Tower of Fantasy‘s vast open world is packed with formidable bosses to challenge. One of the trickiest to locate is Rust Philly, a helicopter-flying hyena who patrols the skies near Base Zero. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know to track down, battle, and ultimately conquer Rust Philly for its rare loot.
Overview of Rust Philly: A Tricky Aerial Adversary
Sporting wild red hair and piloting a tiny attack plane, Rust Philly is one of the most unique boss fights in Tower of Fantasy. This crazy hyena doesn‘t just run around on the ground – it takes to the air and swoops down to pepper players with explosive orange energy orbs.
Don‘t let Rust Philly‘s ridiculous appearance lull you into a false sense of security. With HP exceeding 800,000 and high armor ratings, Rust Philly can withstand heavy damage. Unlike some early game bosses, Rust Philly cannot simply be bursted down. This long aerial battle tests a player‘s damage output, aim, and resource management.
However, the rewards for defeating Tower of Fantasy‘s wildest boss are worth it. Slaying Rust Philly rewards the "Rust Philly" achievement along with crafting materials like Caviar, which has a 2% drop rate. Farming Rust Philly also provides solid EXP gains.
Locating Rust Philly Near Base Zero
Rust Philly spawns in the skies south of Base Zero, generally within a 200 meter radius of coordinates 148.3, 161.0. This boss does patrol around a bit, so locating it takes vigilantly scanning the skies.
Based on my experience farming Rust Philly, here are some tips for pinpointing its location:
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Climb to high vantage points south of Base Zero and scan horizontally across the skyline. Use weapons with scopes or binoculars.
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Change channels if you‘ve spent 15+ minutes searching without a spawn. Less crowded instances improve your chances.
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Join a friend‘s world where Rust Philly is alive and unfought. Its exact location will be revealed on their map.
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Activate tracking sensors from high points around Base Zero to try detecting Rust Philly‘s movement patterns.
Once spotted, use your weapon‘s secondary fire to grab Rust Philly‘s attention and the battle will begin!
Battle Strategies and Gear for Defeating Rust Philly
When going toe-to-toe with this high-flying boss, keep these tips in mind:
Use Ranged Weapons – Melee is ineffective since Rust Philly remains airborne. Equip your hardest-hitting bow, rifle, rockets or other projectiles. Weapons with tracking, homing or AoE attacks work well.
Aim Carefully – Rust Philly zips around at high speeds. Anticipate its movement patterns and lead your shots. Focus on precision over spamming attacks.
Shield Breaking is Key – With 800,000 HP, simply dealing direct damage isn‘t feasible. Use discharge skills, grenades, or other shield-breakers to lower its defenses.
Dodge Orange Orbs – Rust Philly‘s orb attack is heavily telegraphed but hits hard. Time your dodges to avoid taking massive damage.
Healing and Support – Bring healing food, omnium shields, and weapon buffs to prolong the 5-10 minute battle. If multiplayer, have a support player focus on healing.
With the right setup and strategy, Rust Philly becomes an epic but conquerable foe. Stay persistent and you‘ll reap the rewards soon enough!
Is Farming Rust Philly Worth It?
Farming most open world bosses requires serious time investment for a chance at rare loot. So is repeatedly killing Rust Philly worth it?
Based on my extensive farming, here‘s an overview of the pros and cons:
Pros
- Solid source of EXP for leveling up
- Caviar has uses for crafting weapons and outfit upgrades
- "Rust Philly" achievement adds to your profile
- Fun, unique boss fight
Cons
- Caviar only has a 2% drop rate, requires many kills
- Respawns are slow, can only kill every 1-2 hours
- High HP and defense makes kills time consuming
- Requires substantial ammunition and healing item investment
Ultimately, farming Rust Philly is rewarding but requires patience. I‘d recommend attempting it in a group to speed up the process and increase your chances. With enough persistence, you‘ll get the drops and achievement in time!
Comparison to Other Tower of Fantasy Bosses
How does aerial ace Rust Philly compare against other early game bosses? Here‘s a quick overview:
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Okka – More HP at 1 million but no flying evasiveness. Easier to damage and shield break.
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The Fanatic – Lower HP pool around 500k. Ground based melee fight withadds. Overall simpler than Rust Philly.
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Mimir – Comparable HP to Rust Philly. However only uses melee attacks. Less demanding on aim and resources.
While not the most efficient farm, Rust Philly provides a unique and engaging boss fight for the challenge.
Next time you see this hyperactive hound soaring over Base Zero, put the strategies in this guide to work and relish the victory! Rust Philly won‘t know what hit ‘em.
