Spreadsheets and a ritual are a fine start, but the shield’s real weakness lies in its pattern. I’ll map every hit zone, crunch the timing, and then dismantle it with precision, not just elbow grease.

Here’s the playbook in plain steps: 1. Spot the three weak points that appear every four seconds on the boss’s shield. 2. Hit the central zone first, then wait for the 0.75‑second counter‑attack window to strike the flank. 3. Keep your primary weapon’s cooldown below 1.2 seconds so you can repeat the combo. 4. If the shield still holds, switch to the secondary projectile for a burst that will break the remaining integrity. Follow this rhythm and the shield will be a memory.