The Giant Centipede is one of the deadliest mid-tier enemies in Dark and Darker, lurking deep within the Goblin Caves. Known for its dangerous combination of melee lunges, poison projectiles, and evasive movement, this creepy crawler forces adventurers to stay mobile and adapt quickly. While the fight can be stressful, the rewards, ranging from rare Dark and Darker Items to valuable piles of Dark And Darker Gold, make it a worthwhile target for players looking to profit or gear up.

Where to Find Giant Centipede

The Giant Centipede is located within The Goblin Caves, a claustrophobic, trap-filled environment with twisting tunnels and narrow chambers. These tight spaces work both for and against you: while they can limit the Giant Centipede's mobility, they also make dodging its projectiles trickier. Be prepared for other hostile creatures in the area, as it's easy to get swarmed if you don't clear a path before the fight.

Normal Version Mechanics

The normal Giant Centipede has two core attacks and one evasive ability:

    Lunging Thrust

        A sudden forward strike that covers moderate distance.

        Can be dodged by circle-strafing (moving sideways around the enemy) or by baiting the lunge, then punishing during its recovery animation.

    Poison Projectile Attack (3-Shot)

        Fires three ranged shots in quick succession.

        Each hit applies a stacking poison debuff, quickly draining health if not addressed.

        At close range, this attack can be dodged by hugging the monster and circle-strafing to stay inside its firing arc.

        At medium-to-long range, crouching at the right time can let the projectiles pass overhead.

    Flee and Poison Pool

        The centipede may suddenly retreat, dropping poisonous goop pools on buy Dark And Darker Gold Coins the ground.

        Standing in these pools applies poison and slows movement, avoid them at all costs.