Video games are known for their challenging boss fights that drive the narrative forward and test a player's skills. Some bosses, however, were never meant to be defeated on the first encounter. These seemingly invincible foes serve to humble the protagonist, setting the stage for a rematch later in the game where the player can prove their growth and strength.
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9 The Agents
Enter The Matrix
Close- Platform: GameCube, PS2, Windows, Xbox
- Released: May 15, 2003
- Developer: Shiny Entertainment
- Publisher: Infogrames
- Genre: Action-Adventure
- ESRB: T for Teen for Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, and Violence
- System: PlayStation, Nintendo, Microsoft, Xbox
The Agents are the guardians of the computer-generated world of the Matrix, designed to maintain the illusion of reality and suppress any threats that might expose the Matrix's true nature. In Enter the Matrix, these Agents are nearly invincible foes, programmed to be obstacles you should avoid rather than confront directly.
However, a glitch presents a rare opportunity to outmaneuver these seemingly unstoppable enemies. If you lure an Agent to a ledge and execute a perfectly-timed running jump kick, you can send the Agent plummeting to his demise, from which he does not always respawn.
8 Bahamut
Final Fantasy 3 Remake
Close- Platform: Nintendo DS, iOS, Android, PSP, Ouya, Windows Phone, Windows
- Released: August 24, 2006
- Developer: Matrix Software, Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Genre: RPG
- ESRB: E for Everyone
- System: Nintendo, Apple, Microsoft, PlayStation, Ouya
Final Fantasy is known for its epic boss battles against gods, spirits, and legendary creatures. In Final Fantasy 3, one of the most formidable challenges comes in the form of Bahamut, whose attacks deal enormous damage to the entire party.
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PostsIf you follow the set story and are defeated by Bahamut, you'll receive the summon spell Bahamur for free, allowing you to summon Bahamut, unleashing his power on your enemies. However, by carefully planning your party's abilities - such as making liberal use of Aeroga and Jump - you can defeat Bahamut.
But this victory comes with a price: you will not receive Bahamur as a reward. To obtain the spell, you'll need to seek out the secret shop in Eureka, where it can be purchased later in the game.
7 Dracula
Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night
CloseCastlevania: Symphony of the Night
Metroidvania Action RPG Released October 2, 1997 ESRB T For Teen Due To Animated Blood and Gore, Animated Violence Developer(s) Konami Publisher(s) Konami Franchise Castlevania Platform(s) PS1, PS3, PS4, PSP, PS Vita, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360 How Long To Beat 9 Hours Powered by Expand CollapseThe Castlevania series is iconic for its eternal struggle against Dracula and his legions of darkness. Symphony of the Night begins with an epic showdown between Richter Belmont and Dracula. This encounter is designed to end in Richter's defeat, providing you with the motivation to power up and ultimately confront Dracula later in the game as Alucard.
There is a timer for the first Dracula fight. If you defeat Dracula in under one minute, then Alucard will get a bonus for his starting stats.
However, for players who enjoy a challenge and want to see just how far their skills can take them, it’s possible to defeat Dracula right at the beginning of the game. This path requires precise strategy, quick reflexes, and a deep understanding of Richter’s abilities.
By combining evasion, Holy Water placement, and strategic use of Hydro Storm, you can achieve the impossible: defeating Dracula right at the outset of the game. While this victory doesn’t significantly alter the game’s story, it offers a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
6 Urizen
Devil May Cry 5
CloseDevil May Cry 5
Action Released March 8, 2019 ESRB M for Mature: Blood, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Violence Developer(s) Capcom Publisher(s) Capcom Franchise Devil May Cry Platform(s) PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S How Long To Beat 11 Hours Powered by Expand CollapseIn Devil May Cry 5, the Demon King Urizen is introduced as a nearly invincible force, setting the stage for the intense battles to come. Your first encounter with Urizen happens while you're controlling Nero, and the game makes it clear that this is a battle you’re supposed to lose.
However, if you're playing a New Game+ after unlocking the Heaven or Hell difficulty, you can flip the script. In this mode, any injury will immediately kill the character, including bosses and yourself. This unique mechanic opens up the possibility to instantly defeat Urizen at the very beginning of the game.
Defeating Urizen unlocks a secret ending. The game cheekily acknowledges your victory, providing a brief cutscene where it sarcastically claims that you've achieved the perfect ending and that everyone lived happily ever after.
5 Heishin
Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
Close- Platform: PS1
- Released: December 9, 1999
- Developer: Konami Computer Entertainment Japan
- Publisher: Konami
- Genre: Collectible card game/Strategy game
- ESRB: E for Everyone
- System: PlayStation
In a world where an ancient card game can summon gods and send people to the shadow realm, facing the High Mage of the Amenhotep Dynasty, Heishin, is not outside the realm of possibility. Heishin serves as a formidable antagonist early in the game, with a deck loaded with powerful cards like Exodia the Forbidden One and Black Skull Dragon, making him a challenging opponent that players are generally not expected to defeat.
However, with enough grinding and dedication, it's possible to emerge victorious.
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PostsTo stand a chance against Heishin, you should focus on grinding rare and powerful cards by repeatedly battling Joey Wheeler. This approach requires considerable time and effort to build a competitive deck, but if you successfully defeat Heishin, you will be rewarded with a randomized rare card, which can include powerful cards like Nemuriko or Clown Zombie.
4 Dungeon Guardian
Terraria
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Action Adventure Sandbox Released May 16, 2011 ESRB T for Teen: Blood and Gore, Cartoon Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Re-Logic Publisher(s) 505 Games Platform(s) PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Vita, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, 3DS, Stadia, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Powered by Expand CollapseThe world of Terraria is filled with challenging dungeons and formidable bosses, one of which is Skeletron. This pre-Hardmode boss guards the entrance to the Dungeon areas, requiring players to defeat it to access the dungeons safely. However, players can opt to bypass Skeletron, which results in the appearance of the Dungeon Guardian, a floating skeleton head that can kill you in a single hit.
Even if you defeat the Dungeon Guardian, you'll still need to defeat Skeletron to prevent the Dungeon Guardian from respawning.
The Dungeon Guardian is not officially classified as a boss, as it is designed more as an obstacle to be avoided rather than defeated. It can move through blocks, is immune to debuffs, and your attacks will only inflict one or two points per hit. Despite these limitations, you can defeat the Dungeon Guardian by using rapid-fire weapons, mastering precise dodging techniques, and having a lot of luck.
Successfully chipping away at its vast health pool can take several hours, but successfully defeating it is a gaming badge of honor.
3 Leon AKA Squall Leonhart
Kingdom Hearts
CloseKingdom Hearts
Action RPG Released September 17, 2002 ESRB E for Everyone: Violence Developer(s) Square Enix Publisher(s) Square Enix Platform(s) PS2 Powered by Expand CollapseSora has had a pretty rough day. After his island home is overrun by the Heartless, and he's separated from his friends, Sora finds himself in the mysterious Traverse Town. Here, he's confronted by Leon, who warns him that the Heartless will relentlessly pursue him as long as he wields the Keyblade.
Leon challenges Sora to relinquish the Keyblade. When Sora refuses, Leon attacks, initiating a battle that is meant to test Sora's resolve. For most players, this fight is nearly impossible to win at this early stage in the game, as Sora is still inexperienced and under-levelled.
However, for those who take the time to grind levels and master their parrying skills on Destiny Island, defeating Leon becomes a possibility. If you manage to overcome Leon, you're rewarded with an Elixir and a slightly different cutscene. Rather than being knocked out by Leon, Sora is shown too exhausted to continue fighting, leading to his capture by Leon anyway.
2 Kratos Aurion
Tales of Symphonia
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Action RPG JRPG Adventure Released February 17, 2023 ESRB T For Teen Developer(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Publisher(s) Bandai Namco Entertainment Platform(s) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One Powered by Expand CollapseThe traitor character trope in the Tales of series is always a powerful narrative twist, and Kratos from Tales of Symphonia is one of the most memorable examples. His betrayal is not just a shock to the characters, but also a turning point in the story when Kratos reveals himself to be an angel of Cruxis, immediately throwing you into a near impossible battle.
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PostsFocus on having Raine prioritize healing over dealing damage. Add Sheena to your party to keep flinching Kratos, giving Raine more opportunities to heal.
Kratos's strategy is to spam powerful artes with large AoE damage and strike from behind. The trick to defeating Kratos is to use Lloyd to engage Kratos in melee to keep him away from Raine and Genis, allowing them to do range magic and healing. Continually hit Kratos with combos and use Unison Attacks whenever possible.
1 Kerafyrm AKA The Sleeper
EverQuest
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RPG Released March 16, 1999 ESRB t Platform(s) PC Developer Daybreak Game Company, Ubisoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment, 989 Studios Publisher Daybreak Game Company, Ubisoft, Sony Interactive Entertainment, 989 Studios Powered by Expand CollapseThe MMORPG EverQuest is a vast and immersive fantasy world teeming with magic, danger, and epic battles. Among the most legendary encounters in the game's history is the confrontation with Kerafyrm, a powerful dragon known as The Sleeper. In the game's lore, The Sleeper is an unstoppable force, destined to obliterate any group of players daring enough to awaken him before rampaging across the game world.
Since Kerafyrm was never intended to be defeated, he did not drop any loot.
On most servers, waking The Sleeper led to immediate and overwhelming destruction. However, the players on Rallos Zek decided to defy fate, forming an unprecedented alliance on November 17, 2003. Nearly 200 players joined forces to take on the seemingly invincible Kerafyrm.
The battle was a grueling test of endurance, with each player managing to inflict only about three damage per hit on the dragon. The fight dragged on for four hours, a testament to the tenacity of the players involved. A wizard named Trylun got the kill shot, officially defeating The Sleeper and achieving what was thought to be impossible.
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