Husk of Elder Gaspar tri-beam moves too fast

[JZilla]

stuck at this point in the game, cannot proceed. Die each time within seconds of tri-beam activation. I simply cannot move fast enough. This really sucks since I like the game but now I can't progress because of this ridiculous boss mechanic. I have zero incentive to make other characters knowing that this is what lies ahead for them. I have 34% move speed, move speed does not help solve this issue.

[agentkido]

sounds like not enough movement speed, start crafting.

[khaychi]

Originally posted by agentkido:

sounds like not enough movement speed, start crafting.

This. Get movement speed on boots, amulet, rings, and of course from your skill trees. 25% was enough for me to easily keep up with the moving speed.

[JZilla]

I already have 34% move speed

[Tiasmoon]

Stand closer to the boss so you have less distance to travel to outrun the beam.
Also, if you have immunity on traversal, you can use a traversal skill to jump through the beam.

[Trim]

I could be a weird one, but I was able to survive by running in the opposite direction *against* the beams' rotation & spamming heals as needed. Sure, took guaranteed damage, but I never had to be precise by threading the needle and end up accidentally keeping pace with a beam & taking multiple ticks of damage.

Beyond -- perhaps some obvious or already applied options but saying them anyway: see if you can add more health, healing effectiveness, potions slots, armor & resists if needed. Maybe drop your movement skill off the bar & instead take a[n unspecced (or respecced)] defensive or heal skill just for that fight. Redo some passives for defense. Check if you've got a mono debuff that can slow your speed. Never feels good dropping damage and feeling weaker, but better to survive, right?

[Commiseration. I'm not that much further than you & running what I assume is an underpowered build, and I'm not loving some boss encounters. I've got a dedicated spec'ed heal, and I've struggled badly on a handful of fights. Can't imagine how good some builds must be to make it through with only dropped potions; I'm needing dozens of heals sometimes. Get gud? I dunno...]

Good luck.

[Frogkiller]

Originally posted by Husk of Elder Gaspar:

Lol. I'm farming these guys with my Tri beam. So fast. They should increase their movement speed or something. Awesome game.

[agentkido]

Originally posted by Tiasmoon:

Stand closer to the boss so you have less distance to travel to outrun the beam.
Also, if you have immunity on traversal, you can use a traversal skill to jump through the beam.

This is definitely good advice as well. The closer to the boss the better u are.

[Rune rune]

Originally posted by JZilla:

stuck at this point in the game, cannot proceed. Die each time within seconds of tri-beam activation. I simply cannot move fast enough. This really sucks since I like the game but now I can't progress because of this ridiculous boss mechanic. I have zero incentive to make other characters knowing that this is what lies ahead for them. I have 34% move speed, move speed does not help solve this issue.

Similar experience, trying to beat him with a summoning druid even with speed in mid 30's is just a no, fix please

[agentkido]

Originally posted by wtp Runerune:

Originally posted by JZilla:

stuck at this point in the game, cannot proceed. Die each time within seconds of tri-beam activation. I simply cannot move fast enough. This really sucks since I like the game but now I can't progress because of this ridiculous boss mechanic. I have zero incentive to make other characters knowing that this is what lies ahead for them. I have 34% move speed, move speed does not help solve this issue.

Similar experience, trying to beat him with a summoning druid even with speed in mid 30's is just a no, fix please

fix what? theres no problem.

[AirSniffer]

Get better gear and use your defensive tools.

[Gendermancer]

Acksually you need to buff one specific stat that has no bearing on your defenses or offensses, and you need it in multiple sources just to do this one gimmick hur hur hur why u bad

/s

Trash mechanic is trash no matter how you cut it.

[HiGenX]

Just a tip for anyone searching this topic, look at the floor not so much the beams. You may die the first time or 2 but using the floor as a gauge will help you dial in where to run at. There is a handy little line dividing the circle, my speed setup matched that line perfectly. So stand between 2 beams, make a mental note how far out you are by using the floor as a gauge then away you go. If the beam catches you then you need to be closer to the boss or faster movement, if you catch the beam in front of you then you need to move further out or slow your movement.

Good luck :)