Absolum: How to Master Brome's Drill Weapon for No-Damage Clears

To complete a no-damage run with Brome in Absolum, leverage the Drill's reach and multi-hit attack cycle to stagger enemies before they can enter striking range. Maintaining control requires striking from the maximum possible distance, pacing your attack strings to retain stamina for defensive dashes, and focusing down priority targets first.

Spacing and Staggering Enemies

The Drill excels at broad zone control because its linear attack path and multi-hit animation cycle repeatedly reset enemy poise. Engaging at maximum range locks target groups into continuous hit-stun, eliminating counter-attack windows.

• Engage at Range Edge: Initiate attacks at the extreme tip of the Drill’s hitbox so enemies are trapped in stagger before their own hitboxes overlap with yours.
• Reposition After Combos: Do not stay static after completing a combo sequence. Immediately dash back or to a flank to reset your distance.
• Prioritize High-Threat Targets: Focus on ranged or fast-closing enemies first, using the Drill's forward reach to hit priority targets inside enemy clusters.

Stamina Control and Combo Pacing

Over-extending during attack sequences depletes stamina, leaving Brome unable to dodge incoming retaliation. Sustained pressure relies on a steady "burst-and-pause" cadence.

1. Deliver Short Attack Bursts: Land a brief series of Drill strikes to apply hit-stun to the front line.
2. Pause During Stagger: Allow stamina to regenerate while the enemy recovers from the stagger animation rather than continuously mashing attacks.
3. Reserve Stamina for Evasion: Always maintain enough stamina to execute a panic dodge if an un-stunned enemy approaches from your flank.

Defeating Bosses Without Taking Damage

Boss encounters in Absolum require shifting from aggressive crowd control to precise counter-attacks during recovery windows.

• Bait Telegraphed Attacks: Stay outside the boss's immediate reach and wait for an attack animation to finish.
• Punish Recovery Windows: Poke from distance immediately after a boss finishes a move, applying Drill hits to break guard safely.
• Disengage Early: End your attack string before the boss initiates a new attack or hyper-armor sequence, reserving your dodge to return to a safe distance.