Solitude Boss Fight Guide
Arena: Clockmaker's Rest · Location: Clockmaker's Rest
Solitude is an agile mechanical swordsman guarding the entrance to Desert of the Last Memory. It tests close-quarters rhythm, dodge reaction times, and parry discipline.
"The last standing mechanical guardian crafted by the Grand Master Clockmaker. It has stood watch over the desert gateway for centuries, forgotten in complete isolation."
⚔️ Combat Readiness & Recommended Loadout
Open Build Calculator↗- ✓ Fast 3-Hit Combo
- ✓ Air Dash
- ✓ Double Jump
Max Health Flask Upgrades
Never strike Solitude when it enters a cross-blade guard stance—it will instantly counter-riposte.
Phase-by-Phase Strategy & Attacks
Core Focus: Narrow recovery windows, counter-parry awareness, and arena clock-blade dodging
Phase 1: Rapid Dual Clock Hands
100% – 50% HPSolitude wields two oversized clock hands as dual rapiers with blinding speed.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: Spins dual blades in front of chest before executing a 5-hit forward rush.
Counter: Back-dash twice, then punish on the final fifth recovery strike.
Telegraph: Crosses blades in front of body and stands perfectly still with glowing blue eyes.
Counter: Do NOT attack. Step back and wait 2 seconds for the stance to drop.
Phase 2: Chrono Echoes & Rotating Clock Blades
50% – 0% HPThe arena floor turns into a giant ticking clock face with spinning second and minute hand blades.
Key Attacks & Counters
Telegraph: Giant clock hands on the floor sweep clockwise at increasing speeds.
Counter: Time your jumps over the floor blades while maintaining spacing with Solitude.
Telegraph: Leaves an afterimage that repeats its dash attack 1 second later.
Counter: Double-dodge: once for Solitude, and once for the delayed afterimage.
💡 Expert Battle Tips
- ★When Solitude enters its parry stance, use the Grapple hook to pull its guard open for a free stagger.
- ★Jump in sync with the floor second hand to prevent getting clipped from behind.
Full Video Walkthrough
Watch the complete unedited boss fight with timestamp cues.
Solitude Fight — Key Reference Frames
High-resolution native 720p captures at 10s, 50s and 90s into the battle.
🏆 Victory Rewards & Unlocks
- 🎁Clockmaker's Desert Compass
- 🎁Access to Desert of the Last Memory
- 🎁Achievement: 'Solitary No More'
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do when Solitude crosses its blades?
Stop attacking immediately. This is a counter-riposte stance. Either wait 2 seconds for it to expire or use your Grapple Hook to break the guard.
Location in the World
Associated RealmClockmaker's RestA resting place for clockmakers. The Solitude boss fight follows right after.Story Progression Order
- Previous Boss: Father Gaoth (Veiled Chambers)
- Next Boss: Anchored Wilhelm (Chronos Aeternum)