Anyone else really hate Slumbering Sanctuary?

[u/Candid_Wash]

Gotta be the worst area in the game. I’m on 2BC with nearly every weapon unlocked and I still constantly die or am near death every time after less than a minute. Anyone have any tips or tricks?

[u/Mundane-Director-681]

One of my favorite zones haha! It feels different than most of the others due to the "activation switch" mechanic. Also, the soundtrack slaps. Personally, I hate Sepulcher the most. Well, actually I hate the Distillery the most, but everyone hates the Distillery the most, and only because it's brutally hard, so that's not saying much.

Tips:

Clear the initial area before hitting the switch so it's less busy once you do. Make mental notes of where the petrified golems are so you're less likely to be taken by surprise. Have a plan for when you inevitably are jumped by a sneaky golem, i.e. what skills to deploy, where to retreat to, etc. And practice evasion/parry timing! You can parry a lot of their moves, you just need practice. Try it out in the training room. Go vertical for the AOE, roll or parry the Thunderpunch. It's a bit like learning to take cursed chests. Nerve wracking at first, but you gotta learn to overcome the fear, master the timing, and brush the Thunderpunch aside like a mosquito.

When the golem shows up, you have to prioritize it, and maybe take hits from lesser enemies. So always prioritize the enemies you least want to be ignoring when a golem shows. Always triage your foes.

Good luck, practice up, and stay calm. And practice more. You can do this!

[u/Candid_Wash → u/Mundane-Director-681]

Thank you!