You'll start with the trusty Holy Sword, but you can get a flaming mace, a massive long sword as tall as you, or a nimble hammer / chisel to get quick hits and quickly build up your resolve. Weapons are designed for different styles of play, and you'll want to try them all.
We'll also explain how to acquire the Ballistazooka, a ridiculous RPG that shoots huge metal bolts as ammo. To earn the launcher, you will need to purchase the Tools part of Vlas the Merchant from Fallgrim Tower. The parts only work on the workbench in the tower itself, but it really helps to grab this powerful tool early on.
How to get all 5 weapons and defeat Hadern
Melee weapons are permanent weapons that you can unlock and trade in Deadly shell. A weapon is located at each of the three entrances to the temple. Once inside, interact with the book to start a boss fight against Hadern. Defeating him will unlock the weapon.
All weapons can be traded from the stands (near the boss book) or at Fallgrim Tower.
Sacred sword: You start with this weapon. I can't miss it!
Mass fumante: Temple Grounds - Right at the entrance to Temple Grounds. Use the Relic mount to participate in a battle against Hadern. Defeat it to get the smoking mass.
- Reach the temple grounds from Fallgrim. Starting from the initial spawning area (before the Fallgrim tower), go left and go down the fork road where there is a rocky canyon.
- Follow the path to an encampment. Go right towards the burning effigy, then through the large wall on the left. Follow the stairs to reach the temple grounds.
Hammer and chisel: Eternal Narthex - Found at the entrance to the Eternal Narthex. Use the book rack and defeat Hadern to unlock the weapon.
- From Fallgrim, start at the initial spawn point and take the path to the right to the trapper camp. Pass the traps, descend through the narrow canyon, and take a long ledge path with snipers shooting at you.
- In front you will find a huge structure in the distance. Go through the camp and go down the pillars. Walk past the enemy guarding the stairs to enter the new region.
Lame du martyr: Abandoned Chamber - Like the other weapons, this one can be found at the entrance of the Abandoned Chamber. You will have to use the library and then defeat Hadern using this heavy sword.
- Go to the big tree covered with bats in Fallgrim. Take the canyon path down and towards the strange structure in the distance.
- The abandoned room is surrounded by heavy enemies. Ignore them and go through the main door! They are too slow to stop you.
Ballistazooka: Fallgrim Tower - To get this weapon you need to purchase the [[Tools] key element of Hair merchant. Repair the Ballistazooka on the Fallgrim Tower Workbench to get this long range weapon.
- Go to the second floor and go around the structure to find the stairs leading up. Go up to locate Vlas's shop. He sells the tools for 8 tars.
- Extra heavy bolts are sold for 800 tars at the seller.
Boss Tips: Hadern (Smoking Mass)
Hadern is a slow and steady boss. It will approach slowly, swinging its massive flaming mass towards you. Almost all of his attacks cannot be parried, but Harden will be of great help here. Use Harden while attacking to block his counterattacks and keep hitting him with consecutive heavy strikes.
To play it safe, strafe around him and only avoid when he's charging at you. You'll want to do a full roll-dodge to avoid his big swing when he's running over you. Otherwise, stay back and only attack when it hardens.
He usually prepares an attack, then Harden - pulls back, waits for him to complete his attack, then charge-attack. Run [R3] and use a heavy attack [R2] for some quick damage, keep hitting and using [L2] harden when he attempts a counterattack.
Boss Tips: Hadern (Hammer & Chisel)
This version of Hadern is a snap if you have Eredrim, the Venerable team. Hadern's weapon is low damage, so your high defense armor will be able to absorb a ton of hits.
Fight it like in previous fights - wait for it to harden, then strike with a heavy load. Harden when you need it and move it away from your body if you lose your shell. With two chances to heal completely, you won't lose this fight.
Boss Tips: Hadern (Martyr’s Blade)
Another easier encounter. Use Tiel and you'll have more than enough stamina to unleash a series of heavy attacks, then retreat safely using his powerful shadow-step dodge.
You'll only take a couple of hits before you die, but once you get the hang of the beat, you can win this fight without taking a single hit. Wait for him to attack, heavy load, Harden to shift him on the counterattack, then unleash heavier attacks.
