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'''Tsoagoth, The Brine King''' is the final boss of [[act 6]], located in [[the Brine King's Reef]].
'''Tsoagoth, The Brine King''' is the final boss of [[Act 6]], located in [[the Brine King's Reef]]. Defeating him is part of the main quest {{ql|The Brine King (quest)|The Brine King}}.
==Lore==
'''The Brine King''' is the god for the sailors according to [[Bestel]]. '''Tsoagoth''' is its Azmerian name.<ref>{{section link|Bestel|The Brine King}}</ref>
 
[[Weylam Roth]] called it '''Lord of Salt and Scale'''.<ref>{{section link|Weylam Roth|The Brine King}}</ref> According to his granddaughter, [[Lilly Roth]], the pirates carry ritual on full moon such as human sacrifice.<ref>{{section link|Lilly Roth|The Brine King}}</ref>
 
==Quest==
Defeating him is part of the main quest {{ql|The Brine King (quest)|The Brine King}}.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Tsoagoth is a challenging boss to strategise for, as his abilities intentionally remove the option of kiting (running out of damage zones) from the player. This boss acts as a stat check on your build. If you do not have enough lightning resistance and cold resistance, you are highly likely to die from a one-shot by a combination of lightning strikes and orbs of water. In order to deal with this, it is critical to max out your lightning and cold resistances by temporarily equipping a [[Topaz Ring]] or [[Topaz Flask]] and [[Sapphire Ring]] or [[Sapphire Flask]], in addition to having at least 1000 health and appropriate life [[flask]]s
Tsoagoth is a challenging boss to strategise for, as his abilities intentionally remove the option of kiting (running out of damage zones) from the player. This boss acts as a stat check on your build. If you do not have enough lightning resistance and cold resistance, you are highly likely to die instantly by a combination of lightning strikes and orbs of water. In order to deal with this, it is recommended to max out lightning and cold resistances by temporarily equipping a [[Topaz Ring]] or [[Topaz Flask]] and [[Sapphire Ring]] or [[Sapphire Flask]], in addition to having at least 1000 health and appropriate life [[flask]]s


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
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==== Slam ====
==== Slam ====
Tsoagoth raises his claw and whacks the ground, creating a medium-ranged shockwave.
Tsoagoth raises his claw and whacks the ground, creating a medium-ranged shockwave.
==== Cleave ====
Tsoagoth is capable of attacking in an arc. It applies the [[Maim]] status, reducing movement speed by 30% for 4 seconds.


==== Tidal Rush ====
==== Tidal Rush ====
Tsoagoth enters a defensive stance for 5 seconds, gaining 80% damage reduction, and damaging nearby enemies. During this period, Tsoagoth is 40% slower, can only melee, and will constantly summon [[Brinespawn]].
Tsoagoth enters a defensive stance for 5 seconds, gaining 80% damage reduction, and damaging nearby enemies with cold damage. During this period, Tsoagoth is 40% slower, can only melee, and will constantly summon [[Brinespawn]].


=== At 75% health ===
=== At 75% health ===


==== Flood Arena (1) ====
==== Flood Arena (1) ====
Upon reaching 75% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena with tidal waves. He is untargetable while the stage is shrinking. Tidal waves apply a debuff {{stl|Tidal Wave}} on contact. For the duration, lightning will strike the ground, while orbs of water come out of the waves. Even after the effect ends, orbs of water will continue to come out of the waves. The arena returns to a larger size, although smaller than it was originally.
Upon reaching 75% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena with tidal waves. He is untargetable while the stage is shrinking. Tidal waves apply a debuff {{stl|Tidal Wave}} on contact. For the duration, lightning will strike the ground, while orbs of water jump out of the waves. Even after the phase ends, orbs of water will occasionally continue to come out of the waves. The arena returns to a larger size, although smaller than it was originally.
 
====Upheavel====
He casts a spell on the ground, causing multiple bursts of cold damage in an area of effect.


=== At 50% health ===
=== At 50% health ===


==== Flood Arena (2) ====
==== Flood Arena (2) ====
Upon reaching 50% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena again, more than before. This time, however, lightning does not strike the ground, and there are no orbs of water.
Upon reaching 50% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena again, more than before.
 
==== Cleave ====
Tsoagoth is capable of attacking in an arc. It applies the [[Maim]] status, reducing movement speed by 30% for 4 seconds.


=== At 25% health ===
=== At 25% health ===


==== Flood Arena (3) ====
==== Flood Arena (3) ====
Upon reaching 25% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena yet again, and more than the previous time. In this final phase of the fight, Tsoagoth will no longe ruse Tidal Rush. Instead of orbs of water, lightning will constantly strike the ground in random places until the end.
Upon reaching 25% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena yet again, and more than the previous time. In this final phase of the fight, Tsoagoth will no longer use Tidal Rush. Instead, orbs of water and lightning will constantly strike the ground in random places until the end.
 
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==Video==
==Video==
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==Lore==
'''The Brine King''' is the god for the sailors according to [[Bestel]]. '''Tsoagoth''' is its Azmerian name.<ref>{{section link|Bestel|The Brine King}}</ref>
[[Weylam Roth]] called him '''Lord of Salt and Scale'''.<ref>{{section link|Weylam Roth|The Brine King}}</ref> According to his granddaughter, [[Lilly Roth]], the pirates perform rituals on full moon such as human sacrifice in order to please him.<ref>{{section link|Lilly Roth|The Brine King}}</ref>


==Pantheon==
==Pantheon==
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==Map variants==
==Map variants==
[[Nassar, Lion of the Seas]] in {{il|Reef Map}}.
[[Nassar, Lion of the Seas]] in {{il|Reef Map}}.
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==Related items==
==Related items==
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[[Category:Act 6 unique monsters]]
[[Category:Act 6 unique monsters]]
[[Category:Bosses]]
[[Category:Bosses]]
[[ru:Тсоагот, Морской царь]]

Latest revision as of 15:36, 20 April 2024

"The Brine King" redirects here. For quest, see The Brine King (quest).
Tsoagoth, The Brine King
Tsoagoth, The Brine King
Tsoagoth, The Brine King
Location(s) The Brine King's Reef
Quest(s) The Brine King
Resistance(s) Resists Elemental Damage
Resists Chaos Damage
Skill(s) Tidal Rush
Upheaval
Slam
Cleave

Tsoagoth, The Brine King is the final boss of Act 6, located in the Brine King's Reef. Defeating him is part of the main quest The Brine King.

Strategy

Tsoagoth is a challenging boss to strategise for, as his abilities intentionally remove the option of kiting (running out of damage zones) from the player. This boss acts as a stat check on your build. If you do not have enough lightning resistance and cold resistance, you are highly likely to die instantly by a combination of lightning strikes and orbs of water. In order to deal with this, it is recommended to max out lightning and cold resistances by temporarily equipping a Topaz Ring or Topaz Flask and Sapphire Ring or Sapphire Flask, in addition to having at least 1000 health and appropriate life flasks

Abilities

The stage and abilities change as the fight progresses.

At 100% health

Slam

Tsoagoth raises his claw and whacks the ground, creating a medium-ranged shockwave.

Cleave

Tsoagoth is capable of attacking in an arc. It applies the Maim status, reducing movement speed by 30% for 4 seconds.

Tidal Rush

Tsoagoth enters a defensive stance for 5 seconds, gaining 80% damage reduction, and damaging nearby enemies with cold damage. During this period, Tsoagoth is 40% slower, can only melee, and will constantly summon Brinespawn.

At 75% health

Flood Arena (1)

Upon reaching 75% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena with tidal waves. He is untargetable while the stage is shrinking. Tidal waves apply a debuff Tidal Wave on contact. For the duration, lightning will strike the ground, while orbs of water jump out of the waves. Even after the phase ends, orbs of water will occasionally continue to come out of the waves. The arena returns to a larger size, although smaller than it was originally.

Upheavel

He casts a spell on the ground, causing multiple bursts of cold damage in an area of effect.

At 50% health

Flood Arena (2)

Upon reaching 50% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena again, more than before.

At 25% health

Flood Arena (3)

Upon reaching 25% health, Tsoagoth shrinks the arena yet again, and more than the previous time. In this final phase of the fight, Tsoagoth will no longer use Tidal Rush. Instead, orbs of water and lightning will constantly strike the ground in random places until the end.

Video

Lore

The Brine King is the god for the sailors according to Bestel. Tsoagoth is its Azmerian name.[1]

Weylam Roth called him Lord of Salt and Scale.[2] According to his granddaughter, Lilly Roth, the pirates perform rituals on full moon such as human sacrifice in order to please him.[3]

Pantheon

IconNameEffect(s)Upgrade
Soul of the Brine KingYou cannot be Stunned if you've been Stunned or Blocked a Stunning Hit in the past 2 seconds
Capture Puruna, the Challenger in Atoll Map
30% increased Stun and Block Recovery
Capture Nassar, Lion of the Seas in Reef Map
100% chance to Avoid being Frozen
Capture Sumter the Twisted in Estuary Map
50% reduced Effect of Chill on you

You can upgrade his bonus for the pantheon by collecting the Captured Soul of Puruna, the ChallengerCaptured Soul of Puruna, the ChallengerThough his mind decayed with each passing wave,
the Brine King stood steadfast in his hatred,
and wore it like a shell, protecting himself
from his failure to sire a worthy heir.
Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
, Captured Soul of Nassar, Lion of the SeasCaptured Soul of Nassar, Lion of the SeasThe fish-wives of Tsoatha rejoiced loudly as
the Brine King descended into the great abyss,
making merry while his blasphemous offspring
slithered 'neath the icy waters...
Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
, and Captured Soul of Sumter the TwistedCaptured Soul of Sumter the TwistedSlumbering in the breach between worlds,
the Brine King dreamt of a day he would rise,
in triumph from the shivering depths and take
back the Kingdom he once so ruthlessly culled.
Cannot be traded or modifiedA captured Soul. Give to Sin or Right-click to unlock a secondary Pantheon Power. If the secondary Pantheon Power is already unlocked can be used to turn off the secondary Pantheon Power for this character.
.

Map variants

Nassar, Lion of the Seas in Reef MapReef MapMap Level: 75
Map Tier: 8
Guild Character: 7
Each plank of rotting wood,
each dead sailor,
feeds the island and makes it grow.
Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
.

Items found from this monster

There are currently no items that have a drop table specific to this monster.

Related items

ItemStatsFlavour Text
Brine King Minion PetBrine King Minion PetPetSummons your petN/AN/A
The Brine CrownThe Brine Crown
Prophet Crown
Armour: (761-1032)
Energy Shield: (108-148)
Requires Level 63, 85 Str, 62 Int(240-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(80-100) to maximum Life
+3% to maximum Cold Resistance
Cannot be Frozen
+1500 Armour while stationary
15% chance to create Chilled Ground when Hit with an Attack
Greatest is the Brine King's domain,
and every day it grows a little greater,
not through force, but patience.
(240-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
+(80-100) to maximum Life
+3% to maximum Cold Resistance
Cannot be Frozen
+1500 Armour while stationary
15% chance to create Chilled Ground when Hit with an Attack
Greatest is the Brine King's domain,
and every day it grows a little greater,
not through force, but patience.

Version history

Version Changes
3.0.0

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