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InSouth Of Midnight, you’ll help Hazel chase after her mom in the wake of a devastating storm. With nothing but your wits and some newfound powers, you’re in for a platforming challenge that will leave you wanting more.
As you explore the deep south and uncover the secrets behind Hazel’s past, you’ll encounter myths and legends that have taken form and pose a real threat to Hazel’s family and future. One of these beasts is Two-Toed Tom – a giant gator that roams the storm waters looking for his next meal. As your first real boss encounter, he’s a tough one.
How To Defeat Two-Toed-Tom
When youface Two-Toed Tomafter talking with Jolene and healing the hurts in the area, you’llneed to be preparedfor a tough fight. Tom is amassive gator fueled by grief and gluttony, and he won’t go down easily.
There arefour stages to the fight, with the first threetied to his healthbar. Each stage is detailed below so you candefeat this beast and continueon Hazel’s adventure!
Stage One
The first stage is where you’ll find your footing in the fight. While Tom’shealth bar is yellow, he’s invincible. However, byringing the church bell, he becomes vulnerable.
If you need health, you canheal on the left.Use this wisely, as you may only have one shot depending on your difficulty settings.
Once you ring the bell, Two-Toed Tom willflop onto the shorewith theWound in his mouthexposed. You’ll need toattack this to bring down the first sectionof his health bar.
Watch out for Tom’s ranged attacks and massive swipe! A well-timed dodge can help you avoid them.
Stage Two
After reducing his health by one bar, Two-Toed Tom will take off. Chase himacross the flooded trailersto the next part of the beach. Here, he’ll charge and snap at Hazel.Dodge to the sideto avoid taking damage. When Tom swipes his tail,double-jump and dodgeto get out of the way.
You can see the range warning on the ground before Two-Toed Tom strikes.
Similar to the first stage, you’ll need toring the bell to expose Tom’s Wound. Rinse and repeat ringing the bell and strikingthe wounduntil you reach the final chunk of health.
Stage Three
Cross the power linesto reach the last stretch of land Two-Toed Tom fled to. His attacks aremuch more frequent and viciousnow, slidingacross the ground with an open mouthto trick you into getting close.
Don’t be fooled! The Wound is still invincible until the bell is rung.
In the third stage,the bell is much farther awayand Hazel can’t reach it. You’ll need touse your magic to hurl bouldersat the bell to weaken Tom. Continue to unleash fury on the Wound until Tom is defeated.
When he reaches zero HP,he’ll gobble Hazel uplike a snack. The final stage begins now!
Stage Four
Inside Two-Toed Tom’s gut, you’ll need toreach the festering Woundcausing the chaos. Use your magic tomaterialize platforms to cross the river of bile, then slide into the main chamber riddled with thorns.
The pig from earlier in the chapter is here, still squealing.
Ride the wooden platformacross the stomach acid lagoon toreach the climbing wall, then follow the scaffolding thatcircles around the stomach clockwiseuntil you reach the Wound.
Unravel the trauma to escape andfinally defeat Two-Toed Tom, saving the town from his chaos and destruction while clearing out his upset stomach in the process.
