Defeating Deerclops in Don't Starve Together

Don't Starve Together is going to hurl a decent number of monstrosities in your direction with each of them needing specific tactics and preparedness to take down. First off among the tough ones is Deerclops, a huge icy monstrosity that appears during winter. This guide will let you know the knowledge and strategies needed to vanquish Deerclops.

Deerclops is the seasonal boss for winter, which comes on day 30, or after the urge to break a Winter's Harp. Having colossal physical strength and devastating AoE powers, it possesses a unique capability of turning the ground into ice, making anything on that field immobile. With proper planning and execution, Deerclops can be brought down and all its rewards reaped.

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Preparing for the Perilous Encounter

Before confronting Deerclops, meticulous preparation is paramount. Here's a breakdown of the crucial steps to ensure your success:

Gear Up:

• Armors: Give preference to high-defense armors, such as Marble Suit or Log Suit. Their other types afford yet greater protection.
  
• Weapon: Use durable and strong weapons, such as the Dark Sword, Ham Bat, or Tentacle Spike. Make sure to carry along a backup weapon in case the primary one fails.
  
• Health Items: Load up on Healing Salves, Honey Ham, and Pierogi to heal against the damage dealt by Deerclops.
  
• Warmth: Be sure to have enough Warmth gear, like a Winter Hat and Thermal Stone, to be able to withstand the extreme coldness in Winter.
  

Fortify Your Base:

This does not have to fortify your base but can act as a fallback plan. Create walls and strategically place tooth traps and wall traps to chip a bit of Deerclops' health before the main fight.

Lure the Beast:
It does not look to actively seek out players; you have to lure it out. Craft a campfire and place it in an open place some distance away from the base. During the night, light the fire, and the flickering flames will get Deerclops' attention.

Strategies for Success: Tanking vs. Kiting

There are two primary strategies for defeating Deerclops: tanking and kiting.

Tanking:
How to Kill Deerclops: Deerclops will single out one strong character with high health and strong armor so that the others can attack without being disturbed. Here is what you need to know.

• High Health and Armor: To tank Deerclops, the player will require a high amount of health—hopefully over 150—and good armor. High health or armor-boosting ability characters, such as Wolfgang or Wigfrid, respectively, are perfect for the job.
  
• Hit and Run: Tank Deerclops to have him hit on the tank several times, then walk away before being hit by his devastating moves. Standing around trading blows is a recipe for disaster.
  
• Campfire Healing: Campfires heal players standing on them. Place the campfire at a strategic enough location so you can position the tank on them to heal him in between attacks.
  

Kiting:
Kiting is active fighting, working continuously on dodging Deerclops' attacks while working away at his health bar. It provides a much more skill-based approach and is less dependent on good gear.

• Kiting: Always be moving and dodging attacks from Deerclops. Walk with a Walking Cane for that speed boost during kites.
  
• Hit and Run Tactics: Just safely attack the Deerclops. Get in 2–3 hits and then back off.
  
• Environmental Hazards: One might consider luring Deerclops close to Merm King or Beefalo herds. They can cause a lot of damage and offer a good deal of distraction too.
  

Claiming Your Victory

Once Deerclops goes down, it's like a treasure trove of loot.

• Deerclops Eyeball: This is one crafting ingredient that unlocks the making of extremely powerful winter-geizured items, like the Eyebrella and Hibernation Vest.
  
• Monster Meat: Very good food resource, as it can be cooked, and can also be used in building Meat Effigies.
  
• Deerclops Blueprint: Use it to forge the mighty Deerclops Eye, a helmet that bestows great melee and AoE attacks on the wearer.
  

Conclusion

Deerclops might sound like something far beyond overcomeable odds, but if prepared well and having a good strategy in place, the beast might be bested. Remember to stock up on strong armor, healing items, and, most importantly, a clear strategy you are following: either tanking or kiting. Just follow the steps of this tutorial, and you're good to go to defeat Deerclops for his sweet, valuable rewards.

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