Another Crab's Treasure: How To Beat Nephro (Boss Fight)
boasts a ton of boss fights, but making sure you're ready when you face Nephro is key to enjoying the game. Whether you're a fan of unforgiving soulslikes or prefer to play for its writing and visuals, this boss fight will catch unprepared players off guard. You face Nephro about 45 minutes to an hour into the game, which means you're severely underleved by the time you reach his fight.
Nephro is, as mentioned, the first true boss in. He's the captain of the guard in Slacktide, and you're sent to talk to him after the guards at the gate turn you away for not wearing a shell. They can't very well let you in to see Duchess Magista naked, so off you go to get your first shell and earn your entry to the castle.
Your journey begins with your home being repossessed by a loan shark; to earn your home back, you head to the castle to talk to the newly-installed Duchess to ask for leniency on the back-taxes you now owe. This is the start of the game's anti-capitalist messaging, though it's not quite as overt as Disco Elysium's. When our protagonist, Kril, arrives at the castle, he's turned away by the guards due to the state of his clothing. Because he has no shell, he's naked.
The guards tell you that there's a nearby stockpile of extra shells that they keep stocked for the less fortunate and that you should talk to their captain to get one. They'll indicate generally to the east, but give no instructions as to what the captain's name is, nor what he looks like. Head in the direction they indicate and beat up any baddies that attack you on the way. Eventually, you'll reach a sandcastle gate.
On the left side of this gate arethree Heartkelp plants. If you're low on these healing pods, make sure to stock up before heading towards the sunken vending machine in the distance. Interact with the vending machine, which will spit out a bunch of soda cans, which you will then be prompted to equip. Be aware that once you do,you'll trigger the cutscene leading to Nephro's fight.
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