In Mina the Hollower, Armand is found in the basement of Legovich’s Arms (the blacksmith) in Ossex, triggered when you attempt to buy your second item from the shop instead of receiving the item you get an angry note.
Armand Secret Boss details
How to Trigger Armand’s Boss Fight
Step 1: Reach Ossex and Find Legovich’s Arms
After catching up with Lionel and learning the main questline, explore Ossex (the game’s main hub)…
Until you find Legovich’s Arms weapons shop.
Step 2: Attempt Your Second Purchase
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Buy your first item normally from the blacksmith.
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When you try to purchase your second item, you’ll receive an angry note instead of the item.
Step 3: Burrow to the Basement
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Burrow underground at the shop location to descend to the basement.
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This triggers the Armand boss fight immediately.
How to Beat Armand (Critical Strategy)
Armand has an enormous health bar and hits hard, making him seem like a late-game boss despite appearing early.
The Lava Trick (Essential Strategy)
Best Weapon: The Nightstar is ideal — slower than Whisper/Vesper but lets you maintain distance from both Armand and the lava.
Critical Mistakes to Avoid
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Don’t rush in — Armand’s attacks whittle health quickly if you overcommit
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Don’t ignore the lava mechanic — beating him without lava is extremely difficult due to his massive HP bar
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Don’t skip the blacksmith early — this is a missable encounter that hints at the burrowing mechanic
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If you lose a Spark downstairs, you’re obligated to return and try again since you’re unsure what Sparks do at this point
What Happens After Victory
| Outcome | Details |
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| Weapon Received | You get the weapon you originally ordered |
| Blacksmith Restored | Armand agrees to make more weapons for you in the future |
| Future Prices | Remaining 3 weapons/upgrades cost 2,500 Bones instead of 2,000 Bones |
| Boss Classification | Secret boss who was a Duel-gate NPC |
