How to Locate and Beat the 3rd Colossus in Shadow of the Colossus
Head out the shrine and call Agro with the X button., Take out the sword by pressing O., Travel behind the shrine and go through the dirt bridge., Head northeast., Dismount from Agro by pressing ∆ and jump into the water., Jump toward the ledge with...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Head out the shrine and call Agro with the X button.
Wait for Agro to arrive and press ∆ to ride. -
Step 2: Take out the sword by pressing O.
Look around until you find the direction where the light beams centralize, which should be around the Shrine of Worship . , The dirt bridge is the same one you used when you traveled to the second colossus, but instead of heading down the branching path at the end, head up. , Keep traveling until you find a path between the mountains, go through this path until you arrive at a very creepy-looking lake with a large platform at the middle of it. , Swim toward the fallen walkway at the left side of the lake and climb onto it. , Then keep moving toward the right side of the ledge until you get to the next side, and jump to the platform.
Be extremely careful while jumping across the platforms; it's a real pain to swim back to the walkway, and the lake looks really creepy. , Once there, a cut scene will play, and Gaius will attack you. , This is your first priority, you won't be able to progress on this battle unless you do this. , There are two possibilities here: if Gaius is too close, he will attempt to stomp you or he will use his sword.
If Gaius is too close and tries to stomp on you, run across the arena and lure him away from the platform.
Once you get some distance between him and the platform, he will attempt to use his sword and crush you—this is what you want! , This will cause him to strike the platform you were standing on, which will destroy his arm armor and reveal fur. , After he hits the ground, immediately run toward Gaius and jump on his sword and onto his arm. , This is where the first magic circle is. , Remember to let your strike charge before attempting to stab the magic circle. , Go around and climb the fur on his stomach. , Another magic circle will appear on his stomach once the magic circle on his head disappears.
Charge up your sword and attack the magic circle here until he dies. -
Step 3: Travel behind the shrine and go through the dirt bridge.
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Step 4: Head northeast.
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Step 5: Dismount from Agro by pressing ∆ and jump into the water.
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Step 6: Jump toward the ledge with green leaves as soon as you reach the top of the walkway.
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Step 7: Keep walking forward until you see a set of stairs that leads up to the center of the platform.
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Step 8: Head toward the circular platform at the middle of the arena.
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Step 9: Wait for Gaius to try to attack you with it's sword.
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Step 10: Run on the opposite side of Gaius if he attempts to use his sword.
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Step 11: Use Gaius's sword to climb onto him.
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Step 12: Climb toward Gaius's head.
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Step 13: Attack the magic circle.
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Step 14: Make your way towards Gaius's back then down toward his waist.
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Step 15: Attack the second magic circle.
Detailed Guide
Wait for Agro to arrive and press ∆ to ride.
Look around until you find the direction where the light beams centralize, which should be around the Shrine of Worship . , The dirt bridge is the same one you used when you traveled to the second colossus, but instead of heading down the branching path at the end, head up. , Keep traveling until you find a path between the mountains, go through this path until you arrive at a very creepy-looking lake with a large platform at the middle of it. , Swim toward the fallen walkway at the left side of the lake and climb onto it. , Then keep moving toward the right side of the ledge until you get to the next side, and jump to the platform.
Be extremely careful while jumping across the platforms; it's a real pain to swim back to the walkway, and the lake looks really creepy. , Once there, a cut scene will play, and Gaius will attack you. , This is your first priority, you won't be able to progress on this battle unless you do this. , There are two possibilities here: if Gaius is too close, he will attempt to stomp you or he will use his sword.
If Gaius is too close and tries to stomp on you, run across the arena and lure him away from the platform.
Once you get some distance between him and the platform, he will attempt to use his sword and crush you—this is what you want! , This will cause him to strike the platform you were standing on, which will destroy his arm armor and reveal fur. , After he hits the ground, immediately run toward Gaius and jump on his sword and onto his arm. , This is where the first magic circle is. , Remember to let your strike charge before attempting to stab the magic circle. , Go around and climb the fur on his stomach. , Another magic circle will appear on his stomach once the magic circle on his head disappears.
Charge up your sword and attack the magic circle here until he dies.
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