sheds falling spires of crystallized sorrow.
Counter: Stand beneath the stone balcony arches until the 6-second storm ceases.
💡 Expert Battle Tips
- ★Attacking an illusion deals no damage to the boss bar, but a single Spin Slash will pop fake clones instantly.
- ★The stage center becomes a damage zone during Phase 2; stay on the theater stairs and outer ring.
Full Video Walkthrough
Watch the complete unedited boss fight with timestamp cues.
Sadness Fight — Key Reference Frames
High-resolution native 720p captures at 10s, 50s and 90s into the battle.
🏆 Victory Rewards & Unlocks
- 🎁Amphitheater Crest (Opens Craftsman's Wing)
- 🎁Tears of Time Gem (Increases mana regeneration)
- 🎁Achievement: 'Dry Your Eyes'
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tell the real Sadness apart from the illusions?
The real Sadness has a glowing brass pendulum swinging inside its chest cavity and casts a dark shadow on the stage floor. Fake clones have no chest light and faint transparent shadows.
Location in the World
Associated RealmClockwork AcademyThe academy district with the Apprentice's Wing and Craftsman's Wing. The Sadness boss fight takes place in the Amphitheater of Tears.Story Progression Order
- Previous Boss: Guayota (Prison of the Beast)
- Next Boss: Watcher (Scriptorium of the Twelve)