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Overview
Clockwork Insect Clash is a main quest in Crimson Desert and the fifth mission of Chapter 10: Counterattack, serving as the climax of the Secret Weapon sub-chapter. The ATAG test run is interrupted when a massive clockwork insect, a rogue war machine that escaped from the Gorthak Ironworks during an earlier accident, attacks the testing ground. This boss fight is the first real test of the ATAG's combat capability.
Quest Details
Detail | Info |
|---|---|
Chapter | 10: Counterattack |
Sub-Chapter | Secret Weapon |
Region | |
Location | Gorthak testing ground |
Type | Boss Fight |
Prerequisite | |
Rewards | ATAG permanently unlocked as a summonable mount; damage upgrade from salvaged clockwork components |
Boss Fight: Clockwork Insect
The Clockwork Insect is an enormous mechanical creature resembling an armored beetle with bladed legs and an energy cannon mounted on its back. The fight takes place in the open testing ground, giving the ATAG plenty of room to maneuver.
Attack Patterns
Leg Swipe: The insect swipes its front legs in a wide arc, dealing heavy melee damage. Strafe to the side when you see the legs raise.
Charge: The insect lowers its head and charges forward in a straight line. Move perpendicular to its charge direction to dodge.
Energy Cannon: A beam weapon on the insect's back fires a sustained energy beam that sweeps across the arena. Stay behind the insect or use cover to avoid it.
Drill Burrow: The insect burrows underground and emerges beneath the ATAG. Watch for rumbling ground and dust plumes that indicate its path.
Clockwork Swarm (Phase 2): At half health, the insect releases smaller clockwork drones that harass the ATAG with rapid-fire projectiles. Use the EMP to disable the entire swarm at once.
Strategy
Stay behind the insect. Its most dangerous attacks are frontal. Position the ATAG to the side or rear to minimize exposure.
Use the cannon on exposed weak points. When the insect rears up after a charge, its underside is briefly exposed. Fire the cannon at this weak point for roughly triple damage.
Save the EMP for the drone swarm. The EMP has a long cooldown. A single burst in Phase 2 disables all drones, giving you a clear window to focus on the boss.
Machinegun for sustained damage. Between cannon shots, use the machinegun to maintain constant pressure. Aim for the insect's joints to weaken its leg attacks over time.
Notes
Defeating the Clockwork Insect permanently unlocks the ATAG as a mount that can be summoned in the open world.
The Master of the Ironworks congratulates the team and pledges the support of the Gorthak facility for the coming war.
The ATAG receives a permanent damage upgrade from salvaged clockwork components after this fight.
Related Quests
Previous: Hidden Ace
Next: Beating Heart
Chapter walkthrough: Chapter 10: Counterattack Walkthrough