Scorched Earth’s final boss. The Manticore alternates between aerial attacks and landing windows, so a strong ground army plus ranged damage is useful.
Encounter: Manticore ArenaVerified
GAMMA
Gamma
Player level 55
Portal requirements
Fire Talon×2
Lightning Talon×2
Poison Talon×2
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Expect long airborne periods. Keep the army grouped, use ranged weapons while it flies, and push damage when the Manticore lands.
Tek / engram unlocks
Tek GauntletsTek GeneratorTek LeggingsTek ReplicatorTek Trough
BETA
Beta
Player level 70
Portal requirements
Fire Talon×10
Lightning Talon×10
Poison Talon×10
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Use bred boss creatures with good saddles and bring strong ranged weapons so flight time does not waste the arena timer.
Tek / engram unlocks
Tapejara Tek SaddleTek Dedicated StorageTek RifleTek Shield
ALPHA
Alpha
Player level 95
Portal requirements
Fire Talon×20
Lightning Talon×20
Poison Talon×20
Artifact of the Gatekeeper×1
Artifact of the Crag×1
Artifact of the Destroyer×1
Strategy
Treat Alpha as a full boss-army check: high saddles, strong health/melee breeding, stimulants/medical supplies for riders, and enough ranged damage for extended flight.
