Making the final Boss AoE you as you enter the arena is a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ design choice.

[lordbravura]

On the original game most bosses give you a couple seconds to get your bearings, summon and whatnot. If i recall correctly only one mini boss would charge you right away.

The expansion is full of bosses that do not givce you a second before charging but the last boss gets the cake. About 70% of the time he starts with an AoE/ Jump attack. If you dont dodge it the fight ends before the music even starts with heavy armor and 60 stamina.

I dont mind hard bosses, i beast all of the base game on NG+4 but ♥♥♥♥ this. I Took him to the second Phase a couple of times and the biggest challenge is to actually beeing able to ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ see what is going on in the middle os so many ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ lightining effects.

The last boss is didnt need a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ cheap shot like this.

[Deej]

the last boss opening move is the easiest to punish and is free damage