Build around a tentacle attack and a finishing blow
Choose the Sunken Horror if you want your boss to take an active role in fights. A creator describing a preview build identified a tentacle attack and a Devourer effect that followed the boss’s own kills. Use the tentacle attack to help deal with an intruder, then look for a safe chance for the Horror to finish the fight.
Give the Horror a place to engage
Pick a defensive spot your minions can reach and where the Horror can join a fight without rushing away from the group. Let the crew handle pressure from other adventurers while the Horror focuses on a target it can finish. If getting the kill would pull your boss out of position, stay with the defense and wait for another opportunity.
Treat Devourer as a preview mechanic
The creator’s Malignus preview describes Devourer in terms of kills credited to the boss. That makes the finishing blow the part to watch when testing this setup. Check the boss’s description in your build before planning around a specific bonus, duration, or stack limit.
FAQ
What attack does the Sunken Horror have?
The preview describes a tentacle attack. Build your positioning around being able to use it while your crew is nearby.
Can a minion trigger Devourer for the Horror?
The creator tied the effect to the boss’s own kills. Minions can still help in the fight, but the preview does not establish the effect for a kill credited to them.
Do I need a specific upgrade order?
The preview supports a role centered on the tentacle attack and boss kills. It does not establish a required upgrade order.