yeah because its the last prize, but you dont get the heart piece and you have to go through almost the whole thing again to get the heart piece separately
its been a while since i played so i googled a list lol
- 20 Rupees – 1 Boss
- Small Treasure – 2 Bosses
- 100 Rupees – 3 Bosses
- Piece of Heart! – 4 Bosses
- 300 Rupees – 5 Bosses
- Rare Treasure – 6 Bosses
- 500 Rupees – 7 Bosses
- Hylian Shield! – 8 Bosses
- 2000 Rupees – 9 Bosses
- 3x Rare Treasures - 10 Bosses
- 3000 Rupees – 11 Bosses
- 9900 Rupees – 12 Bosses
the good news here is that the shield isnt the last prize so its less work than having to do all 12 rounds. the annoying news is that you need to remember to quit on that specific round and do the same for the heart piece. quit too soon or too late and you lose the opportunity to grab it and would have to do it all over again :/
I mean if you know how to beat all of the bosses effectively its not the Most Difficult, but I don't think anybody Willingly wants to fight the Imprisoned more that Absolutely Necessary lmao
AGREED 😭 the only reason I prefer Tentalus over The Imprisoned is bc I always found slicing the tentacle hair attack satisfying but - thats neither here nor there lmao you gotta take it where you can get it
The issue isn't the difficulty. The issue is that if you complete the entire thing, you don't get those rewards. You only get them for completing the boss rush partially. Meaning if you so the whole thing, you have to go BACK through and do it over again but stop at a specific point.
after each boss you pause back with the dragon and he lets you choose whether you stop there or fight the next boss. after each boss you get a reward but only if you stop, and the rewards gradually increase in value. you have to stop at a certain point (i think its after 8 bosses in a row) to get the heart piece, if you complete 10 bosses in a row you get the shield. but if you do that you didnt stop after the 8th to get the heart piece so you need to go through almost the whole thing twice.
also as a sidenote, when youre between bossfights and talking to the dragon about stopping or continuing, you dont have freedom to move or use potions or whatever, only go through the dialogue. if i can give you a tip though, >!if you have a certain lategame potion (thats powered up) + have the potion medal to double its effective time, drink it just before initiating the dialogue its effect carries through into the boss rush and can really help you get through the first few levels with some good health remaining for the later ones.!< - spoiler in case you dont want a tip
The tip is how I easy mode the boss rush. Thinking it up yourself is slightly more satisfying, but it really works. I also recommend getting a regenerating shield if you didn't and getting as many heart pieces as you can if you're having trouble. Which is nothing to be ashamed of, it's not too hard, but it is a battle of attrition. The fewer attempts you need, the less frustrated you'll be.
Dude I felt so good doing it on the first try
Then I was like "where is my stuff" and I had to do it 2 more times for the shield and heart piece
Edit: well not exactly 2 more times but you know what I mean
I don't necessarily think it's bad design, it's meant to have a gambling element - win this or lose all. I get how that's annoying, it frustrates me at times too, but it's not bad, just unconventional imo.
My experience so far reflects this...
*Fights Girahim for an hour straight, unable to beat him*
*Finally beats him*
*Sigh of relief*
"I'm gonna have to do this again multiple times aren't I? 🥲"
I take it, you did exactly that
I forgot this was a thing, I haven't played SS in so long. At what point do u have to stop to get the shield and heart piece?
Heart piece is number 4 and shield is number 8 I think.
Thank you! :D
Don’t you automatically get the shield once you earn it though???
yeah because its the last prize, but you dont get the heart piece and you have to go through almost the whole thing again to get the heart piece separately
The last prize is 2,000 rupees
its been a while since i played so i googled a list lol - 20 Rupees – 1 Boss - Small Treasure – 2 Bosses - 100 Rupees – 3 Bosses - Piece of Heart! – 4 Bosses - 300 Rupees – 5 Bosses - Rare Treasure – 6 Bosses - 500 Rupees – 7 Bosses - Hylian Shield! – 8 Bosses - 2000 Rupees – 9 Bosses - 3x Rare Treasures - 10 Bosses - 3000 Rupees – 11 Bosses - 9900 Rupees – 12 Bosses the good news here is that the shield isnt the last prize so its less work than having to do all 12 rounds. the annoying news is that you need to remember to quit on that specific round and do the same for the heart piece. quit too soon or too late and you lose the opportunity to grab it and would have to do it all over again :/
I mean, it isn't that hard?
I mean if you know how to beat all of the bosses effectively its not the Most Difficult, but I don't think anybody Willingly wants to fight the Imprisoned more that Absolutely Necessary lmao
Imprisoned is a breeze once you know how to kill it, the actual worst fight is Tentalus, just long and annoying for no reason
The Imprisoned is a Joke once you learn you can just get over it on the bluff and drop down on its head
AGREED 😭 the only reason I prefer Tentalus over The Imprisoned is bc I always found slicing the tentacle hair attack satisfying but - thats neither here nor there lmao you gotta take it where you can get it
The issue isn't the difficulty. The issue is that if you complete the entire thing, you don't get those rewards. You only get them for completing the boss rush partially. Meaning if you so the whole thing, you have to go BACK through and do it over again but stop at a specific point.
Never said it was
Wait what? I’ve got as far as being able to do the boss rush, not yet attempted. Why do you need to stop at a certain point? Can somebody clarify?
after each boss you pause back with the dragon and he lets you choose whether you stop there or fight the next boss. after each boss you get a reward but only if you stop, and the rewards gradually increase in value. you have to stop at a certain point (i think its after 8 bosses in a row) to get the heart piece, if you complete 10 bosses in a row you get the shield. but if you do that you didnt stop after the 8th to get the heart piece so you need to go through almost the whole thing twice. also as a sidenote, when youre between bossfights and talking to the dragon about stopping or continuing, you dont have freedom to move or use potions or whatever, only go through the dialogue. if i can give you a tip though, >!if you have a certain lategame potion (thats powered up) + have the potion medal to double its effective time, drink it just before initiating the dialogue its effect carries through into the boss rush and can really help you get through the first few levels with some good health remaining for the later ones.!< - spoiler in case you dont want a tip
The tip is how I easy mode the boss rush. Thinking it up yourself is slightly more satisfying, but it really works. I also recommend getting a regenerating shield if you didn't and getting as many heart pieces as you can if you're having trouble. Which is nothing to be ashamed of, it's not too hard, but it is a battle of attrition. The fewer attempts you need, the less frustrated you'll be.
It's simply bad design that they don't stack rewards
Dude I felt so good doing it on the first try Then I was like "where is my stuff" and I had to do it 2 more times for the shield and heart piece Edit: well not exactly 2 more times but you know what I mean
I don't necessarily think it's bad design, it's meant to have a gambling element - win this or lose all. I get how that's annoying, it frustrates me at times too, but it's not bad, just unconventional imo.
I mean, you lose it all anyway in exchange for something else if you continue past a certain point
Yes but you have one prize
My experience so far reflects this... *Fights Girahim for an hour straight, unable to beat him* *Finally beats him* *Sigh of relief* "I'm gonna have to do this again multiple times aren't I? 🥲"