Evidence: the route and tactics below follow a community guide's PC 1.01.02 guide; they have not been independently play-tested.
Spoilers: this guide covers the boss route, attacks and rewards.
How to reach Dagoom
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Defeat all three Royal Guards in Obmuer Temple to open the boss door. See the progression guide for the earlier route.
Sources: a media guide and a community guide.
Approaching Obmuer Temple
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A community guide says the broken bridge west of the start needs two Wind Dashes. It places the second Wind Gem near the raised pillars by the early Crystal Monument. Save on the far side before looking for the four Triangular Slates.
| Slate | Reported landmark |
|---|---|
| East | Low rock beside the red-fish pool; hop over stones. |
| West | On broken columns west of the pool. |
| Lower west | Near the Trident pickup. |
| Center | On the tall pillar; use Wind Dash. |
Collect all four before returning to the temple door. After entering, the three Royal Guards are the next gate to Dagoom; keep enough healing for the boss rather than spending everything on the approach.
Source: a community guide, PC 1.01.02; slate landmarks are its route description.
Before entering
Save first, and bring healing and a poison cure. A media guide recommends Roasted Ojum Lizard for poison; have it ready before the fight.
Sources: a media guide and a community guide.
Attacks and responses
| Watch for | Response |
|---|---|
| Stomps and poison clouds | Move away from close range and poisoned ground. |
| Whirlpools and water columns | Leave dangerous water and avoid the flow. |
| Toxic Serf summons | Watch for the fish and clear them with Slash attacks. |
Sources: a media guide and a community guide; the phase order is not confirmed.
Recommended approach
A community guide suggests throwing from dry ground, using Azure Torch when appropriate and Wind Dash to escape. Treat these as options, not required equipment or proven weaknesses.
If the encounter behaves unexpectedly, the official PC 1.01.02 and 1.01.03 notes describe fixes to Dagoom’s death behavior and animation. See patch notes.
Sources: a community guide and the official patch notes, not rechecked in this research.
Managing the arena
A community guide describes purple poisonous water and currents that push the player. Purple mist at the top of the screen signals poison. Find dry footing for throws and use Wind Dash to leave dangerous water; keep the cure accessible instead of waiting until health is low.
The same guide describes the yellow Power meter as governing attack strength and notes that sprinting drains it. Let it recover before a committed strike. A charged attack takes time, so reserve it for a safe opening rather than charging while a summon or water hazard is closing in.
Source: a community guide, PC 1.01.02; positioning and timing are practical advice based on its descriptions.
Reward and where to go next
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Community guides report a Silver Duck Figurine to expand shop stock, a save point and elevator at the exit, and a route outdoors toward the lighthouse. The associated Steam achievement is Treacherous Baleen.
Sources: a media guide, a community guide and the October 31 Steam achievement snapshot.
Frequently asked questions
How many guards open the boss route?
Three Royal Guards must be defeated to open the way.
Should I chase Dagoom into purple water?
A community guide recommends staying on dry ground and throwing across the hazards. Move out of poisoned water and cure poison when necessary.
What should I do after winning?
Take the exit toward the lighthouse. A community guide places the third exterior Tower beacon on the return route from Obmuer Temple; the other two are separate objectives.
Sources: a community guide and a media guide; beacon route from a community guide.