AFK Journey Best Teams for Battle Drills Giant Golem December Update Guide

The Desolate Grounds Battle Drills for the Giant Golem is a challenging fight that requires precise team setups and a good understanding of the boss mechanics. With its massive 231 billion health and two distinct phases, the Giant Golem and Crumbled Giant Golem present unique challenges that can hinder your damage output. This guide highlights the best teams to maximize damage, counter the boss’s abilities, and dominate this season’s meta.

Understanding the Giant Golem’s Abilities

Before diving into the best team compositions, understanding the boss mechanics is crucial:

1. Two Phases of the Boss:
   • Giant Golem (Above 50% HP): Deals massive AoE damage, with a notable attack Astro Strike that reduces haste by 50% for 6 seconds unless countered by shields.
   • Crumbled Giant Golem (Below 50% HP): Gains a devastating Radiance Surge beam that targets the entire team. This attack can be reflected or blocked if your heroes are shielded.
2. Shielding is Key: To prevent your team from being stunned or knocked down, having heroes that provide shields, such as Lucius or Corin, is essential. Without shields, your damage output can be heavily reduced.
3. The 2-Second Stun Mechanic: In the Crumbled Giant Golem phase, a 2-second stun cannot be blocked by shields. Ensure that the two furthest characters from the boss are not critical to damage output, as their performance may suffer when stunned.

Top Teams for Giant Golem

This team focuses on Corin as the primary DPS, supported by shields and haste buffs.

• Main Heroes: Corin, Lucius, Alsa, Smokey, and Ron.
• Key Mechanics:
  • Lucius provides shields to block the Golem’s key abilities.
  • Corin is boosted by TI Call (current meta spell) and positioning synergies.
  • Smokey helps sustain the team with healing and buffs.
• Artifact & Charm Setup:
  • Lucius – Overloaded Set for 24 haste boost.
  • Corin – Focus on crit damage and haste using TI Call.
  • Smokey – Recovery Set for healing skill power.

Results: Top-performing players have achieved damage numbers between 240–270 billion with this team setup.

Tips for Maximizing Damage

1. Upgrade Corin: As the primary DPS, Corin’s investment (skills, artifacts, charms) directly impacts your overall score. He’s easily obtainable via the Dream Store.
2. Shielding is Key: Whether it’s Lucius, Sonia, or Smokey, shielding prevents critical disruptions from Astro Strike and Radiance Surge.
3. Optimal Positioning: Keep shield-dependent or DPS-reliant heroes safe from the 2-second stun in Phase 2.
4. TI Call Spell: This season’s meta heavily favors TI Call over older spells like Resonating Spell.

The Giant Golem in Desolate Grounds demands smart team-building and strategy to counter its powerful abilities. The Corin Core Team remains the best option for maximizing damage, while alternative setups like the Sonia variant and secondary teams provide flexibility for players without optimal builds. Focus on shielding mechanics, proper positioning, and maximizing your hero investments to dominate this season’s Battle Drills.