Overview
Split Horn is the king of the goblins in Crimson Desert and one of the game's boss battles. The fight is a fast-paced, chaotic encounter that contrasts sharply with the slower, more methodical duels found in bosses like the Staglord. Where other bosses test patience and precise timing, Split Horn overwhelms players with speed, aggression, and unpredictable ranged attacks.
Boss Profile
Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
Name | Split Horn |
Type | Goblin king |
Combat style | Fast, chaotic ranged attacks with rapid repositioning |
Difficulty | High (requires strong reaction speed) |
Combat Behavior
Split Horn's defining trait is speed. The goblin king refuses to stay in one place, darting across the arena and launching ranged attacks from unpredictable angles. Players used to locking onto a target and circling in close will find Split Horn punishes that approach with rapid repositioning and projectile barrages.
The fight demands quick reflexes and the ability to switch between defensive play and aggressive punishes during brief openings. Split Horn's chaotic attack patterns mean that memorizing a fixed sequence is less useful than reading the boss's movements in real time and reacting accordingly.
Strategy Tips
Close the distance: Split Horn is most dangerous at range. Getting in close forces the boss into melee patterns that are easier to read and punish.
Elemental advantage: Lightning can stun Split Horn during repositioning, creating openings for combo chains. Ice slows the boss's movement speed, reducing the chaos.
Watch for projectiles: Ranged attacks come in rapid bursts. Dodging laterally rather than backward keeps you in punishing range while avoiding incoming fire.
Use the arena: The fight arena provides cover points that block line-of-sight for ranged attacks. Positioning behind obstacles can force Split Horn to close the gap.
Rewards
Defeating Split Horn grants Abyss Artifacts for character progression. Like other bosses, the victory may also unlock access to Split Horn's signature moves, following the pattern where defeating a boss teaches Kliff the techniques used against him.
Context
Split Horn is one of several bosses encountered across Pywel. Goblin enemies appear throughout the world, and Split Horn sits at the top of their hierarchy. The boss encounter was shown in pre-release media alongside other boss reveals, where it stood out for its pace and intensity compared to the more cinematic encounters like the Queen Stoneback Crab or Hexe Marie.