Hand of the King

Throne Room -- ★★★★☆

Difficulty

4/5

Boss Cell

Base Game

Location

Throne Room

Description

The King's most loyal enforcer and the final boss of a standard Dead Cells run. The Hand of the King wields a massive banner as a weapon and commands elite soldiers, testing everything you have learned.

Attacks

  • 1Flag Slam -- slams his banner into the ground creating a massive shockwave
  • 2Triple Slash -- three wide sword strikes in succession
  • 3Ground Spikes -- summons spikes from the floor across the arena
  • 4Elite Summon -- calls elite guards to assist in battle
  • 5Grenade Volley -- throws multiple grenades that explode after a delay

Weaknesses

Parry his telegraphed melee attacksStatus effects (poison, bleed, fire)Burst damage after his flag slam

Drops

Hand of the King OutfitPunishment BlueprintDead Inside Mutation

Tips & Strategy

  • 1This is the final boss of a standard run -- bring your strongest gear and mutations.
  • 2His flag slam is heavily telegraphed and leaves him vulnerable afterward.
  • 3Kill summoned elites immediately -- they add too much pressure if left alive.
  • 4Grenades can be rolled through during their brief delay before detonation.
  • 5Learn the parry timing on his triple slash -- it is your biggest damage window.