How to Beat Tar Golem in Mortal Shell 2
Last verified: 2026-08-24
Quick answer
Tar Golem is the first main boss, at the end of the prologue. The achievement No, You Still Can’t Win needs its health at 0. The fight happens once per normal playthrough — miss it and you need a fresh save, not NG+.
No invented attack frames
Identity and the missable trophy are verified. We are not publishing parry windows, HP, or a loadout from pre-patch videos.
What is confirmed
- First main boss, prologue end.
- Achievement: reduce HP to 0.
- Does not return in NG+ for that trophy.
Quick answers
Can I farm this fight later?
Not on the same save. Guides and the achievement text treat it as a one-time encounter per normal playthrough.