The Shadow Crocodile's attacks came frustratingly close to hitting John, but each time, he managed to dodge just in time.
This only enraged the beast further.
John was employing a kiting strategy, leading the boss away from the swamp where it had significant advantages.
To have a fighting chance, he needed to draw the Shadow Crocodile onto dry land.
The Shadow Crocodile, being a mire-based boss, detested the dry terrain.
Additionally, the trees in the forest greatly impeded its vision.
It angrily used its tail to clear the nearby trees, smashing them down effortlessly.
Many who had hidden among the trees and failed to escape in time were instantly turned into white light, disappearing from the battlefield.
When they reappeared outside the arena, they still wore expressions of lingering fear.
