Devil May Cry 5 (DMC 5) - Goliath Boss Guide

A boss guide on Goliath in Devil May Cry 5, including the boss' attacks, behavior, and strategies on defeating it.

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Devil May Cry 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Goliath’s Attacks

Hook

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

The attack motion can be anticipated.

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Floor Break

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Goliath jumps up and slams the ground.

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

The attack will destroy the ground to take the fight to the next area.

Pillar Throw

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

In the second area, Goliath will resume the fight by grabbing and throwing a pillar at you.

Flame Blast

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

An Area of Effect attack signaled by Goliath standing upright and glowing red before unleashing a large blast in the area around him.

Rush

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Goliath will suddenly charge at you.

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Goliath’s Special Attacks

Flame Rock

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

After Goliath absorbs a huge piece of debris, he will shoot it out. If you have Gerbera equipped, you can throw the projectile back at him.

Cyclone

DMC 5 Goliath Boss Guide

Goliath will unleash a tornado from his stomach. If you get caught in the cyclone, quickly break away to avoid being sucked inside Goliath.

Goliath Boss Strategy

Get a distance away from Goliath

Most, but not all, of Goliath’s attacks require him to be near you to hit. As such, keeping away from him before retaliating is a good strategy. Nero does not have the best evasion on his own, so wait for opportunities to damage Goliath like when he finishes his combos and recovers from the animation.

Make use of Gerbera’s evasion

Gerbera allows you to fire a shockwave that launches Nero out of the boss’ attack path. Use it to avoid Goliath’s swings.

Use Wire Snatch to close the distance

Wire Snatch allows you to quickly get to Goliath when a medium distance away. This is good for punishing the boss when you get behind him and he is still attacking in the wrong direction. Wire Snatch has a limited range and won’t grapple onto the boss if you are too far away.

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