How to Beat Succubus - Castlevania Belmont's Curse

Succubus Summary

Succubus, also known as the Temptress, attempts to lure in Rose with a deceptive facade. Unfortunately for her, Rose sees through the ruse quite easily. Defeat the obsessed demon and claim her Life Drain Arcana!

How to Find Succubus

Succubus is located deep within the Hall of Mirrors. To reach the area, you must first find the four seals hidden within four (4) Mirrors of Life.

These can be identified by the symbol marked on their mirror.

Enter each Mirror by crouching and break all the seals to unlock the path to the Hall of Mirrors!

Visit the following Mirrors of Life to find the seals:

• Paris Streets - Prison Tower
• Clock Tower - Mechanic's Ascent
• Main Hall - Archives
• Notre-Dame - East Gallery

Succubus Attack Patterns

How to Beat Succubus

[1] Use a Whip to Maximize Your Attack Distance.

Using weapons from the Whip arsenal is recommended for this fight. Succubus relies on a close-range attack and frequently dashes around, making it troublesome to fight with short-ranged weapons.

Whips allow you to deal maximum damage from a safe distance while easily hitting multiple clones without repositioning. Equip the Vampire-Killer to inflict burn and maximize your damage.

[2] Stay in the Middle of the Arena Once She Starts Dashing.

When Succubus starts dashing, stay near the middle of the arena to better anticipate her movements. Dodge her horizontal dash by double-jumping or latching onto the purple anchors.

Alternatively, you can also parry her dash attacks with the Holy Light. But beware, as each dash leaves a streak that explodes shortly afterward, potentially hitting you twice.

[3] Avoid Getting Hit by her Life Drain Projectiles.

When Succubus's health drops below 50%, she spawns multiple clones and floats to the center of the room, becoming invulnerable. You must destroy her copies while evading the original's projectiles to interrupt the attack.

Be careful, as getting hit by one of these would sap away Rose's health and restore the boss's HP. Once stopped, she falls to the ground and becomes briefly vulnerable.

[4] Use the Stained-Glass Shield to Help Track Down the Real Succubus.

Arthur's Stained-Glass Shield creates fragments that target multiple enemies at once, helping you identify the original one faster. The shield also actively blocks incoming damage, making it especially useful when there are multiple projectiles approaching from different directions.

Succubus Rewards

Succubus will grant Rose the following upon his defeat:

• Life Drain
• Reveals the Hall of Mirrors on the map

Related Guides

List of Bosses

List of Arcanas

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