Darksiders / Bosses guide
Darksiders boss guide: Tiamat, Griever, Stygian and Silitha
Use the tool and arena mechanic associated with each of Samael’s targets.
Edition covered
The original 2010 campaign, illustrated with the original PC Steam app’s screenshots. Warmastered Edition upgrades presentation; Darksiders II, III and Genesis have different heroes and progression systems.
4 bosses · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Bosses
Boss
The Griever
Area: The Hollows. Core response: Use the gauntlet and arena cart to expose her.
Boss
The Stygian
Area: Ashlands. Core response: Ride Ruin and shoot the exposed mouth with Mercy.
Quick notes
- The four Chosen test different tools. These fights are not solved by maintaining the same sword combo throughout.
- Know the arena’s dangerous phase. Most failures happen while trying to attack through the boss’s protected or aggressive phase.
- Tiamat needs the bomb-and-fire sequence. Attach a bomb, use the Crossblade through a flame to ignite it, and capitalize when she is brought down.
- Silitha punishes stationary aiming. Keep moving during her teleport-and-slam sequence.
Know the arena’s dangerous phase
| Boss warning | Defensive priority | Attack opportunity |
|---|---|---|
| Tiamat airborne attacks | Keep distance and dodge | After the bomb setup brings her down |
| Griever’s beam | Avoid the beam and its crystal effect | After the arena interaction creates an opening |
| Stygian pursuit | Keep Ruin moving | When the mouth is exposed |
| Silitha’s teleport cue | Dash away from the landing | When she pauses beside the arena |
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Darksiders publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original Darksiders PC manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Original campaign dungeon walkthrough | darksiders.fandom.com |
| Twilight Cathedral reference | darksiders.fandom.com |