Enemies / Elites / Elite Catalyst
Elite Catalyst
The Elite Catalyst is an armored entity that levitates in place, lacking legs or any other means of ground movement. The Catalyst has 80% damage reduction when attacked on its body, forcing players to target its hands instead. Both hands count as Weakspots, and once destroyed, the head is freed from its armored helmet and can also be damaged as a Weakspot. After a short period, the Elite Catalyst
Behaviour & attacks
The Elite Catalyst uses several ranged and area control attacks. Sweeping Beam summons four tall energy beams that rotate around the arena, covering its entire length. Another attack has the Catalyst launching crystals at players from one of its hands. In a separate attack, it strikes the ground with its other hand, creating fast-moving shockwaves that travel through the arena.
How to deal with Elites
Mini-boss tier enemies with modifiers and heavy attacks. The Elite Catalyst's beams are echoed by later bosses. Giant Slayer and Favored Foe charms shine against them.