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For me, the most rewarding moment in any game is, without question, finally defeating a difficult boss. After gearing up, learning attack patterns, and making repeated attempts with party members, that moment of victory brings a satisfaction that other content rarely offers.

My most memorable boss fight was Tabhartas, a raid boss in 《Mabinogi Mobile》​. Knowing that the raid will soon be unavailable makes those memories all the more precious.

Tabhartas: A Wall for Early Players

When Tabhartas first appeared, many players struggled to clear the raid. This was not a boss you could defeat simply by attacking as much as possible; everyone had to carry out their role properly.

I failed several times on my first attempts, too. I still vividly remember talking through what had gone wrong with my party members before trying again. With each attempt, learning the attack patterns one by one became a source of enjoyment in itself.

Varied Mechanics That Made Cooperation Essential

Much of what made Tabhartas enjoyable came from its varied mechanics.

One notable example was the “Crush” attack pattern​, which required the tank to step forward and withstand the attack while the other party members moved according to their roles. We also had to split up and quickly defeat monsters appearing on both sides, or spread out as the situation demanded. This was not a raid we could clear just by attacking; everyone in the party had to work in sync.

Even one person's mistake could disrupt the strategy, so teamwork naturally became essential. That made clearing the raid all the more satisfying.

A Boss That Was Enjoyable to Watch, Too

Tabhartas was also visually striking.

Its enormous stone body and weighty movements gave it an imposing presence from the moment it appeared. The solid, three-dimensional design made each hit feel satisfyingly impactful. This was more than a difficult boss fight—the combat itself was enjoyable.

Even after repeated attempts, I did not find myself getting bored. Instead, I kept returning with the thought, “Let’s beat it this time.”

More Memorable for All Those Failed Attempts

In the early days, I had to retry the Tabhartas fight many times.

Sometimes we wiped because we did not fully understand the attack patterns. Other times, we failed a mechanic and had to start over. But with each failure, we became more familiar with the strategy and began to work better together as a party.

I still remember the sense of achievement when we finally cleared it. It was not just about the rewards; it was about what we had accomplished together after so many failed attempts.

Closing Thoughts

To me, Tabhartas was more than just a difficult raid. It was the boss that best captured the satisfaction of a challenge and the joy of working together. Learning attack patterns, dividing up roles, and refining our strategy as a party made the eventual clear all the more rewarding.

It is sad to think that we will soon no longer be able to face Tabhartas. I expect the countless attempts in those early days, and the sense of achievement when we finally brought the boss down, will stay with me for a long time. Even as new raids arrive, I think Tabhartas will still be the first boss I mention when someone asks which one holds the most memories for me.