The short answer: Heavy attacks help crack the golden state. Avoid feeding him easy counters with repeated spell use and enter each section with resources.
01 · PREP
Before the attempt
- Consider Spell Binder for a direct melee solution.
- Bring shock resistance.
- Build focus quickly with light attacks.
02 · RULES
Three rules that solve the fight
- Use charged heavy attacks against gold form.
- Do not spam Immobilize into his counter state.
- Treat every transition as a resource checkpoint.
03 · PUNISH
Reliable punish windows
- After breaking gold form.
- Recovery from the long mace slam.
- Spell Binder windows with full stamina.
04 · RESET
Most common run killers
- Casting the same spell into counters.
- Arriving at later phases empty.
- Ignoring the gold-state mechanic.
Note: patches can change numbers, while move recognition, punish windows, and resource planning usually remain useful.