The Constrictor

The Constrictor is one of the four Elder Guardians, and can be found on any map with the implicit modifier replacing the map boss. The map also has alternative icon:. The Elder will make an appearance in the map boss arena, slay the map boss, and steal its life essence. A portal will then open to the elder's domain and the players must enter through the portal. The Elder will then empower The Constrictor using the stolen life essence of the map boss, who will hatch from a black egg. Players can then enter combat with The Constrictor.

Defeating The Constrictor has a high chance of dropping the which is required to fight The Elder.

Such maps would also have the implicit modifier, which drop enables Elder influenced items.

Zones
Ruins of Despair Island of Devastation Sea of Isolation
 * Stage 1: Pools of poison spawn on the ground at one corner, dealing poison damage.
 * Stage 2: Summons frogs that chase the player and detonate for cold damage when touched.
 * Stage 3: Summons Giant Gladiator Statues to the arena. They can be killed and do not respawn but have high damage and health.
 * Stage 1:
 * Stage 1: Multiple frostbolts slowly chase the player, dealing cold damage over time while touching the player.
 * Stage 2: Pillars of water shoot from the ground, dealing cold damage.
 * Stage 3: Waves of water jump across the stage.

Fighting Sequence
Each Elder Guardians is fought in one of three stages, each with different hazards. At higher tiers, the boss will change phases, teleporting you to a new area with different stage hazards. On yellow maps, this occurs at 1/2 health, and in red maps, this occurs at 2/3 and 1/3 health.

The Constrictor uses the following attacks:
 * Melee attack
 * Dash attack: Dashes forward while dealing damage.
 * Strafe shot: Dashes sideways while firing multiple arrows.
 * Charged shot: Charges up an shot from his bow and fires.
 * Arrow volley: Fires multiple arrows several times, firing in varied patterns. This attack covers a large area in front of him.
 * Combo rush: Performs a melee attack twice, then jumps backwards and fires multiple lines of arrows at the ground.
 * Sundering shot: Goes airborne and fires an arrow straight down, which split into eight projectiles that travel across the ground.
 * Mirror arrow: Disappears and fires multiple mirror arrows. The clones can be killed for flask charges.
 * While not moving, you will receive a stacking Crippling Vines debuff which slows movement speed. Vines are removed gradually while moving.

Monster stats
The attack value is for the default attack only. Area level of the infobox can be changed to match in-game. The metadata id with "Standalone" suffix is for The Maven's Crucible.

Version history

 * (Not stated in patch note) Shaper Guardian, Elder Guardian and Elderslayer unique items are moved to core loot table.


 * The Elder story arc has retired. The Elder Guardian encounter now an itemized map encounter.


 * (Not stated in patch note) Now shared the loot table with other 3 Elder Guardians


 * No longer immune to Taunt, though they may not retarget based on being taunted.


 * Introduced to the game.
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