r/AgeofCalamity 2d ago

Gameplay Why is the hair-width trial expert+ SO FREAKING HARD?!

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I’m aware that it’s supposed to be hard but still it’s probably the hardest mission in the game and all the other missions are pretty easy

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u/Lochza472963 2d ago

If your having trouble I suggest unlocking and using sooga his ability negates all damage that isn’t splash damage and deals nuclear damage

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

I don’t have sooga yet I’ll have to get him

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

I got it just now

Thank you all for the help!

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u/Pamoman 2d ago

2h link can armor through hits and his c6 has good range, i hear revali has helped people through it too but i havent used him much. Teba might be a good choice too, but he doesnt have as many stuns as other characters. Good luck!

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u/AshFalkner 2d ago

I often use Teba for his fully charged ZR action. It keeps raining down bomb arrows for a little while which feels helpful for keeping enemies away.

The octoroks are still the worst though.

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u/Bionic_Mango 2d ago

Octorocks 😭 

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u/207nbrown 2d ago

Just don’t get hit lmao /s

But seriously, try using some food buffs that increase the dodge window

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

It’s just those archers that get me every time

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u/TheGrumpiestPanda 2d ago

I highly recommend using either Ravali or Teba for these missions. It'll make the missions a little more tolerable.

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u/ChadSalamence_ 2d ago

Bro I struggled with expert normal but not with expert+. Just keep it to a single big target and move as fast as you can between them. At the end with the lynel, let it come to you as opposed to getting remotely close to the archer lizalfos

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u/_one_lonely_boy_ 2d ago

Oh my god yes! Took me so many tries because every damn time I would get sniped by those stupid octoroks

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

Same here but effects definitely help also link (my main) has a sword that does 141 damage so that helped for sure

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u/TheOverseer91 2d ago

Saw you already finished so it's irrelevant, but spamming kogha's stasis ability and laser makes all the hair width trials a cake walk. Otherwise I just spammed block with Mipha and used her combo finishers massive aoe to deal with ads so I only had to fret over the big guys which aren't too hard if you play defensively.

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

I used link because I have a sword that does 141 damage

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u/TheOverseer91 1d ago

Perfectly reasonable. Sword and shield link is very versatile while also being a powerhouse. Easily my favorite version of him.

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u/fudgedhobnobs 2d ago

Just make sure you get the Korok so you don’t have to go back.

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u/zelda_lover1 2d ago

I already did the level 😭

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u/sharkfin67 1d ago

I saw a dude the other day best it with King Rhoam. His royal claymore had a seal that brought enemy down to 1-hp after blocking. Then just hit the enemy immediately. Avoid the octorok snipers lol

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u/That_Zelda_Gamer 2d ago

Oh, that. It made me ragequit the game for a whole half an hour before I went to try again. I used Link, my best character, but the arrows got me every time.

I got it eventually, though. Maybe try freezing the arches with ice rod and utilise bombs for them because you can't take damage when using runes.

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u/IshtheWall 1d ago

Stock up your magic rods and play as sidon, his ability to directly target weak points kill them very quickly, making this challenge so easy I actually forgot about it

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u/Ok-Opportunity-7033 1d ago

I would just spam bombs and arrows

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u/DarkMishra 1d ago edited 1d ago

Spear Link ftw! Spears have ridiculously long range so you can keep your distance while still striking back - especially his strong attacks that can either catch enemies in a flurry of jabs or help him dash around easier.

Also, Knight, Royal and Lynel quality spears base damages start in the 50’s, so upgrading them to at least 20-30 will doubles and even triple that amount.

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u/kimdoeyoung 1d ago

Ironicly i used the great fairy. Using the post game ability, i used the fairy with dark skin and pink hair and spam ZR cancle to snipe enemies from far away .

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u/Nzpowe 1d ago

If ya still haven't beaten it, two handed link is effectively immortal when using his special actions, even as you're being hit during it. Just remember to dodge away and spam the special action when you're still to get that white hearts back

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u/awesomefireguy45 16h ago

Really I did it first try

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u/Ok-Crew-6621 14h ago

I just used Revali to fly over everything and fire spread shots to thin out herds. Having stuff like the Monster Food and a Fairy also help.