The Cinder Colossus
The Cinder Colossus, a giant wither skeleton, guards the Rift Spire. You must help defeat it once to enter the Spire.
Challenging it
Section titled “Challenging it”- Type
/boss cinder colossus(or/boss colossus,/boss cinder), or talk to Kael at the Spire camp and pick Challenge the Cinder Colossus. The Colossus statue beside the Spire bridge opens the boss menu too. - The whole server sees “name is challenging the Cinder Colossus at the Spire Gate!”. Anyone can join within 2 minutes by typing the same command. Then the fight starts with everyone who is there.
- The fight takes place before the gate of the Spire, on a floating arena.
/boss leavetakes you back to the lobby.- After a fight the Colossus needs 1 minute to recover before the next challenge.
- If your gear is far below its Level (30), it asks first, with tips. You can still go.
- You keep your inventory in the arena. No PvP, no building.
- Up to 15 minutes.
- To count as a victor you must deal at least 5% of its damage.
Health
Section titled “Health”The Colossus has more health the more players are in the arena when it starts:
| Players | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 550 | 800 | 1,050 | 1,300 |
The fight
Section titled “The fight”- Melee hits for about 9 (12 when enraged) and gives Wither. Milk clears it.
- Every 20 s, magma cubes appear around it (more in bigger groups).
- Below 66% health: every 12 s a fire ring erupts from 3 to 8 blocks around the boss (6 damage and burning). Stand very close (under 3 blocks) or far away (over 8) when the warning appears.
- Below 33% health: it enrages (faster, stronger), and meteors fall every 6 s on up to 3 players: a circle for 1.5 s, then 6 damage within 2.5 blocks. Keep moving.
Every special attack is marked on the floor for about 1.5 to 2 seconds before it lands.
Rewards
Section titled “Rewards”| First win of the day | Later wins the same day | |
|---|---|---|
| Stardust | 300 | - |
| Loot box key | Rare | - |
| Season XP | 200 | 50 |
| Title [Colossus Slayer] | Yes | Yes |
| Exotic Cinderbrand | 10% chance | - |
| Riftforge mod (Siphon or Scavenger) | Yes | - |
| Rift Shards | 15 | - |
| Quest and Hunting Log credit | Yes | Yes |
| Ember Wisp companion | Rare chance | - |
Your first ever win opens the Rift Spire: go and see Kael.
Recommended gear
Section titled “Recommended gear”| Group | Gear |
|---|---|
| Solo | Full diamond, Protection II-III, Sharpness III+, a shield and golden apples |
| 2 players | Iron or better (diamond for whoever draws its attention) |
| 3-4 players | Iron or better |
Bring milk for the Wither, kill the magma cubes early, and if you fight at range stay outside 8 blocks.