The Titan is the final boss of Deltarune Chapter 4, and it stands out for its difficulty, scale, and unique mechanics. With a regenerating shield, tricky projectile patterns, and multi-phase pacing, this fight tests your timing more than your raw stats. This guide explains how to find the Titan and how to defeat it using the tools the game provides.
Where to Find the Titan
You’ll reach the Titan as part of the main story. After progressing through the events of Chapter 4, you’ll enter the Old Church, where the Roaring Knight opens a new Dark Fountain.
- Interacting with this fountain triggers a cutscene where a partial form of the Titan appears.
- The game then places you in a climbing sequence where you scale the Titan’s body while dodging enemy projectiles.
- At one point, you’ll fall. Head right until you find a staircase. Climb until Ralsei says, “If…if we jump here, we can make it back on.”
- Choose Jump Down, fight a short enemy wave, and then Jump Down again to return to the Titan’s upper body.
- Continue climbing until you reunite with Susie. She throws Kris up to the summit. Head right until Susie says, “Guess we just… wait for the Titan to show up, huh.”
- Ralsei responds: “It’s already… been here the whole time.”
After that, the fully formed Titan appears. The fight begins.
How the Titan Fight Works
The Titan’s body is protected by a star-shaped shield, and most of your early attacks won’t deal real damage. Instead of rushing offense, your job is to manage TP, use specific ACT commands, and survive tight bullet patterns.
You must attack to progress. Even pacifist players need to deal damage here—there’s no alternative.
Starting the Battle
Start by Defending with your full team. This gives you a TP boost and a chance to see the Titan’s early attack pattern.
Then use Kris’s Brighten ACT each round. It only costs 4% TP and does two things:
- Increases TP gain from incoming attacks.
- Brightens your SOUL, which makes bullet patterns slightly easier to dodge.
Your main goal is to survive and build up to 80% TP.
Breaking the Shield
At 80% TP, Kris can use Unleash, which temporarily breaks the Titan’s shield.
When that happens:
- Use Unleash immediately.
- Have Susie and Ralsei attack on the same turn for bonus damage.
- If someone is low on HP, follow up with Dual Heal or items.
The shield will come back after a few turns. You’ll need to repeat the cycle:
Brighten → Unleash → Attack → Attack → Dual Heal → Repeat
Stick to this rhythm to slowly bring the Titan’s health down.
Surviving Dangerous Attacks
The Titan’s strongest attacks happen right after Unleash.
- The boss will fire two projectiles, pause, then release another wave.
- Move just enough to dodge the first two.
- Then move fully across the screen to avoid the follow-up.
- During swarm or hand attacks, staying near the middle of the screen gives you more reaction time.
- Keep your SOUL brightened—some projectiles can be weakened by the light. Without it, dodging becomes far more difficult.
If you find yourself struggling here, remember: don’t spam Defend. You’ll stall out without TP. Use Brighten often, even if it feels risky.
Gerson Joins the Fight
After a second Unleash phase, the Titan regenerates and raises its shield again.
At this point, Gerson joins the battle in a scripted moment.
- He unlocks a new ACT called Dual Buster, which does significant damage to the shield.
- Use this alongside Brighten and your normal attacks to push through the final phase.
Eventually, Susie will throw Kris inside the Titan, ending the battle through a cutscene.
Optional Help & Gear
A few optional tools can make the fight easier:
- Knight Sword: If you defeated the Chapter 3 secret boss, Kris’s weapon will do extra damage to the Titan.
- Shadow Mantle: Reduces incoming damage. Helps if you’re struggling with dodges.
- Rhapsoda Healing Drinks: After dying, backtrack to the checkpoint. An NPC near a box gives you one drink per death.
Make sure your inventory isn’t full. You won’t receive the items if you can’t hold them.
Are There Any Rewards?
No. Defeating the Titan ends Chapter 4, but it doesn’t grant gear, EXP, or items. It’s a story-locked boss meant to challenge your understanding of the game’s mechanics.
FAQ’s: How to Beat Titan Boss in Deltarune Chapter 4
1. Why is the Titan boss considered so hard in Chapter 4?
- Players report a huge difficulty spike compared to earlier fights. The boss hits hard, requires near-perfect dodging, and punishes missteps with massive damage, making it harder than Jevil or Spamton NEO for many.
2. How do I consistently survive after using Unleash?
- After Unleash, avoid panic movement. The Titan’s post-Unleash attacks have patterns: move just enough to avoid the first orb, then reposition quickly. Staying calm and minimizing movement helps reduce chaos from projectiles.
3. Do I have to attack the Titan to win, or can I spare it?
- Attacking is mandatory. This isn’t a spareable boss—even Ralsei encourages you to fight. This doesn’t ruin a pacifist run, as it’s part of the story progression.
4. What’s the best strategy loop for this fight?
A common rhythm is:
Brighten → Brighten → Unleash → Attack → Attack → Dual Heal → Repeat.
Use Brighten to charge TP and expose the Titan. Once its guard drops, unleash and focus on offense until the cycle resets.
5. Is there a benefit to defending instead of Brightening?
- Defending is helpful early to build TP, but Brighten is more efficient for exposing the boss while also generating TP. Use defense if you’re stalling or low on options.
6. What items or weapons are recommended before the Titan fight?
- Several players struggled because they entered the fight without strong weapons or healing items. Make sure to equip offensive tools like the Magic Axe or Shadow Mantle if available, and clear inventory space for healing.
7. What makes the Titan’s attacks so punishing?
- Many attacks combine multiple fast-moving threats—teeth, orbs, red outlines—that overwhelm your screen. Light-based projectiles can be melted with Brighten, but the red ones chase you and deal heavy damage. It’s easy to get cornered.
8. Is there a checkpoint or save point right before the Titan?
- No. The last save is before a climbing puzzle, which frustrates players who need to retry multiple times. There’s no mid-phase checkpoint either—each run is from scratch.
9. Why do I keep getting pity items after losing?
- After several defeats, a “cup knight” NPC gives bonus healing items. However, if your inventory is full, you won’t receive them—leading to frustration. Make space if you’re struggling.
10. Is this fight accessible for players with disabilities?
- Many neurodivergent players have reported issues with sensory overload, unpredictable visuals, and lack of accessibility options. The fast, high-input combat with little room to recover is a barrier for some.
11. How do I deal with the attack featuring red spike balls and teeth?
- This is the most overwhelming pattern. If your light is bright enough, stand still more often and dodge in tight movements. Stay near the center of your light radius to shrink and avoid multiple projectile types.
12. What’s the best use of TP during the fight?
Use TP to:
- Brighten the field early and often (only 4% TP)
- Activate Unleash at 80% TP
- Dual Heal when two or more characters are low
Don’t waste TP on non-essential actions.
13. Can I still beat the Titan if I didn’t collect the best gear earlier?
- Yes, but it’ll be harder. If you’re only doing 8% per Unleash or lacking strong heals, you’ll need tighter dodges and more cycles. Consider backtracking if possible (though this isn’t always an option).
14. How long is the Titan fight?
- Depending on your damage and consistency, most players report it taking 5–7 Unleash cycles. If you survive until the third Unleash, you’re nearing the end.
15. How many phases does the Titan boss have?
- There are three main Unleash windows, with attacks escalating after each. Many players struggle to even reach the third, which is considered the final push.
The Titan is a puzzle boss disguised as a damage sponge. Players who rush attacks without managing TP will struggle, while those who learn the rhythm of Brighten → Unleash → Attack will steadily wear it down.
If you’re stuck, take a break, lighten your inventory, and try again. You’re not alone—many players say this boss took them 5 to 10 attempts to fully understand.
Stay calm. Keep your SOUL bright. And don’t move more than you have to.
