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The Lord of Terror is back and once again attempting to rule the world. Third time’s a charm, right? In this installment he has plenty of help spread across the globe trying to stop you. If you’re looking for an edge against the hordes of powerful demons you will face, then look no further. Inside you will find every major boss fight found throughout the game.

Each section of our guide will provide you with information on how to best combat every boss. We’ve presented all their moves, attack patterns and weaknesses that you’ll need to know to take down each boss.

Disclaimer: This guide represents bosses on Normal difficulty and if you"re fighting them on higher levels you should expect damage to scale up along with their health and resistances.

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