Confronting Nalcott's Nightmares: My Encounters with Once Human's Great Ones in 2026

The world I knew is gone, swallowed by the Stardust apocalypse. It's 2026, and everything—every blade of grass, every creature, and even the air we breathe—has been twisted by that relentless contamination. Out of this chaos, horrors were born. We call them the Great Ones: powerful entities, pulsing with raw Stardust energy, that have claimed entire regions of Nalcott as their personal domains. As a Meta-Human, the weight of this broken world rests on my shoulders. My duty? To hunt these monstrosities, to face the nightmares born from the apocalypse, and to claw back some semblance of balance. It's a terrifying, lonely job, but someone's gotta do it. Let me tell you about the five main story bosses I've faced—each a unique lesson in survival, strategy, and sheer terror.

The Ravenous Hunter: A Deceptively Simple Start

Man, this guy was my first real wake-up call. The Ravenous Hunter—looks like some clunky, outdated war machine, but don't let that fool you. The most unsettling part? That yellow sac on its head, with a human host writhing inside. It's a grim reminder of what we're fighting for. The fight itself is a multi-stage puzzle. You can't just rush in guns blazing. That massive Gatling gun isn't just for show; it acts like a full-body shield. My first attempt? Let's just say I learned the hard way. You have to focus fire on that gun until it shatters. Only then does the real dance begin. Once it's gone, the Hunter switches tactics, entering its Rocket Barrage Phase. This is where you gotta stay light on your feet, using the broken terrain for cover. It's all about timing—dodging the incoming fire, finding those split-second openings, and aiming for the head. A headshot on that thing feels so satisfying, you have no idea.

The Treant: Nature's Twisted Vengeance

If the Hunter was mechanical horror, the Treant is a testament to biological corruption. This thing is massive, a walking forest of rage born from a human body. And talk about playing hard to get! It starts the fight with a literal shield of invincibility. I spent a good minute unloading ammo into it before I realized I was doing zero damage. The key? Those three glowing, pulsating vines with weak red spots. You need to hunt them down and destroy them first. It's like disarming a bomb while being chased by a tree. Once the shield drops, the real target reveals itself. You can shoot its horned head, but the true weak point is the female human form fused to its back. Targeting her is the fastest way to win, but... she screams. Her wails of pain cause area damage, a cruel mechanic that makes you feel like the monster for a second. Oh, and watch out for the "fluffs." The Treant shakes itself, releasing these floating spores that hunt you down. You must shoot them out of the air. My strategy? Constant movement, using the rock formations as a lifeline, and trying to ignore the heartbreaking cries from its back.

Arachsiam: Mother of All Nightmares

I have a thing about spiders. So, facing Arachsiam was... an experience. This creature is pure nightmare fuel, a spider-like abomination that weaves intricate cobwebs and spawns endless offspring. Her most terrifying move? She can cocoon you. One moment you're fighting, the next you're wrapped up like a present, completely incapacitated. It's a fight-ender if you get caught. The trick is to watch her body language closely—there's a slight tell before she spits the web. Dodge at the exact right moment. Your damage focus should be on the glowing purple spots on her spider abdomen and her human chest. But here's the twist: after you deplete two health bars, she goes invulnerable. This isn't a break; it's a race. She's buying time for her children. You have to frantically search the area for spider eggs (they have a faint red glow) and destroy them before they hatch. If you don't, you'll be overrun. It's a frantic, multi-tasking battle that tests your awareness to the limit.

Rabizex: The Shadow Stalker

Rabizex is where the fights shift from puzzle-solving to pure, relentless combat. This beast is a predator through and through, with a canine-like form, razor-sharp claws, and a mastery over shadows. It's brutally fast, capable of closing distance in a blink for melee attacks, or hanging back to snipe you with powerful Stardust energy projectiles. The strategy here is deceptively simple but hard to execute: keep your distance, dodge constantly, and pump damage into its weak points. This is the fight where your weapon's DPS (Damage Per Second) really matters. You need to be consistently chipping away at its health pool. The real turning point comes when its health gets low. Rabizex enters a Frenzied State, shedding any pretense and revealing its true, enraged form. Its attacks become more powerful and erratic, but it also gives you a gift: its head becomes a giant, glowing weak spot. It's a high-risk, high-reward phase. Survive the increased aggression, and you're rewarded with a perfect target to finish the job.

Mensdevoran, The Forsaken Giant: The Ultimate Test

And then, there's him. Mensdevoran, the Forsaken Giant. Let me be blunt: if you're not prepared, this boss will humble you. It's widely considered one of the hardest challenges in Nalcott for a reason. This isn't just a fight; it's a war of attrition. The Giant uses its colossal arms to slam the ground, creating shockwaves you must jump over, or sweeps them in wide, arena-clearing attacks. But its most frustrating ability? Teleportation. Just when you think you've found a safe spot to heal or reload, it vanishes and reappears right on top of you. The surprise factor is real. As if that wasn't enough, it can summon elite minions that will shred you if you ignore them. The battle plan is a delicate balance:

1. Priority Targeting: Always aim for the glowing weak points on its body.

2. Constant Evasion: You must master the dodge. Its attacks are telegraphed but punishing.

3. Add Control: The moment mobs appear, deal with them swiftly.

4. Stamina Management: You'll be running and dodging more than shooting. Patience is your greatest weapon.

Facing these Great Ones... it changes you. Each one is a manifestation of the world's corruption, a unique problem that requires a unique solution. From the mechanical puzzle of the Ravenous Hunter to the pure endurance test of the Forsaken Giant, they've taught me everything I know about surviving in this new, broken world. They're more than just bosses; they're the guardians of the apocalypse. And defeating them, one by one, is the only way forward. The path is dark, but hey, that's why we carry a light, right?