Quick Answer
To beat the Duchess of Queensbury in Mina the Hollower, stay mobile and use the arena against her. In phase one, avoid her mace swings, jumps, and arrow traps while letting the arrows chip her down when possible. In phase two, focus attacks on the body, not the floating head, and keep moving so the ground tentacles do not catch you. Nightstar is the safest weapon for learning the fight, while ranged Sidearms help when melee is unsafe.
The Duchess waits at the end of Queensbury Crypt, one of the best first major boss routes for new players.
Preparation
Arrive with healing refilled, Bones spent on useful upgrades, a safe weapon, and stability Trinkets. Nightstar is safest, Whisper and Vesper are riskier, and Blaststrike Maul is harder for a first clear. Safe ranged Sidearms help when arena hazards make melee awkward.
Phase One: Mace, Jumps, and Arena Arrows
Keep moving, avoid direct mace pressure, and watch arrow lines. Arrows can hurt Mina, but careful positioning can also let them chip the Duchess. Move out of mace range before attacking.
Phase Two: Attack the Body, Not the Floating Head
The body is your target. Chasing the floating head wastes time and exposes Mina to tentacles. Keep moving during ground tentacles, wait for a jump, lunge, or tentacle sequence to finish, then land short attacks before resetting.
Common Mistakes
- Standing in arrow paths.
- Attacking the floating head.
- Standing still during tentacles.
- Spending all Sidearm resources early.
- Equipping only damage before learning the fight.
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