In South Of Midnight, you’ll guide Hazel on a quest to find her mom after a harsh storm hits. Armed with your instincts and some new abilities, you’re in for a platforming adventure that will keep you on your toes.
As you delve into the heart of the Southern landscape and discover Hazel’s family history, you’ll come face to face with ancient tales and creatures that threaten Hazel’s loved ones and future. One notable foe is Two-Toed Tom – a gigantic alligator that prowls through the floodwaters in search of its next meal. He serves as your first significant boss battle, and trust us, he’s a formidable opponent.
How to Defeat Two-Toed Tom
When you encounter Two-Toed Tom after speaking with Jolene and tending to the area, you need to brace yourself for a challenging battle. Tom is a colossal alligator driven by sorrow and greed, and he will fight hard.
The fight consists of four distinct stages, with the first three being linked to his health bar. Here’s a breakdown of each stage to help you vanquish this beast and continue Hazel’s journey!
Stage One
The initial phase serves as your introduction to the battle. While Tom’s health bar is yellow, he cannot be harmed. However, by ringing the church bell, you can make him vulnerable.
If you’re low on health, you can heal on the left side. Use this carefully, as your opportunity may be limited by difficulty settings.
After ringing the bell, Two-Toed Tom will flop onto the shore with the wound in his mouth exposed. Your job is to attack this area to chip away at his health bar.
Be cautious of Tom’s ranged strikes and powerful swipes! A well-timed dodge can help you avoid taking damage.
Stage Two
Once you’ve depleted the first health bar, Two-Toed Tom will retreat. Follow him across the flooded trailers to the next beach area. Here, he will charge and snap at Hazel. Dodge to the sides to evade damage. When he swipes with his tail, double-jump and evade to stay clear.
You can see a range warning on the ground before Tom strikes.
Just like in the first phase, you’ll need to ring the bell to reveal Tom’s wound. Keep repeating this process and hitting the wound until you knock out the last segment of health.
Stage Three
Head across the power lines to reach the final area where Two-Toed Tom has fled. His attacks will be more frequent and ferocious now, with him sliding on the ground with his mouth wide open to lure you closer.
Don’t be misled! The wound remains invulnerable until the bell is rung.
In this stage, the bell is positioned farther away and Hazel won’t be able to reach it. You’ll need to use your magic to throw boulders at the bell to weaken Tom. Keep hitting the wound until he’s finally defeated.
When his health reaches zero, he’ll swallow Hazel whole, and the final stage begins!
Stage Four
Inside Two-Toed Tom’s belly, you have to find the festering wound that’s causing all the chaos. Use your magic to create platforms to cross the river of bile, then slide into the main chamber filled with thorns.
The pig from earlier is still here, crying out.
Ride the wooden platform across the stomach acid lagoon to reach a climbing wall, then follow the scaffolding that circles the stomach clockwise until you get to the wound.
Unravel the chaos to escape and finally put an end to Two-Toed Tom, rescuing the town from his destruction while also sorting out his inner turmoil.
