Light story spoilers. This covers the Bone Bottom “village ambush” where the Skull Tyrant crashes town, breaks structures, and triggers a funeral scene.
Overview
The event commonly titled “First village destroyed” occurs when the Skull Tyrant ambushes Bone Bottom, shattering props and killing an NPC. The encounter plays in‑town using the Tyrant’s moveset; benches/bridge can be damaged, and a brief funeral follows.
Quick Facts
- Where: Bone Bottom (early hub village).
- Trigger path (varies slightly): Defeat the Skull Tyrant in The Marrow via the Grand Hunt, advance a bit, return to Bone Bottom, and rest/interact—this can trigger the ambush.
- Outcome: Bench breaks (and sometimes the paid bridge), Little Pilgrim dies, and a short funeral occurs.
Note on triggers: Guides disagree on the exact flag (bench rest, donation state, etc.). Expect small variance between saves.
What You’ll See (Beats)
- Ambush: Skull Tyrant bursts into town and wrecks the bench; the fight arena is the village itself.
- Casualty & Funeral: The Little Pilgrim dies; soon after, townsfolk hold a funeral. Transitioning rooms can skip it.
- Structures: The bench and sometimes the Wishboard/bridge are broken; repairs come later with progression.
Boss Tips (Town Ambush Version)
The ambush reuses the Marrow kit in a wider arena.
- Attacks (often 2 masks):
- Charge: Wind‑up rush—jump cleanly and re‑center.
- Pounce/Jump: Rocks fall on landing—take 1–3 hits, then reset.
- Ceiling Slam: In‑place hops with repeated rockfalls—keep moving; don’t bind mid‑storm.
- Arena quirk: The Tyrant can’t cross the far‑left gap toward Moss Grotto; use it to reset spacing and take a quick heal.
Aftermath & Repairs
- Bench/Wishboard: Left broken immediately; NPC Flick rebuilds over time. Check back on later visits.
- Bridge: May be destroyed depending on timing. Rebuild via Bone Bottom tasks/donations if needed.
- Donate Wish: Contribute Shell Shards to help restore the camp, unlock the board, and see visual improvements.
Step‑by‑Step: Minimize Loss, Catch the Scene
- Speak with the Little Pilgrim before the ambush to record his name for the funeral.
- Stay in the area after the attack to see the ceremony; avoid transitions that can skip it.
- Afterward, pursue Flick’s repair/donate wishes to restore the bench and board.
FAQ
- Is it avoidable? Not reliably—treat it as scripted post‑Tyrant progress with a bench/return trigger.
- Does the bridge always break? No—timing varies. Rebuild via town tasks if it’s destroyed.
Sources
- Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wU9AVJYPAs
- Community/wikis and guide notes on triggers, funeral, and repair progression; Grand Hunt: The Terrible Tyrant for initial Skull Tyrant fight context.
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